FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 195,383 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 167.60 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 168.70 pence and the lowest at 166.90 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 115,247,444 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 635,447,571 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 03 May 2024, is 635,447,571. 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 weighted average price ranging from 167.35 to 167.81 pence per share.

The company has provided contact information for investor relations, company secretary, and various other entities involved in the transaction. Additionally, it has included regulatory details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification of the transaction.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, offering insight into the company's treasury shares and voting rights.