British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the 'Company')

Retirement of Dr Gerry Murphy: disclosures required by section 430(2B), Companies Act 2006

Further to the announcement by the Company on 23 February 2017, Dr Gerry Murphy stood down as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2017.

As required by section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006, we can confirm that no remuneration is payable consequent upon or in respect of his retirement.

Gerry Murphy will receive pro-rated Board fees and Audit Committee and Nominations Committee fees to the date of his retirement. He will not receive any payment for loss of office or any other payments in relation to the cessation of his terms of appointment with the Company.

G C W Cunnington

Deputy Secretary

British American Tobacco p.l.c.

27 April 2017

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