Standard Bank Group's Ownership in British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Standard Bank Group, a licensed bank and financial service provider in South Africa, has reported its ownership of 4,647,718 ordinary shares in British American Tobacco p.l.c., representing 0.2% of the company's shares. The filing, submitted on September 3, 2025, indicates that Standard Bank Group, through its subsidiary SBG Securities Pty Ltd, holds these shares as part of its trading, investment, and hedging strategies. The bank has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares. The filing also confirms that Standard Bank Group has not been involved in any legal proceedings related to these holdings. The purpose of the transaction is consistent with the bank's standard trading and investment activities.