Summary by Moomoo AI
British American Tobacco P.L.C. (BAT), a major player in the tobacco industry, has filed a Form 6-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 15, 2024. The filing, which is a requirement for foreign private issuers in the US, includes a press release titled 'Transaction in own shares' dated the same day. The document was signed by Christopher Worlock, Assistant Secretary of BAT, indicating the company's compliance with the SEC's regulations. The details of the transaction were not disclosed in the announcement.