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− | British American Tobacco is one of the leading, multi-category consumer goods companies. It employs over | + | British American Tobacco is one of the leading, multi-category consumer goods companies. It employs over 55,000 people, with market leadership in over 55 countries and factories in 42. Its strategic portfolio is made up of its global cigarette brands and an increasing range of potentially reduced-risk products, comprising vapour and tobacco heating products, as well as oral tobacco and nicotine products such as moist snuff and snus. <REF>British American Tobacco, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAWURBD News Release British American Tobacco underlines commitment to transforming tobacco in latest Group reports], March 2018, Accessed 11 September 2018 </REF> |
==Company Overview== | ==Company Overview== | ||
− | British American Tobacco is the largest international tobacco company by revenue. <ref name="BAT_CAPDAYS”> British American Tobacco website, [ | + | British American Tobacco is the largest international tobacco company by revenue. <ref name="BAT_CAPDAYS”> British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOBMSP7L/$FILE/medMDBMTG5V.pdf?openelement DELIVERING FOR TODAY & INVESTING IN THE FUTURE], 18 March 2020, p. 3, Accessed 20 March 2020 </ref> British American Tobacco is a publicly traded company based in London. In 2018, British American Tobacco opperated in over 200 markets with 29 markets selling its heating, vapour, and modern oral products. <ref name="BAT_AR2019"> Annual report, British American Tobacco [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAWWGJT/$file/Annual_Report_and_Form_20-F_2018.pdf], p. 5, 28 February 2019, Accessed 12 March 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco is the third largest producer in the global tobacco market, and controls 11.4 percent of the international cigarette market. Top selling brands include Pall Mall, Rothmans, Kent, Dunhill, and Lucky Strike, and these five brands account for more than half of all British American Tobacco cigarette sales.<ref>1. Euromonitor International [database on the Internet]. Cigarettes. Euromonitor International; |
− | c 2017. </ref> British American Tobacco has a strong presence in Lausanne, Switzerland and at cigarette factory at Boncourt, canton Jura. <ref> [ | + | c 2017. </ref> British American Tobacco has a strong presence in Lausanne, Switzerland and at cigarette factory at Boncourt, canton Jura. <ref> [https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/lobbying_switzerland--the-land-of-the-tobacco-industry/44449446 Switzerland: the land of the tobacco industry], ''Swissinfo.ch'', 3 October 2018, Accessed 14 April 2019 </ref> In 2019, British American Tobacco reported a revenue increase by 5.7 percent to GBP 25,877 million. {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=2}} The company plans to cut 2,300 jobs globally as part of a new "focus on simplification and removal of management layers". <ref>[http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/INbusinessNews/~3/gSHL1abdFXM/bat-cutting-2300-jobs-as-new-ceo-bowles-spurs-changes-idINKCN1VX0ID BAT stubs out 2,300 jobs as new CEO tackles tobacco sector changes ], ''Reuters'', 12 September 2019, Accessed 9 October 2019 </ref> At the May 2020 AGM, shareholders signaled their discontent at the annual meeting by narrowly voting against an advisory vote on compensation for the company’s executives. A preliminary result of the votes indicated that about 51% of shareholders voted against the advisory, while 49 percent voted for it. <ref>[https://www.richmond.com/business/altria-shareholders-narrowly-reject-advisory-vote-on-executive-compensation-new-ceo-says-he-likes-the/article_6cb62c34-226e-5d77-8981-d7cfb87e81e5.html Altria shareholders narrowly reject advisory vote on executive compensation; new CEO says he likes the way company is positioned], ''Richmond'', 14 May 2020, 19 June 2020</ref> |
− | + | ===Management Board=== | |
− | + | British American Tobacco independent chairman Richard Burrows is stepping down from his role after more than nine years. <ref>[https://www.journalnow.com/news/local/bat-prepares-for-chairman-transition-new-ceo-took-over-april/article_962926a9-1c7a-5417-a7bd-07e33e28d226.html BAT prepares for chairman transition; new CEO took over April 1], ''Journal Now'', 12 April 2019, Accessed 12 April 2019 </ref> The company also announced 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 in August 2019. He will be succeeded as Finance Director by Tadeu Marroco, currently Director, Group Transformation. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOB9SPD7 News release], 28 February 2019, Accessed 21 April 2019 </ref> Luca Gentile is the new Head of External Relations and Communication of British American Tobacco Italy. <ref> [http://www.spotandweb.it/news/821708/luca-gentile-responsabile-comunicazione-british-american-tobacco.html Luca gentile responsible comunicazione British American Tobacco], ''Spot and web'', 15 July 2019, Accessed 9 August 2019 </ref> In July 2019, British American Tobacco Korea has named Kim Eui-soung as its new CEO. <ref> [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2019/07/694_272663.html BAT Korea names new CEO], ''Korea Times'', 22 July 2019, Accessed 9 August 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | British American Tobacco announced that Jeremy Fowden will join the Board of the company as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit Committee and Nominations Committee with effect from 1 September 2019. <ref>[https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/british-american-tobacco-announces-board-appointment/412789095 British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment], ''Directors talk interviews'', 1 August 2019, Accessed 5 August 2019</ref> | |
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|Jack became British American Tobacco’s Chief Operating Officer for the International Business in October 2017. Joining the Group in 2004, Jack was Chairman of British American Tobacco France in 2005 before taking up the role of Managing Director of British American Tobacco Malaysia in 2007. He joined the Management Board as Regional Director for Western Europe in October 2009 before becoming Regional Director for the Americas in October 2011. He was appointed Regional Director, Asia-Pacific in January 2013, a position he continued to hold until 1 January 2018 when a new regional structure came into effect.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | |Jack became British American Tobacco’s Chief Operating Officer for the International Business in October 2017. Joining the Group in 2004, Jack was Chairman of British American Tobacco France in 2005 before taking up the role of Managing Director of British American Tobacco Malaysia in 2007. He joined the Management Board as Regional Director for Western Europe in October 2009 before becoming Regional Director for the Americas in October 2011. He was appointed Regional Director, Asia-Pacific in January 2013, a position he continued to hold until 1 January 2018 when a new regional structure came into effect.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | ||
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+ | | Ben Stevens | ||
+ | | Finance Director | ||
+ | | Ben joined the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. in March 2008 and was appointed to the role of Finance Director in April 2008. He was previously Director of British American Tobacco’s Europe region, a position he had held since 2004. Ben has broad international experience spanning both senior finance and general management roles. He joined British American Tobacco in 1990 as Regional Finance Controller with responsibilities for Europe, East Africa and South Asia and in 1994 moved to Switzerland where he worked in a variety of marketing roles. In 1995 Ben became Chairman and Managing Director of the Pakistan Tobacco Company before being appointed Chairman and Managing Director of British American Tobacco Russia in 1997. In 1998 he returned to the UK as Head of Corporate Affairs for the newly listed British American Tobacco p.l.c. and in the following year was appointed Head of Merger Integration following the merger with Rothmans. He was appointed to the Management Board as Development Director in April 2001 where his responsibilities included corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions and IT. Ben was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of ISS A/S on 5 April 2016. Ben, a graduate of Manchester University and the Manchester Business School, is married with two children. | ||
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|Jerome Abelman | |Jerome Abelman | ||
|Director, Legal and External Affairs And General Counsel | |Director, Legal and External Affairs And General Counsel | ||
− | |Jerry was appointed Director, Legal and External Affairs and General Counsel in May 2015, having joined the Management Board as Group Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director in January 2015. He has been with the Group for over 15 years and has held a number of roles in Legal. Jerry was Regional General Counsel, Asia-Pacific from 2010 to 2014, before becoming Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and Commercial. Jerry was a member of the Board of Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) from February 2016 until the acquisition of RAI in July 2017.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team">British American Tobacco website, [ | + | |Jerry was appointed Director, Legal and External Affairs and General Counsel in May 2015, having joined the Management Board as Group Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director in January 2015. He has been with the Group for over 15 years and has held a number of roles in Legal. Jerry was Regional General Counsel, Asia-Pacific from 2010 to 2014, before becoming Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and Commercial. Jerry was a member of the Board of Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) from February 2016 until the acquisition of RAI in July 2017.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team">British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO764EM6 Management Board], Accessed 12 September 2018 </REF> |
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− | | | + | |Marina Bellini |
|Director, Digital and Information | |Director, Digital and Information | ||
− | | | + | |Marina was appointed to a new role on the Management Board – Director, Digital and Information – in January 2019. This role is responsible for driving digital transformation across the Group and further enhancing the Group’s digital consumer experience capabilities. Marina joined British American Tobacco as Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2018 having previously served as Global CIO and Global Business Services SVP at Anheuser-Busch InBev, where she was responsible for information technology transformation, including consumer digital marketing. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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|Luciano Comin | |Luciano Comin | ||
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|Luciano Comin was appointed Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2019. He joined British American Tobacco as a Management Trainee in Argentina in 1992 and during his career with the Group has gained broad experience in a wide range of roles, including Marketing Director in Venezuela, Marketing Director in Mexico and General Manager of BAT Mexico. Luciano was also Regional Marketing Manager for Western Europe and then Regional Head of Marketing, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa before his appointment to the Management Board. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | |Luciano Comin was appointed Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2019. He joined British American Tobacco as a Management Trainee in Argentina in 1992 and during his career with the Group has gained broad experience in a wide range of roles, including Marketing Director in Venezuela, Marketing Director in Mexico and General Manager of BAT Mexico. Luciano was also Regional Marketing Manager for Western Europe and then Regional Head of Marketing, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa before his appointment to the Management Board. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | ||
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− | | | + | |Hae In Kim |
− | | | + | |Director, Talent and Culture Designate |
− | | | + | |Hae In was appointed Director, Talent and Culture Designate in January 2019 and will succeed Giovanni Giordano, currently Director, Group Human Resources, on 1 April 2019. She was previously Group Head of Talent and Organisational Effectiveness and has held several other senior HR roles in British American Tobacco, including Regional HR Director, Asia-Pacific and HR Director, Japan and North Asia. Prior to joining the Group, Hae In gained experience at Samsung, IBM Consulting Services and PwC. Hae In has been a Non-Executive Director of Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited since April 2015. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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− | | | + | |Alan Davy |
|Director, Operations | |Director, Operations | ||
− | | | + | |Alan was appointed to the Management Board as Group Operations Director in March 2013. He joined the Group in 1988 and has held various roles in manufacturing, supply chain and general management. Alan previously held the position of Group Head of Supply Chain. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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− | | | + | |Giovanni Giordano |
− | |Director, | + | |Director, Group Human Resources |
− | | | + | |Giovanni joined the Management Board of British American Tobacco in June 2011. He is an international human resources executive with wide experience from senior roles at Procter & Gamble and Ferrero, where he was Chief Corporate Officer. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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|Paul Lageweg | |Paul Lageweg | ||
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|Tadeu Marroco | |Tadeu Marroco | ||
− | |Finance Director | + | |Director, Group Transformation and Deputy Finance Director |
|Tadeu was appointed Regional Director, Europe and North Africa in January 2018. He joined the Management Board as Director, Business Development, in September 2014 and was appointed Regional Director, Western Europe in December 2016, a position he held until 1 January 2018 when a new regional structure came into effect and Tadeu took up his current role. He joined British American Tobacco in Brazil over 20 years ago and his other previous roles include Regional Finance Controller, EEMEA, and Group Finance Controller. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | |Tadeu was appointed Regional Director, Europe and North Africa in January 2018. He joined the Management Board as Director, Business Development, in September 2014 and was appointed Regional Director, Western Europe in December 2016, a position he held until 1 January 2018 when a new regional structure came into effect and Tadeu took up his current role. He joined British American Tobacco in Brazil over 20 years ago and his other previous roles include Regional Finance Controller, EEMEA, and Group Finance Controller. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | ||
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+ | |Guy Meldrum | ||
+ | |Regional Director, Asia-Pacific and Middle East | ||
+ | |Guy Meldrum was appointed Regional Director, Asia-Pacific and Middle East in January 2019. Previously Area Director, Australasia Area, Guy joined BAT in 1992 and has held several senior roles in the Group including Area Director, North Asia Area and Marketing Director, Russia. | ||
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|Dr. David O’Reilly | |Dr. David O’Reilly | ||
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|David was appointed Group Scientific Director in January 2012. He has been with British American Tobacco for over 20 years and has held various positions in Group Research and Development. He has led the Group’s R&D efforts to develop reduced toxicant products and has also been Head of International Public Health and Scientific Affairs, responsible for engagement with the scientific, medical and public health communities.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | |David was appointed Group Scientific Director in January 2012. He has been with British American Tobacco for over 20 years and has held various positions in Group Research and Development. He has led the Group’s R&D efforts to develop reduced toxicant products and has also been Head of International Public Health and Scientific Affairs, responsible for engagement with the scientific, medical and public health communities.<ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | ||
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− | | | + | |Ricardo Oberlander |
|President and CEO, Reynolds American Inc. | |President and CEO, Reynolds American Inc. | ||
− | | | + | |Ricardo became President and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) in January 2018. He was appointed to the Management Board as Regional Director for the Americas in January 2013. Ricardo joined Souza Cruz in May 1989 and has held various roles including Marketing Director of British American Tobacco’s Malaysian business, Regional Marketing Manager for the Americas, General Manager in France and Global Consumer Director. Ricardo was a member of the Board of RAI from December 2014 until the acquisition of RAI in July 2017. He is a member of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council North America Advisory Board. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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|Johan Vandermeulen | |Johan Vandermeulen | ||
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|Kingsley was appointed Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2018. He joined the Group in 1996 and has held a number of roles in Marketing. He was Marketing Director in Nigeria and Russia, before becoming General Manager in Russia. He was Global Brand Director responsible for the Kent and Vogue brands, before joining the Management Board in January 2012 as Deputy Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director. In June 2012 he was appointed Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs. In January 2015, Kingsley became Managing Director, Next Generation Products. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | |Kingsley was appointed Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2018. He joined the Group in 1996 and has held a number of roles in Marketing. He was Marketing Director in Nigeria and Russia, before becoming General Manager in Russia. He was Global Brand Director responsible for the Kent and Vogue brands, before joining the Management Board in January 2012 as Deputy Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director. In June 2012 he was appointed Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs. In January 2015, Kingsley became Managing Director, Next Generation Products. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> | ||
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− | | | + | |Kingsley Wheaton |
− | | | + | |Chief Marketing Officer |
− | | | + | |Kingsley was appointed Regional Director, Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2018. He joined the Group in 1996 and has held a number of roles in Marketing. He was Marketing Director in Nigeria and Russia, before becoming General Manager in Russia. He was Global Brand Director responsible for the Kent and Vogue brands, before joining the Management Board in January 2012 as Deputy Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director. In June 2012 he was appointed Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs. In January 2015, Kingsley became Managing Director, Next Generation Products. <ref name="BAT_our_leadership_team"/> |
