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Press releases
Read the latest statements and press releases from BAT and announcements about our key campaigns. If you need to contact our media relations team, please visit the Media contacts page.
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18 February 2026
BAT to Present at CAGNY; Reaffirming 2026 Full-Year Guidance
BAT’s Chief Executive, Tadeu Marroco, and Reynolds American President, David Waterfield, will present to investors today, 18 February, at the 2026 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference.
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12 February 2026
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025 - Momentum Drives Further Confidence in 2026 Delivery
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10 February 2026
Board Update – Chair Extension and Senior Independent Director Appointment
Following a comprehensive Chair succession process, the Board has decided to extend Luc Jobin's tenure as Chair, and announces Senior Independent Director Appointment.
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22 January 2026
BAT recognised as a Global Top Employer for ninth consecutive year
BAT is proud to announce that it has been named a Global Top Employer for the ninth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute.
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Read the latest statements and press releases from BAT and announcements about our key campaigns. If you need to contact our media relations team, please visit the Media contacts page.
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18 December 2025
From Transformation to Sustained Performance: Zak Brown joins The Smokeless Word podcast
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown joins Kingsley Wheaton on The Smokeless Word podcast to reflect on the team’s championship-winning season. The Christmas special explores the leadership mindset and the bold decision-making required to drive transformation.
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12 December 2025
Committee Change
BAT announces that Holly Keller Koeppel, Non-Executive Director of the Company, will step down from the Audit Committee with effect from 31 December 2025.
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9 December 2025
2025 Full Year Pre-Close Trading Update
On track for FY25 delivery; Reaffirming 2026 guidance and announcing a £1.3bn share buy-back
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5 December 2025
Completion of Block Trade of ITC Hotels Shares
British American Tobacco annouces completion of Block Trade of ITC Hotels shares
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4 December 2025
Proposed Block Trade of ITC Hotels Shares
British American Tobacco annouces a proposed Block Trade of ITC Hotels shares
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4 December 2025
Velo & The McLaren Formula 1® Team Unveil Abu Dhabi GP Livery Inspired By Fans’ Favourite McLaren Memories
Today, VELO, a leading global brand of nicotine pouches, and the McLaren Formula 1® Team announce a fan-inspired livery design for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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16 October 2025
BAT and the Channel Islands Coop roll out Yoti facial age estimation in stores to combat underage access
BAT and Channel Islands Coop have partnered to launch Yoti facial age estimation technology in stores across Jersey. The initiative aims to combat underage access across all age-gated product categories.
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14 October 2025
Board Change
Matthew Wright will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2025 and will be appointed as a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
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6 October 2025
70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine As Primary Cause of Smoking-Related Disease
Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary.
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11 September 2025
BAT Announces Management Board Changes
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) announces changes to the Management Board.
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9 September 2025
Velo & The McLaren Formula 1 Team Reveal the Ultimate Fan Experience with “Live Your Fandom” Campaign
Velo provides nine superfans fans from around the world a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit the iconic McLaren Technology Centre. Sharing favourite fan memories with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and a surprise Q&A with Lando Norris, fans became part of the McLaren magic.
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26 August 2025
BAT announces Board Change
The Company announces that Soraya Benchikh is stepping down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and from the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from 26 August 2025. Soraya will remain available to support the transition until 31 December 2025.
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31 July 2025
Half-Year Report for the six months to 30 June 2025
On Track for Full-Year Guidance led by the U.S. and Velo's global growth
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30 July 2025
BAT and Accenture announce partnership to transform global operations and supply network
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced a global strategic partnership with Accenture as part of its drive to become a faster, more agile and technologically-driven business.
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14 July 2025
BAT Announces Management Board Changes
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) announces changes to the Management Board.
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23 June 2025
BAT Showcases Latest Science and Innovation in Tobacco Harm Reduction at Global Forum on Nicotine 2025
BAT participated in the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) 2025, a leading international event focused on nicotine science and harm reduction.
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12 June 2025
New podcast explores new perspectives on Building a Smokeless World
The Smokeless Word is a thought-provoking new series hosted by Kingsley Wheaton, opening up reflective and unfiltered conversations with a wide range of guests – including cultural commentators, policy thinkers and creative minds.
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9 June 2025
BAT launches glo™ Hilo – a new premium device featuring revolutionary TurboStart™ technology – in Japan
BAT is saying ‘Hello to Hilo’ – a new premium Heated Product featuring TurboStart™ technology that pre-heats sticks in just five seconds. The device uses a Quartz heating element that uses both resistive heating and infrared waves.
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3 June 2025
2025 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
On track for FY delivery; revenue slightly ahead of previous guidance
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30 May 2025
BAT Reinforces Commitment to Preventing Underage Access to Tobacco and Nicotine Products on World No Tobacco Day
On World No Tobacco Day, British American Tobacco (BAT) reiterates its commitment to preventing underage access to tobacco and nicotine products. We support public health efforts and advocate for regulations that ensure these products are kept out of the hands of underage users.
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28 May 2025
Completion of Block Trade of ITC Shares
Further to our announcement on 27 May 2025, British American Tobacco p.l.c. ("BAT or the "Group") has completed the block trade of 313,000,000 ordinary shares (the "Block Trade Shares") in ITC Limited ("ITC") to institutional investors by way of an accelerated bookbuild process (the "Block Trade").
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27 May 2025
Launch of Proposed Block Trade of ITC Shares
British American Tobacco p.l.c. ("BAT" or the "Group") announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited ("TMI") intends to sell c.2.3 per cent of the issued ordinary share capital in ITC Limited ("ITC") (the "Block Trade Shares") to institutional investors by way of an accelerated bookbuild process (the "Block Trade"), subject to customary closing conditions.
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24 April 2025
BAT celebrates its fifth consecutive Financial Times Climate Leader Recognition and receives validation of science-based emission reduction targets.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified BAT’s net-zero science-based target by 2050 and approved its near and long-term science-based emission reduction targets.
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16 April 2025
2025 AGM: Chair's address
The AGM is a valuable opportunity to hear from our shareholders. A forum to look back at BAT’s performance during the past year and also to look ahead.
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13 March 2025
BAT’s corporate venture unit Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) announces new MD
BAT has today confirmed the appointment of Annie Goman as the new Managing Director of its corporate venture unit Btomorrow Ventures (BTV).
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7 March 2025
Canada update - Court’s sanction of plan of compromise and arrangement in CCAA proceedings
BAT now notes that the court-appointed Mediator’s and Monitor’s Plan of Compromise and Arrangement for ITCAN (the “Plan”) has been sanctioned by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the ongoing proceedings under the CCAA.
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13 February 2025
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2024
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2024 - Building a Smokeless World
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10 February 2025
British American Tobacco (BAT) receives “Triple-A” rating from CDP for strong environmental leadership
BAT receives "Triple-A" rating by CDP for its disclosures on Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests. The rating reflects BAT’s commitment to climate action and environmental stewardship.
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10 February 2025
Board and Committee Changes
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) announces changes to the Board, and the Audit and Nominations Committees.
