British American Tobacco Regulatory News (BATS)

28 Nov 2005 08:50

British American Tobacco PLC28 November 2005 DIRECTORS' INTERESTS Notification made in accordance with Section 324 (as extended by Section 328) ofthe Companies Act 1985 and Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a) of the Disclosure Rulessourcebook. On 25 November 2005, the Company granted to Mr A Monteiro de Castro, a Directorof British American Tobacco p.l.c., 957 options over British American Tobaccop.l.c. 25p ordinary shares (the "Shares") under the British American TobaccoSharesave Scheme (the "Scheme") at an option price of 977p per Share. Theoptions are exercisable from 1 January 2009 to 30 June 2009, in accordance withthe Rules of the Scheme. Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification: Anne Girling, Deputy Company Secretary, 0207 845 1919 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange