BuybackMay 1, 2026, 01:25 PM
British American Tobacco Buys Back 155,899 Shares
AI Summary
British American Tobacco p.l.c. announced the purchase of 155,899 ordinary shares on March 31, 2026, as part of its ongoing buyback program. These shares were acquired at a volume weighted average price of 4,425.9262 pence and are slated for cancellation, which will reduce the total number of shares in issue to 2,172,684,365. Additionally, the company disclosed insider transactions, including the CEO's release of long-term incentive plan shares and a subsequent sale to cover tax obligations.
Key Highlights
- British American Tobacco purchased 155,899 ordinary shares on March 31, 2026.
- Shares were acquired at a volume weighted average price of 4,425.9262 pence.
- The highest price paid was 4,443.00 pence, and the lowest was 4,379.00 pence.
- The company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
- Following cancellation, 2,172,684,365 ordinary shares will be in issue.
- CEO Tadeu Marroco had 43,936 LTIP shares released and sold 20,652 for tax liability.