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Read the latest statements and press releases from BAT and announcements about our key campaigns. If you need to contact our media relations team, please visit the Media contacts page.
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18 December 2024
Btomorrow Ventures launches new £200m fund to invest in wellbeing and stimulation
BAT’s corporate venture fund Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) has announced the launch of its second fund, which will primarily focus on wellbeing and stimulation businesses, aligned to BAT’s exploration of products in the beyond nicotine space.
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11 December 2024
2024 Full Year Pre-Close Trading Update
On track to deliver FY guidance; 2024 investment driving positive momentum toward long-term sustainable growth.
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18 October 2024
Canada - CCAA Update
BAT now notes the court-appointed mediator’s and monitor’s plan of compromise and arrangement, which has been filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The plan resolves all Canadian tobacco litigation and provides a full and comprehensive release to Imperial, BAT and all related entities for all tobacco claims.
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17 October 2024
BAT celebrates hosting a successful CORESTA Congress 2024
The 2024 CORESTA Congress – the world’s leading conference on tobacco and related product science - was hosted by BAT in Edinburgh from 13 – 17 October
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15 October 2024
BAT Capital Markets Day
On 16 October 2024, we will host a Capital Markets Day for institutional investors and analysts at our Innovation Centre in Southampton, UK. Chief Executive, Tadeu Marroco, and Chief Financial Officer, Soraya Benchikh, will be joined by the management team and senior leaders from across the Group to provide further detail on our transformation journey.
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17 September 2024
British American Tobacco launches major global initiative to make A Smokeless World a reality
British American Tobacco (BAT) launched a major global initiative to make a Smokeless World a reality, during the company’s first ever Transformation Forum in London today,
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17 September 2024
Management Board Changes Announced
A key pillar of the refined BAT strategy announced earlier this year is the delivery of a Sustainable Future. Together with a focus on Quality Growth and a more Dynamic Business, this underpins the Building of a Smokeless World.
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4 September 2024
BAT to host CORESTA Congress 2024 - The world's leading conference on tobacco and related product science
BAT will host the 2024 CORESTA Congress in Edinburgh, UK from 13 – 17 October
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25 July 2024
British American Tobacco - Half-Year Report for the six months to 30 June 2024
Building a Smokeless World — On Track for Full-Year 2024 Guidance
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18 July 2024
Vuse Alto receives U.S. FDA Marketing Authorisation
Today, BAT’s U.S. indirect subsidiary, R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company, received Marketing Authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that authorises the marketing of Vuse Alto device and Golden Tobacco and Rich Tobacco flavours in the United States.
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4 June 2024
2024 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
On track to deliver FY guidance; strategic discipline and focused investment driving positive momentum
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24 April 2024
2024 AGM: Chair's address
The AGM is a valuable opportunity to hear from our shareholders. A forum to look back at BAT’s performance during the past year and also to look ahead.
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8 April 2024
BAT and McLaren Racing announce multi-year partnership extension
BAT has agreed a multi-year partnership extension with McLaren Racing to drive forward its transformation agenda.
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18 March 2024
Share buy-back programme
BAT today commences its programme to buyback BAT ordinary shares (the “Programme”) using proceeds from sale of 436,851,457 ordinary shares in ITC Limited.
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13 March 2024
Completion of Block Trade of Ordinary Shares in ITC Limited
BAT PLC ("BAT or the "Group") has completed the block trade of 436,851,457 ordinary shares (the "Block Trade Shares") in ITC Limited ("ITC")
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12 March 2024
Launch of Proposed Block Trade of up to 436,851,457 Ordinary Shares in ITC Limited
BAT PLC ("BAT" or the "Group") announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited ("TMI") intends to sell up to 436,851,457 ordinary shares (the "Block Trade Shares") in ITC Limited ("ITC") to institutional investors.
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11 March 2024
BAT opens £30m Innovation Centre for New Category products in Southampton
BAT has opened a new state-of-the-art Innovation Centre at its global research & development (R&D) headquarters in Southampton which will play a key role in continuing the company’s transformation as it builds A Better Tomorrow.
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8 February 2024
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2023
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2023 - Building a Smokeless World
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6 February 2024
Board and Committee Changes
The Company announces that Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos will step down from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the Company's AGM on 24 April 2024 having served as Non-Executive Directors for nine years. As a result of these departures, the Company announces changes to the role of Senior Independent Director and to the composition of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.
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2 February 2024
BAT and PMI Announce Global Patent Settlement
BAT is pleased to announce that it has reached a global settlement with Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) that resolves all ongoing patent infringement litigation between the parties related to our heated tobacco and vapour products.
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10 January 2024
BAT launches Hyper Pro, its most innovative glo device yet
BAT has launched a new version of its heating device from its glo range. glo is an alternative to smoking that doesn’t involve burning, producing fewer and lower levels of toxicants than conventional cigarettes
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Press releases
Read the latest statements and press releases from BAT and announcements about our key campaigns. If you need to contact our media relations team, please visit the Media contacts page.
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6 December 2023
2023 Second Half Pre-Close Trading Update
Reiteration of FY23 Delivery In Line with Guidance and Strategy Update; Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1 January 2024
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4 December 2023
Directorate Change
Murray S. Kessler will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 6 November 2023.
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27 November 2023
We need more regulation says UK’s largest vapour manufacturer
BAT, the UK’s largest listed tobacco and vaping company, today launches a multi-pronged media campaign urging new regulations be introduced so the vaping industry can fulfil its potential to make smoke-free a reality in the UK.
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6 November 2023
BAT to Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Organigram
BAT subsidiary deepens strategic partnership with Organigram, investing c.£74m (CAD$124.6m) between January 2024 and January 2025 and increasing its equity position from c.19% to 45%
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2 November 2023
BAT Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Soraya Benchikh has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director and will join the BAT p.l.c. and Management Boards from 1 May 2024.
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13 October 2023
BAT Appoints Chief People Officer to the Management Board
Cora Koppe-Stahrenberg, has been appointed to the new role of Chief People Officer and will join the BAT Management Board with effect from 1 November 2023.
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12 October 2023
BAT expresses disappointment at FDA Marketing Denial Order for Vuse Alto Menthol and Mixed Berry and will immediately seek a stay of enforcement
Today, BAT’s U.S. indirect subsidiary, R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company, received Marketing Denial Orders (MDOs) for Vuse Alto’s Menthol and Mixed Berry products. Vuse Alto Rich Tobacco and Golden Tobacco products remain under review with FDA.
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5 October 2023
Directorate Change
Murray S. Kessler will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 6 November 2023.
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20 September 2023
BAT outlines five-step plan towards better regulation of vapour sector
Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, called for a smarter regulatory framework for vapour products to help governments worldwide deliver on their aims for a Smokefree 2030 in remarks as the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum 2023 (GTNF) kicked off today
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14 September 2023
Russia business update – sale completed
Further to our announcement on 7 September 2023, we have now completed the sale of our Russian and Belarusian businesses.
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7 September 2023
Russia business update – agreement signed
BAT has now formally entered into an agreement to sell its Russian and Belarusian businesses in compliance with local and international laws.
