Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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Ferguson plc announced a share repurchase of 60,000 ordinary shares at £102.60 each on October 6, 2021, as part of its $1 billion share repurchase program initiated on September 28, 2021. This purchase brings the total shares held in treasury to 10,070,681, with 222,100,501 shares remaining in circulation. This transaction aligns with the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value. Details regarding the purchases comply with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, applicable in the UK.

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• Initiated a $1 billion share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value.
• Repurchased 60,000 shares at a price of £102.60, demonstrating commitment to return capital to shareholders.
• Total shares held in treasury now stand at 10,070,681, indicating confidence in the company's stock.

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• None.

Transaction in own shares

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the "Company") announces that on October 06, 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: 60,000

Date of transaction: October 06, 2021

Price paid per share: £102.600538

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 10,070,681 Shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 222,100,501.

The figure of 222,100,501 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/2669O_1-2021-10-6.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 announced in Ferguson plc's press release on October 6, 2021?

Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 60,000 ordinary shares at £102.60 each as part of its $1 billion share repurchase program.

How many shares does Ferguson plc hold in treasury after the recent purchase?

After the purchase, Ferguson plc holds a total of 10,070,681 shares in treasury.

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

The remaining number of ordinary shares in issue for Ferguson plc is 222,100,501.

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

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

Who was the broker for Ferguson plc's share repurchases?

The broker for the share repurchases was Barclays Capital Securities Limited.