2nd Oct 2007 17:22
British American Tobacco PLC02 October 2007 TRANSACTION IN OWN SHARES British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company") announces that in accordancewith the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual GeneralMeeting on 26 April 2007 it purchased 200,000 of its Ordinary shares of 25 penceeach ("shares") on 2 October 2007. The highest price paid per share was 1,731p,the lowest price paid per share was 1,701p and the average price was 1,710.605pper share. Such purchase was effected pursuant to an irrevocable instructiongiven prior to, and announced by the Company on, 2 October 2007. The Company intends to hold these shares in Treasury. Following the purchase of these shares, the Company holds 400,000 of its sharesin Treasury. The Company has 2,024,044,418 ordinary shares in issue (excludingTreasury shares). Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification: G C W Cunnington Deputy Secretary 020 7845 1925 2 October 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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