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− | ! style="font-weight:bold; width:40%" |Bio <ref>British American Tobacco website, [ | + | ! style="font-weight:bold; width:40%" |Bio <ref>British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO52ADFJ Meet the Board], Accessed 21 June 2018 </ref> |
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+ | |Richard Burrows | ||
+ | |Chairman | ||
+ | |Richard Burrows joined the Board of British American Tobacco as a Non-Executive Director in September 2009 and became Chairman in November 2009. He is also Chairman of the Nominations Committee. | ||
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− | | | + | | Sue Farr |
| Non-Executive Director | | Non-Executive Director | ||
− | | | + | | Sue Farr was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in February 2015. She is a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees. |
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− | | | + | | Dr. Marion Helmes |
− | | | + | | Non-Executive Director |
− | | | + | | Dr. Marion Helmes joined the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director on 1 August 2016. She is a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees. |
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− | | | + | | Luc Jobin |
| Non-Executive Director | | Non-Executive Director | ||
− | | | + | | Luc Jobin was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director on 25 July 2017 following completion of the acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. He is a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees |
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| Holly Keller Koeppel | | Holly Keller Koeppel | ||
| Non-Executive Director | | Non-Executive Director | ||
− | | Holly was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director on 25 July 2017. She is | + | | Holly Keller Koeppel was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director on 25 July 2017 following completion of the acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. She is a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees. |
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| Savio Kwan | | Savio Kwan | ||
| Non-Executive Director | | Non-Executive Director | ||
− | | Savio was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in January 2014. He is a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees. | + | | Savio Kwan was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in January 2014. He is a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees. |
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| Dimitri Panayotopoulos | | Dimitri Panayotopoulos | ||
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− | | Dimitri was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in February 2015 | + | | Dimitri Panayotopoulos was appointed to the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in February 2015. He is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee. |
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− | ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Subsidiary Name <ref>British American Tobacco website, [ | + | ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Subsidiary Name <ref>British American Tobacco website, [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1303523/000095012317002965/filename23.htm ''EX-21.1 of F-4 for British American Tobacco p l c''], May 2017, Accessed 17 September 2018</ref> |
! style="font-weight:bold; width: 30%;" |State or Country of Organization | ! style="font-weight:bold; width: 30%;" |State or Country of Organization | ||
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− | === | + | ===Forecast=== |
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− | + | British American Tobacco said it was maintaining its guidance of high single figure earnings per share growth for 2020 while expecting some impact on volume and revenue growth in the second-quarter due to the coronavirus. <ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bat-outlook/bat-sticks-to-earnings-forecast-flags-first-signs-of-sales-weakness-idUSKBN22C0YE BAT sticks to earnings forecast, flags first signs of sales weakness], ''Reuters'', 30 April 2020, 19 May 2020 </ref> | |
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+ | ===COVID-19 Response=== | ||
+ | British American Tobacco subsidiary Kentucky BioProcessing is using “proprietary, fast-growing tobacco plant technology” in pre-clinical testing on animals, being one of dozens of companies and public sector organisations worldwide racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. <ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/e3737752-6147-4c0e-82f2-e7df9eb9f6f8 BAT joins race to develop Covid-19 vaccine], Financial Times, Accessed 21 April 2020 </ref> | ||
====Czech Republic==== | ====Czech Republic==== | ||
− | According to a study by British American Tobacco, the border closure between the Czech Republic | + | According to a study by British American Tobacco, the border closure between the Czech Republic and Germany and Austria abolished the border tobacco trade. The 500 tobacco shops in the border area had to close. According to the company, cross-border trade accounts for up to 30 percent of the domestic market, which will mean a loss of CZK 1.8 billion per month for the state budget. <ref>[https://eurozpravy.cz/ekonomika/ceska-republika/covid-19-dopadl-na-trh-s-cigaretami-vlada-o-mesic-prodlouzila-stahovani-starsich-kolku.a55b5abf/ Covid-19 dopadl na trh s cigaretami. Vláda o měsíc prodloužila stahování starších kolků], ''Eurozpravy'', 9 April 2020, 21 April 2020 </ref> |
====Mexico==== | ====Mexico==== | ||
− | British American Tobacco in Mexico announced the suspension of its activities in Mexico due to the spread of the Covid-19. <ref>[ | + | British American Tobacco in Mexico announced the suspension of its activities in Mexico due to the spread of the Covid-19. <ref>[https://expreso.press/2020/04/04/suspenden-fabricacion-y-comercializacion-de-cigarros-por-emergencia-sanitaria-en-mexico/ SUSPENDEN FABRICACIÓN Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE CIGARROS POR EMERGENCIA SANITARIA EN MÉXICO], ''Expreso'', 4 April 2020, Accessed 21 April 2020 </ref> |
====New Zealand==== | ====New Zealand==== | ||
− | Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment confirmed that Imperial Tobacco in Petone, Lower Hutt could stay operational because the "ongoing supply of consumer goods needs to continue". <ref>[ | + | Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment confirmed that Imperial Tobacco in Petone, Lower Hutt could stay operational because the "ongoing supply of consumer goods needs to continue". <ref>[https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/120654996/coronavirus-cigarettes-are-essential-mbie-confirms Coronavirus: Cigarettes are essential, MBIE confirms], ''Stuff'', 29 March 2020, Accessed 21 April 2020 </ref> |
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====Russia==== | ====Russia==== | ||
− | The production in three of Russia's largest tobacco companies, including Philip Morris Izhora, Petro LLC (owned by Japan Tobacco International) and British American Tobacco was stopped due to COVID-19. <ref>[ | + | The production in three of Russia's largest tobacco companies, including Philip Morris Izhora, Petro LLC (owned by Japan Tobacco International) and British American Tobacco was stopped due to COVID-19. <ref>[https://tvtver.ru/news/v-rossii-iz-za-karantina-zakryty-tri-krupnejshie-fabriki-po-proizvodstvu-tabachnyh-izdelij/ В России из-за карантина закрыты три крупнейшие фабрики по производству табачных изделий], ''TV TVER'', 1 May 2020, Accessed 19 may 2020 </ref> |
====Serbia==== | ====Serbia==== | ||
− | British American Tobacco donated one million dinars to the Red Cross in Vranje. <ref>[ | + | British American Tobacco donated one million dinars to the Red Cross in Vranje. <ref>[https://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=22&nav_category=12&nav_id=1677451 BAT donirao milion dinara Crvenom krstu u Vranju], ''B92'', 22 April 2020, Accessed 19 May 2020</ref> |
====South Africa==== | ====South Africa==== | ||
− | British American Tobacco South Africa | + | British American Tobacco South Africa announced that it has decided to pursue legal action against the government over the ban on cigarette sales. President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a media briefing that the ban on cigarettes will continue under alert Level 3 while alcohol sales will be allowed. Batsa’s announcement comes after the company withdrew their decision to go ahead with legal proceedings previously. <ref>[https://citizen.co.za/business/2293273/british-american-tobacco-to-take-legal-action-over-cigarette-ban/ BAT to take legal action over cigarette ban], ''Citizen'', 29 May 2020, Accessed 3 July 2020 </ref> |
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====Spain==== | ====Spain==== | ||
− | British American Tobacco launched glo, its heated tobacco product, in Spain where reported deaths from the COVID-19 virus are the 3rd highest in the world. <ref>[ | + | British American Tobacco launched glo, its heated tobacco product, in Spain where reported deaths from the COVID-19 virus are the 3rd highest in the world. <ref>[http://www.diariosigloxxi.com/texto-ep/mostrar/20200415132243/bat-espana-amplia-portafolio-lanzamiento-glo-nuevo-dispositivo-calentar-tabaco BAT España amplía su portafolio con el lanzamiento de 'glo', el nuevo dispositivo para calentar tabaco], ''Diario Sigloxxi'', 15 April 2020, Accessed 19 May 2020</ref> |
==Profitability== | ==Profitability== | ||
− | ===Profits== | + | |
+ | In 2019, British American Tobacco reported a revenue increase by 5.7 percent to GBP 25,877 million. {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=2}} | ||
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+ | ==Annual Profits== | ||
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! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=2}} | ! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=2}} | ||
− | ! 2018 | + | ! 2018 <ref>Preliminary Announcement - Year Ended 31 December 2018, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO72TJQU/$FILE/medMDB9SPKL.pdf?openelement British American Tobacco], Accessed 19 March 2019 </REF> |
! 2017 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ! 2017 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ||
! 2016 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ! 2016 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ||
! 2015 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ! 2015 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=217}} | ||
+ | ! 2014 <REF>British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/ar/2014/assets/downloads/BAT_Annual_Report_2014_Overview.pdf Annual Review 2014], p. 3, Accessed 21 September 2018 </REF> | ||
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| Net Revenue | | Net Revenue | ||
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| 25.8 | | 25.8 | ||
| 24.5 | | 24.5 | ||
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| 14.8 | | 14.8 | ||
| 13.1 | | 13.1 | ||
+ | | 14.0 | ||
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| Profit from operations | | Profit from operations | ||
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| 9.0 | | 9.0 | ||
| 9.3 | | 9.3 | ||
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| 4.7 | | 4.7 | ||
| 4.6 | | 4.6 | ||
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− | === Profits | + | === Profits per Region (in millions GBP)=== |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! '''in millions GBP''' | ! '''in millions GBP''' | ||
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! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=5}} | ! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=5}} | ||
! 2018 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=14}} | ! 2018 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=14}} | ||
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|United States | |United States | ||
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− | |||
|4,410 | |4,410 | ||
|4,006 | |4,006 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa | |Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
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− | |||
|1,204 | |1,204 | ||
|1,544 | |1,544 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Europe and North Africa | |Europe and North Africa | ||
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− | |||
|1,649 | |1,649 | ||
|1,905 | |1,905 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Asia-Pacific and Middle East | |Asia-Pacific and Middle East | ||
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|1,753 | |1,753 | ||
|1,858 | |1,858 | ||
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===Acquisitions=== | ===Acquisitions=== | ||
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− | In 2018, the Group acquired Quantus Beteiligungs-und Beratungsgesellschaft mbH, which houses the vapour retail business of High End Smoke in Germany. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=254}} On October 21, 2016, | + | In 2018, the Group acquired Quantus Beteiligungs-und Beratungsgesellschaft mbH, which houses the vapour retail business of High End Smoke in Germany. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=254}} On October 21, 2016, British American Tobacco CEO Nicandro Durante publicly announced an offer for the 57.8 percent of Reynolds American, Inc. that British American Tobacco did not already own. According to media reports, Reynolds American, Inc. rejected British American Tobacco’s initial buyout offer of USD 47 billion as being too low. In January 2017, Reynolds American, Inc. accepted increased offer of USD 49 billion with the deal finalised in June of 2017.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/business/dealbook/british-american-tobacco-reynolds-cigarettes-merger.html British American Tobacco to Take Over Reynolds American in $49 Billion Deal], ''New York Times'', January 2017, Accessed 19 September 2018 </ref> |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
− | ! Recent acquisitions <ref name="CHRUCHBASE_PMI">Crunchbase, [ | + | ! Recent acquisitions <ref name="CHRUCHBASE_PMI">Crunchbase, [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/british-american-tobacco#section-acquisitions British American Tobacco], Accessed 18 August 2018</ref> |
! Acquired Organization Name | ! Acquired Organization Name | ||
! Acquiring Organization Name | ! Acquiring Organization Name | ||
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|5/26/2011 | |5/26/2011 | ||
|USD 452M | |USD 452M | ||
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|Reynolds American acquired by British American Tobacco | |Reynolds American acquired by British American Tobacco | ||
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|CN Creative | |CN Creative | ||
|British American Tobacco | |British American Tobacco | ||
− | |12/ | + | |12/1/2012 |
|GBP 50M | |GBP 50M | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |TDR acquired by British American Tobacco |
− | | | + | |TDR |
|British American Tobacco | |British American Tobacco | ||
− | | | + | |6/1/2015 |
+ | |EUR 550M | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Ten Motives acquired by British American Tobacco | ||
+ | |Ten Motives | ||
+ | |British American Tobacco | ||
+ | |4/29/2016 | ||
| - | | - | ||
+ | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Investments=== | ===Investments=== | ||
− | In | + | In August 2019, British American Tobacco established “consumer healthcare” and “consumer focused” companies under the names of Nicoventures and Nicovations. <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/13/the-problem-with-selling-a-lethal-product-you-just-cant-get-the-staff The problem with selling a lethal product you just can’t get the staff], ''The Guardian'', 28 July 2019, Accessed 9 August 2019</ref> |
− | + | The government of Bangladesh holds 9.49 percent share in British American Tobacco Bangladesh. <ref> [http://www.dailyamarsangbad.com/138401/বছরে-মরছে-সোয়া-লাখ-মানুষ/ বছরে মরছে সোয়া লাখ মানুষ], Daily amarsangbad, 9 December 2019, Accessed 24 January 2020 </ref> | |
− | Reinet Investments, which owns about 3 percent of British American Tobacco, says an increase in the value of its stake in UK insurer Pension Corporation has partially made up for the company's share decline. <ref>[ | + | Reinet Investments, which owns about 3 percent of British American Tobacco, says an increase in the value of its stake in UK insurer Pension Corporation has partially made up for the company's share decline. <ref>[https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/2019-05-21-reinets-uk-pension-bet-partially-offsets-tobacco-woes/ Reinet’s UK pension bet partially offsets tobacco woes], ''Business Live'', 21 May 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> |
At 31 December 2015, the following substantial interests (3 percent or more) in the Company’s ordinary share capital (voting securities) had been notified to the Company in accordance with Section 5.1.2 of the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. As at 24 February 2016, the Company had not received notification either of any change in the interests below or that any other person holds 3 percent or more of its ordinary shares. {{r|BAT_AR_2015|p=114}} | At 31 December 2015, the following substantial interests (3 percent or more) in the Company’s ordinary share capital (voting securities) had been notified to the Company in accordance with Section 5.1.2 of the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. As at 24 February 2016, the Company had not received notification either of any change in the interests below or that any other person holds 3 percent or more of its ordinary shares. {{r|BAT_AR_2015|p=114}} | ||
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In 2015, British American Tobacco signed a vapour products technology-sharing agreement with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration and mutual cross-licensing of the parties’ vapour product technologies up to 31 December 2022. British American Tobacco completed the acquisition of the CHIC Group, the market-leading Vapour Product (e-cigarette) business in Poland. {{r|BAT_AR_2015|p=5}} | In 2015, British American Tobacco signed a vapour products technology-sharing agreement with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration and mutual cross-licensing of the parties’ vapour product technologies up to 31 December 2022. British American Tobacco completed the acquisition of the CHIC Group, the market-leading Vapour Product (e-cigarette) business in Poland. {{r|BAT_AR_2015|p=5}} | ||
− | In August 2018, The Guardian reported more than GBP 1.7 billion had been directly invested in tobacco company stocks by healthcare providers, fire authorities and schools via UK council pension funds. It found Council retirement schemes in the UK are major investors in firms including British American Tobacco, [[Imperial Brands]] and [[Philip Morris International | Philip Morris International]], according to data compiled from more than 100 freedom of information requests. <ref>[ | + | In August 2018, The Guardian reported more than GBP 1.7 billion had been directly invested in tobacco company stocks by healthcare providers, fire authorities and schools via UK council pension funds. It found Council retirement schemes in the UK are major investors in firms including British American Tobacco, [[Imperial Brands]] and [[Philip Morris International | Philip Morris International]], according to data compiled from more than 100 freedom of information requests. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/13/council-pension-funds-major-investors-tobacco-companies Council pension funds are major investors in tobacco companies], ''The Guardian'', August 2018, Accessed 16 September 2018 </REF> |
