Essentra plc announced the purchase of 11,500 of its ordinary shares as part of a buyback programme initiated in March 2023. These shares were acquired at a consistent price of 130.40 GBp per share from Peel Hunt LLP through the London Stock Exchange and are intended for cancellation. This move is aimed at reducing the overall number of shares in circulation, affecting the company's total voting rights, which will be 286,717,244 following the cancellation. The buyback programme aligns with Essentra's strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.