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26 July 2023
Half-Year Report for the six months to 30 June 2023
Half-Year Report for the six months to 30 June 2023
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19 June 2023
BAT announces changes to Management Board structure and composition
Following the appointment of Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive on 15 May 2023, BAT announces changes to its Management Board.
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6 June 2023
2023 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
2023 H1 Pre-Close Trading Update: On track to meet full year guidance
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30 May 2023
New clinical data on Vuse illustrates beneficial public health impact of Tobacco Harm Reduction
New clinical data on Vuse illustrates beneficial public health impact of Tobacco Harm Reduction
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15 May 2023
BAT announces Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive
The Board announces the appointment of Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive of BAT plc to succeed Jack Bowles who is stepping down from the Board of Directors with effect from 15 May.
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25 April 2023
BAT reaches agreement with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Agreement reached with DOJ and OFAC to resolve investigations into BAT’s historical business activities in relation to North Korea from 2007-2017 BAT ceased all business activities related to North Korea by September 2017 No impact on Full Year 2023 Group guidance; investigations previously disclosed and provisions made in 2022 Half Year Report
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19 April 2023
2023 AGM: Chair's address
2023 AGM: Chair's address
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17 March 2023
Marketing Denial Order issued for Vuse Solo Menthol 4.8%
Today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has issued a Marketing Denial Order (“MDO”) for Vuse Solo’s 4.8% Menthol product.
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2 March 2023
BAT signals step change with its first combined Annual ESG Report
BAT has further enhanced its sustainability reporting with its first Combined Annual & ESG Report, which embeds detailed information on sustainability and ESG into its statutory Annual Report.
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9 February 2023
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2022
Preliminary Results 2022 - quote
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1 February 2023
BAT included in prestigious 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
BAT included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in first year participating; recognises BAT’s efforts to sustain a diverse, inclusive culture.
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31 January 2023
Driving Faster Transformation at BAT: Management Board changes and a new regional structure
Following a strategic review of its regions, business units and global functions, BAT will implement a number of senior management changes and a new regional structure to both streamline, and accelerate, the transformation of its business.
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24 January 2023
MDO for Vuse Vibe Tank Menthol 3.0% and Vuse Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5%
Today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has issued Marketing Denial Orders (“MDOs”) for two Vuse products—the Vuse Vibe Tank Menthol 3.0% and the Vuse Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5%.
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17 January 2023
BAT recognised as a Global Top Employer for a sixth consecutive year
BAT is pleased to be certified as a Global Top Employer for a sixth successive year. We are accredited as a Global Top Employer for 2023 across three regions – Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe.
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Read the latest statements and press releases from BAT and announcements about our key campaigns. If you need to contact our media relations team, please visit the Media contacts page.
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15 December 2022
BAT celebrates inclusion in two leading global sustainability rankings
BAT’s sustainability leadership has been recognised by two leading global sustainability rankings, CDP and DJSI.
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13 December 2022
Reduced-risk* potential of Velo as cigarette alternative reinforced by innovative real-world study
New results from an innovative cross-sectional clinical study of Velo , BAT’s flagship modern oral nicotine pouch product, have been published today in Biomarkers Journal. In the study, consumers exclusively using Velo for over six months had significant favourable differences in several biomarkers of exposure and biomarkers of potential harm relevant to smoking-related diseases compared to the adults who smoked.
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8 December 2022
2022 Second Half Pre-Close Trading Update
Quote. Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1st January 2023.
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14 November 2022
BAT invests in Charlotte’s Web, a leading US producer of hemp extract wellness products
BAT Group (BAT) has today announced an investment in Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (Charlotte’s Web). Based in Colorado, USA and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Charlotte’s Web is the #1 US brand in innovative hemp extract wellness products. Their product formats include tinctures, capsules, chews and topicals.
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27 October 2022
BAT joins call for action on biodiversity
BAT joins 300+ leading companies in signing Business for Nature’s call to protect and restore biodiversity, which complements its work to combat climate change.
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13 October 2022
Innovative new study to compare the health impact of Velo modern oral nicotine pouches to smoking
New study designed to identify differences in important early indicators associated with smoking-related disease between Velo users and smokers. Results will provide important new data and insights about Velo and its role in facilitating tobacco harm reduction.
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4 October 2022
BAT publishes ambitious roadmap to reach Net Zero by 2050
BAT has published its Low-Carbon Transition Plan, detailing the actions it will take to reach its climate targets. This includes halving absolute emissions across its value chain by 2030, from a 2020 baseline, and to be net zero across its value chain by 2050 at the latest .
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29 September 2022
BAT calls for collaboration to accelerate tobacco harm reduction
BAT’s Chief Growth Officer, Kingsley Wheaton, called for greater collaboration between the industry, governments, and intergovernmental organisations to accelerate tobacco harm reduction becoming the tobacco control policy of choice.
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26 September 2022
BAT announces Sanity Group investment
Following today’s announcement by one of Germany’s leading cannabis companies, Sanity Group GmbH (Sanity Group), BAT, via one of its wholly owned group companies, has acquired a non-controlling minority stake in the company.
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6 September 2022
New study reveals positive long-term impact of switching from cigarettes to glo™
The full results from a year-long study showed that smokers switching exclusively to glo, BAT’s flagship Tobacco Heating Product (THP), achieved significant and sustained improvements in several indicators of potential harm associated with early disease development compared to smokers who continued to smoke. This included lung disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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30 August 2022
BAT appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
BAT announces today that it has appointed Mike Nightingale as its first Chief Sustainability Officer to lead its sustainability and ESG agenda. Mike has been the Group Head of Investor Relations for the past 10 years. Prior to that, Mike held senior leadership positions in sustainability, regulation and marketing.
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28 July 2022
BAT’s ambitious 2030 decarbonisation target approved by SBTi
This month, the SBTi approved BAT’s target of a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 CO2e emissions by 2030 versus a 2020 baseline. SBTi determined that BAT’s 2030 target is in line with a 1.5oC-aligned trajectory and commended BAT for adopting the most ambitious designation available through the SBTi process.
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27 July 2022
Half-Year Report to 30 June 2022
Half-Year Report to 30 June 2022
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27 July 2022
BAT announces Board changes
Véronique Laury will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Audit Committees with effect from 19 September 2022.
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27 July 2022
Watch: HYR 2022 highlights animation
Our 2022 Half-Year Results demonstrate how continued growth momentum in New Categories is driving Faster Transformation at BAT.
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21 July 2022
BAT launches glo™ hyper X2: latest, state-of-the-art heated tobacco product
Today, BAT unveiled glo™ hyper X2 in Tokyo, Japan, the latest innovation from glo™, BAT’s fast-growing global heated tobacco brand. The product’s innovative new ‘barrel styling’ design is shaped by consumer insights, offering new, innovative, user-friendly features.
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9 June 2022
2022 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 26 June 2022.
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6 June 2022
BAT conducts first real-world study assessing the impact of Vuse on indicators for several smoking-related diseases
BAT has conducted a first-of-its-kind study of Vuse designed to assess and provide insights into the real-world health impact of vaping. The study compares biomarker measures from Vuse consumers who have been using the product for over six months with the results from smokers, former smokers and never smokers.