− | Tobacco companies have received more than GBP 45 million investment from the United Kingdom's Lincolnshire County Council’s pension fund. The current investment (as of January 2019) for British American Tobacco sits at GBP 24.1 million – one per cent of the total fund. <ref>[ | + | Tobacco companies have received more than GBP 45 million investment from the United Kingdom's Lincolnshire County Council’s pension fund. The current investment (as of January 2019) for British American Tobacco sits at GBP 24.1 million – one per cent of the total fund. <ref>[https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/county-council-invests-45-million-of-its-pension-fund-in-tobacco-companies-9058351/ Lincolnshire County Council invests £45 million from pension fund in tobacco companies], ''Grantham Reporter'', 5 January 2019, Accessed 7 January 2019 </ref> |
− | The Auckland Council has been told it might have more than $700,000 indirectly invested in British American Tobacco. The council has been told by the Janus Global Research growth fund that it might have more than $700,000 invested in the company. <ref> [ | + | The Auckland Council has been told it might have more than $700,000 indirectly invested in British American Tobacco. The council has been told by the Janus Global Research growth fund that it might have more than $700,000 invested in the company. <ref> [https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/310520/akl-council-might-have-$700k-tobacco-investment Akl Council might have $700k tobacco investment], ''Radio NZ'', 9 August 2016, Accessed 23 December 2018 </ref> |
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===Market Share=== | ===Market Share=== | ||
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===Emerging Markets=== | ===Emerging Markets=== | ||
− | British American Tobacco has a significant presence in emerging markets across South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. According to the company's website emerging markets will account for 60 percent of volume in the enlarged group. Over the last 5 years, revenue per pack in emerging markets has grown at more than twice the rate compared to developed markets. With generally low cigarette pack prices and expectations of continued growth in consumer disposable income over the long term, the future profit growth opportunity remains strong. <ref>British American Tobacco, [ | + | British American Tobacco has a significant presence in emerging markets across South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. According to the company's website emerging markets will account for 60 percent of volume in the enlarged group. Over the last 5 years, revenue per pack in emerging markets has grown at more than twice the rate compared to developed markets. With generally low cigarette pack prices and expectations of continued growth in consumer disposable income over the long term, the future profit growth opportunity remains strong. <ref>British American Tobacco, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAHNL68 News Release BAT announces agreement to acquire Reynolds], January 2017, Accessed 12 September 2018 </REF> Nik Oliver, consumer goods analyst at UBS said in a March 2017 interview with Financial Times, British American Tobacco derives more than 50 per cent of its total revenues from emerging markets with the strongest emerging market portfolio of the company's peers. <ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/23b177f8-f8f7-11e6-bd4e-68d53499ed71 British American Tobacco chief confident of ecigarette push], ''FT'', March 2017, Accessed 12 September 2018 </REF> |
===Factory Openings and Closures=== | ===Factory Openings and Closures=== | ||
− | |||
− | + | Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited the British American Tobacco Adria factory in Kanfanar, where he discussed finding a framework that will enable production planning and pricing policy in the coming years. <ref>Croatian government website, [https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/plenkovic-posjetio-tvornicu-bat-ucinit-cemo-sve-da-ova-proizvodnja-ostane-u-kanfanaru/29882 Plenković posjetio tvornicu BAT: Učinit ćemo sve da ova proizvodnja ostane u Kanfanaru], 30 June 2020, Accessed 20 July 2020</ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | In 2020, British American Tobacco opened a new leaf processing facility opens in Fiji. <ref> [https://www.fijivillage.com/news/BATs-new-leaf-processing-facility-opens-in-Nadi-f48x5r/ BAT’s new leaf processing facility opens in Nadi], ''Fiji Village'', 5 June 2020, Accessed 19 June 2020 </ref> British American Tobacco announced in late 2019 that it intends to lay off 30 percent of its staff in Nicaragua. <ref>[https://www.debate.com.mx/mundo/BATCA-despedira-empleados-por-caida-de-ventas-de-cigarrillos-en-Nicaragua-20191105-0257.html BATCA despedirá empleados por caída de ventas de cigarrillos en Nicaragua], ''Debate'', 5 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> In November 2019, Zambian finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu officially opened the USD 2 million British American Tobacco Zambia Cigarette Manufacturing Plant in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone. <ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2019/11/30/finance-minister-opens-a-cigarette-manufacturing-plant-in-lusaka/ Finance Minister Opens a Cigarette Manufacturing Plant in Lusaka], ''Lusaka Times'', 30 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> |
− | + | The British American Tobacco announced plans to set up a plant to manufacture oral nicotine pouches with zero tobacco in Kenya. <ref>[https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001375028/taxation-should-not-just-limit-use-of-tobacco-but-spur-innovations Tax should not just limit tobbaco consumption but spur innovations], ''The Star'', 14 June 2020, Accessed 3 July 2020</ref> | |
− | + | British American Tobacco’s factory in Ukraine’s Chernihiv Oblast has stood idle after the company halted production indefinitely. The company alleges that new tax legislation will make continued operations in Ukraine impossible. But anti-smoking activists believe that BAT is simply trying to pressure the Ukrainian president to veto a bill it doesn’t like. <ref>[https://www.kyivpost.com/business/cigarette-manufacturer-stops-production-in-ukraine-over-new-tax-law.html Cigarette manufacturer stops production in Ukraine over new tax law], ''Kyiv Post'', 21 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | In 2018, British American Tobacco had 55 factories, 47 of which produced cigarettes, {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=19}} including two new factories, one in Zambia(Lusaka) and one in Malaysia. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=23}} In 2018, British American Tobacco invested EUR 45 million in a plant in Croatia. According to the company's director for the Adria region, Antal Bekefi, the company has been investing significant funds into research and development since 2012, investing more than USD 2.5 million for new generation products. <ref>[https://www.total-croatia-news.com/business/30874-bat-invests-45-million-euro-in-plant-in-croatia BAT invests 45 Million Euro in Plant in Croatia]''Total Croatia News'', 6 September 2018, Accessed 30 September 2018 </ref> British American Tobacco is considering opening another factory in Malaysia. <ref> [https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/04/19/bat-to-consider-opening-another-malaysian-factory-in-longer-term/ BAT to consider opening another Malaysian factory in longer term], ''The Star'', 19 April 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> |
− | + | British America Tobacco Zambia Plc has constructed a cigarette manufacturing plant at a cost of USD 25 million aimed at localizing its brand portfolio in Zambia. <ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/10/13/british-america-tobacco-constructs-a-25million-cigarette-plant/ British America Tobacco constructs a $ 25million cigarette plant], ''Lusaka Times'', 13 October 2018, Accessed 24 November 2018 </ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco announced in | + | In June 2018, British American Tobacco announced it would invest €800 million over the next five years in its factory in Ploiești, Romania. The investment, which will generate 200 new jobs in Romania, will support the expansion of its glo product in countries across Europe during the second half of 2018. <REF>British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAZJL24 News Release BAT to invest €800 million in its Romanian factory by 2022 to support the European expansion of glo], June 2018, Accessed 23 September 2018 </REF> The unit in Ploiesti will be the third in the world (after South Korea and Russia) to produce Neosticks for glo and the first in Europe. <REF>[http://business-review.eu/investments/bats-factory-in-ploiesti-will-be-the-third-in-the-world-and-the-first-in-europe-to-produce-neosticks-for-glo-172799 BAT’s factory in Ploiesti, the third in the world and the first in Europe to produce Neosticks], ''Business Review'', 11 June 2018, Accessed 12 September 2018 </REF> The company completed the buildingin June 2020. <ref>[https://www.romania-insider.com/bat-expands-factory-romania BAT expands factory in central Romania under EUR 175 mln project], ''Romania Insider'', 5 June 2020, Accessed 3 July 2020 </ref> |
− | + | ===Dividends=== | |
− | |||
− | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
− | + | ! Ex/Eff Date <ref name="BAT_Dividends">[https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/bti/dividend-history BAT Dividend history], ''Nasdaq'', 19 July 2019, Accessed 22 July 2019 </ref> || Type{{r|BAT_Dividends|}} || Cash Amount{{r|BAT_Dividends|}} || Declaration Date{{r|BAT_Dividends|}} || Record Date{{r|BAT_Dividends|}} || Payment Date{{r|BAT_Dividends|}} | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | 10/3/2019 || Cash || 0.669 || 2/28/2019 || 10/4/2019 || 11/19/2019 | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | 6/27/2019 || Cash || 0.669 || 2/28/2019 || 6/28/2019 || 8/13/2019 | |
− | + | |- | |
+ | | 3/21/2019 || Cash || 0.669 || 2/28/2019 || 3/22/2019 || 5/13/2019 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 12/27/2018 || Cash || 0.627 || 2/22/2018 || 12/28/2018 || 2/12/2019 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 10/4/2018 || Cash || 0.674 || 2/22/2018 || 10/5/2018 || 11/20/2018 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6/28/2018 || Cash || 0.674 || 2/22/2018 || 6/29/2018 || 8/13/2018 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3/22/2018 || Cash || 0.674 || 2/22/2018 || 3/23/2018 || 5/14/2018 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 12/28/2017 || Cash || 0.602 || 12/5/2017 || 12/29/2017 || 2/13/2018 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8/16/2017 || Cash || 0.728 || 7/27/2017 || 8/18/2017 || 10/3/2017 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3/15/2017 || Cash || 1.514 || 5/8/2017 || 3/17/2017 || 5/9/2017 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8/17/2016 || Cash || 0.661 || 9/29/2016 || 8/19/2016 || 10/3/2016 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3/16/2016 || Cash || 3.019 || 5/5/2016 || 3/18/2016 || 5/10/2016 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8/19/2015 || Cash || 1.483 || 10/1/2015 || 8/21/2015 || 10/5/2015 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3/18/2015 || Cash || 3.052 || 5/8/2015 || 3/20/2015 || 5/12/2015 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8/20/2014 || Cash || 1.525 || 10/1/2014 || 8/22/2014 || 10/3/2014 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3/12/2014 || Cash || 3.295 || 5/12/2014 || 3/14/2014 || 5/13/2014 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8/21/2013 || Cash || 1.451 || 10/1/2013 || 8/23/2013 || 10/3/2013 | ||
+ | |} | ||
==Products== | ==Products== | ||
− | British American Tobacco offers four core product ranges <ref name="BAT_websiteP"> British American Tobacco website, [ | + | British American Tobacco offers four core product ranges <ref name="BAT_websiteP"> British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAWUGEB Overview of our portfolio], Accessed 30 May 2019 </ref> |
*Tobacco heating products | *Tobacco heating products | ||
*Vapour products | *Vapour products | ||
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*Traditional oral products, including moist snuff and snus | *Traditional oral products, including moist snuff and snus | ||
− | === | + | ===Strategic Portfolio=== |
The following brands are part of a portfolio of British American Tobacco priority brands. | The following brands are part of a portfolio of British American Tobacco priority brands. | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! ''in millions GBP'' | ! ''in millions GBP'' | ||
− | |||
− | |||
! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=4}} | ! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=4}} | ||
! 2018{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ! 2018{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Adjusting items{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Impact of exchange{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Adjusted at constant 2018{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Adjusted at constant vs 2017 (percentage){{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Adjusted at constant vs 2017 repres (percentage) {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! 2017{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! Acquisitions{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
+ | ! 2017 repres{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=34}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Combustible portfolio | |Combustible portfolio | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|23,001 | |23,001 | ||
|15,457 | |15,457 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |816 | ||
+ | |16,273 | ||
+ | |50.1 | ||
+ | |5.7 | ||
+ | |10,842 | ||
+ | |4,553 | ||
+ | |15,395 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Potentially reduced-risk products: Vapour | |Potentially reduced-risk products: Vapour | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|401 | |401 | ||
|318 | |318 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |7 | ||
+ | |325 | ||
+ | |93.5 | ||
+ | |26.0 | ||
+ | |168 | ||
+ | |90 | ||
+ | |258 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Potentially reduced-risk products: THP | |Potentially reduced-risk products: THP | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|728 | |728 | ||
|565 | |565 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |11 | ||
+ | |576 | ||
+ | |185.1 | ||
+ | |183.7 | ||
+ | |202 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |203 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|NPG | |NPG | ||
|NA | |NA | ||
+ | |883 | ||
|NA | |NA | ||
− | | | + | |18 |
− | | | + | |901 |
+ | |143.5 | ||
+ | |95.4 | ||
+ | |370 | ||
+ | |91 | ||
+ | |461 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|NPG: Modern Oral | |NPG: Modern Oral | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|126 | |126 | ||
|34 | |34 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |36 | ||
+ | |140.0 | ||
+ | |140.0 | ||
+ | |15 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |15 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|NPG: Traditional Oral | |NPG: Traditional Oral | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|1,081 | |1,081 | ||
|883 | |883 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |33 | ||
+ | |916 | ||
+ | |136.7 | ||
+ | |9.0 | ||
+ | |387 | ||
+ | |453 | ||
+ | |840 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Oral | |Oral | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|NA | |NA | ||
|917 | |917 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |35 | ||
+ | |952 | ||
+ | |136.8 | ||
+ | |11.3 | ||
+ | |402 | ||
+ | |453 | ||
+ | |855 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Total PRRPs | |Total PRRPs | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|1,255 | |1,255 | ||
|1,800 | |1,800 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |53 | ||
+ | |1,853 | ||
+ | |140.0 | ||
+ | |40.8 | ||
+ | |772 | ||
+ | |544 | ||
+ | |1,316 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Strategic Portfolio | |Strategic Portfolio | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|16,515 | |16,515 | ||
|17,257 | |17,257 | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |869 | ||
+ | |18,126 | ||
+ | |56.1 | ||
+ | |8.5 | ||
+ | |11,614 | ||
+ | |5,097 | ||
+ | |16,711 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Other | |Other | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|540 | |540 | ||
|7,235 | |7,235 | ||
+ | |(180) | ||
+ | |579 | ||
+ | |7,634 | ||
+ | |(0.8) | ||
+ | |(6.6) | ||
+ | |7,692 | ||
+ | |480 | ||
+ | |8,172 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Revenue | |Revenue | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|25,877 | |25,877 | ||
|24,492 | |24,492 | ||
+ | |(180) | ||
+ | |1,448 | ||
+ | |25,760 | ||
+ | |33.4 | ||
+ | |3.5 | ||
+ | |19,306 | ||
+ | |5,577 | ||
+ | |24,883 | ||
|- | |- | ||
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===Combustible Tobacco Products=== | ===Combustible Tobacco Products=== | ||
− | British American Tobacco's share of the cigarette market has been largely driven by five global brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans.{{r|BAT_websiteP}} At the end of 2018, British American Tobacco had 47 manufacturing facilities producing cigarettes around the world. <ref>[ | + | British American Tobacco's share of the cigarette market has been largely driven by five global brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans.{{r|BAT_websiteP}} At the end of 2018, British American Tobacco had 47 manufacturing facilities producing cigarettes around the world. <ref>[https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO52AEAY Manufacturing], British American Tobacco website, Accessed 3 May 2019 </ref> |
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− | + | British American Tobacco said it would "welcome" the U.S. health regulator’s move to ban popular e-cigarette flavors in the country, saying it would comply with the new guidelines aimed at curbing teenage vaping. Under a new policy that will go into effect in February, e-cigarette makers will be banned from selling pod-based e-cigarette flavors, including fruit and mint, in the United States, leaving only menthol and tobacco flavors on the market.' <ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-vaping-bat/british-american-tobacco-welcomes-fda-flavor-ban-minimal-impact-seen-idUSL4N2981AY British American Tobacco welcomes FDA flavor ban; minimal impact seen], ''Reuters'', 3 January 2020, Accessed 19 February 2020</ref> | |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | According to the 2018 Harm Reduction report, British American Tobacco sells its vapour products in 13 countries: Bahrain, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Ireland, Kuwait, New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdon, and the United States. <ref name="BAT_HARMREDUCTION"> British American Tobacco website [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO964UGU/$file/Harm_Reduction_Focus_Report_2018.pdf Innovative Choices], December 2018, p. 4, Accessed 20 July 2019 </ref> |
