British American Tobacco PLC has released a regulatory news announcement detailing the acquisition of ordinary shares by several company executives. The shares were acquired as a result of the reinvestment of dividend income by the Trustee of the British American Tobacco Share Incentive Plan. The executives involved in the transactions include Tadeu Marroco, Chief Executive; Johan Vandermeulen, Chief Operating Officer; James Murphy, Director of Research and Science; Luciano Comin, Marketing Director, Combustibles & New Categories; and Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.

Tadeu Marroco acquired 44 ordinary shares, Johan Vandermeulen acquired 39 shares, James Murphy acquired 22 shares, Luciano Comin acquired 40 shares, and Kingsley Wheaton's transaction details were not provided in the announcement. The transactions took place on 2 August 2024 at the London Stock Exchange (XLON), with a price of 28.0333 per share. The aggregated volume and price for each transaction were also disclosed.

These transactions are part of the company's Share Incentive Plan and demonstrate the executives' confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. This news provides insight into the company's internal activities and the commitment of its leadership team to the organization's growth and success.