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12 May 2022
Vuse Vibe and Vuse Ciro receive US FDA Marketing Authorization
Today, BAT’s U.S. indirect subsidiary, R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company, received Marketing Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain Vuse Ciro and Vuse Vibe products that will allow them to remain on the market in the United States. This news builds on the prior Marketing Authorizations granted by FDA in October 2021 for Vuse Solo products in original flavour.
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28 April 2022
2022 AGM: Chairman's address
2022 AGM: Chairman's address
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28 April 2022
BAT notes FDA announcement on product standard for menthol cigarettes
BAT notes the contents of today’s announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a ‘proposed tobacco product standard that would prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes in the U.S.’
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21 March 2022
BAT Announces Management Board Change
Marina Bellini, Director, Digital and Information will step down from the Management Board on 31 March 2022 and will leave BAT on 31 July 2022 to pursue new opportunities. Javed Iqbal, currently Area Director, Middle East South Asia, will succeed Marina as Director, Digital and Information and will be appointed to the Management Board effective 1 April 2022.
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11 March 2022
Russia business update and revised guidance
The context is highly complex, exceptionally fast-moving and volatile. We have concluded that BAT’s ownership of the business in Russia is no longer sustainable in the current environment.
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9 March 2022
BAT statement on Ukraine/Russia
A BAT spokesperson said: “We are deeply concerned about the conflict in Ukraine.The safety and wellbeing of our people there and across the region is our first priority. We have full local establishments of 1,000 people in Ukraine and 2,500 in Russia. Our thoughts are with them all at this incredibly difficult time.
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22 February 2022
BAT to present at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference
BAT’s Chief Executive, Jack Bowles, Finance and Transformation Director, Tadeu Marroco, and Chief Marketing Officer, Kingsley Wheaton, will present tomorrow at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Virtual Conference.
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17 February 2022
BAT appoints new Chief Medical Officer
BAT has appointed Dr. Senthil Vel, MBBS MBA MFPM FFPM, as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr Vel will play a central role in BAT’s extensive research and development programmes, which supports the company’s commitment to reducing the health impact of its business by offering consumers a range of alternative reduced risk*† tobacco and nicotine products
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11 February 2022
Share buyback programme
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company") has today announced a programme to buyback up to £2 billion of BAT ordinary shares (the “Programme”), alongside its Full Year 2021 results. The Programme will commence on 14 February 2022 and will end no later than 31 December 2022.
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11 February 2022
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2021
2021 – A PIVOTAL YEAR DELIVERED; BUYBACK ANNOUNCED
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11 February 2022
British American Tobacco announces Board changes
Krishnan “Kandy” Anand will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 14 February 2022.
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20 January 2022
BAT recognised as Global Top Employer for fifth consecutive year
BAT is proud to announce that it has been named a Global Top Employer for the fifth year running by the Top Employers Institute.BAT is one of just 11 companies to receive Global Top Employer certification for 2022, which is based on an extensive review of employer practices across six HR domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being, Diversity & Inclusion and more.
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19 January 2022
BAT launches virtual R&D Visitor Experience, showcasing the world-class science behind next generation reduced-risk nicotine products
BAT has created a virtual R&D Visitor Experience, an online tour of its global Research & Development hub in Southampton, UK, that allows people to explore its cutting-edge science and innovation.
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7 January 2022
BAT creates biotech company KBio to accelerate development of existing plant-based technology
BAT today announced the launch of KBio Holdings Limited (KBio) to accelerate the research, development and production of novel treatments.
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Press releases
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21 December 2021
BAT’s Vuse wins prestigious SEAL Sustainable Product Award
BAT is proud to announce that Vuse, the global number one vaping brand, has won the Sustainable Product Award in the prestigious 2021 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards.
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7 December 2021
2021 Second Half Pre-close Trading Update
Pivotal year on track. Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1st January 2022.
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30 November 2021
BAT statement on patent enforcement success in the U.S.
“U.S. President Biden and the United States Trade Representative have affirmed the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (“ITC”) determination that Philip Morris’ and Altria’s IQOS products infringe two patents owned by the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiaries. As a result, Philip Morris and Altria will no longer be able to import or sell the infringing IQOS products in the United States.
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15 November 2021
BAT in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 20th consecutive year - and only tobacco company in World Index
BAT recognised as a sustainability leader for 20th consecutive year and the only tobacco company to be included in the prestigious DJSI World Index
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15 October 2021
BAT announces commitment to set target for net zero emissions by 2050
Today, on Climate Action Day, BAT announces it has signed up to the UN-backed Race to Zero** campaign, which calls for net zero emissions by 2050.
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13 October 2021
Vuse Solo first to receive US FDA vapour marketing authorisation
We are pleased that, today, Vuse Solo received the first of its kind U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) marketing authorisation for vapour products, authorising the sale of our U.S. subsidiary Reynold’s Vuse Solo product in Original flavour.
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6 October 2021
2021 Annual General Meeting – Voting Results Update Statement
At the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 28 April 2021 all resolutions were passed with the requisite majority of votes, however we acknowledged the vote against received in respect of Resolution 2 ‐ Directors’ Remuneration Report and Resolution 16 ‐ Renewal of Directors' Authority to Allot Shares in our AGM voting results announcement, which has been noted on the UK Investment Association (IA) register of shareholder votes.
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30 September 2021
BAT's response to yesterday's U.S. International Trade Commission Final Determination
Yesterday, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued its Final Determination that Philip Morris and Altria’s IQOS products infringe two patents owned by the BAT Group. As a result, the ITC issued an order preventing Philip Morris and Altria from importing the infringing products, the IQOS 2.4, IQOS 3, IQOS 3 Duo and their accompanying Heatsticks into the United States and preventing Philip Morris USA and Altria Client Services from selling already imported IQOS and Heatsticks in the United States.
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13 September 2021
BAT emphatically rejects mischaracterisation of anti-illicit trade activities
Acting responsibly and with integrity underpins the foundations of our culture and values as a company. BAT is committed to the highest standards of corporate conduct and transparency wherever we operate.
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9 September 2021
BAT’s response to today’s FDA announcement
A BAT spokeperson's response to the recent FDA announcement
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8 September 2021
BAT’s Vuse becomes the number one global vaping brand
BAT today announced that Vuse is now the number one global vaping brand by value share. Achieving global leadership in vaping marks an important milestone in the transformation of BAT and demonstrates continued strong momentum across its global New Category business. Vapour is the largest new category by revenue and number of consumers in the nicotine sector.
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28 July 2021
Half-Year Report to 30 June 2021
Strong brands drive New Category acceleration
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22 July 2021
Vuse makes waves as the first global carbon neutral vape brand
BAT’s Vuse celebrates its position as the first global carbon neutral vape brand with a carbon neutral summer voyage down the Thames in London, home of BAT’s global headquarters.
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8 July 2021
Building A Better Tomorrow™. Responsibly
VIDEO: BAT’s transformation journey is making us a more sustainable, responsible business, says our Chief Marketing Officer, Kingsley Wheaton.
