Submit Release FirstGroup Enters Agreement to Sell First Student and First Transit April 26, 2021 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News Cincinnati Today, FirstGroup announced it has entered into an agreement for the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure. The proposed sale brings together North America's market leaders in school and public transportation with one of the world's largest infrastructure investors. First Student and First Transit operations will continue as usual and uninterrupted with the same local teams and leadership. "We are pleased to have agreed on the sale of First Student and First Transit in a transaction which recognizes their strategic value. Both are resilient, high-quality businesses with strong prospects for returning to normal levels of service following the pandemic," said FirstGroup Chief Executive Matthew Gregory. "Our colleagues at First Student and First Transit have built excellent relationships with their customers over many years, and we are proud of their commitment and expertise. I would like to pay tribute to everyone in these businesses and acknowledge the vital role they play in their communities, both now and for many years to come."