British American Tobacco plc has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares from UBS AG as part of its buyback program. The company bought 210,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each, with the highest price paid per share at 2368.00p and the lowest at 2344.00p. The intention is to cancel the purchased shares, leaving the company with 2,229,410,318 ordinary shares in issue and holding 220,278,266 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 schedule of individual trades carried out by UBS AG on 29 April 2024 is also provided, including the number of shares purchased, transaction price per share, market, and time of transaction. The aggregate information and individual transactions are detailed, providing transparency into the buyback process. This announcement aligns with the company's strategy to optimize its capital structure and return value to shareholders.