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1 July 2021
New study shows completely switching to BAT’s Tobacco Heating Product, glo, has similar impact on indicators of potential harm as quitting smoking
New research published today in the journal, Internal and Emergency Medicine, provides the first real-world evidence that people switching from cigarettes to exclusive use of glo, BAT’s flagship Tobacco Heating Product (THP), can significantly reduce their exposure to certain toxicants and indicators of potential harm related to several smoking-related diseases compared with continuing to smoke.
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8 June 2021
2021 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1st July 2021.
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8 June 2021
BAT makes Gartner Supply Chain top 20 for the first time
BAT has been ranked 19th in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2021 – marking the first time BAT has made the top 20 of this prestigious ranking.
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28 May 2021
BAT’s Vuse becomes world’s first global carbon neutral vape brand
BAT today announced that Vuse has become the first global carbon neutral vape brand. This world-first achievement is a significant contribution to the company’s ambitious climate targets, which include carbon neutrality across its own operations by 2030.
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28 May 2021
World Vape Day: BAT publishes comprehensive review highlighting 10 years of scientific evidence on vaping
To mark World Vape Day, BAT has today published a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence for vaping products (e-cigarettes), their potential health effects and their role in Tobacco Harm Reduction.
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18 May 2021
BAT recognised as a Climate Leader by the Financial Times
BAT continues to win recognition for its ESG efforts, being included in the inaugural FT European Climate Leaders ranking
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28 April 2021
2021 AGM: Chairman’s Statement
A Strong Operational Performance During Challenging Times
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1 April 2021
British American Tobacco Notice of Board Changes and Withdrawal of AGM Resolution
The Company announces that it has received notice from Jerry Fowden, Non-Executive Director of the Company, of his resignation from the Board with effect from 1 April 2021. Accordingly, he will not seek re-election at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 April 2021.
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11 March 2021
BAT enters strategic R&D collaboration to accelerate ‘beyond nicotine’ strategy with Organigram
BAT Group (BAT) today announces the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement with Organigram Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly-traded Organigram Holdings Inc. (collectively Organigram), focused on research and product development activities of next generation adult cannabis products, with an initial focus on cannabidiol (CBD).
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9 March 2021
BAT Unveils Ambitious New Environmental Targets in 2020 ESG Report
London, 9 March – BAT has announced it is committing to reaching carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050. This ambition is highlighted in BAT’s dedicated ESG report, which demonstrates significant progress towards its goals.
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1 March 2021
BAT launches ESG Week to amplify sustainability progress
BAT has launched a dedicated week aimed at highlighting its goals and achievements around its enhanced Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions. Across its digital channels, the company will devote the entire week to sharing its sustainability story with the outside world.
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18 February 2021
BAT accelerates its enterprise transformation towards A Better Tomorrow™
Speaking today at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, BAT’s Chief Executive, Jack Bowles, shared his growth plans and ambitions for the next phase in the company’s transformation.
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17 February 2021
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2020
Accelerating transformation. Growth in New Categories and Group earnings despite COVID-19.
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16 February 2021
We strike gold again in sustainability
At BAT, ESG is front and centre in all that we do as we build A Better Tomorrow™ for all our stakeholders – so we are proud to have received two more prestigious awards for our achievements.
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25 January 2021
BAT recognised as Global Top Employer for fourth consecutive year
BAT is proud to announce that it has been named as a Global Top Employer for the fourth year running by the Top Employers Institute.
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19 January 2021
BAT announces succession for Director, Operations
Alan Davy, Director, Operations will step down from the Management Board on 31st January 2021 and will leave the BAT Group on 31st May 2021 to pursue new challenges and spend more time with his family. Zafar Khan, currently Group Head of New Categories Operations, will succeed Alan as Director, Operations and will be appointed to the Management Board effective 1st February 2021.
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15 January 2021
SFO closes investigation into BAT
The Company has been informed by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that the SFO has discontinued the investigation of suspicions of corruption in the conduct of business by the Company, its subsidiaries and associated persons, which was announced on 1 August 2017.
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16 December 2020
BAT progresses COVID-19 candidate vaccine into Phase I human clinical trials
BAT’s US Bio-tech arm, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP) today announced plans to commence a Phase I first-time-in-human study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate following approval of its Investigational New Drug application by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Enrolment for the study is expected to begin shortly.
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10 December 2020
BAT launches tobacco industry-first Human Rights Report
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) has today become the first tobacco company to publish a Human Rights Report. The report coincides with UN Human Rights Day and highlights the company’s commitment and actions to protect human rights across its global business and supply chain. BAT has also announced a commitment to aim for zero child labour in its agricultural supply chain by 2025.
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9 December 2020
2020 Second Half Pre-close Trading Update
Transforming, investing and growing. Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1st January 2021.
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8 December 2020
BAT awarded A-score and named in top 200 ‘A List’ companies for climate change action
The BAT Group (BAT) has today announced it has been given an ‘A’ score for climate change and has been included as an ‘A List Company’ by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). BAT is one of only 200 organisations selected from nearly 6,000 applicants for inclusion in the prestigious listing.
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7 December 2020
British American Tobacco announces Board appointment
Darrell Thomas will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit and Nominations Committees with effect from 7th December 2020.
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19 November 2020
BAT recognised as a Financial Times Diversity Leader for second consecutive year
The BAT Group (BAT) has been named as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times for a second consecutive year. The prestigious FT Diversity Leaders report recognises the top 850 companies across 16 European countries that have achieved a diverse and inclusive workplace. It assesses key areas including: Gender balance; sexual orientation; and a workforce comprised of an ethnic and social mix that reflects wider society.
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16 November 2020
BAT named in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 19th consecutive year
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) has been named in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 19th consecutive year and, once again, is the only tobacco company to be included in the prestigious DJSI World Index.
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5 November 2020
New study finds that smokers switching exclusively to glo significantly reduce their exposure to certain toxicants, potentially reducing risk of smoking-related disease
New research by BAT has found that smokers who switched completely from smoking cigarettes to using BAT’s flagship tobacco heating product (THP), glo, substantially reduced their exposure to certain cigarette smoke toxicants over three months.
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3 November 2020
BAT strengthens its US New Category portfolio: Announces acquisition of Dryft Modern Oral business
British American Tobacco p.l.c. today announces that the US business of the BAT Group (BAT) has acquired the nicotine pouch product assets of Dryft Sciences, LLC (Dryft), a US-based Modern Oral nicotine product company.
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15 October 2020
BAT to appoint new Chairman
We are pleased to announce that Luc Jobin will succeed Richard Burrows as Chairman of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT). This will take effect from the conclusion of the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 April 2021 and, in order to ensure an effective transition of the leadership of the Board, Mr Jobin will be appointed as Chairman Designate of BAT effective 1 March 2021.
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7 October 2020
2020 Annual General Meeting – Voting Results Update Statement
At the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 30 April 2020 all resolutions were passed with the requisite majority of votes, however we acknowledged the vote against received in respect of Resolution 2 ‐ Directors’ Remuneration Report and Resolution 15 ‐ Renewal of Directors' Authority to Allot Shares in our AGM voting results announcement, which has been noted on the UK Investment Association (IA) register of shareholder votes.