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− | Russian airline passengers will be able to receive a LYFT nicotine delivery product from British American Tobacco on a dozen flights. <ref>[ | + | Russian airline passengers will be able to receive a LYFT nicotine delivery product from British American Tobacco on a dozen flights. <ref>[https://www.tks.ru/politics/2019/09/17/0010 В российских самолетах впервые раздадут изделия с никотином], ''TSK'', 17 September 2019, Accessed 10 October 2019 </ref> Czech transport Company Leo Express allows for the sale of LYFT nicotine bags on board of its fleet. <ref>[https://www.muzivcesku.cz/nikotinove-sacky-lyft-jsou-nove-v-prodeji-i-na-palubach-dopravce-leo-express/ Nikotinové sáčky LYFT jsou nově v prodeji i na palubách dopravce Leo Express], ''Muzi v Cesku'', 4 December 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> LYFT was promoted to smokers in Czech republic during the COVID-19 quarantine as an "alternative" to smoking. [https://www.expres.cz/zpravy/kuraci-v-dobe-karanteny-sahnout-by-meli-radeji-po-nikotinovych-alternativach.A200320_152006_dx-zpravy_bpet Kuřáci v době karantény: Sáhnout by měli raději po nikotinových alternativách], ''Express'', 20 March 2020, Accessed 21 April 2020 </ref> |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that, for the first time, it has authorized the marketing of products through the modified risk tobacco product pathway. The authorizations are for eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco products sold under the “General” brand name. The action further authorized the manufacturer to market these specific products with the claim “Using General Snus instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.”<ref>FDA website, [https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-grants-first-ever-modified-risk-orders-eight-smokeless-tobacco-products FDA grants first-ever modified risk orders to eight smokeless tobacco products], 22 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> Reynolds American Inc., the U.S. business unit of British American Tobacco PLC, submitted an application for some of its Vuse e-cigarettes to the Food and Drug Administration. The submission covers a group of products in its Vuse Solo line of e-cigarettes, including several different flavors. The Solo refill pods come in flavors such as melon, chai, mint and berry. <ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/reynolds-files-for-fda-review-of-vuse-e-cigarettes-11570808409 Reynolds Files for FDA Review of Vuse E-Cigarettes], ''The Wall Street Journal'', 11 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American Inc. announced that the recently-submitted U.S. Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) for VUSE vapour products has been filed by the Food and Drug Administration for substantive scientific review, moving the application one step further through the review process. <ref>British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOBJBKWD VUSE Premarket Tobacco Product Application filed for substantive review by the FDA ], 27 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> |
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− | [https:// | + | In 2019, British American Tobacco created 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. <ref>British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOBJBMSE British American Tobacco to focus on three global new category brands to further accelerate their growth ], 28 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> By the end of 2019, VELO will be available in 100,000 stores in the United States. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO72TJQU/$FILE/medMDBJRGYZ.pdf?openelement 2019 Second Half Pre-Close Trading Update Conference Call and Audio Webcast November 27, 2019], p. 7, 27 November 2019, Accessed 17 December 2019 </ref> According to Štěpán Michlíček, Marketing Director of British American Tobacco for Central and Eastern Europe, 60,000 people already use heated glo products in the Czech Republic. <ref>[https://www.investicniweb.cz/news-bat-zahrivane-produkty-glo-v-crvyuziva-uz-60-tisic-lidi/ BAT: Zahřívané produkty glo v ČR využívá už 60 tisíc lidí], ''Investicni web'', 10 December 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> |
− | + | Heated Tobacco Products by British American Tobacco are available in 16 countries: Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Greece, Russia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United States. {{r|BAT_HARMREDUCTION|p=6}} The company is awaiting approval to sell its heat-not-burn products in Malaysia. <ref> [https://www.thesundaily.my/business/bat-awaiting-approval-for-alternative-products-launch-FH801689 BAT awaiting approval for ‘alternative’ products launch], ''The Sun Daily'', 19 April 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | The 2018 heated tobacco product revenue increased to GBP 565 million or GBP576 million, at constant rates. The glo brand has achieved 4.7 percent market share in Japan, and continues to grow market share in South Korea, Romania and Italy. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=12}} British American Tobacco Korea unveiled glo pro in November 2019. <ref>[http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2019/11/694_279343.html BAT Korea unveils upgraded 'glo pro'], ''Korea Times'', 26 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> | |
− | + | British American Tobacco launched glo in 2015. Japan is also the market where heat-not-burn has had the biggest success, and the amount of cigarettes sold there has dropped by about 20 percent over two years. South Korea is currently the market with the next-biggest potential. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAWUGND Potentially reduced-risk products], Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco launched glo in | + | In April 2018, Rolling Stone Magazine profiled several British American Tobacco sponsored events around Italy that have been used to promote glo by continuing to build an association with fashion, music, technology, and partying. <ref>[https://www.rollingstone.it/pop-life/news-rrstyle/glo-live-lopening-party-della-mostra-torinese/407962/ Glo live, l’opening party della mostra torinese], ''The Rolling Stone'', April 2018, Accessed 8 November 2018 </REF> In September 2018, British American Tobacco launched glo in Ukraine. <ref> [https://www.vapingpost.com/2018/09/25/bat-launches-glo-in-ukraine/ BAT Launches Glo in Ukraine], ''Vaping Post'', September 2018, Accessed 8 November 2018 </REF> British American Tobacco launched new liquid-type e-cigarette Glo Sens in South Korea. <ref>[http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20190813000662 BAT launches liquid-type e-cigarette Glo Sens in Korea], ''The Investor'', 13 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> The company says it will launch two new tobacco heating products in Japan under its glo brand. <ref> [https://in.reuters.com/article/britishamericantobacco-products/bat-launches-more-vaping-products-in-japan-to-take-on-philip-morris-idINL3N25V32S BAT launches more vaping products in Japan to take on Philip Morris], ''Reuters'', 4 September 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> The new products, glo pro and glo nano, feature new heating technologies, slimmer sizes and will be available in Japan from October 2019. <ref> [https://japantoday.com/category/business/bat-launches-more-vaping-products-in-japan-to-take-on-philip-morris BAT launches more vaping products in Japan to take on Philip Morris], ''Japan Today'', 6 September 2019, Accessed 12 August 2019 </ref> As of November 2019, 60,000 people use heated glo products in the Czech Republic. <ref>[https://www.investicniweb.cz/news-bat-zahrivane-produkty-glo-v-crvyuziva-uz-60-tisic-lidi/ BAT: Zahřívané produkty glo v ČR využívá už 60 tisíc lidí], ''Investicni web'', 10 December 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> |
− | + | In a press release from December 2018, British American Tobacco announced it is introducing a new vaping device in the United Kingdom market, called [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-11/bat-launches-high-tech-vape-in-the-u-k-to-fend-off-juul-iqos Vype iSwitch]. The iSwitch comes in a standard version, which retails for about GBP 30 (USD 38), and an upscale version, the Maxx, which sells for about GBP 50. <ref> [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-11/bat-launches-high-tech-vape-in-the-u-k-to-fend-off-juul-iqos BAT Launches High-Tech Vape in U.K. to Fend Off Juul, IQOS], ''Bloomberg'', 11 December 2018, Accessed 17 December 2019 </ref> In December 2018, Vype ePen 3 launched in New Zealand. <ref>[http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/5/328235 Vype ePen 3 launches in New Zealand - BAT NZ], ''Voxy'', 11 December 2018, Accessed 18 December 2018 </ref> In 2020, British American Tobacco is getting ready to introduce the product in the Czech Republic. <ref>[https://www.irozhlas.cz/ekonomika/cigarety-philip-morris-zahrivany-tabak-tabakove-vyrobky_2001151919_tzr Tabákový byznys: Češi kupují víc výrobků na zahřívaný tabák, spotřeba klasických cigaret klesá], ''irozhlas'', 15 January 2020, Accessed 19 February 2020 </ref> In September 2018, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that British American Tobacco had not produced adequate data to show its Camel smokeless tobacco pouches were a less risky alternative to cigarettes. <ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-11/camel-snus-tobacco-pouches-not-seen-as-better-option-for-smokers Yet Another Smoking Alternative Isn't Better for You Than Cigarettes], ''Bloomberg'', September 2018, Accessed 5 September 2018 </REF> In February 2019, British American Tobacco launched Vype iSwitch and Vype iSwitch Maxx with ‘Puretech’ technology that incorporates an ultra-slim stainless steel blade that heats the e-liquid to create vapour. <ref> [https://www.betterretailing.com/bat-launches-vype-iswitch-and-vype-iswitch-maxx BAT launches Vype iSwitch and Vype iSwitch Maxx], ''Better Retailing'', 16 February 2019, Accessed 18 April 2019 </ref> In 2019, British American Tobacco New Zealand launched Vype in New Zealand. <ref> Tobacco Control, [https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/16/tobaccocontrol-2019-054967.info BAT(NZ) draws on cigarette marketing tactics to launch Vype in New Zealand], 17 July 2019, Accessed 12 August 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco is set to introduce nicotine snus pouches in Kenya. <ref> [https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2019/07/bat-to-launch-smoke-free-cigarrettes-in-kenya/ BAT to launch smoke-free cigarettes in Kenya], ''Capital FM'', 19 July 2019, Accessed 9 August 2019 </ref> The Vype ePod won best e-cigarette at the 2020 Product of the Year Awards in the United Kingdom, for the second consecutive year. <ref>[http://www.retailtimes.co.uk/vype-epod-wins-product-of-the-year-2020/ Vype ePod wins Product of the Year 2020], ''Retail Times'', 24 January 2020, Accessed 19 February 2020</ref> | |
− | + | To date, British American Tobacco published 25 peer-reviewed articles on heated tobacco products. In 2018, the company presented at 24 scientific conferences and external meetings. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=28}} The company carried out a series of tests tests to prove that its vaping products produce ‘greatly reduced mutagenicity, cytotoxicity and effects on wound healing as compared to cigarette smoke.’ <ref>[https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/raba-bnv031119.php BAT's novel vaping product shows minimal toxicity in laboratory tests], ''Eureka'', 12 March 2019, Accessed 14 April 2019 </ref> | |
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In 2019, British American Tobacco reported that its total cigarette and THP volume declined 4.4 percent to 677 billion sticks, with cigarette volumes down 4.7 percent and THP volumes up 31.6 percent. In 2018, the volume was 3.5 percent lower as growth in Pakistan, Japan (driven by THP), Turkey, Poland, Romania and Egypt was more than offset by declines in the GCC, US, Russia and Brazil.{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=20}} In 2018, volume was up 0.7 percent in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region at 228 billion sticks driven combustibles volume in Pakistan and the performance of glo in Japan and South Korea with sales of 6.5 billion sticks in the period. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=347}} | In 2019, British American Tobacco reported that its total cigarette and THP volume declined 4.4 percent to 677 billion sticks, with cigarette volumes down 4.7 percent and THP volumes up 31.6 percent. In 2018, the volume was 3.5 percent lower as growth in Pakistan, Japan (driven by THP), Turkey, Poland, Romania and Egypt was more than offset by declines in the GCC, US, Russia and Brazil.{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=20}} In 2018, volume was up 0.7 percent in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region at 228 billion sticks driven combustibles volume in Pakistan and the performance of glo in Japan and South Korea with sales of 6.5 billion sticks in the period. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=347}} | ||
− | [[Philip Morris International]] and British American Tobacco have been caught drastically underreporting their production and even using their facilities to roll out black-market cigarettes. In a 2017 raid, Pakistani authorities found 1.3 million black-market cigarettes with the branding of a Philip Morris subsidiary in a van leaving one of the company’s former factories—which the tobacco giant was apparently using as an undeclared warehouse. That same year, Philip Morris International had reported a decrease in production, claiming competition from illicit manufacturers. This under-reporting has added up to a tax shortfall of as much as 47 billion rupees between 2015 and 2018. <ref> Qrius, [ | + | [[Philip Morris International]] and British American Tobacco have been caught drastically underreporting their production and even using their facilities to roll out black-market cigarettes. In a 2017 raid, Pakistani authorities found 1.3 million black-market cigarettes with the branding of a Philip Morris subsidiary in a van leaving one of the company’s former factories—which the tobacco giant was apparently using as an undeclared warehouse. That same year, Philip Morris International had reported a decrease in production, claiming competition from illicit manufacturers. This under-reporting has added up to a tax shortfall of as much as 47 billion rupees between 2015 and 2018. <ref> Qrius, [https://qrius.com/pakistans-tobacco-epidemic-leaves-it-in-no-state-to-fight-the-coronavirus%EF%BB%BF/ Pakistan’s tobacco epidemic leaves it in no state to fight the coronavirus], 31 March 2020, Accessed 21 April 2020 </ref> |
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− | Effective January 2018, British American Tobacco uses a new organizational structure consisting of four regions: Americas and Sub Saharan Africa (including East & Central Africa; West Africa and South Africa), Europe and North Africa (including Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Belarus, and Turkey), Asia-Pacific and Middle East and the United States of America.<ref>British American Tobacco website, [ | + | Effective January 2018, British American Tobacco uses a new organizational structure consisting of four regions: Americas and Sub Saharan Africa (including East & Central Africa; West Africa and South Africa), Europe and North Africa (including Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Belarus, and Turkey), Asia-Pacific and Middle East and the United States of America.<ref>British American Tobacco website, [https://www.bat.com/globalcompany Global Company], Accessed 3 May 2019 </ref> |
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! Year (in Billions) | ! Year (in Billions) | ||
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! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=4}} | ! 2019 {{r|BAT_YE_2019|p=4}} | ||
! 2018 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=35}} | ! 2018 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=35}} | ||
+ | ! 2017 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=44-47}} | ||
+ | ! 2016 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=44-47}} | ||
+ | ! 2015 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=44-47}} | ||
+ | ! 2014 {{r|BAT_AR_2014|p=9}} | ||
+ | ! 2013 {{r|BAT_AR_2014|p=9}} | ||
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|73 | |73 | ||
|77 | |77 | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
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| Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa | | Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
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|157 | |157 | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
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| Europe and North Africa | | Europe and North Africa | ||
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+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
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| Asia Pacific and Middle East | | Asia Pacific and Middle East | ||
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| 228 | | 228 | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
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− | | '''677 <small>(includes tobacco heating products)</small>''' | + | | 193 |
+ | | 196 | ||
+ | | 198 | ||
+ | | 197 | ||
+ | | 197 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Americas | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | 107 | ||
+ | | 113 | ||
+ | | 124 | ||
+ | | 131 | ||
+ | | 134 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Western Europe | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | 122 | ||
+ | | 120 | ||
+ | | 112 | ||
+ | | 112 | ||
+ | | 119 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) | ||
+ | | <small>NA</small> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | 228 | ||
+ | | 236 | ||
+ | | 229 | ||
+ | | 227 | ||
+ | | 226 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''Total''' | ||
+ | | '''677 <small>(includes tobacco heating products)</small>''' | ||
| '''686 <small>(includes tobacco heating products)</small>''' | | '''686 <small>(includes tobacco heating products)</small>''' | ||
+ | | '''665''' | ||
+ | | '''663''' | ||
+ | | '''667''' | ||
+ | | '''676''' | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Product Category/ Year (in Billions) | ||
+ | ! 2018 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=35}} | ||
+ | ! 2017 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=10}} | ||
+ | ! 2016 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=10}} | ||
+ | ! 2015 {{r|BAT_AR_2017|p=10}} | ||
+ | ! 2014 {{r|BAT_AR_2014|p=3}} | ||
+ | ! 2013 {{r|BAT_AR_2014|p=3}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Tobacco Units | ||
+ | | 708 | ||
+ | | 686 | ||
+ | | 665 | ||
+ | | 663 | ||
+ | | 667 | ||
+ | | 676 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Percentage Growth | ||
+ | | 3.2 | ||
+ | | 3.2 | ||
+ | | 0.2 | ||
+ | | (0.5) | ||
+ | | (1.3) | ||
+ | | - | ||
+ | |} | ||
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− | + | It found that on social media, the two largest tobacco companies – Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco – had appropriated 'Stay at home' hashtags used by governments and health authorities to market heated cigarette products, such as Glo and iQOS, and e-cigarettes, including Vype." | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | British American Tobacco has been nominated for a number of PR and communications industry awards across Southeast Asia, South Asia and ANZ regions. The nominations are for the comppany's Sampai Bila campaign in Malaysia. The company was nominated in these categories: Best Corporate Affairs Strategy, Best Crisis / Reputation Management Strategy, Best Event-Led PR Campaign, Best Insights-Driven PR, and Best PR-led Integrated Communications. <ref>[https://marketing-interactive.com/pr-awards-2020-shortlist PR Awards 2020 shortlist announced], ''Marketing Interactive'', 21 April 2020, Accessed 19 May 2020 </ref> |
− | British American Tobacco | + | At the end of 2019, the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Authority ruled that British American Tobacco must stop using any public Instagram account to promote e-cigarettes in the country, which would include the use of influencer marketing to advertise e-cigarettes. The agency also ordered British American Tobacco to remove all Instagram advertisements for Vype that were under investigation.<ref> PR Newswire website, [https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/uk-authorities-ban-british-american-tobacco-from-promoting-e-cigarettes-on-instagram-867629331.html UK Authorities Ban British American Tobacco from Promoting E-cigarettes on Instagram], 18 December 2019, Accessed 20 January 2020 </ref> |
