Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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Ferguson plc has announced the repurchase of 40,000 ordinary shares at a price of £108.81 each on October 26, 2021, as part of its $1,000 million share repurchase program initiated on September 28, 2021. The repurchased shares will be held in Treasury, increasing the total treasury shares to 10,466,422. Following this transaction, 221,704,760 ordinary shares remain in circulation. This figure will guide shareholders in their notification obligations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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• Company repurchased 40,000 shares enhancing shareholder value.
• Total shares in treasury now 10,466,422, indicating a strong buyback commitment.

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• None.

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the "Company") announces that on October 26, 2021 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: 40,000

Date of transaction: October 26, 2021

Price paid per share: £108.806405

Broker: Barclays Capital Securities Limited

The Company intends to hold these Shares in Treasury.

Including Shares which have been purchased but not yet settled, the Company holds 10,466,422 Shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 221,704,760.

The figure of 221,704,760 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/3436Q_1-2021-10-26.pdf

For further information, please contact:

Ferguson plc

Bill Brundage, Chief Financial Officer	+1 757 223 6092
Brian Lantz, Vice President IR and Communications	+1 224 285 2410

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FAQ

What was the purpose of Ferguson plc's share repurchase on October 26, 2021?

The share repurchase was part of Ferguson plc's $1,000 million share repurchase program aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

How many shares did Ferguson plc repurchase on October 26, 2021?

Ferguson plc repurchased 40,000 ordinary shares on October 26, 2021.

What is the price paid per share during Ferguson plc's recent buyback?

Ferguson plc paid £108.81 per share during the buyback on October 26, 2021.

How many ordinary shares remain in circulation after Ferguson plc's buyback?

After the buyback, 221,704,760 ordinary shares remain in circulation.