Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 5645F

British American Tobacco PLC

14 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 13 January 2010 that on 13 January 2010 Mr N R Withington, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, acquired 2,492 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 £6.63 per Share.

Following this notification, Mr Withington has a total beneficial and family interest in 103,395 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

14 January 2010

Investor Relations:

Ralph Edmondson 020 7845 1180

Press Office:

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