− | + | British American Tobacco’s latest music YouTube commercial has prompted Korean health authorities to discuss new legislature to restrict advertisements of e-cigarette devices. The ad “Glo Sens X Loopy&nafla” features popular musicians. Korean health authorities strictly restrict direct advertisements of tobacco products. However, Glo Sens is not classified as tobacco but as an electronic device used to heat e-cigarette products. <ref>[http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190823000521 British American Tobacco ad sparks discussion on ad restrictions], ''Korea Herald'', 23 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> German actress Bonnie Strange wrote in an Instagram post "Feeling Vype af” that features her posing at a festival with a wisp of smoke trailing from her lips. The post promoted British American Tobacco’s vaping product Vype. <ref>[https://www.politico.eu/pro/hazy-regulations-on-vaping-e-cigarettes-vape-could-obscure-ad-sponsored-advertisement-influencer-violations/?utm_source=POLITICO.EU&utm_campaign=dd40d14719-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_28_04_04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_10959edeb5-dd40d14719-190523153 Influencers cloud debate over vaping promotion ], ''Politico'', 9 December 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> | |
− | + | In February 2019, Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids and Netnografica LLC published the results of a two-year investigation into how the big tobacco companies, including [[Philip Morris International|Philip Morris]], British American Tobacco, [[Japan Tobacco International|Japan Tobacco]], and [[Imperial Brands]] used social media influencers to promote their products online. <ref>[https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/43290/1/big-tobacco-smoking-industry-young-people-social-media-influencers-instagram How the tobacco industry targets young people with social media influencers], ''Dazed & Confused'', 13 February 2019, Accessed 7 May 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | The [http://www.tobaccosa.co.za/ Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa] paid social media celebrities in what could be a ploy to undermine new government efforts to curb tobacco use in the country. The social media campaign coincided with the July 2018 release of proposed anti-tobacco legislation that would curtail advertising and smoking in public places, with violators facing fines and even up to three months in jail. <ref> Bhekisa, [https://bhekisisa.org/article/2018-09-07-00-did-big-tobacco-buy-twitter-industry-fights-new-tobacco-control-bill Did Big Tobacco buy Twitter?], 7 September 2018, Accessed 5 December 2018 </ref> | |
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− | + | In 2019, British American Tobacco announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with McLaren Racing. The partnership focuses around the promotion of British American Tobacco's “reduced risk products”. <ref>[http://f1i.com/news/329423-mclaren-announces-global-partnership-with-british-american-tobacco.html McLaren announces global partnership with British American Tobacco!], ''F1'', 11 February 2019, 15 Accessed April 2019 </ref> The Centre for Substance Use Research has taken money from Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco. <ref> [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17539768.critic-of-snp-government-anti-drugs-strategy-in-row-over-tobacco-industry-funding/ Critic SNP government anti drugs strategy in row over tobacco industry funding], ''Herald Scotland'', 31 March 2019, Accessed 23 April 2019 </ref> Tobacco company branding and logos will be banned entirely from the Melbourne Grand Prix to close a loophole that was exploited by cigarette giant Philip Morris and Ferrari. <ref> [https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/new-laws-to-stamp-out-sneaky-tobacco-advertising-20190827-p52lbi.html New laws to stamp out 'sneaky' tobacco advertising], ''The Age'', 27 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> The Australian state government has issued a ban on advertisements for vaping at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. <ref> [https://www.theage.com.au/national/vaping-ads-ban-rushed-through-ahead-of-phillip-island-grand-prix-20191018-p531vf.html Vaping ads ban rushed through ahead of Phillip Island Grand Prix], ''The Age'', 18 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco is expanding their sponsorship of the McLaren Formula One team in 2020 to boost marketing of heated tobacco products. McLaren will provide more promotional spots on their cars next year and British American Tobacco will also be a partner for the team as it returns to full-time IndyCar competitions in the United States. <ref>[https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/bat-to-expand-f1-sponsorship-with-mclaren-next-year-1.68135289 BAT to expand F1 sponsorship with McLaren next year], ''Gulf News'', 28 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> The new McLaren Racing car for the 2020 Formula 1 season has revealed the next iteration of “dynamic branding” associated with the team’s extended and expanded deal with new principal partner British American Tobacco. The launch of the papaya and blue MCL35 car at the team’s headquarters in Woking, England revealed the tobacco brand’s ‘A Better Tomorrow’ tagline. During the season, BAT will also display its Vuse vaping brand and, for the first time, its Velo oral-nicotine products at races in some jurisdictions. <ref> [https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/mclaren-car-reveals-next-stage-in-bats-dynamic-branding/ McLaren car reveals next stage in BAT’s ‘dynamic branding’], ''Sport Business'', 13 February 2020, Accessed 19 February 2020 </ref> In 2019, British American Tobacco sponsored the Bora’s Theatre Days in Serbia. <ref>Diplomacy & Commerce, [http://www.diplomacyandcommerce.rs/bat-will-continue-to-support-the-cultural-heritage-of-vranje/ BAT will continue to support the cultural heritage of Vranje], 2 December 2019, Accessed 24 January 2020 </ref> | |
− | + | The PETA International Science Consortium Ltd., Imperial Brands PLC, Altria Client Services, British American Tobacco PLC, and Philip Morris International Inc have joined together to donate USD 110,000 worth of equipment that will help to replace the use of animals in respiratory testing with more human-relevant, non-animal test methods. <ref> PETA website, [https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/peta-international-science-group-and-tobacco-companies-donate-to-save-animals/ Media], 22 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation created the Farmers for the Future grant, aimed at giving young people the opportunity to access funds to establish viable agricultural enterprises. The scheme is an annual competition organised for final year students of Agriculture in Nigerian tertiary institutions and recent graduates. <ref>[https://punchng.com/batn-foundation-creates-n5m-grant-for-young-farmers/ BATN Foundation creates N5m grant for young farmers], ''Punch NG'', 8 September 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019</ref> | |
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− | + | British American Tobacco in France launched "Vaping Days". For three days, a hundred BAT employees provided a field presence to "raise awareness" among smokers about vaping as an "alternative to tobacco". <ref> Le Journal du Vapoteur website, [http://www.journalduvapoteur.com/2019/11/british-american-tobacco-lance-les-journees-du-vapotage.html BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO LANCE : LES JOURNÉES DU VAPOTAGE], 1 December 2019, Accessed 20 January 2020 </ref> | |
− | + | Dutch tax authorities demand EUR 1 billion euros from British American Tobacco. The company allegedly avoided taxation in the Netherlands between 2003 and 2016. <ref>[https://www.tellerreport.com/business/2019-09-19----tax-authorities-demand-1-billion-euros-from-british-american-tobacco--.rJQPjOmbDB.html Tax authorities demand 1 billion euros from British American Tobacco], ''Teller Report'', 20 September 2019, Accessed 9 October 2019</ref> | |
− | British American | + | British American Tobacco hired young models to sell its products despite having an explicit policy banning under-25s from appearing in adverts. The company paid social media influencers to star in a promotional campaign for glo, a heated tobacco device, in violation of its own marketing rules that state: “No person appearing in our advertising will be under 25." Glo recruited Bethany Cross, 21, and Amy Valentine, 24, two Instagram celebrities, for its summer ad campaign called #todayiwill. Two YouTubers, Mikey Pearce and Hobbie Stuart, and an urban climber named James Kingston, all over 25, also featured in the adverts. <ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/british-american-tobacco-used-young-instagram-stars-in-its-ads-hs6wgf5z2 British American Tobacco used young Instagram stars in its ads], ''The Times'', 17 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> |
− | + | Based on an investigation by the Tax Justice Network, British American Tobacco has been accused of shifting profits from developing countries to a UK subsidiary. The company allegedly would avoid paying USD 700 million between now and 2030 in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Guyana, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago. <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/apr/30/tobacco-firm-bat-costs-developing-countries-700m-in-tax Tobacco firm BAT ‘costs developing countries $700m in tax’], ''The Guardian'', 30 April 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | Two new studies from the Tobacco Control Research Group, published in the BMJ journal, Tobacco Control, expose evidence that big tobacco companies are still facilitating tobacco smuggling, while attempting to control a global system designed to prevent it and funding studies that routinely overestimate levels of tobacco smuggling. <ref>University of Bath, [https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/new-research-uncovers-one-of-the-tobacco-industrys-greatest-scams/ New research uncovers 'one of the tobacco industry’s greatest scams'], 1 August 2018, Accessed 21 September 2018 </REF> | |
− | + | Financial disclosures for President Trump's interim choice for U.S. Defence Secretary role Patrick Shanahan showed he was invested in more than 400 diverse stocks for companies such as British American Tobacco, CBS, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Facebook, Marathon Petroleum and Qualcomm. <ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/defense/422779-meet-trumps-pick-to-take-over-for-mattis-at-pentagon Meet Trump’s pick to take over for Mattis at Pentagon], ''The Hill'', December 24, 2018, Accessed 13 January 2019 </ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | In August 2018, The Guardian reported that British American Tobacco has promoted sales of its cigarettes in some of the most fragile, war-torn and unstable countries of Africa and the Middle East. Documents acquired by The Guardian describe how cartons of cigarettes were distributed to traders hidden in black bags in Somalia after Al-Shabaab banned sales and threatened punishments under Sharia law between late 2008 and early 2009. The documents also show that British American Tobacco made plans to launch in South Sudan just two days before it gained independence from the north after years of destruction from a civil war that left 4 million people displaced. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/18/british-american-tobacco-cigarettes-africa-middle-east Revealed: how British American Tobacco exploited war zones to sell cigarettes], ''The Guardian'', 18 August 2017, Accessed 13 September 2018 </REF> |
− | British American Tobacco | + | Internal British American Tobacco documents revealed that illicit trade was both profitable and integral to British American Tobacco operations in the People’s Republic of China over the span of two decades.<ref>Lee K, Collin J. “Key to the future”: British American Tobacco and cigarette smuggling in China. PLoS Med. 2006;3:e228 </ref> British American Tobacco's involvement in cigarette smuggling in Africa and Lebanon has also been documented. <ref>LeGresley E, Lee K, Muggli ME, Patel P, Collin J, Hurt RD. British American Tobacco and the “insidious impact of illicit trade” in cigarettes across Africa. Tob Control. 2008;17:339-46. </ref><ref>Nakkash R, Lee K. Smuggling as the “key to a combined market”: British American Tobacco in Lebanon. Tob Control. 2008;17:324-31</ref> |
− | British American Tobacco | + | A 2015 BBC investigation uncovered evidence of bribery when British American Tobacco illegally paid politicians and civil servants in countries in East Africa. <ref name="BAT_BBCsecret">[https://www.bbc.com/news/business-34964603 The secret bribes of big tobacco], ''BBC'', November 2015, Accessed 7 September 2018 </ref> Independent further reported British American Tobacco recruited and paid for a union to disrupt production at one of its chief rivals. <ref> [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/british-american-tobacco-paid-union-to-disrupt-production-at-one-of-itschief-rivals-whistleblower-a6780011.html British American Tobacco accused of corporate espionage in South Africa], ''Independent'', February 2016, Accessed 18 September 2018 </REF> Emails reveal British American Tobacco made illegal payments to two members and one former member of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. British American Tobacco lobbyist Julie Adell-Owino arranged bribes totalling USD 26,000 for three public officials in Rwanda, Burundi and the Comoros Islands. All three officials were connected to a United Nations effort to reduce the number of tobacco related deaths, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. {{r|BAT_BBCsecret}} British-American Tobacco's response to the allegations stated: "The truth is that we do not and will not tolerate corruption, no matter where it takes place." |
− | + | But the evidence, as presented, looks damning. <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jwebb/2015/12/01/an-exceptional-insight-into-commercial-bribery-practices-at-british-american-tobacco/ An exceptional insight into commercial bribery practices at British American Tobacco],''Forbes'', December 2015, Accessed 21 September 2018 </REF> In 2016, lawyers investigating bribery and corruption allegations were urged to expand their investigation after fresh international accusations emerged. According to court documents seen by The Independent, two former police officers working for private corporate investigation companies paid cash to South African law enforcement officials to disrupt British American Tobacco’s competitors’ business operations. <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/british-american-tobacco-accused-of-corporate-espionage-in-southafrica-a6900731.html British American Tobacco accused of corporate espionage in South Africa], ''Independent'', 28 February 2016, 14 Accessed 8 September 2018 </REF> | |
− | + | The South African Revenue Service says it is owed R 143 million by the local arm of British American Tobacco as a result of tax fraud and evasion. <ref> [https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-04-07-sars-faces-off-with-british-american-tobacco-over-r143m-tax-bill/ Sars faces off with British American Tobacco over R143m tax bill], ''Times Live'', 7 April 2019, Accessed 12 April 2019 </ref> In 2014, South African subsidiary British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (Batz) was under scrutiny from SARS who has unearthed errant and illegal behavior on the part of the company. <ref>[https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2014/06/06/bat-faces-fresh-espionage-allegations/ BAT faces fresh espionage allegations], ''The Independent in Business'', 6 June 2014, Accessed 28 January 2019 </ref> | |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | British American Tobacco organizes an annual global competition for students and graduates – with the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to London and an internship opportunity with the company. Participants are required to individually develop an original and innovative business idea. <ref>[https://toptalent.co/british-american-tobacco-battle-of-minds Battle of Minds], ''Top Talents'', Accessed 10 October 2019 </ref> |
− | + | British American Tobacco is under investigation by the UK Advertising Standards Authority over concerns the company promoted nicotine e-cigarettes and were likely to appeal to people under 18 years old. <ref> [https://www.standard.co.uk/business/tobacco-giant-faces-advertising-probe-over-social-media-ads-for-teenagers-claims-a4129086.html Tobacco giant faces advertising probe over social media ‘ads for teens' claims], 29 April 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> Vype, a range of e-cigarettes owned by British American Tobacco, has been using fashion-style advertising to reach potential new customers, including glossy shoots with Lily Allen in which she matches different devices to her outfits. <ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7220843/Campaigners-call-crackdown-vaping-firms-use-celebrities-target-teenagers.html Campaigners call for crackdown on vaping firms who use celebrities such as Lily Allen to 'target teenagers'], ''The Daily Mail'', 7 July 2019, Accessed 10 July 2019 </ref> | |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | British American Tobacco signed up New Zealanders with large social media followings to promote its e-cigarette brand Vype by posting pictures of themselves vaping on Instagram. <ref>[https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/110166252/outrage-as-tobacco-giants-pay-instagram-influencers-to-promote-vaping-product Outrage as tobacco giants pay instagram influencers to promote vaping product], ''Stuff'', 27 January 2019, Accessed 1 April 2019 </ref> |
− | + | A Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids investigation into over 100 social media campaigns by [[Philip Morris International]], British American Tobacco, [[Japan Tobacco International]] and [[Imperial Brands]] revealed tobacco companies pay social media influencers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to advertise their products. <ref NAME="BAT_MKTG"> Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, [https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases/2018_08_27_ftc PRESS RELEASE New Investigation Exposes How Tobacco Companies Market Cigarettes on Social Media in the U.S. and Around the World], August 2018, Accessed 30 October 2018 </ref> Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reported British American Tobacco is behind several high profile influencer marketing campaigns for its Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarette brands. An influencer paid to promote British American Tobacco brands explained: | |
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− | + | British American Tobacco are investigating how people use vapor and tobacco heating products in Italy, comparing how consumers use heated tobacco product glo, and vapour product iSwitch, as well as another commercially available heated tobacco products and a reference cigarette. <ref>[https://www.sciencecodex.com/bat-study-examines-how-people-use-vapor-and-tobacco-heating-products-638011 BAT study examines how people use vapor and tobacco heating products], ''Science Codex'', 8 January 2020, Accessed 19 February 2020</ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | Portal Chemical & Engineering News reported that representatives from [[British American Tobacco]], [[Japan Tobacco International]], [[Philip Morris International]], and Reynolds American attended the annual meeting of the [https://www.ascctox.org/ American Society for Cellular & Computational Toxicology] focused on non-animal toxicology testing. The website cited the ultimate goal to: |
