British American Tobacco PLC has disclosed that several of its executives, including Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, Marketing Director Luciano Comin, Director of Business Development James Barrett, Director of Legal and General Counsel Jerome Abelman, and Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Paul McCrory, have purchased ordinary shares of 25p each in the company. The purchases were made under the Partnership Share Scheme, which is a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan. The transactions took place on 3rd July 2024 at the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

Each executive purchased 6 ordinary shares at a price of 24.51112, resulting in an aggregated volume of 6 shares at a price of 147.07. The notification and public disclosure of these transactions are in line with regulatory requirements.

This announcement provides insight into the confidence of the company's leadership in its future performance and growth. It also demonstrates their commitment to the company's long-term success. Such transactions by key executives can be seen as a positive signal to investors and the market, indicating their belief in the company's prospects.