FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 302,459 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 168.73 pence, with the highest price paid at 171.10 pence and the lowest at 167.60 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 100,901,697 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 649,793,318. 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 24 January 2024, is 649,793,318. 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, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme, have been provided. The contacts for further information have also been listed.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), the company has provided detailed transaction information, including the venue, weighted average price per share, and aggregated volume. Additionally, individual transactions, including transaction time, volume, and price per share, have been outlined.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases. It also offers insight into the company's intentions with the purchased shares and the total number of voting rights. The comprehensive breakdown of transaction details and contacts for further information adds clarity and transparency to the announcement.