British American Tobacco p.l.c 6-K, filed Oct 15, 2020
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British American Tobacco p.l.c filed this 6-K on October 15, 2020.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 15, 2020
Commission File Number: 001-38159
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Globe House
4 Temple Place
London WC2R 2PG
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. as of October 15, 2020.
The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Form S-8 Registration file Nos. 333-223678, 333-219440 and 333-237186 and Form F-3 Registration Statement File No. 333-232691, and related
Prospectuses, as such Registration Statements and Prospectuses may be amended from time to time.
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Exhibit 1
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Press Release entitled “BAT To Appoint New Chairman” dated October 15, 2020.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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/s/ Oliver Martin
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Assistant Secretary
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Date: October 15, 2020
Exhibit 1
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
15 October 2020
BAT To Appoint New Chairman
We are pleased to announce that Luc Jobin will succeed Richard Burrows as Chairman of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT). This will take effect from the conclusion of the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 April 2021 and, in order to ensure an effective
transition of the leadership of the Board, Mr Jobin will be appointed as Chairman Designate of BAT effective 1 March 2021.
As BAT accelerates the delivery of its transformation strategy towards A Better Tomorrow and following a
comprehensive search of external and internal candidates the Board unanimously concluded that Mr Jobin’s experience of enterprise transformation, extensive North American knowledge and cross-industry credentials make him the right candidate to lead
the Board.
His passion for shaping sustainable businesses aligns strongly with the BAT culture and ethos. He is currently an independent Director on the Boards of Gildan Activewear Inc and
Hydro-Québec.
Mr Jobin joined the BAT Board in 2017 as an independent Non-Executive Director. During his executive career, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian National Railway
Company, prior to which he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr Jobin was Executive Vice President of Power Corporation of Canada (an international financial services company), and held the roles of Chief Financial
Officer and, between 2003 and 2005, Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Tobacco Canada.
Mr Burrows will step down as Chairman and retire from the Board at the end of the Company’s 2021 AGM.
Commenting on Mr Jobin’s appointment, Dimitri Panayotopoulos, Senior Independent Director said:
“The Board was clear that it was looking for a candidate with energy and personality to lead the Board while BAT embraces the strategic opportunities of our
corporate transformation. His significant North American experience and his track record in consumer and customer businesses, set against a strong list of external and internal candidates, made Luc the ideal candidate.”
Current Chairman, Richard Burrows said:
“I am delighted that the Board has appointed Luc as the incoming Chairman for BAT. Luc brings with him significant financial, regulatory and M&A experience. He
has been an outstanding non-executive director over the last three years, providing consistent support, insight and constructive challenge through the development of strategy. I am sure that BAT will go from strength to strength with Luc as Chairman
and Jack Bowles as Chief Executive Officer.”
As a current Non-Executive Director of BAT, the appointment of Mr Jobin will enable an effective transition to the role of Chairman in these restricted COVID times and allow BAT to
maintain its clear focus on accelerating the transformation of its business.
Enquiries:
British American Tobacco Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours) | @BATPress
British American Tobacco Investor Relations
Mike Nightingale / Victoria Buxton / William Houston / John Harney
+44 (0) 20 7845 1180/2012/1138/1263