Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 0426F

British American Tobacco PLC

05 January 2010

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

Notification made in accordance with Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a) of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The Company was notified on 5 January 2010 that on 4 January 2010 Mr M C T Prideaux, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, acquired 820 British American Tobacco p.l.c. 25p ordinary shares (the "Shares") following the exercise of options held under the British American Tobacco Sharesave Scheme at an option price of £11.52 per Share.

Following this notification, Mr Prideaux has a total beneficial and family interest in 140,456 Shares (including 34,388 Deferred Shares).

Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:

B M Creegan

Assistant Secretary

020 7845 1927

5 January 2010

Investor Relations:

Ralph Edmondson 020 7845 1180

Press Office:

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