FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 283,000 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 155.04 pence, with the highest price paid at 155.60 pence and the lowest at 153.80 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 105,000,657 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 645,694,358 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 19 February 2024, is 645,694,358. 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 volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each platform.

The announcement also includes contact information for FirstGroup, Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited, as well as regulatory details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, including the breakdown of individual trades. It also outlines the company's intentions regarding the purchased shares and provides relevant contact and regulatory information for stakeholders.