FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 303,967 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid was 171.54 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 173.20 pence and the lowest at 169.20 pence. Following this purchase, the company now holds 102,048,274 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 648,646,741 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 30 January 2024, is 648,646,741. 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 across different platforms and at various prices, with the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each venue. The company's contacts and regulatory information are also provided for reference.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's recent share buyback activities, including the number of shares purchased, the prices paid, and the company's intentions with the acquired shares. It also offers insight into the total number of shares in issue and voting rights, as well as the breakdown of individual trades made as part of the share buyback program.