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− | + | In 2020, Lemang Agricultural Services collaborated on a project with British American Tobacco to train and develop 150 new farmers at 15 sites in South Africa. <ref>[http://www.farmersreviewafrica.com/agribusiness/2020/05/21/lemang-agricultural-services-collaborates-on-project-with-british-american-tobacco-to-train-and-develop-new-era-tobacco-farmers/ Lemang Agricultural Services collaborates on project with British American Tobacco to train and develop new era tobacco farmers], ''Farmers Review Africa'', 21 May 2020, Accessed 17 June 2020 </ref> | |
− | + | For International Women's Day 2019, British American Tobacco created a toolkit around the #BalanceforBetter theme to "help" their offices around the world organise their own events and make "the celebrations as diverse and inclusive as they could possibly be."<ref> International Women's Day Website, [https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/14291/British-American-Tobacco-creates-IWD-toolkit-to-engage-global-community-in-equality-campaign BAT creates IWD toolkit to engage global community in equality campaign], March 2019, Accessed 19 February 2020 </ref> | |
− | British American Tobacco | + | In 2019, British American Tobacco announced the roll-out of VerifY, a scheme aimed at ensuring that all retailers of e-cigarettes are aware of their role in the prevention of access to vaping by under-18s. <ref>[https://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/british-american-tobacco-tackles-youth-vaping-26-02-2019/ British American Tobacco tackles youth vaping], ''Talking Retail'', 26 February 2019, Accessed 21 April 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco Bangladesh was amongst 28 companies honored for practising transparency and good governance in their day-to-day operations by the [https://www.icsb.edu.bd/ Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh], a professional body tasked with developing, promoting and regulating the profession of chartered secretaries, organised the awards. British American Tobacco Bangladesh won the gold award in the manufacturing category. <ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/improve-corporate-governance-1659280 Improve corporate governance], The ''Daily Star'', November 2018, Accessed 30 November 2018 </REF> |
− | + | In October 2018 Reuters reported that British American Tobacco ranked second and third (alongside Tesco) on the first Global Governance FTSE 100 League Table. The ranking judges companies based on their compliance with the 2015 Modern Slavery Act. <ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-business-slavery/marks-spencer-tops-list-of-major-british-firms-tackling-modern-slavery-idUSKCN1MX1P9 Marks & Spencer tops list of major British firms tackling modern slavery], ''Reuters'', October 2018, Accessed 31 October 2018 </REF> | |
− | In | + | In 2016, British American Tobacco Peru and British American Tobacco Central America and Caribbean were “recognised … amongst top employers in LatAm 2016”. British American Tobacco Mexico was recognised as the leading employer in the country and British American Tobacco West Africa won "awards for outstanding employee engagement strategies”. <ref>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/13/the-problem-with-selling-a-lethal-product-you-just-cant-get-the-staff The problem with selling a lethal product: you just can't get the staff], ''The Guardian'', 13 July 2016, Accessed 21 December 2018 </ref> |
+ | British American Tobacco was named as a "Top Employer" for 2019 in eight countries – Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea and Vietnam, by the Top Employers Institute. | ||
+ | <ref>British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOB7MCUQ We’re a top employer again in Asia-Pacific!], December 20, 2018, Accessed 12 January 2019 </ref> | ||
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==Reporting and Regulation== | ==Reporting and Regulation== | ||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
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− | + | A US House of Representatives committee has asked e-cigarette manufacturers to hand over details about the health impact of products, heaping renewed scrutiny on the popular devices. The energy and commerce committee wrote to Fontem Ventures, a subsidiary of [[Imperial Brands]], the tobacco manufacturer, which owns the Blu vaping brand, Reynolds American, the US business of [[British American Tobacco]], [[Japan Tobacco International]] and Juul. <ref> [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/e-cigarette-brands-quizzed-by-house-of-representatives-over-risk-to-young-smokers-56d62hdgf E-cigarette brands quizzed by House of Representatives over risk to smokers], ''The Times'', 23 August 2019, Accessed 12 September 2019 </ref> | |
− | + | According to The Independent, British American Tobacco, [[Imperial Brands]], [[Japan Tobacco International]] and [[Philip Morris International]] have all shifted their corporate structures to minimise their tax bills in the United Kingdom, researchers from the University of Bath found. Despite being headquartered in Britain, Imperial Brands paid an effective rate of just 13 per cent over the past seven years, during which corporation tax has varied between 20 per cent and 28 per cent. British American Tobacco is also based in the UK but paid “virtually no” corporation tax over the same period, including four consecutive years (2011-14) where it paid nothing at all, the paper found. <ref> [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/tobacco-companies-uk-corporation-tax-profits-university-bath-study-a8764841.html Tobacco companies uk corporation tax profits university bath study], ''Independent'', 16 February 2019, Accessed 18 April 2019 </ref> | |
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− | In August 2018 Uruguay became the first country in the region to enact plain packaging requirements for tobacco products. Only a month later, however, the decree was suspended due to a lawsuit filed by British American Tobacco. An Administrative First Instance Court ruled in favour of British American Tobacco because the plain packaging measure had been enacted by an executive decree instead of a law adopted by Parliament. The Uruguayan government appealed this decision and on 11 October 2018 the Court of Appeal ruled in the government’s favour, although a law would still be necessary to establish plain packaging. A legislative effort was immediately launched that month, leading to the adoption of Law 19.723 on 12 December 2018 and a detailed decree on 29 April 2019, with the law to be implemented for all tobacco products from 22 December 2019. <ref> World Health Organization, [ | + | In August 2018 Uruguay became the first country in the region to enact plain packaging requirements for tobacco products. Only a month later, however, the decree was suspended due to a lawsuit filed by British American Tobacco. An Administrative First Instance Court ruled in favour of British American Tobacco because the plain packaging measure had been enacted by an executive decree instead of a law adopted by Parliament. The Uruguayan government appealed this decision and on 11 October 2018 the Court of Appeal ruled in the government’s favour, although a law would still be necessary to establish plain packaging. A legislative effort was immediately launched that month, leading to the adoption of Law 19.723 on 12 December 2018 and a detailed decree on 29 April 2019, with the law to be implemented for all tobacco products from 22 December 2019. <ref> World Health Organization, [https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/326043/9789241516204-eng.pdf?ua=1 WHO REPORT ON THE GLOBAL TOBACCO EPIDEMIC, 2019 Offer help to quit tobacco use], p. 95, 2019, Accessed 11 March 2020 </ref> |
− | Human rights lawyers are preparing to bring a landmark case against British American Tobacco on behalf of hundreds of more than 350 children and their families forced by poverty wages to work in conditions of child labor in the fields of Malawi. Leigh Day’s lawyers anticipate the number of child laborer claimants to rise as high as 15,000. While BAT claims it has told farmers not to use their children as unpaid labor, the lawyers say the families cannot afford to work their fields otherwise, because they receive so little money for their crop. <ref>[ | + | Human rights lawyers are preparing to bring a landmark case against British American Tobacco on behalf of hundreds of more than 350 children and their families forced by poverty wages to work in conditions of child labor in the fields of Malawi. Leigh Day’s lawyers anticipate the number of child laborer claimants to rise as high as 15,000. While BAT claims it has told farmers not to use their children as unpaid labor, the lawyers say the families cannot afford to work their fields otherwise, because they receive so little money for their crop. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/oct/31/bat-faces-landmark-legal-case-over-malawi-families-poverty-wages BAT faces landmark legal case over Malawi families' poverty wages], The Guardian, 1 November 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco, on its website, says: |
− | "In the case of tobacco farming, the reality of rural agricultural life in many parts of the world means certain kinds of work can play a formative, cultural, social and familial role for children. Where local law permits, we consider it acceptable for children of between 13 and 15 years of age to help on their families’ farms provided it is light work, and does not hinder their education or vocational training." <ref>Geographical, [ | + | "In the case of tobacco farming, the reality of rural agricultural life in many parts of the world means certain kinds of work can play a formative, cultural, social and familial role for children. Where local law permits, we consider it acceptable for children of between 13 and 15 years of age to help on their families’ farms provided it is light work, and does not hinder their education or vocational training." <ref>Geographical, [http://geographical.co.uk/people/development/item/3172-dossier Dossier: Tobacco's big child labour problem], 10 May 2019, Accessed 31 January 2020 </ref> |
− | + | Brazil's solicitor general's office is suing [[British American Tobacco]] Plc and [[Philip Morris International]] to recover the public health treatment costs of tobacco-related diseases over the last five years. <ref> [https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/philip-morris-influencer-tobacco-ads-on-social-media-under-fire Philip Morris Influencer Tobacco Ads on Social Media Under Fire], ''Bloomberg'', 22 May 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> This move had been praised by the World Health Organization. <ref> [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-7068245/WHO-praises-Brazil-lawsuit-against-tobacco-giants.html WHO praises Brazil lawsuit against tobacco giants], ''Mail Online'', 24 May 2019, Accessed 13 June 2019 </ref> | |
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− | Souza Cruz (a subsidiary of British American Tobacco) was sentenced to pay around USD 180,000 to the widow of a smoker in Caxias do Sul. According to ACT, this is the 1st time that the responsibility of the tobacco industry is recognized. Historically in Brazil, the industry has won all lawsuits filed by victims or relatives. <ref> | + | Souza Cruz (a subsidiary of British American Tobacco) was sentenced to pay around USD 180,000 to the widow of a smoker in Caxias do Sul. According to ACT, this is the 1st time that the responsibility of the tobacco industry is recognized. Historically in Brazil, the industry has won all lawsuits filed by victims or relatives. <ref> [http://actbr.org.br/post/empresa-de-cigarros-e-condenada-a-pagar-r-637-mil-para-viuva-de-fumante-de-caxias-do-sul/17755/?fbclid=IwAR0RzPcuJNhNthF3PGMnmbrh2d28xFw1bZ-iUBjURDXpEQI7xQKm687UVp0 Empresa de cigarros é condenada a pagar R$ 637 mil para viúva de fumante de Caxias do Sul], ''ACT'', 30 January 2019, Accessed 15 April 2019 </ref> In a lawsuit, filed in the High Court in Auckland, Philip Morris (New Zealand) is suing British American Tobacco (New Zealand), alleging its larger rival is breaching competition law by locking retailers into contracts designed to preserve its dominance in a NZD 2.5 billion market. <ref> [http://www.sharechat.co.nz/article/bbece5d0/big-tobacco-firms-clash-in-nz-as-philip-morris-sues-bat-for-anti-competitive-behaviour.html BIG TOBACCO FIRMS CLASH IN NZ AS PHILIP MORRIS SUES BAT FOR ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR], Sharechat.co.nz, 22 March 2018, Accessed 18 December 2018 </ref> |
− | In 2015, British American Tobacco, [[Philip Morris International]] and [[Japan Tobacco International|Japan Tobacco]] were ordered to pay CAD 12.5 billion in damages to Quebec smokers. <ref>[ | + | In 2015, British American Tobacco, [[Philip Morris International]] and [[Japan Tobacco International|Japan Tobacco]] were ordered to pay CAD 12.5 billion in damages to Quebec smokers. <ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/tobacco-firms-ordered-to-pay-12-5-billion-in-canada-1433242864 Tobacco Firms Ordered to Pay $12.5 Billion to Smokers in Canada], ''The Wall Street Journal'', 2 June 2015, Accessed 18 December 2018 </ref> |
− | In 2014, [[Philip Morris International]] and British American Tobacco, with support from other companies including [[Imperial Brands|Imperial Tobacco]] and [[Japan Tobacco International]], made a legal bid to have new European Union picture health warnings and a ban on menthol cigarettes overturned. <ref> [ | + | In 2014, [[Philip Morris International]] and British American Tobacco, with support from other companies including [[Imperial Brands|Imperial Tobacco]] and [[Japan Tobacco International]], made a legal bid to have new European Union picture health warnings and a ban on menthol cigarettes overturned. <ref> [https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/tobacco-firms-fight-eu-picture-153435915.html?guccounter=1 Tobacco Firms Fight EU Picture Health Warning], ''Yahoo! Finance'', 3 November 2014, Accessed 18 December 2018 </ref> |
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− | British American Tobacco Australia wants Western Australia to be the first state in the | + | Strategic public affairs firm [https://www.whmspa.com.au/ Wells Haslem Mayhew] lists British American Tobacco Australia as one of their clients. <ref> Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet website, [https://lobbyists.pmc.gov.au/register/view_agency.cfm?id=503 View Lobbyist Profile], August 2018, Accessed 30 November 2018 </ref> British American Tobacco Australia wants Western Australia to be the first state in the nation to change its e-cigarette regulations. British American Tobacco Australia has fronted WA's Parliamentary Select Committee on Personal Choice and Community Safety, which is assessing whether the use of electronic cigarettes should be made legal in the state. <ref> [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-22/british-american-tobacco-pushes-for-wa-e-cigarette-regulations/10841780 British American Tobacco pushes for e-cigarette regulations, saying WA could 'champion' change], ''ABC'', 22 February 2019, Accessed 29 April 2019 </ref> British American Tobacco has previously donated to one of Australia’s most prominent right-wing think tanks, the [https://ipa.org.au/ Institute of Public Affairs]. <ref> [https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/07/24/ipa-membership-donors/ Institute of Public Affairs growing but think tank remains tight-lipped about donors], ''The New Daily'', July 2018, Accessed 2 October 2018</ref> |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | British American Tobacco is proposing an increased excise tax on heated cigarettes in the Czech Republic to at least 80% of the tax rate for conventional cigarettes, a move that would harm its competitor Philip Morris International. The company supports this step and claims that there is currently no evidence to suggest that heated cigarettes are less harmful than conventional tobacco products. <ref>[https://www.investicniweb.cz/news-british-american-tobacco-navrhuje-zvyseni-dane-ze-zahrivaneho-tabaku/ British American Tobacco navrhuje zvýšení daně u zahřívaného tabáku], ''Investicni Web'', 23 June 2020, Accessed 20 July 2020 </ref> |
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− | + | Think tanks from multiple countries received funding from British American Tobacco, [[Japan Tobacco International]] and [[Philip Morris International]], alongside governments as they argued against tobacco controls. <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/23/tobacco-industry-free-market-thinktanks-cigarette-controls Tobacco industry free market thinktanks cigarette controls], ''The Guardian'', 23 January 2019, Accessed 16 April 2019 </ref> According to Politico, among the lobbyists on the EU Transparency Register, representing British American Tobacco are [http://www.bernstein-group.com/?lang=en Bernstein Public Policy] and [https://thisisredflag.com/ Red Flag]. <ref>[https://www.politico.eu/article/tobacco-lobbyists-demand-say-in-eu-debate-on-tobacco-lobbying-european-parliament-european-ombudsman-emily-oreilly/ Tobacco lobbyists demand say in EU debate on … tobacco lobbying], ''Politico'', April 2016, Accessed 12 September 2018</ref> | |
− | + | A campaign by Forest EU, funded by Japan Tobacco International, British American Tobacco and members of the European Smoking Tobacco Associations, paints a picture that is out of touch with the reality of EU legislation and the economic and societal effects of smoking in its many forms. <ref>[https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/partner_article/efa/making-europe-smoke-free-environment Making Europe a smoke-free environment], ''The Parliament Magazine'', 21 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> | |
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− | + | Researchers have previously suggested British American Tobacco has undue influence over the Kenyan government and is in breach of the WHO tobacco convention. The company has been accused of intimidation and interference in the country. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/mar/02/tobacco-industry-accused-intimidation-interference-kenya Tobacco industry accused of 'intimidation and interference' in Kenya], ''The Guardain'', 3 March 2015, Accessed 19 December 2018 </ref> | |
− | + | In July 2017, the Guardian revealed that in Kenya and Uganda, British American Tobacco is seeking to prevent the government from taking preventative measures against tobacco. <ref> [http://stories.publiceye.ch/tobacco/ The blazing success of Swiss cigarettes in Africa], ''Public Eye'', January 2019, Accessed 10 July 2019 </ref> In 2019, the Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance called upon the National Treasury to investigate cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco alliance over alleged tax avoidance. This follows a report by Tax Justice Network that revealed how British American Tobacco avoids taxes in low and middle-income countries which is not in line with the World Health Organization recommendation for tobacco taxes to be raised up to 70 per cent. Chief Executive Officer for Consumer International Network, Samuel Ochieng, also mentioned BAT could be increasingly evading taxes since they allegedly bribe the policy makers as well as some KRA officials. <ref>[https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2019/05/cigarette-manufacturer-bat-on-the-spot-for-tax-avoidance/ Cigarette manufacturer BAT on the spot for tax avoidance], ''Capital Business'', 27 May 2019, Accessed 31 January 2020 </ref> | |
