British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International as part of its buyback program. The company bought 657,660 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 2460.00p to 2492.00p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 2477.8792p. The purchased shares will be canceled, leaving the company with 2,223,842,211 ordinary shares in issue and 133,278,266 ordinary shares in treasury. This information may be used by shareholders to determine whether they are required to notify their interest in the company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

The individual trades carried out by Merrill Lynch International on 15 May 2024 are detailed in the announcement. The schedule includes the number of shares purchased, transaction prices, and the market and time of each transaction. The purchases were made on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and other platforms. The announcement also provides contact information for investor relations at British American Tobacco plc for any inquiries.

This announcement provides transparency into the company's buyback program and the specific details of the share purchases. It offers shareholders and the public insight into the company's financial activities and the impact on its outstanding shares.