British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares from UBS AG as part of its buyback program. The company bought 300,000 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 2324.00p to 2350.00p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 2337.5470p. The purchased shares will be canceled, resulting in the company having 2,232,849,425 ordinary shares in issue and holding 220,278,630 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 schedule of individual trades carried out by UBS AG on 5 April 2024 is provided, including the number of shares purchased, transaction prices, and the respective markets and times of transactions. The company's Investor Relations team can be contacted for further inquiries.

The announcement provides detailed information about the transaction, including the specific number of shares purchased, the prices paid per share, and the resulting impact on the company's outstanding shares and treasury holdings. This transparency allows shareholders to assess the company's buyback activities and their potential implications.