British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares from UBS AG as part of its buyback program. The company bought 300,000 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 2372.00p to 2402.00p per share. Following the purchase and cancellation of these shares, the company will have 2,233,206,041 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and will hold 220,522,014 ordinary shares in treasury.

The information provided may be used by shareholders to determine whether they are required to notify their interest, or a change to their interest, in the company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The company also provided a schedule of individual trades carried out by UBS AG on 3 April 2024, including the number of shares purchased, transaction prices, and the respective markets and times of the transactions.

This announcement reflects the company's commitment to its buyback program and provides transparency to shareholders regarding the purchase and cancellation of its own shares. The disclosed information allows shareholders to assess their interests in the company and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.