FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 228,859 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 168.31 pence, with the highest price paid at 169.10 pence and the lowest at 166.60 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 103,270,639 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 647,424,376. 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 06 February 2024, is 647,424,376. 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 platform. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various other entities involved in the transaction.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), the company has provided the necessary details for the acquisition or disposal of its own shares. The announcement also includes the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, and currency.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases, including the volume, price, and platforms involved in the transactions.