FirstGroup confirms £500 million capital reduction to boost distributable reserves

FirstGroup confirmed a court-approved reduction of its share premium account, following shareholder backing at the July 30, 2026 AGM. The move creates GBP 500 million of additional distributable reserves. No change to the number of ordinary shares in issue or their nominal value. Cash position and net assets remain unchanged; no repayment or distribution of capital. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Firstgroup plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202609180705PR_NEWS_PRUKDSCX_0062) on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)