FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through Liberum Capital Limited as part of its share buyback program. On 19 December 2023, the company purchased 267,605 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 168.75 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 95,761,993 ordinary shares in treasury, with the total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, being 654,933,022. 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 19 December 2023, is 654,933,022. 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 company provided contact information for its Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and PR contacts. Additionally, it detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme.

The transaction details include the venue, weighted average price per share, and aggregated volume, providing transparency into the acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares. The information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

This announcement provides insight into FirstGroup's recent share buyback activity, the number of shares purchased, their intended status as treasury shares, and the total voting rights. It also offers detailed transaction information, ensuring transparency and compliance with relevant regulations.