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23 September 2020
BAT advocates for a collaborative, stakeholder-inclusive approach to accelerate tobacco harm reduction
BAT Chief Marketing Officer, Kingsley Wheaton, today called for meaningful change in the way that global tobacco and nicotine policies are developed. He stressed the need for a United Nations-style “whole of society” approach to policy development and emphasised the benefits that this more stakeholder-inclusive, tobacco-harm-reduction approach could deliver.
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18 September 2020
BAT announces appointment of Dr Hutan Ashrafian as Chief Medical Officer
Appointment supports BAT’s commitment to underpinning New Category products with world class science and reducing the health impact of its combustibles business
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11 September 2020
British American Tobacco announces Board appointment
Karen Guerra will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 14 September 2020.
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4 September 2020
BAT completes PMTA submissions for the broadest portfolio in the U.S.
BAT’s US subsidiary, Reynolds America Inc (Reynolds), has today filed its final Pre-Market Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) submissions with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow its Vuse and VELO brands to remain on the market in the United States.
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19 August 2020
BAT resumes sales in South Africa
LONDON – 19 AUGUST 2020: The South African government has ended its near five-month ban on the sale of tobacco products. The decision was announced by the South African President on Saturday, as part of the government’s decision to move from Lockdown Level 3 to Level 2.
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5 August 2020
British American Tobacco (“BAT”) announces new President for US business, Reynolds American
Ricardo Oberlander will step down as President of Reynolds American, Inc. (“Reynolds American”). Guy Meldrum, currently Regional Director, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, will succeed Ricardo as President of Reynolds American effective 1 September 2020.
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31 July 2020
Half-year Report to 30 June 2020
MULTI-CATEGORY STRATEGY DELIVERS GROWTH IN DIFFICULT TIMES
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9 June 2020
2020 First Half Pre-Close Trading Update
Resilient and growing. Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1st July 2020.
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9 June 2020
BAT's response to WTO plain packaging decision
Today, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ruled in favour of Australia in the dispute relating to plain packaging for combustible products in the Australian market. This decision marks the end of a dispute that started over eight years ago when five countries challenged the legality of plain packaging.
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15 May 2020
BAT makes progress on COVID-19 vaccine & provides community support
BAT makes progress on COVID-19 vaccine & provides community support
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30 April 2020
Chairman’s AGM Statement - 2020 outlook
Overall, and considering the challenging environment, our business is resilient, competitive and performing well, and we are confident in delivering another good year of adjusted diluted high single figure EPS growth in constant currency.
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1 April 2020
BAT working on potential COVID-19 vaccine through US bio-tech subsidiary
BAT’s US bio-tech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), is developing a potential vaccine for COVID-19 and is now in pre-clinical testing. If testing goes well, BAT is hopeful that, with the right partners and support from government agencies, between 1 and 3 million doses of the vaccine could be manufactured per week, beginning in June.
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26 March 2020
BAT launches sustainability agenda to deliver A Better Tomorrow
Today, BAT publishes its new sustainability report based on the Group’s evolved strategy to deliver ‘A Better Tomorrow’ by reducing the health impact of its business through offering a greater choice of enjoyable and less risky products to consumers.
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18 March 2020
BAT Capital Markets Webcast: Building A Better Tomorrow
Building A Better Tomorrow by reducing the health impact of our business through a greater choice of enjoyable and less risky products
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12 March 2020
British American Tobacco signs £6 billion SONIA and SOFR linked revolving credit facility
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) is pleased to announce that it has signed a new £6 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces BAT’s existing £6 billion revolving credit facility and is provided by a syndicate of 21 banks.
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27 February 2020
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2019
Strong operational performance drives deleveraging. Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2019
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13 February 2020
British American Tobacco named as one of the most sustainable companies in the world
British American Tobacco (BAT) has been named as one of the most sustainable companies in the world in the 2019 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, which celebrate leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
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12 February 2020
British American Tobacco recognised as global leader for engaging its supply chain on climate change
British American Tobacco (BAT) has been identified as a global leader for engaging with its suppliers on climate change, being awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard compiled by global environmental impact non-profit organisation CDP.
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24 January 2020
Vype wins at Product of the Year awards again!
The Vype ePod has won in the e-cigarette category at this year’s eagerly-anticipated UK Product of the Year awards - the UK’s largest consumer survey of product innovation. This is the second consecut
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20 January 2020
British American Tobacco named on CDP ‘A List’ for leading effort against climate change
British American Tobacco (BAT) has been commended for its climate action this year, achieving a place on global environmental impact non-profit organisation CDP's prestigious ‘A List’ for climate change, based on the company’s climate reporting in 2019. BAT was recognised for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data submitted by the company through CDP’s 2019 climate change questionnaire. BAT is one of a small number of high-performing companies out of thousands that were scored.
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3 January 2020
British American Tobacco welcomes FDA guidance as a further step toward a sustainable regulatory environment for the U.S. vapour market
– British American Tobacco (BAT) welcomes the U.S. FDA’s acknowledgement that a properly regulated vapour category continues to provide a credible alternative to smoking, whilst also highlighting the important issue of preventing the access and appeal of vapour products to youth. Following a significant period of disruption and uncertainty, this regulatory clarity is a welcome step towards returning the US vapour market to stability.
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13 December 2019
British American Tobacco awarded leader status in Global Child Forum report
British American Tobacco has been awarded ‘leader’ status in the Global Child Forum’s benchmarking report. This report assesses and benchmarks 700 companies across nine industries and tracks the progress on how children’s rights are addressed within the corporate sector.
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29 November 2019
British American Tobacco announces enhanced partnership with McLaren Racing
British American Tobacco (BAT) has today announced that it has signed an enhanced partnership deal with McLaren, as the 2019 Formula 1 season comes to a close, having only entered into its multi-year global partnership with the famous racing team earlier this year.
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28 November 2019
British American Tobacco to focus on three global new category brands to further accelerate their growth
British American Tobacco (BAT) has today announced it is creating three global brands for its New Category product portfolio: VUSE for vapour products; VELO for modern oral products and glo for tobacco heating products to further accelerate the growth of their New Category business.
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27 November 2019
VUSE Premarket Tobacco Product Application filed for substantive review by the FDA
British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) has today announced that the recently-submitted Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) for VUSE vapour products has been filed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for substantive scientific review, moving the application one step further through the review process.
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27 November 2019
2019 Second Half Pre-Close Trading Update
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20 November 2019
British American Tobacco named as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times
British American Tobacco (BAT) has been named as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times in its inaugural Leaders in Diversity report, published today.
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18 October 2019
2019 Annual General Meeting – Voting Results Update Statement
At the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 25 April 2019 all resolutions were passed, however we acknowledged the significant vote of 25.59% against Resolution 16 – Renewal of Directors' Authority to Allot Shares. This is our response.
