British American Tobacco PLC has declared an interim dividend of 235.52p per ordinary share of 25p, payable in four equal quarterly instalments of 58.88p per ordinary share in May 2024, August 2024, November 2024, and February 2025. The May 2024 Dividend will be payable on 2 May 2024 to shareholders registered on either the UK main register or the South Africa branch register on 22 March 2024 (the record date).

For shareholders on the South Africa branch register, the May 2024 Dividend will be payable in rand, with a rate of exchange of :R=23.9241 as at 7 March 2024, resulting in an equivalent May 2024 Dividend of 1408.65101 SA cents per ordinary share. South Africa Dividends Tax (at a rate of 20%) will be withheld from the gross May 2024 Dividend paid to shareholders on the South Africa branch register, unless a shareholder qualifies for an exemption. After Dividends Tax has been withheld, the net dividend will be 1126.92081 cents per ordinary share.

At the close of business on 7 March 2024, the Company had a total of 2,236,421,561 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). The Company held 220,523,018 ordinary shares in treasury, giving a total issued share capital of 2,456,944,579 ordinary shares.

The May 2024 Dividend is regarded as a 'foreign dividend' for the purposes of the South Africa Dividends Tax, and the source of income for the payment of the May 2024 Dividend is the United Kingdom. British American Tobacco p.l.c. is registered with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) with tax reference number 9378193172.

For shareholders on the South Africa branch register, any questions regarding the application of Dividends Tax should be directed to Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited. The company's contact details are provided for further inquiries.

The announcement also includes contact information for the British American Tobacco Media Centre and Investor Relations for any additional enquiries.