British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company") - Voting Rights and Capital
In conformity with the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules provision 5.6.1, we notify the market of the following:-
That, as at 31 October 2012, the Company's issued share capital consisted of 1,934,934,401 ordinary shares of 25p each ("Shares") with voting rights (the "Voting Rights Figure").
As at 31 October 2012, the Company held 91,325,366 Shares in Treasury.
The Voting Rights Figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their voting rights interest, or a change to that interest, in the Company under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Bridget Creegan
Assistant Secretary
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
1 November 2012