Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) announced the repurchase of 3,091 ordinary shares for Treasury on February 25, 2022, under its $1,000 million share repurchase program. The shares were bought at a price of £113.39 each through J.P. Morgan Securities plc. After this transaction, the total number of shares held in Treasury is 13,467,647, with 218,703,535 ordinary shares remaining in issue. This information assists shareholders in determining their interest notifications under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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• The share repurchase reflects a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
• The company has a substantial remaining buyback program of $1,000 million.

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WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2022 / Ferguson plc (the "Company") (NYSE:FERG)(LSE:FERG) announces that on February 25, 2022 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $1,000 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on September 28, 2021.

Description of shares: Ferguson plc - ordinary shares of 10 pence

Number of shares repurchased: 3,091

Date of transaction: February 25, 2022

Price paid per share: £113.391381

Broker: J.P. Morgan Securities plc

The Company intends to hold these Shares in Treasury.

Including Shares which have been purchased but not yet settled, the Company holds 13,467,647 Shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 218,703,535.

The figure of 218,703,535 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) 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, the Company under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, detailed information about the individual purchases is attached to this announcement.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9297C_1-2022-2-25.pdf

For further information, please contact:

Ferguson plc

Brian Lantz, Vice President IR and Communications	+1 224 285 2410
Pete Kennedy, Director of Investor Relations	+1 757 603 0111

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FAQ

What shares did Ferguson plc repurchase on February 25, 2022?

Ferguson plc repurchased 3,091 ordinary shares for Treasury on February 25, 2022.

What was the price of shares repurchased by Ferguson plc?

The price paid per share was £113.39.

How many shares does Ferguson plc hold in Treasury after the repurchase?

After the repurchase, Ferguson plc holds 13,467,647 shares in Treasury.

What is the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue for Ferguson plc?

The remaining number of ordinary shares in issue is 218,703,535.

Who managed the share repurchase for Ferguson plc?

The share repurchase was managed by J.P. Morgan Securities plc.