British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) bundles buybacks, board change and euro hybrid tender

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

British American Tobacco p.l.c. filed a Form 6-K providing an index of October 2025 press releases. The exhibits cover numerous “transaction in own shares” announcements related to its share buyback activity, as well as updates on voting rights and capital and notifications of major holdings.

The materials also include a share buyback programme announcement, disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities, a board change, and the publication of a prospectus. Additional exhibits describe a tender offer and final results for euro‑denominated perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year securities and information on €1,000,000,000 perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year securities.

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Filing bundles October 2025 buyback, capital, and debt actions.

This Form 6-K aggregates many October 2025 disclosures from British American Tobacco, mainly daily “transaction in own shares” updates tied to its share buyback activity. It also lists voting rights, capital structure changes, and notifications of major shareholdings.

The exhibits reference a share buyback programme, a board change, and a tender offer, with final results, for euro‑denominated perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year securities, plus a €1,000,000,000 perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year issue. Overall, it is primarily an informational compilation rather than a single transformative event.

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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

November 3, 2025

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 the date indicated in the relevant exhibit description.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description
Exhibit 1		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 1, 2025.
Exhibit 2		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”) – Voting Rights and Capital” dated October 1, 2025.
Exhibit 3		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 2, 2025.
Exhibit 4		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 October 2, 2025.
Exhibit 5		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 3, 2025.
Exhibit 6		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 6, 2025.
Exhibit 7		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 7, 2025.
Exhibit 8		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 8, 2025.
Exhibit 9		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”) – Share Buyback Programme” dated October 9, 2025.
Exhibit 10		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 9, 2025.
Exhibit 11		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 10, 2025.
Exhibit 12		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. – TR-1: Notification of major holdings” dated October 13, 2025.
Exhibit 13		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company” or “BAT”) – Board Change” dated October 14, 2025.
Exhibit 14		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 14, 2025.
Exhibit 15		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 15, 2025.
Exhibit 16		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 16, 2025.
Exhibit 17		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 17, 2025.
Exhibit 18		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. – TR-1: Notification of major holdings” dated October 17, 2025.
Exhibit 19		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 20, 2025.
Exhibit 20		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 21, 2025.
Exhibit 21		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Tender Offer for Euro-Denominated Perpetual Subordinated Fixed-To-Reset Rate Non-Call 5.25 Year Securities” dated October 21, 2025.
Exhibit 22		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 22, 2025.
Exhibit 23		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 23, 2025.
Exhibit 24		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 24, 2025.
Exhibit 25		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 27, 2025.
Exhibit 26		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 28, 2025.
Exhibit 27		Press Release entitled “Publication of Prospectus” dated October 28, 2025.
Exhibit 28		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 29, 2025.
Exhibit 29		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. announces Final Results in respect of its Tender Offer for Euro-Denominated Perpetual Subordinated Fixed-To-Reset Rate Non-Call 5.25 Year Securities” dated October 29, 2025.
Exhibit 30		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 30, 2025.
Exhibit 31		Press Release entitled “Transaction in own shares” dated October 31, 2025.
Exhibit 32		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. €1,000,000,000 Perpetual Subordinated Fixed-to-Reset Rate Non-Call 5.25 Year Securities (ISIN: XS2391779134; Common Code: 239177913) (the “Securities”)” dated October 31, 2025.

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/ Christopher Worlock
		Name:	Christopher Worlock
		Title:	Assistant Secretary

Date:  November 3, 2025

FAQ

What is British American Tobacco (BTI) reporting in this Form 6-K?

British American Tobacco is providing an index of October 2025 press releases. These exhibits cover share buybacks, capital and voting rights updates, major shareholding notifications, a board change, a prospectus publication, and actions involving euro‑denominated perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate securities.

Does the BTI Form 6-K mention a share buyback programme?

Yes, one exhibit is a press release titled “British American Tobacco p. – Share Buyback Programme.” Numerous other exhibits titled “Transaction in own shares” throughout October 2025 appear related to ongoing share repurchases and their daily execution details.

What debt securities are referenced in the BTI Form 6-K exhibits?

The exhibits reference euro‑denominated perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year securities and include a tender offer and its final results. Another exhibit describes €1,000,000,000 perpetual subordinated fixed‑to‑reset rate non‑call 5.25 year securities with the specified ISIN and common code identifiers.

Are there any governance changes disclosed in the BTI Form 6-K?

Yes, one exhibit is a press release titled “British American Tobacco p. (the “Company” or “BAT”) – Board Change.” This indicates that information on a change at board level during October 2025 is included among the filed materials.

Does the BTI Form 6-K include information on major shareholdings?

Yes, there are exhibits titled “TR-1: Notification of major holdings” dated October 13 and October 17, 2025. These TR‑1 notifications provide details on significant shareholdings crossing disclosure thresholds in British American Tobacco during that period.

Is there a prospectus mentioned in British American Tobacco’s Form 6-K?

Yes, one exhibit is a press release titled “Publication of Prospectus” dated October 28, 2025. This indicates that a prospectus related to British American Tobacco’s securities was formally published and made available on that date.