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British American Tobacco Continues Share Buyback Programme
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British American Tobacco Continues Share Buyback Programme

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  • British American Tobacco operates in the tobacco industry, focusing on tobacco and nicotine products.
  • The company is executing a share buyback to reduce capital and enhance shareholder value.
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The latest announcement is out from British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ).

British American Tobacco announced the continuation of its share buyback programme, entering into an agreement with Merrill Lynch International to repurchase and cancel ordinary shares. This move, set to take place between January 2 and February 12, 2025, aims to reduce share capital and is conducted under specific regulatory guidelines, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

More about British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco p.l.c. operates in the tobacco industry, primarily producing and selling tobacco products such as cigarettes and other nicotine products. The company has a significant market presence and focuses on maintaining shareholder value through strategic financial operations.

YTD Price Performance: 38.66%

Average Trading Volume: 3,882,626

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: £65.45B

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