British American Tobacco p.l.c 6-K, filed Oct 5, 2023
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British American Tobacco p.l.c filed this 6-K on October 5, 2023.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 5, 2023
Commission File Number: 001-38159
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Globe House
4 Temple Place
London WC2R 2PG
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form
40-F ☐
This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Registrant”) as of October 5, 2023.
The information contained in Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 333-223678, 333-219440 and 333-237186 of the Registrant and into the Form F-3
Registration Statement File Nos. 333-265958, 333-265958-01, 333-265958-02, 333-265958-03, 333-265958-04 and 333-265958-05 of the Registrant, British American Tobacco Holdings (The Netherlands) B.V., Reynolds American Inc.,
B.A.T. Netherlands Finance B.V., B.A.T. International Finance p.l.c. and B.A.T Capital Corporation, and related Prospectuses, as such Registration Statements and Prospectuses may be amended from time to time.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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By:
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/s/ Claire Dhokia
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Date: October 5, 2023
Exhibit 1
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
5 October 2023
Directorate Change
Murray S. Kessler will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 6
November 2023.
Murray previously held several senior positions including Chief Executive, President and Board Member of Perrigo plc, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Lorillard
Tobacco Co., Vice Chair of Altria Group, Inc. and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UST LLC. Prior to joining UST, Murray had a twelve-year career with Campbell Soup Company, having served as Vice President of Sales
and Marketing, General Manager of the Swanson Division of Campbell Soup and other leadership roles.
Commenting on the appointment, Luc Jobin, Chair of the Board, said: “I am pleased to welcome Murray Kessler to our board. Murray has extensive leadership experience in growing consumer product
companies and managing regulated businesses and I am looking forward to his contribution as we accelerate our strategy to build A Better Tomorrow”.
Enquiries:
British American Tobacco Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours) | @BATPress
British American Tobacco Investor Relations
Victoria Buxton/Amy Chamberlain/John Harney/Jane Henderson
+44 20 7845 2012/1124/1263/1117
Additional information
1. This announcement is made in compliance with the Company’s obligations under Listing Rule 9.6.11.
2. In accordance with the Listing Rules, Murray Kessler was previously a director of Perrigo plc. There are no additional matters that would require disclosure under 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Financial
Conduct Authority in respect of his appointment.
Exhibit 2
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
(the “Company”)
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
The Company has been notified by the trustee of the British American Tobacco Employee Share Ownership Plan that on 4 October 2023 the following Executive Director and other persons
discharging managerial responsibilities purchased ordinary shares of 25p each in British American Tobacco p.l.c. by way of the Partnership Share Scheme.
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Tadeu Marroco
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Chief Executive
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Luciano Comin
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Marketing Director, Combustibles & New Categories
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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James Barrett
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2
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Director, Business Development
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Jerome Abelman
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Director, Legal Affairs and General Counsel
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Paul McCrory
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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David Waterfield
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Reason for the notification
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Position/status
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President and CEO, Reynolds American Inc.
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Javed Iqbal
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2
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Interim Finance Director, and Director, Digital and Information
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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1
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
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a)
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Name
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Johan Vandermeulen
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2
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Reason for the notification
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a)
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Position/status
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Chief Operating Officer
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b)
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial notification
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3
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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a)
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Name
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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b)
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LEI
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213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
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4
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and
(iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 25p each
GB0002875804
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b)
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Nature of the transaction
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Purchase of ordinary shares under the Partnership Share Scheme – a HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan
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c)
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Price(s)
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Volume(s)
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£25.13558
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6
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d)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
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6
£150.81
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2023-10-04
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f)
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Place of the transaction
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London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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Name of officer of issuer responsible for making notification: Nancy Jiang
Date of notification: 5 October 2023
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