FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 299,284 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 173.10 pence, with the highest price paid at 174.50 pence and the lowest at 171.00 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 132,004,390 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 618,690,625 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 12 July 2024, is 618,690,625. 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 executed on various platforms at different times and prices, with the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each venue.

The company's contacts for investor relations, corporate communications, and public relations are also provided for further inquiries. The announcement also includes regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification of the transaction.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, including the prices, volumes, and intentions for the purchased shares. It aims to keep shareholders and the market informed about the company's actions and their potential impact.