FirstGroup PLC has disclosed the purchase of 290,672 of its ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 155.90 pence, with the highest price paid at 156.50 pence and the lowest at 154.40 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 105,848,133 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 644,846,882 shares in issue. 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 22 February 2024, is 644,846,882. 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 has 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 announcement also includes contact information for FirstGroup, Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited, as well as specific details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

This disclosure provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback activities and the company's intentions with the purchased shares, offering insight into its treasury management and potential impact on voting rights.