FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 379,766 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 170.72 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 171.90 pence and the lowest at 169.50 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 116,817,482 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 633,877,533 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 13 May 2024, is 633,877,533. 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, including the breakdown of individual trades made by Liberum Capital Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme, were also provided in the announcement. The company's contacts and regulatory information were included at the end of the release.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's recent share buyback activity, offering insight into the company's treasury share holdings and its intentions with the purchased shares. It also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by disclosing the total number of voting rights and providing a breakdown of the individual trades made as part of the Programme.