FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. The company bought 229,515 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 158.70 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 107,354,261 ordinary shares in treasury, with the total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, at 643,340,754. The company initially intends to hold the purchased shares as treasury shares but may cancel them in due course.

The total number of voting rights in FirstGroup, excluding treasury shares as of 01 March 2024, is 643,340,754. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations to determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, FirstGroup under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The transaction details, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the program, have been provided. The aggregate information shows the venues and the weighted average price per share, along with the aggregated volume. Additionally, individual transactions with their respective volumes, prices, and platforms have been detailed.

The company has also provided contact information for its Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and various other contacts at Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited. The announcement includes the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name, intermediary code, timezone, and currency, in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases, offering insight into the company's treasury shares and voting rights.