British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares from UBS AG as part of its buyback program. The company bought 280,000 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 2343.50p to 2372.50p per share. Following the purchase and cancellation of these shares, the Company will have 2,235,265,416 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and will hold 220,522,014 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 and prices per share are detailed in the announcement, providing transparency into the buyback process. The company's intention to cancel the purchased shares indicates its commitment to managing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders. This move may also reflect the company's confidence in its financial position and future prospects.