FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 412,221 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 159.20 pence, with the highest price paid at 160.60 pence and the lowest at 157.60 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 128,718,790 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares at 621,976,225. 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 26 June 2024, is 621,976,225. 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 transactions were made through various platforms at different times and prices, with the aggregate information showing the weighted average price and aggregated volume for each venue.

The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various other entities involved in the transaction. Additionally, it has included details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, and currency, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

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.