FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 311,000 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 163.30 pence, with the highest price paid at 164.40 pence and the lowest at 160.30 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 108,876,085 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 641,818,930 shares in issue excluding treasury shares. 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 at 11 March 2024, is 641,818,930. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will 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 include the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made through various platforms at different times and prices, with the aggregate information showing the weighted average price and aggregated volume for each venue.

The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various firms involved in the transaction. Additionally, it includes regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

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