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− | + | In 2018, [[Philip Morris International]] Inc and British American Tobacco Plc lobbied Pakistan’s government not to implement bigger health warnings on cigarette packs. British American Tobacco, through its local subsidiary, also lobbied then Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi with a letter and met Pakistani officials, according to government documents and a review of the October 2017 correspondence. <ref> [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-tobacco-insight/pakistan-diluted-proposed-tobacco-health-warnings-after-philip-morris-bat-lobbying-idUSKCN1IU11R Pakistan diluted proposed tobacco health warnings after Philip Morris, BAT lobbying], ''Reuters'', 29 May 2018, Accessed 19 December 2018 </ref> | |
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− | British American Tobacco | + | British American Tobacco has accused the South African Government of being “unreasonable and maintaining the cigarettes ban for ulterior purposes”. British American Tobacco warned that cigarette sales are likely to fall in the second quarter of 2020, with trade, consumer stocks and revenue growth taking a hit in the country as the government this week reneged on its promises to reopen the market under phase 4 of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.<ref>[https://zimbabwevoice.com/2020/05/03/british-american-tobacco-fights-sa-govt-over-cigarette-sales-ban/ British American Tobacco fights SA Govt over cigarette sales ban], ''Zimbabwe Voice'', 1 May 2020, Accessed 14 May 2020 </ref> The company taken a decision not to take legal action against government over the ban of cigarette sales. The company initially said it would head to court to have the ban overturned. <ref>[https://www.enca.com/news/bat-wont-pursue-court-action-against-cigarettes-ban BAT won't pursue court action against cigarettes ban], ''ENCA'', 6 May 2020, Accessed 14 May 2020 </ref> |
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− | British American Tobacco invited the press to a meet & greet with the company’s Swiss CEO Mads Larsen and Austrian professor, Bernd Mayer. Mayer spoke about the “benefits of e-cigarettes as an alternative for smokers”. Two parliamentarians were also in attendance.<ref>[ | + | British American Tobacco invited the press to a meet & greet with the company’s Swiss CEO Mads Larsen and Austrian professor, Bernd Mayer. Mayer spoke about the “benefits of e-cigarettes as an alternative for smokers”. Two parliamentarians were also in attendance.<ref>[https://www.letemps.ch/economie/bat-simmisce-debat-lecigarette BAT s’immisce dans le débat sur l’e-cigarette ], ''Le Temps'', 27 November 2019, Accessed 15 December 2019</ref> |
====Uganda==== | ====Uganda==== | ||
− | British American Tobacco asked the | + | British American Tobacco Uganda has asked the government to lift a ban on e-cigarettes as it seeks growth opportunities in a tough business environment. <ref> [https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/BAT-Uganda-wants-e-cigarette-ban-lifted/2560-5476804-tbq6a7/index.html BAT Uganda wants ban on e-cigarettes lifted], The East African, 3 March 2020, Accessed 15 March 2020</ref> |
− | In July 2017, the Guardian revealed that | + | In July 2017, the Guardian revealed that in Kenya and Uganda, British American Tobacco is seeking to prevent the government from taking preventative measures against tobacco. <ref> [http://stories.publiceye.ch/tobacco/ The blazing success of Swiss cigarettes in Africa], ''Public Eye'', January 2019, Accessed 10 July 2019 </ref> |
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− | The | + | The Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine fined four cigarette manufacturers and distributors, including [[Philip Morris]], JTI Ukraine, [[Imperial Tobacco]], British American Tobacco, as well as the Tedis-Ukraine distributor, who will appeal the decision of the Antimonopoly Committee for a fine of UAH 6.5 billion (USD 265 million). The AMCU claims there was a producers' conspiracy to prevent new potential participants from entering the tobacco distribution market. <ref>[https://korrespondent.net/business/companies/4148556-tabachnye-kompanyy-budut-sudytsia-s-amku-yz-za-shtrafa-v-65-mlrd-hrn Табачные компании будут судиться с АМКУ из-за штрафа в 6,5 млрд грн], ''Korrespondent'', 10 October 2019, Accessed 26 November 2019 </ref> |
− | In | + | In March 2017, Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft bill on ratification of the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The Ministry of Health submitted the draft bill to the Presidential Administration for ratification; however, the Administration returned the draft bill twice citing “technical issues”. The bill still remains unratified. In 2018, Ukraine's Fiscal Service signed a Memorandum |
+ | of Understanding with “Ukrtiutiun” (Ukrainian Association of Tobacco Producers, which represents [[Philip Morris International]], British American Tobacco, [[Japan Tobacco International]], and [[Imperial Tobacco]]), showing the Government's acceptance of the tobacco industry’s assistance to tackle the illicit trade in tobacco.{{r|GTII_2019|p=12}} | ||
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− | [[Philip Morris International]], [[British American Tobacco]], [[Japan Tobacco International]], [[Imperial Brands]] and Juul are all members | + | [[Philip Morris International]], [[British American Tobacco]], [[Japan Tobacco International]], [[Imperial Brands]] and Juul are all members if the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), the United Kingdom's leading forum for supporting, developing and promoting the vaping industry. <ref> UKVIA website, [http://www.ukvia.co.uk/who-we-are/ Who we are], 12 February 2020 </ref> |
− | The former MP Byron Davies held a reception with British American Tobacco in a parliamentary dining room in November 2016. Craig Mackinlay, a Conservative MP, hosted a roundtable for the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association in October 2016. <ref> [ | + | The former MP Byron Davies held a reception with British American Tobacco in a parliamentary dining room in November 2016. Craig Mackinlay, a Conservative MP, hosted a roundtable for the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association in October 2016. <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/dec/29/tory-and-dup-mps-criticised-wining-dining-tobacco-firms Tory and DUP MPs criticised for ‘wining and dining’ tobacco firms], ''The Guardian'', 29 November 2017, Accessed 12 February 2020 </ref> CTF Partners, owned by Lynton Crosby, is a registered lobbyist for British American Tobacco on “issues impacting domestic tobacco industry”. <ref>[https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemocracyuk/why-is-johnsons-campaign-managers-firm-bragging-about-links-to-british-politicians/ Why is Johnson’s campaign manager’s firm bragging about links to British politicians?], ''Open Democracy'', 21 June 2019, Accessed 10 July 2019</ref> 2018 Freedom of information requests revealed that the U.K. Foreign Office and the Department for International Trade had been championing the interests of British American Tobacco in the past. This is despite the government being forced to draw up new guidelines for UK embassy staff after it emerged in 2012 that the UK ambassador had been lobbying the Panama government on behalf of the company. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/27/british-embassies-promote-tobacco-abroad-hypocrisy UK accused of hypocrisy on overseas tobacco control], ''The Guardian'', 28 January 2018, Accessed 4 December 2018 </ref> |
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− | Wall Street Journal reported British American Tobacco plans to challenge possible restrictions on menthol cigarettes in the United States and argue that a ban in Canada hasn’t reduced smoking rates. <ref>[ | + | Wall Street Journal reported British American Tobacco plans to challenge possible restrictions on menthol cigarettes in the United States and argue that a ban in Canada hasn’t reduced smoking rates. <ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/newport-owner-bat-sets-out-defense-of-menthols-11551365314 Newport Owner BAT Sets Out Defense of Menthols], ''Wall Street Journal'', 28 February 2019, Accessed 21 April 2019 </ref> |
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− | + | |[https://csiworld.org/ Crime Stoppers International] (2018) | |
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+ | |In 2018, Thomas Compernolle, former Senior Global Engagement Manager and current EU affairs Director of British American Tobacco, was invited to speak at the 39th Crime Stoppers International conference. <ref> Crime Stoppers International website, [https://csiworld.org/news/crime-stoppers-international-hosts-39th-annual-conference Crime Stoppers International Hosts 39th Annual Conference], 2018, Accessed 19 February 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.retailersagainstsmuggling.ie/ Retailers Against Smuggling] | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Retailers Against Smuggling is an Irish organization that gathers retailers' efforts to prevent illicit trade in the country. It is funded by the Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee, composed of JTI Ireland, Imperial Tobacco and British American Tobacco subsidiaries. <ref>Tobacco Tactics website, [https://www.tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Lobby_Groups Lobby Group], Accessed 12 February 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://konfederacjalewiatan.pl/en/about-us Polish Confederation Lewiatan] | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Polish organisation with members from BAT Poland and PMI Poland. Its website lists the organisation’s activities over the last 15 years, among which is successfully campaigning against tax rises and other benefits for the tobacco industry. <ref>Tobacco Tactics website, [https://www.tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Lobby_Groups Lobby Group], Accessed 12 February 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://iccwbo.org/ International Chamber of Commerce] | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | This Paris-based organization was founded in 1919 and bills itself as the world's largest business organization. It regularly issues reports sympathetic to the tobacco industry and lobbied against plain packaging proposals. British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International sit on its influential anti-counterfeiting and piracy initiative. <ref>Tobacco Tactics website, [https://tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=International_Chamber_of_Commerce International Chamber of Commerce], Accessed 12 February 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://www.dcta-global.com/ Digital Coding & Tracking Association (DCTA)] | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | The Digital Coding and Tracking Association (DCTA) is a front group, launched in 2013 by the four multinational tobacco companies: British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International. The DCTA has promoted the industry’s tobacco tracking and tracing technology, Codentify, often without disclosing its relationship to the tobacco industry. <ref>Tobacco Tactics website, [https://tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Digital_Coding_%26_Tracking_Association_(DCTA) DCTA], Accessed 12 February 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Americans for Prosperity Foundation | ||
+ | |2011-2014 | ||
+ | | In response to questions from the Guardian, British American Tobacco said it donated to Americans for Prosperity, but did not disclose which years. <ref name="Guardian_BAT"> [https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2019/jan/23/free-market-thinktanks-tobacco-control-polices-database#null/?null Free-market groups and the tobacco industry - full database], ''The Guardian'', April 2019, Accessed 10 July 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Americans for Tax Reform | ||
+ | |2015-2017 | ||
+ | | In response to questions from the Guardian, Japan Tobacco and British American Tobacco both disclosed they donated to Americans for Tax Reform, though did not disclose which years.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |The Atlas Network | ||
+ | |2016 | ||
+ | | The Atlas Network is a thinktank based in Arlington, Virginia, which says it has more than 490 "partner" thinktanks in more than 90 countries around the world. In two annual reports in 2015 and 2016, the group said it received donations from British American Tobacco.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Canadian Taxpayers Federation | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | The group receives support from the Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council, which is supported by companies including British American Tobacco.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |National Taxpayers Union | ||
+ | | 2012, 2017 | ||
+ | | In response to questions from the Guardian, British American Tobacco said it currently supports this organization.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Australian Institute for Progress | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |In 2018, the Australian Institute for Progress also signed onto a letter to the WHO opposing plain packaging, which removes branding from cigarette packaging. Johns also consulted for the the International Tax and Investment Center, which at the time received funding from Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Brands tobacco. In his role at the ITIC, Johns attacked SEATCA as an “instrument of the World Health Organization".{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | In response to questions from the Guardian, the Institute said it is an “independent thinktank and we do work in areas which are significant to us”. Although the group said it does not disclose its funding, British American Tobacco said it had not supported AIP. {{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |IPA has a relationship with British American Tobacco Australia and New Zealand "that goes back decades," according to Tobacco Tactics, a database run by the University of Bath, and has repeatedly taken direct funding from tobacco companies.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |New Zealand Taxpayers' Union | ||
+ | | NA | ||
+ | |New Zealand Taxpayers' Union has repeatedly opposed plain packaging, which removes branding from cigarettes packs. Dozens of Atlas thinktanks, including the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union, signed open letters to the World Health Organization opposing plain packaging in 2016 and 2018. In response to questions from the Guardian, British American Tobacco said it currently supports this organization.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) | ||
+ | |2015-2017 | ||
+ | |The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) was one of dozens of free-market thinktanks which opposed plain packaging in a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 . In response to questions from the Guardian, British American Tobacco said it donated to Ideas, but did not disclose which years.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Austrian Economics Center | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |The Austrian Economics Center has repeatedly opposed plain packaging, which removes branding from cigarette packaging. Dozens of free-market thinktanks, including the the Austrian Economics Center, signed open letters to the World Health Organization opposing plain packaging in 2016 and 2018. In response to questions from the Guardian, Japan Tobacco and British American Tobacco both disclosed they donated to the Austrian Economics Center, but did not disclose which years.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Institute of Economic Affairs | ||
+ | |2011-2014, 2018 | ||
+ | |In 2011, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) co-signed a letter to the editor of the Telegraph calling for a "halt to the relentless campaign to 'denormalise' smoking" and pushing against plain packaging. The same year, British American Tobacco gave more than £10,000 to the IEA, and £20,000 in 2012, according to disclosures by BAT.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |TaxPayers' Alliance | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |The TaxPayers' Alliance was among a handful of Atlas affiliates which co-signed a letter to the editor of the Telegraph calling for a "halt to the relentless campaign to 'denormalise' smoking" and pushing against plain packaging. In response to questions from the Guardian, Japan Tobacco disclosed it also donated to TaxPayers' Alliance, though did not disclose which years, and British American Tobacco said it currently supports this organization. {{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Ukrainian Economic Freedoms Foundation | ||
+ | |2017 | ||
+ | |Philip Morris donated $150,000 to the Ukrainian Economic Freedoms Foundation in 2017. In response to questions from the Guardian, Japan Tobacco disclosed it donated to the Foundation, though did not disclose which years. British American Tobacco said it currently supports this organization. In 2016 and 2018, the foundation was one of dozens of Atlas-affiliated thinktanks which signed a letter to the World Health Organization opposing plain packaging, which removes branding from cigarette packs.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Warsaw Enterprise Institute | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Warsaw Enterprise Institute was among dozens of free-market thinktanks to oppose plain packaging in an open letter to the World Health Organization in 2018. Plain packaging removes branding from cigarette packs, and is fiercely opposed by tobacco companies. In response to questions from the Guardian, British American Tobacco said it donated to the Warsaw Enterprise Institute, but did not disclose which years.{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Libertad y Desarrollo | ||
+ | |2013-2 | ||
+ | |In 2014, Chilean news reported British American Tobacco Chile funded Libertad y Desarrollo, which worked to delay a vote on the country's tobacco laws. One of the groups founders was named president of BAT Chile the same year. BAT later told the Guardian the payment was "to purchase a technical and political analysis report" written by Libertad y Desarrollo, "which are available for any person or organisation to buy".{{r|Guardian_BAT|}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Forrest EU | ||
+ | |2018 | ||
+ | |Forest EU is supported by the Confederation of European Community Cigarette Manufacturers (CECCM), whose members are [[Japan Tobacco International]] (JTI), British American Tobacco (BAT) and Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) and by the members of the European Smoking Tobacco Association (ESTA). Their annual budget in 2018 was EUR 165,000. <ref> Forrest Online, [http://forestonline.eu/about About], Accessed 24 July 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.kangaroogroup.de The Kangaroo Group] | ||
+ | |2017 - onging | ||
+ | |The Kangaroo Group promotes free trade across the European Union. In 2017, the Group’s tobacco industry members were listed as Barry Ronan from British American Tobacco, Mario Muller from the Confederation of European Community Cigarette Manufacturers, Alan Hardacre from [[Imperial Tobacco]], Kristof Doms from [[Philip Morris International]] and Paolo Bochicchio from [[Japan Tobacco International]]. <ref> The Kangaroo Group, [https://www.kangaroogroup.de/who-we-are/kangaroo-members/ Kangaroo Members], Accessed 18 September 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | === | + | ===Front Groups=== |
+ | |||
