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British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) director reinvests dividend into shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) reports a routine share acquisition by Non-Executive Director Serpil Timuray and her Person Closely Associated, Abdurrahman Murat Timuray. They jointly acquired 49 ordinary shares of 25p each in British American Tobacco through the reinvestment of dividend income at a price of £42.890887 per share, for total consideration of £2,101.65. The transaction took place on 19 August 2026 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) and is being disclosed as required for persons discharging managerial responsibilities and their closely associated persons.

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Shares acquired 49 ordinary shares Acquisition in joint names of Serpil Timuray and Abdurrahman Murat Timuray
Acquisition price per share £42.890887 per share Price of ordinary shares of 25p each acquired via dividend reinvestment
Total transaction value £2,101.65 Aggregated consideration for 49 shares
Transaction date 2026-08-19 Date of acquisition on London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Share class nominal value 25p each Ordinary shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c.
persons discharging managerial responsibilities regulatory
"Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities"
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.
Person Closely Associated regulatory
"Person Closely Associated with a person discharging managerial responsibilities"
reinvestment of dividend income financial
"as a result of the reinvestment of dividend income"
ordinary shares of 25p each financial
"Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument ... Ordinary shares of 25p each"
London Stock Exchange (XLON) market
"Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON)"

FAQ

What insider transaction did BTI disclose on August 28, 2026?

British American Tobacco p.l.c. disclosed that Serpil Timuray, a Non-Executive Director, and Abdurrahman Murat Timuray jointly acquired 49 ordinary shares via dividend income reinvestment at £42.890887 per share on 19 August 2026 on the London Stock Exchange.

How many BTI shares were acquired in the reported transaction?

The reported transaction involved the acquisition of 49 ordinary shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. These shares were acquired in the joint names of Serpil Timuray and Abdurrahman Murat Timuray as a result of reinvestment of dividend income.

What was the price paid per BTI share in this transaction?

The shares were acquired at a price of £42.890887 per ordinary share of British American Tobacco p.l.c. The acquisition resulted from the reinvestment of dividend income rather than a standalone cash purchase.

What was the total value of the BTI shares acquired?

The total value of the shares acquired was £2,101.65, corresponding to 49 ordinary shares at £42.890887 each. This amount reflects the aggregated consideration for the dividend reinvestment transaction.

On what date and market did the BTI insider transaction occur?

The insider transaction occurred on 19 August 2026 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON). The filing identifies the instrument as ordinary shares of 25p each in British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Who is classified as a Person Closely Associated in the BTI filing?

The filing identifies Abdurrahman Murat Timuray as a Person Closely Associated with a person discharging managerial responsibilities, specifically Serpil Timuray, who serves as a Non-Executive Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

  

 

 

FORM 6-K 

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

August 28, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-38159 

 

 

 

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

  

 

 

Globe House

4 Temple Place

London WC2R 2PG

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

  

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. as of  August 28, 2026. 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Description  
     
Exhibit 1   Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. (“the Company”) - Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them” dated August 28, 2026.
     
     

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  British American Tobacco p.l.c.  
       
       
  By: /s/ Nancy Jiang  
    Name: Nancy Jiang  
    Title:  Senior Assistant Company Secretary  
       

 

Date: August 28, 2026

 

 

 

Exhibit 1

 

British American Tobacco p.l.c.

(“the Company”)

 

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

 

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Serpil Timuray 
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Non-Executive Director 
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name British American Tobacco p.l.c.
b) LEI 213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

 

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 25p each

 

GB0002875804

b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares in the joint names of Serpil Timuray and Abdurrahman Murat Timuray as a result of the reinvestment of dividend income.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)        
      Price(s) Volume(s)  
      £42.890887 49  
           
d)

Aggregated information

 

- Aggregated volume

 

- Price

 

 

49

 

£2,101.65

e) Date of the transaction 2026-08-19
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 

 
 

 

 

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Abdurrahman Murat Timuray  
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Person Closely Associated with a person discharging managerial responsibilities; Serpil Timuray, Non-Executive Director  
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name British American Tobacco p.l.c.
b) LEI 213800FKA5MF17RJKT63
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

 

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 25p each

 

GB0002875804

b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares in the joint names of Serpil Timuray and Abdurrahman Murat Timuray as a result of the reinvestment of dividend income. 
c) Price(s) and volume(s)        
      Price(s) Volume(s)  
      £42.890887 49  
           
d)

Aggregated information

 

- Aggregated volume

 

- Price

 

 

49

 

£2,101.65

e) Date of the transaction 2026-08-19
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 

Name of officer of issuer responsible for making notification: Nancy Jiang
Date of notification: 28 August 2026

 

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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