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11 October 2019
British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary submits vapour Premarket Tobacco Application to U.S. FDA for VUSE products
British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary, Reynolds American Inc. (“Reynolds”) today announced submission of a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (“PMTA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking orders authorising the marketing of VUSE Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products.
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20 September 2019
A statement from British American Tobacco on the need for robust and effective vapour product regulation
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17 September 2019
British American Tobacco is the only tobacco company featured in prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
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12 September 2019
Simplifying BAT to drive New Category growth
British American Tobacco p.l.c. announces an important step in a programme to simplify its business and create a more efficient, agile and focused BAT. This will ensure the company is better placed to meet ever evolving consumer needs and deliver savings that can be reinvested in the growth of its portfolio of new categories such as vapour, tobacco heating products and oral tobacco.
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12 September 2019
British American Tobacco supports robust product quality standards, U.S. youth access prevention measures and stands ready to make PMTA applications
British American Tobacco supports robust product quality standards, U.S. youth access prevention measures and stands ready to make PMTA applications
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9 September 2019
British American Tobacco's response to U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement regarding vaping products
British American Tobacco's response to U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement regarding vaping products
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4 September 2019
British American Tobacco expands its New Category portfolio with the launch of three innovative new tobacco heating products
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14 August 2019
Green light for Twisp acquisition to further drive BAT’s strategic New Category growth
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1 August 2019
Half-year Report to 30 June 2019
Strong H1 results: on track for a good year
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1 August 2019
British American Tobacco announces Board appointment
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25 July 2019
British American Tobacco express their condolences to the family of Sir Patrick Sheehy
Chairman of British American Tobacco from 1982 until 1995 died on 22 July 2019.
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12 June 2019
First Half Pre-close Trading Update 2019
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11 June 2019
British American Tobacco unveils transformed science website
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25 April 2019
Speech by Richard Burrows, Chairman, at the British American Tobacco p.l.c. 2019 Annual General Meeting
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15 March 2019
BAT’s 2018 Sustainability Report underlines Group’s commitment to Transforming Tobacco
BAT’s 2018 Sustainability Report underlines Group’s commitment to Transforming Tobacco
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13 March 2019
Response to FDA statement on preventing youth access to flavoured products
Response to FDA statement on preventing youth access to flavoured products
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12 March 2019
Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. files for CCAA
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5 March 2019
Accounting Consequences of Quebec Judgment
Accounting Consequences of Quebec Judgment
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1 March 2019
Quebec tobacco class action Court of Appeal judgment issued
The judgment in the two Quebec Class Action lawsuits against our subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., and two other Canadian tobacco companies was publicly issued by the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal on 1st March 2019.
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1 March 2019
Quebec tobacco class action Court of Appeal judgment issued
The judgment in the two Quebec Class Action lawsuits against our subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., and two other Canadian tobacco companies was publicly issued by the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal on 1st March 2019.
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28 February 2019
British American Tobacco announces Finance Director's retirement
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) announces that, after 30 years with the Company and 11 years as Finance Director, Ben Stevens has informed the Company of his intention to step down as Finance Director on reaching the age of 60 and will retire from the Board on 5 August 2019.
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28 February 2019
Feb 28 - Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2018
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2018
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11 February 2019
British American Tobacco partners globally with McLaren
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31 January 2019
British American Tobacco recognised again as a Global Top Employer
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14 December 2018
British American Tobacco announces Management Board changes
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12 December 2018
Second Half Pre-close Trading Update 2018
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12 December 2018
British American Tobacco announces Board change
The Company announces that Mr Lionel Nowell, III is retiring from the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. with effect from 12 December 2018.
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11 December 2018
British American Tobacco unveils new-to-world vaping technology
New Vype e-cigarettes – iSwitch and iSwitch Maxx - contain world-first vaping technology – replacing the traditional coil and wick heating system.
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10 December 2018
British American Tobacco launches 2018 Harm Reduction Focus Report
British American Tobacco’s strategy of transforming tobacco by seeking to provide consumers with satisfying, reduced-risk alternatives to smoking is the focus of its latest report, available now.
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3 December 2018
British American Tobacco named as a Top Employer in Asia Pacific
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15 November 2018
British American Tobacco’s response to FDA announcement
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7 November 2018
British American Tobacco announces new Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa
Luciano Comin
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22 October 2018
Helping to make new parents’ lives that little bit easier: BAT pledges new benefits for all new parents worldwide
British American Tobacco (BAT), which employs more than 55,000 people, is delighted to announce the launch of a new range of benefits available in all of the countries it operates in throughout the world – with the aim of helping its new parents to balance their home and work lives during the demanding and exciting first year of parenthood.
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16 October 2018
Update ahead of analyst and investor meetings
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10 October 2018
British American Tobacco announces Chief Marketing Officer succession
Andrew Gray
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25 September 2018
British American Tobacco announces CEO succession
Nicandro Durante Jack Bowles
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19 September 2018
British American Tobacco announces CEO's intention to retire on 1 April 2019
Nicandro Durante
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13 September 2018
British American Tobacco only tobacco company featured in prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
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17 August 2018
BAT welcomes House of Commons Science and Technology Committee e-cigarette report
House of Commons Science and Technology Committee e-cigarette report
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26 July 2018
Half-year Report to 30 June 2018
On track for another good year
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12 June 2018
First Half Pre-close Trading Update 2018
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11 June 2018
BAT to invest €800 million in its Romanian factory by 2022 to support the European expansion of glo
BAT has a range of potentially reduced-risk products available, which includes oral tobacco, e-cigarettes and tobacco heating devices.
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6 June 2018
BAT’s Science and Technology Report published
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25 April 2018
Speech by Richard Burrows, Chairman, at the British American Tobacco p.l.c. 2018 Annual General Meeting
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25 April 2018
British American Tobacco p.l.c. Annual General Meeting statement
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6 April 2018
British American Tobacco continues its commitment to transform tobacco with glo launch in Italy
Tobacco Heating Product
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15 March 2018
British American Tobacco underlines commitment to transforming tobacco in latest Group reports
British American Tobacco (BAT) today published its Annual Report and Sustainability Report – both of which outline the Company’s commitment to transform tobacco by offering an unrivalled suite of potentially reduced-risk products that address the varied preferences of today’s consumers.
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22 February 2018
Feb 22 - Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2017
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2017
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15 February 2018
British American Tobacco recognised as a Global Top Employer
British American Tobacco (BAT) is proud to announce that it has been recognised as a Global Top Employer 2018
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9 January 2018
Impact on British American Tobacco of new US tax legislation
Impact on British American Tobacco of new US tax legislation
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13 December 2017
Second Half Pre-close Trading Update 2017
Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 1 January 2018
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13 December 2017
Second Interim Dividend for the year ending 31 December 2017: South Africa Branch Register Finalisation Information
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7 December 2017
British American Tobacco launches glo™ in Romania
Tobacco Heating Product
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28 November 2017
British American Tobacco announces Management Board changes
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13 November 2017
British American Tobacco launches Sustainable Agriculture and Farmer Livelihoods Focus Report
Sustainable Agriculture and Farmer Livelihoods
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25 October 2017
Capital Markets Day
Investors Day 2017 Tobacco Heating Product Vype
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19 October 2017
Geographic expansion of glo™ continues with launch in Russia
Tobacco Heating Product
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31 August 2017
Management Board Changes
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17 August 2017
British American Tobacco p.l.c. recommends stockholders reject mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Corporation
London, UK, 17 August 2017 – British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI:NYSE) (“BAT”) has been notified of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation (“TRC”) to purchase up to 2,000,000 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), or approximately 0.087 percent of the outstanding issued ordinary shares of BAT (excluding treasury shares) as at the close of business on 16 August 2017, at a price of $60.13 per ADS in cash. Each ADS represents one ordinary share of BAT. TRC’s offer price is approximately 4.42 percent less than the closing price of BAT’s ADSs on 11 August 2017, the day before the mini-tender offer commenced.
