Portfolio Services Ltd. and Kenneth B. Dart's Ownership in British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Portfolio Services Ltd. and Kenneth B. Dart have filed an amendment to their Schedule 13G, reporting their ownership of 61,410,486 ordinary shares in British American Tobacco p.l.c., representing 2.8% of the company's shares. The filing indicates that the shares are not held for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. Portfolio Services Ltd. is a holding company wholly owned by Kenneth B. Dart, who is the beneficial owner of all its outstanding shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c) and includes certifications that the shares were not acquired to influence control.