BuybackJun 1, 2026, 12:03 PM
British American Tobacco buys back 517,811 shares for cancellation
AI Summary
British American Tobacco p.l.c. announced the purchase of 517,811 ordinary shares between April 27 and April 30, 2026, as part of its ongoing buyback program, with the intention to cancel them. Additionally, the company issued 19,950 ordinary shares between April 1 and April 30, 2026, under its Sharesave Scheme. Following these transactions, the company's issued share capital with voting rights stands at 2,169,677,441 ordinary shares, with 132,661,545 shares held in treasury. A director also transferred 12,283 shares to a closely associated person.
Key Highlights
- British American Tobacco bought back 517,811 ordinary shares between April 27 and April 30, 2026.
- Shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International as part of the ongoing buyback program.
- The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.
- 19,950 ordinary shares were issued between April 1 and April 30, 2026, for the Sharesave Scheme.
- Following cancellation, the issued share capital with voting rights will be 2,169,677,441 shares.
- The company holds 132,661,545 ordinary shares in treasury.
- Director James Murphy transferred 12,283 shares to a closely associated person on May 1, 2025.
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