Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 52,052 ordinary shares at a price of £111.90 each on February 7, 2022, as part of its $1,000 million share repurchase program initiated on September 28, 2021. Following this transaction, the total shares held in treasury will amount to 12,795,548, while the remaining ordinary shares in issue will be 219,375,634. These repurchased shares will be held in Treasury, and shareholders may use the updated share count for regulatory notifications under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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• Completion of share repurchase program, indicating shareholder value enhancement.
• Utilization of treasury shares for potential future financial strategies.

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• None.

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2022 / Ferguson plc (the "Company") announces that on February 7, 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: 52,052

Date of transaction: February 7, 2022

Price paid per share: £111.900000

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 12,795,548 Shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 219,375,634.

The figure of 219,375,634 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/9428A_1-2022-2-7.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?

Ferguson plc repurchased 52,052 ordinary shares.

What was the repurchase price per share for Ferguson plc?

The repurchase price was £111.90 per share.

When did Ferguson plc announce its share repurchase?

The announcement was made on February 8, 2022, regarding a transaction that occurred on February 7, 2022.

How many shares are currently held in treasury by Ferguson plc?

Ferguson plc currently holds 12,795,548 shares in treasury.

How many ordinary shares are there in issue after the repurchase?

After the repurchase, there will be 219,375,634 ordinary shares in issue.

What is the total value of Ferguson plc's share repurchase program?

The total value of the share repurchase program is $1,000 million.