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British American Tobacco PLC (BAT) has announced multiple transactions as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which was authorized by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on April 24, 2024. Over the span of several days in March 2025, BAT purchased a total of 540,720 ordinary shares, with the highest price per share reaching 3,201 pence and the lowest at 3,144 pence. Following these purchases, the company will cancel the acquired shares, leaving 2,203,203,066 shares in circulation that carry voting rights, along with a treasury stock of 133,255,156 shares.
In other news, BAT has declared a quarterly interim dividend of 240.24 pence per ordinary share for the year ended December 31, 2024, payable in four installments beginning May 2025. The May 2025 Dividend is slated for payment on May 7, 2025, to shareholders registered by the record date of March 28, 2025. Additionally, BAT has published its Annual Report and Notice of Annual General Meeting for 2025, which will take place on April 16, 2025, outlining its 2024 performance and sustainability overall strategy. These developments indicate a proactive approach to shareholder returns and ongoing management of its capital structures.
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