BTI British American Tobacco PLC

LONDON--British American Tobacco PLC (BATS.LN) Friday said it purchased 200,000 ordinary shares on Aug. 24.

MAIN FACTS:

-Average price was 3,296.0641 pence per share.

-Highest price paid was 3,314.5 pence per share and the lowest price paid was 3,277.5 pence per share.

-Intends to hold these shares in treasury.

-Shares on Friday closed at 3290 pence.

-Write to Tapan Panchal at tapan.panchal@dowjones.com

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