FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 97,070 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 165.90 pence, with the highest price paid at 167.00 pence and the lowest at 163.10 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 114,897,753 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 635,797,262 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 of 01 May 2024, is 635,797,262. 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 detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The transactions were carried out on various platforms, with different volumes and prices. The company also listed contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various external entities involved in the transaction.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), the company provided specific details about the transaction, including the intermediary involved, the timezone, currency, and classification. This comprehensive disclosure aligns with regulatory requirements and provides transparency to shareholders and the market.