+ | British American Tobacco is a Silver member of the [https://www.scottishshop.org.uk Scottish Grocers Federation], a front group 'promoting responsible community retailing by lobbying, communication, networking and advice.' As of 2018, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Tobacco were both listed as members on the organization's website. <ref> Scottish Grocers Federation, [https://www.scottishshop.org.uk/about/corporate-members-sgf Corporate Members], Accessed 28 December 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | British think-tank [https://iea.org.uk/ Institute of Economic Affairs] has carried articles opposing tobacco taxes. While the think tank does not disclose its funding online, Open Democracy and Guardian reported it has received money from British American Tobacco in the past. <ref> [https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/brexitinc/adam-ramsay-peter-geoghegan/right-wing-think-tank-accused-of-promoting-tobacco-oil-indu Right-wing think tank accused of promoting tobacco and oil industry “propaganda” in schools], ''Open Democracy'', November 2018, Accessed 12 December 2018 </ref> <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/jun/01/thinktanks-big-tobacco-funds-smoking Health groups dismayed by news 'big tobacco' funded rightwing thinktanks], ''The Guardian'', June 2013, Accessed 12 December 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ceylon Tobacco Company is a part of a consortium of multinational corporations in Sri Lanka known as the [http://lmnc.lk/ League of Multinational Corporates]. [http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/-League-of-Multinational-Corporates-launched-156211.html Business Mirror] described them as a 'business association that will promote the island nation’s economic potential and initiate a dialogue with the government on the issues and opportunities in the investment landscape.' <ref> [http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/-League-of-Multinational-Corporates-launched-156211.html ‘League of Multinational Corporates’ launched], Mirror Business, October 2018, Accessed 12 November 2018 </ref> Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Tobacco Company Michael Koest held the chairmanship of the organization as of 2018. <ref> Tobacco unmasked website, [http://tobaccounmasked.lk/index.php?title=League_of_Multinational_Corporates_(LMNC) League of Multinational Corporates (LMNC)], Accessed 4 November 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The [https://www.eclt.org/en Eliminating Child Labor in Tobacco-Growing] is a front group for tobacco industry interests under the guise of a corporate social responsibility initiative. Eliminating Child Labor in Tobacco-Growing was co-founded by British American Tobacco and represents an alliance of tobacco companies and growers - led exclusively by members of the tobacco industry. In 2016 every member of the board came from tobacco. <ref>Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, [https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases/2018_06_08_ilo PRESS RELEASE Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Calls on ILO to Finally Sever Ties with Deadly Tobacco Industry], June 2018, Accessed 30 September 2018 </REF> The Organization has close ties to the United Nation's agency for labor, the International Labour Organization. The partnership has been ongoing since 2002 and seeks to eliminate child labor and promote workers’ rights in tobacco-growing communities in Brazil, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. <ref> [https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva_should-the-ilo-maintain-financial-ties-to-the-tobacco-industry-/44506474 Should the ILO maintain financial ties to the tobacco industry?], ''Swiss Info'', October 2018, Accessed 13 September 2018 </REF> In November 2018, the International Labour Organization announced it will no longer rely on tobacco-industry funding for its projects to end child labor and promote workers’ rights in select tobacco growing communities. The International Labour Organization will no longer rely on its public-private partnerships with the tobacco industry to fund projects on addressing child labor and tobacco workers’ rights in the short term. <ref> [https://www.devex.com/news/after-3-deferments-ilo-finally-decides-on-tobacco-industry-funded-projects-93820 After 3 deferments, ILO finally decides on tobacco industry-funded projects], ''Devex'', November 2018, Accessed 30 November 2018 </ref> In 2018, the Eliminating Child Labour in Tobacco Growing provided training and communications to farmers and rural community members to raise awareness of human rights issues, which reached over 134,000 beneficiaries in 2018. {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=30}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | [http://www.tobaccotactics.org Tobacco Tactics] reported a number of tobacco companies, including British American Tobacco were a donors to the [https://www.atlasnetwork.org/ Atlas Network] in 2015 and 2016. According to the organisation's Wiki "internal tobacco industry documents show the Atlas Network has had a longstanding funding relationship with the tobacco industry." <ref> Tobacco Tactics, [http://www.tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Atlas_Network#cite_note-six-8 Atlas Network], Accessed 30 November 2018 </ref>. Full profile on the organisation can be found [http://www.tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Atlas_Network#cite_note-six-8 here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Banking and Professional Services=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=10%" |Name | ||
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=10%" |Contract Status | ||
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=20%" |Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.kinaxis.com/en Kinaxis] (2019) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |British American Tobacco selected Kinaxis as its supply chain planning partner in September 2019. <ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bat-selects-kinaxis-enhance-global-110000477.html BAT Selects Kinaxis to Enhance Global Supply Chain Agility], ''Yahoo Finance'', 26 September 2019, Accessed 9 March 2020 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.cravath.com/ Cravath, Swaine & Moore] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Six top law firms have advised on British American Tobacco’s mega-buyout of Reynolds American. According to official announcements from BAT and Reynolds, the law firms and other reports, the legal advisers to various groups involved in the deal are: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Herbert Smith Freehills; Jones Day; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Moore & Van Allen; and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. <ref name="BAT_AUSL"> [https://www.australasianlawyer.com.au/news/six-law-firms-act-on-british-american-tobaccos-us49b-takeover-of-reynolds-american-229846.aspx Six law firms act on British American Tobacco’s US$49b takeover of Reynolds American], ''Australasian Lawyer'', January 2017, Accessed 21 October 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.shearndelamore.com/ Shearn Delamore & Co.] | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Law firm for British American Tobacco Malaysia. <ref name="BAT_TI"> Tobacco Industry Watch website, [https://tobaccowatch.seatca.org/index.php/fact-figure/tobacco-industry/ti-supporter/law-firms/ Lawyers and Law Firms], Accessed 28 December 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.wongpartners.com/ Wong & Partners] (Baker & McKenzie International) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Law firm for British American Tobacco Malaysia.{{r|BAT_TI}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |De Borja Marasigan Allado Law Partnership | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Law firm for British American Tobacco Philippines.{{r|BAT_TI}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/news/herbert-smith-freehills-advises-british-american-tobacco-on-its-us494-billion-acquisition-of-0 Herbert Smith Freehills] (2017) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | | Herbert Smith Freehills advised their long-standing client British American Tobacco on a recommended offer to acquire the remaining 57.8 percent of Reynolds it does not already own, which at the time amounted to a value of USD 49.4 billion. <ref> Herbert Smith Freehills, [https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/news/herbert-smith-freehills-advises-british-american-tobacco-on-its-us494-billion-acquisition-of-0 HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ON ITS US$49.4 BILLION ACQUISITION OF REYNOLDS AND US$25 BILLION ACQUISITION FACILITIES], January 2017, Accessed 21 October 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.jonesday.com/ Jones Day] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Six top law firms have advised on British American Tobacco’s mega-buyout of Reynolds American. According to official announcements from BAT and Reynolds, the law firms and other reports, the legal advisers to various groups involved in the deal are: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Herbert Smith Freehills; Jones Day; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Moore & Van Allen; and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.{{r|BAT_AUSL}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.weil.com/ Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Six top law firms have advised on British American Tobacco’s mega-buyout of Reynolds American. According to official announcements from BAT and Reynolds, the law firms and other reports, the legal advisers to various groups involved in the deal are: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Herbert Smith Freehills; Jones Day; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Moore & Van Allen; and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.{{r|BAT_AUSL}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://www.mvalaw.com/practices.html Moore & Van Allen] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Herbert Smith Freehills advised their long-standing client British American Tobacco on a recommended offer to acquire the remaining 57.8 percent of Reynolds it does not already own, which at the time amounted to a value of USD49.4 billion. <ref> Herbert Smith Freehills,[https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/news/herbert-smith-freehills-advises-british-american-tobacco-on-its-us494-billion-acquisition-of-0 HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ON ITS US$49.4 BILLION ACQUISITION OF REYNOLDS AND US$25 BILLION ACQUISITION FACILITIES], January 2017, Accessed 28 October 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.stblaw.com/ Simpson Thacher & Bartlett] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | Six top law firms have advised on British American Tobacco’s mega-buyout of Reynolds American. According to official announcements from BAT and Reynolds, the law firms and other reports, the legal advisers to various groups involved in the deal are: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Herbert Smith Freehills; Jones Day; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Moore & Van Allen; and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.{{r|BAT_AUSL}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://home.kpmg.com/us/en/home.html KPMG] (2014) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | | A KPMG conducted a study for British American Tobacco, [[Imperial Brands|Imperial Tobacco]], [[Japan Tobacco International]] and [[Philip Morris International]] that revealed one in every ten cigarettes consumed in the European Union in 2013 were illicit. <ref> Japan Tobacco International, [https://www.jti.com/our-views/newsroom/one-ten-cigarettes-consumed-eu-2013-were-illegal-dramatic-rise-consumption One in Ten Cigarettes Consumed in the EU in 2013 Were Illegal; Dramatic Rise in Consumption of ‘Illicit Whites’], June 2014, Accessed 21 October 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | KPMG LLP was appointed as the Group Auditors for British American Tobacco in March 2015 and their appointment was confirmed by shareholders at the 2015 AGM. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO9DCL3B/$FILE/medMDA87PVT.pdf Annual Report 2015], p. 46, Accessed 16 November 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.ey.com/ EY] (2017) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | | British American Tobacco hired EY to conduct an independent review of the company's sustainability data. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/uk__9d9kcy.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO9DKF6T/$FILE/medMDAXGJNP.pdf?openelement INDEPENDENT SUSTAINABILITY ASSURANCE 2017], Accessed 12 November 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | Fees: | ||
+ | 2018: GBP 18,000 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=105}} | ||
+ | 2017: GBP 15,000 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=105}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www2.deloitte.com Deloitte] (2018) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | | Deloitte provides British American Tobacco with general advice on remuneration matters including: market trends and comparator group analysis; policy review and shareholder engagement perspectives; and independent measurement of the relative TSR performance conditions{{r|BAT_AR2019|p=105}} | ||
+ | Fees: | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2018: GBP 136,700 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=105}} | ||
+ | 2017: GBP 86,000 {{r|BAT_AR2019|p=105}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Marketing, Conferences and PR=== | ||
− | { | + | {| class="wikitable" |
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=10%" |Name | ||
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=10%" |Contract Status | ||
+ | ! style="font-weight:bold;width=20%" |Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://lso.co.uk London Symphony Orchestra] (2019) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |The London Symphony Orchestra still receives sponsorship from British American Tobacco. <ref> [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/07/big-tobacco-is-still-sponsoring-the-arts Big tobacco is still sponsoring the arts], ''The Guardian'', 8 October 2019, Accessed 10 Octoer 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.gtnf.org/2019-agenda Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum] | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | | David O’Reilly, director of scientific research for British American Tobacco will be one of the speakers at the 2019 Forum in Washington DC. <ref> Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum website, [https://www.gtnf.org/2019-agenda 2019 agenda], Accessed 13 September 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.politico.eu/ Politico] (2019) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | | [[British American Tobacco]] and [[Philip Morris International]] advertised with Politico in June 2019. <ref> [https://www.politico.eu/article/big-tobacco-moves-back-into-advertising/ Big Tobacco moves back into advertising], ''Politico'', 3 July 2019, Accessed 9 July 2019</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://isontech.info/programme?utm_source=Global IsoNTech Conference] (2019) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |Developers, manufactures and distributors of eCigsar invited to demonstrate new products and discuss their design and development at IsoNTech Conference. Representatives from [[British American Tobacco]] (Chris Proctor), Philip Morris International (Gizelle Baker) and Juul (Erik Augustson) were present. <ref> IsoNTech Conference website, [https://isontech.info/programme?utm_source=Global ISoNTech Programme], 13 June 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://www.kantar.com/ Kantar Media] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |BAT commissioned Kantar Media in 2017 to conduct a global media review. The review identified the key issues covered by the tobacco industry and FMCG peer companies; relevant national and international regulation; international standards and frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals; external reports and allegations regarding BAT or the tobacco industry; and risk monitoring and outlook reports, such as those of the World Economic Forum. <ref> British American Tobacco website, [http://www.bat.com/group/sites/UK__9D9KCY.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DOAWWEKR/$file/Sustainability_Report_2017.pdf Transforming Tobacco Sustainability Report 2017], p. 36, May 2018, 8 July 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.fticonsulting-asia.com/ FTI Consulting] (2017) | ||
+ | |2015-2018 | ||
+ | |FTI Consulting is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political and regulatory, reputational and transactional. Individually, each practice is a leader in its specific field, staffed with experts recognized for the depth of their knowledge and a track record of making an impact. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.geometry.com/ Geometry Global] (2017) | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Geometry Global Japan has curated an art installation, “Do-Re-Mi-Rella by glo”. The event is designed for British American Tobacco Japan which launched the next-generation tobacco device “glo” in Sendai in December 2016. <ref> [https://campaignbriefasia.com/2017/06/28/geometry-global-japan-curates/ GEOMETRY GLOBAL JAPAN CURATES AN ART INSTALLATION “DO-RE-MI-RELLA BY GLO” WITH COLOURFUL UMBRELLAS], ''Campaign Brief Asia'', 28 June 2017, Accessed 7 May 2019 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://www.sardverb.com/ Sard Verbinnen] (2017) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |Sard Verbinnen & Co., LLC provides strategic communications advice and services that help clients in managing their position and specific events affecting their reputation, business, and market value. The company also provides services in the areas of corporate positioning that include development of strategies and initiatives based on research, judgment, and thinking for individuals and institutions; and offers communication advisory services to boards and senior management of public and private organizations, as well as small and mid-cap companies. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://eukconsulting.com/ EUK Consulting] (2017) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |EUK is Westminster and Brussels based consultancy, providing; bespoke public affairs, lobbying and issues-management services, political consultants, politics, british politics, London parliament. <ref>EUK Consulting, [https://eukconsulting.com/our-clients/ Our Clients], Accessed 12 September 2018 </ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://thisisredflag.com/ Red Flag] (2017) | ||
+ | |Active | ||
+ | |Red Flag is an international consultancy specialising in strategic communications, government relations, crisis management and regulatory engagement. The company was listed as lobbyists for British American Tobacco in 2016 EU talks regarding implementation of FCTC. <ref>[https://www.politico.eu/article/tobacco-lobbyists-demand-say-in-eu-debate-on-tobacco-lobbying-european-parliament-european-ombudsman-emily-oreilly/ Tobacco lobbyists demand say in EU debate on … tobacco lobbying], ''Politico'', April 2016, Accessed 16 September 2018</ref> Red Flag spent more than EUR 300,000 on its Brussels operations last year, with its clients including Pernod Ricard, British American Tobacco and American pesticide producer Monsanto.<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/facebook-quadruples-spending-on-lobbying-in-brussels-1.4300460 Facebook quadruples spending on lobbying in Brussels], ''Irish Times'', 10 July 2020, Accessed 20 July 2020 </ref> | ||
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+ | |[https://www.facebook.com/OgilvyHK/ Ogilvy Hong Kong] (2016) | ||
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+ | |According to the company's website, Ogilvy has been working with British American Tobacco for 15 years. <ref>[http://www.marketing-interactive.com/ogilvy-mather-reclaiming-crown/ Ogilvy & Mather: Reclaiming the Crown], ''Marketing Interactive'', June 2016, Accessed 16 September 2018 </ref> | ||
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