Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 52,879 ordinary shares at a price of £96.78 each on June 18, 2021, as part of its $400 million share repurchase program initiated on March 16, 2021. The company now holds 9,212,221 shares in treasury, with 222,958,961 ordinary shares remaining in circulation. This share buyback program aims to enhance shareholder value and will aid in calculating notification obligations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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• Completion of share repurchase of 52,879 shares enhances shareholder value.
• Continued execution of $400 million share buyback program reflects strong financial position.

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WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the 'Company') announces that on June 18, 2021 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on March 16, 2021.

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

Number of shares repurchased: 52,879

Date of transaction: June 18, 2021

Price paid per share: £96.780000

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 9,212,221 Shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 222,958,961.

The figure of 222,958,961 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/4518C_1-2021-6-18.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 shares did Ferguson plc buyback on June 18, 2021?

Ferguson plc repurchased 52,879 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on June 18, 2021.

What was the price paid per share during Ferguson's repurchase?

The price paid per share during Ferguson's repurchase was £96.78.

How many shares does Ferguson plc currently hold in treasury?

Ferguson plc currently holds 9,212,221 shares in treasury.

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

After the repurchase, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue is 222,958,961.

What was the purpose of Ferguson plc's share repurchase program?

The purpose of Ferguson plc's share repurchase program is to enhance shareholder value.