British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its own shares as part of its buyback program. The company bought 42,000 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 2369.00p to 2398.00p per share. Following the purchase and cancellation of these shares, the company will have 2,222,496,262 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and will hold 133,277,831 ordinary shares in treasury. This information 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 individual transactions carried out by Merrill Lynch International on 11 June 2024 are detailed in the announcement. The schedule of purchases includes the number of shares purchased, transaction prices, market, and time of transaction. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, and the announcement provides detailed information that may be relevant to shareholders and investors.

For further information, the company has provided contact details for Investor Relations. This announcement provides transparency regarding the company's buyback program and the specific details of the share purchases, in compliance with regulatory requirements.