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1 August 2017
Update on Ongoing Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
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27 July 2017
Half-year Report to 30 June 2017
A GOOD FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE IN A YEAR OF CHANGE
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25 July 2017
BAT Completes Acquisition of Reynolds
News release - BAT Completes Acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. 25th July 2017
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21 July 2017
Appointment of directors in connection with acquisition of Reynolds American Inc.
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19 July 2017
Proposed Acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. approved by BAT shareholders
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14 June 2017
Publication of Circular and Prospectus in connection with the Proposed Acquisition of Reynolds American Inc.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT") is pleased to announce that the UK Listing Authority has approved a Class 1 circular (the "Circular") and a prospectus (the "Prospectus") (dated 14 June 2017) in relation to its recommended offer to acquire the remaining 57.8% of Reynolds American Inc. ("Reynolds") that it does not already own (the "Proposed Acquisition")."
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14 June 2017
First half Pre-close Trading Update 2017
In 2014 the requirement for UK listed companies to produce an Interim Management Statement (IMS") was removed. In July 2016, it was announced that British American Tobacco p.l.c. would no longer publish a quarterly IMS, and would instead issue short trading updates prior to start of the closed periods for the Interim and the Full Year results. Trading update - ahead of closed period commencing 27 June 2017.
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5 June 2017
BAT Korea expands its Sacheon factory to support the growth of Tobacco Heating Product glo™
BAT Korea expands its Sacheon factory to support the growth of Tobacco Heating Product glo™ BAT Korea’s Sacheon Factory has been expanded, with significant investment, to start manufacturing Neostiks™ for BAT’s unique Tobacco Heating Product, glo™ Initial production of Neostiks™ in the Sacheon Factory is planned for export to Japan and for preparations for glo™ launching in Korea Neostiks™, specially designed tobacco sticks for glo™, are heated by the device to create a vapour with an experience similar to that of a cigarette but with reduced risk potential The expansion of the Sacheon Factory is an important step in South Korea becoming an export hub for BAT in Asia
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9 May 2017
British American Tobacco drives Tobacco Heating Product expansion with Canada launch
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26 April 2017
Speech by Richard Burrows, Chairman, at the British American Tobacco p.l.c. 2017 Annual General Meeting
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5 April 2017
Proposed acquisition of Reynolds - BAT obtains antitrust approval in Japan
Proposed acquisition of Reynolds - BAT obtains antitrust approval in Japan
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13 March 2017
New Sustainability Report shows how BAT is responding to a changing world
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9 March 2017
Proposed acquisition of Reynolds - U.S. antitrust condition satisfied
Proposed acquisition of Reynolds – U.S. antitrust condition satisfied
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27 February 2017
British American Tobacco launches 2016 Harm Reduction Report
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23 February 2017
Feb 23 - Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2016
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9 February 2017
British American Tobacco recognised as a Top Employer in Europe for seventh consecutive year
The company has participated in the prestigious survey, run by the Top Employers Institute, since 2011. The survey measures the best HR practices among employers in Europe. The recognition once again underlines British American Tobacco’s strategy of achieving growth by investing time and energy in its people.
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17 January 2017
BAT announces agreement to acquire Reynolds
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (“BAT”) and Reynolds American Inc. (“Reynolds”), have agreed the terms of a recommended offer for BAT to acquire the remaining 57.8% of Reynolds it does not already own. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Transaction Committee of independent Reynolds directors established to evaluate the BAT offer. The transaction has also been approved by the Boards of Reynolds and BAT.
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5 January 2017
British American Tobacco and Kind Consumer announce a new approach to commercialise Voke
British American Tobacco plc (“BAT”) and the board of Kind Consumer Limited (“Kind”) have announced a new approach to commercialise the Voke nicotine inhaler.
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1 December 2016
British American Tobacco launches Vype-branded flagship store and introduces the next generation of vaping: Vype Pebble
British American Tobacco today announces the opening of its first ever retail outlet under its vapour brand, Vype. The Milan store opening coincides with the international launch of the small and mighty Vype “Pebble”, a truly original vaping device.
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30 November 2016
British American Tobacco’s statement on the English Court of Appeal’s plain packaging decision
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8 November 2016
British American Tobacco launches glo™ – a new-to-world Tobacco Heating Product – in Japan
British American Tobacco today announces the launch of glo™ – a Tobacco Heating Product which is a revolution in simplicity. This unique next generation tobacco product provides a new –to-world experience. Similar to that of a cigarette, but with reduced risk potential, glo™ heats rather than burns tobacco**. This delivers a cleaner experience* with around 90% less toxicants** than a standard cigarette.
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26 October 2016
BAT announces Board and Management Board changes
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21 October 2016
Interim Management Statement for the nine months ended 30 September 2016
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21 October 2016
BAT proposes merger with Reynolds
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26 September 2016
BAT named one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies
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14 September 2016
BAT encouraged by findings of BMJ e-cigarette study
BAT encouraged by findings of BMJ e-cigarette study
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9 September 2016
British American Tobacco ranked number one in good governance index
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5 September 2016
British American Tobacco launches 2016 Corporate Behaviour Report
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28 July 2016
Half-year Report to 30 June 2016
Excellent performance driven by strong organic growth
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28 July 2016
British American Tobacco announces Board appointment
Dr Marion Helmes will join the Board of British American Tobacco as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 August 2016.
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19 May 2016
British American Tobacco’s response to the judgment in the UK plain packaging legal challenge
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4 May 2016
BAT’s statement on the Court of Justice of the European Union judgment on the EU Tobacco Products Directive
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29 April 2016
British American Tobacco acquires UK e-cigarette company Ten Motives
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27 April 2016
Speech by Richard Burrows, Chairman, at the British American Tobacco p.l.c. 2016 Annual General Meeting
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26 April 2016
Interim Management Statement for the three months ended 31 March 2016
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22 March 2016
British American Tobacco's 2015 Sustainability Summary keeps an open door on people, performance and promises
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18 March 2016
British American Tobacco is named as ‘Top Employer in Europe’ for sixth consecutive year
British American Tobacco is proud to announce that for the sixth consecutive year it has been certified as a Top Employer in Europe, this year reaching the Top 5 for the first time, by the Top Employers Institute.
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25 February 2016
Preliminary announcement - year ended 31 December 2015
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