FIRSTGROUP PLC

AGM STATement

FirstGroup plc (`FirstGroup' or `the Group') will be holding its Annual General
Meeting (`AGM') at 11:30 today.

Ahead of the AGM, the Group notes that its trading performance for the financial
year-to-date has been in line with the expectations outlined in the FY 2026
Results on 18 June 2026 and subsequent announcement regarding the agreement to
sell Mistral Data published on 29 July 2026.

Commenting, Chief Executive Officer Graham Sutherland said:

"The successful execution of our UK-focused growth strategy resulted in another
strong performance in FY 2026, reinforcing our track record for delivery.
Looking ahead, our diverse portfolio, robust asset base and cash generative
businesses will enable continued growth and further meaningful shareholder
returns."

The Group is scheduled to announce its interim results for the six months to the
end of September 2026 on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Contacts at FirstGroup:           Contacts at Brunswick Group:

Marianna Bowes, Head of Investor  Simone Selzer / Charlotte Millington
Relations
                                  Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Stephen Bethel, Director of
Brand & Communications

corporate.comms@firstgroup.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7725 3354

Contacts at Panmure Liberum:  Contacts at RBC Europe Limited:

Nicholas How / Satbir Kler    James Agnew / Elliot Thomas

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3100 2000     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7653 4000

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300DEJZCPWA4HKM93.

About FirstGroup

FirstGroup plc (LSE: FGP.L) is a leading private sector provider of public
transport services. With around 30,000 employees, we reported revenue of £1.72
billion and transported almost 1.5m passengers a day in FY 2026. We create
solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier. Our
businesses are at the heart of our communities and the essential services we
provide are critical to delivering wider economic, social and environmental
goals. Each of our divisions is a leader in its field: First Bus is one of the
largest bus operators in the UK, serving more than 20% of the population in the
UK with a fleet of c.6,000 buses and coaches, and carrying more than a million
passengers a day. First Rail is one of the UK's most experienced rail operators,
with many years of experience running long-distance, commuter, regional and
sleeper rail services. We operate a fleet of c.320 trains through two DfT
contracted train operating companies: WCP (incorporating Avanti West Coast and
West Coast Partnership Development) and GWR, and three open access routes (Hull
Trains and two under the Lumo brand). We are formally committed to operating a
zero emission commercial bus fleet by 2035, and First Rail will help support the
UK Government's goal to remove all diesel-only trains from service by 2040.
During FY 2026 FirstGroup received MSCI's highest possible ESG rating of AAA,
was named one of the world's cleanest 200 public companies for the seventh
consecutive year, was ranked in the top decile for its industry by ISS based on
its ESG Performance Score and holds Yearbook membership with S&P Global. We
provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting
people and communities. Visit our website at www.firstgroupplc.com and follow us
on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-group.


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