British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares as part of its buyback program. The company bought 42,235 ordinary shares of 25 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 24 May 2024. The highest price paid per share was 2417.00p, the lowest was 2391.00p, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 2404.2268p. The purchased shares will be canceled, leaving the company with 2,222,902,606 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and 133,278,266 ordinary shares in treasury.

The information provided 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 company also provided a schedule of individual trades carried out by Merrill Lynch International on 24 May 2024, including the number of shares purchased, transaction prices, and the time of each transaction.

This announcement provides transparency regarding the company's buyback program and the specific details of the share purchases. It also offers insight into the company's outstanding shares and treasury holdings, allowing shareholders to make informed decisions regarding their interests in British American Tobacco plc.