British American Tobacco p.l.c 6-K, filed Dec 7, 2020
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)
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2020-12-07
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British American Tobacco p.l.c filed this 6-K on December 7, 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
December 7, 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 December 7, 2020.
The information contained in Exhibit 2 to 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.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release entitled “Quarterly Dividends for the year ended 31 December 2019: Payment No. 4 - February 2021 (the “February 2021 Dividend”) South Africa Branch Register Finalisation Information” dated December 7, 2020.
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| Exhibit 2 | Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment” dated December 7, 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: December 7, 2020
Exhibit 1
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”)
Quarterly Dividends for the year ended 31 December 2019:
Payment No. 4 – February 2021 (the “February 2021 Dividend”)
South Africa Branch Register Finalisation Information
On 27 February 2020, the Company announced that the Board had declared an interim dividend of 210.4p per ordinary share of 25p, payable in four equal quarterly instalments of 52.6p per
ordinary share in May 2020, August 2020, November 2020 and February 2021.
The February 2021 Dividend will be payable on 3 February 2021 to shareholders registered on either the UK main register or the South Africa branch register on 18 December 2020 (the
record date).
In accordance with the JSE Limited (“JSE”) Listing Requirements, the finalisation information for the February 2021 Dividend relating to shareholders registered on the South Africa
branch register is set out in the paragraphs below.
The salient dates and other dividend declaration information announced on 27 February 2020 remain unchanged for the February 2021 Dividend.
South Africa Branch Register: Dividend Rate
The British American Tobacco Group reports in sterling, therefore dividends are declared and payable in sterling except for shareholders on the branch register in South Africa whose
dividends are payable in rand. A rate of exchange of £:R = 20.48270 as at 3 December 2020 (the closing rate on that date as quoted by Bloomberg), results in an equivalent February 2021 Dividend of 1077.39002 SA cents per ordinary share.
South Africa Branch Register: Dividends Tax Information
South Africa Dividends Tax (at a rate of 20%), equivalent to 215.47800 SA cents per ordinary share, will be withheld from the gross February 2021 Dividend paid to shareholders on the
South Africa branch register, unless a shareholder qualifies for an exemption. After Dividends Tax has been withheld, the net dividend will be 861.91202 SA cents per ordinary share. The February 2021 Dividend is regarded as a ‘foreign dividend’ for
the purposes of the South Africa Dividends Tax. For the purposes of South Africa Dividends Tax reporting, the source of income for the payment of the February 2021 Dividend is the United Kingdom.
At the close of business on 3 December 2020 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of the declaration of the South African rand equivalent of the February 2021 Dividend), the
Company had a total of 2,294,242,944 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). The Company held 162,347,246 ordinary shares in treasury giving a total issued share capital of 2,456,590,190 ordinary shares.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is registered with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) with tax reference number 9378193172.
For the avoidance of doubt, Dividends Tax and the information provided above is of only direct application to shareholders on the South Africa branch register. Shareholders on the
South Africa branch register should direct any questions regarding the application of Dividends Tax to Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited, contact details for which are given below:
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Private Bag, X9000, Saxonwold, 2132
tel: 0861 100 634; +27 11 870 8216
email enquiries: web.queries@computershare.co.za
Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:
Paul McCrory
Company Secretary
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
7 December 2020
Enquiries:
Investor Relations
Mike Nightingale/Victoria Buxton/William Houston/John Harney
+44 20 7845 1180/2012/1138/1263
British American Tobacco Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours) | @BATPress
Exhibit 2
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
7 December 2020
British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment
Darrell Thomas will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit
and Nominations Committees with effect from 7th December 2020.
Darrell brings significant financial, regulatory and US experience to the BAT Board gained during his extensive career. Darrell is currently Vice President and Treasurer for Harley-Davidson, Inc.,
having previously held several senior finance positions including Interim Chief Financial Officer for Harley-Davidson, Inc., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. and Vice President and Assistant
Treasurer, PepsiCo, Inc.
Prior to joining PepsiCo, Inc. Darrell had a nineteen-year career in banking with Commerzbank Securities, Swiss Re New Markets, ABN Amro Bank and Citicorp/Citibank where he held various capital
markets and corporate finance roles.
Commenting on the appointment, Richard Burrows, Chairman, said: “I am pleased to welcome Darrell to our board. Darrell has extensive business experience in the USA. He is also very experienced in
regulatory affairs there. These strengths will complement the balance of skills on the board underlining the importance of the US to BAT.”
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