FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. On 27th February 2024, the company bought 295,608 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 157.30 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 106,530,087 ordinary shares in treasury, with the total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, being 644,164,928. 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 27th February 2024, is 644,164,928. 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 in the announcement. The company has also listed contacts for investor relations, company secretary, PR, and capital limited for further inquiries.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's recent share buyback activities, offering insight into the company's treasury shares and voting rights. It also ensures compliance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, allowing shareholders to make informed decisions based on the company's shareholding structure.