British American Tobacco p.l.c 6-K, filed Feb 10, 2026
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)
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British American Tobacco p.l.c filed this 6-K on February 10, 2026.
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
February 10, 2026
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 ☐
This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Registrant”) as of February 10, 2026.
The information contained in Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 333-223678, 333-219440, 333-237186, 333-285085 and 333-289164 of the
Registrant and into the Form F-3 Registration Statement File Nos. 333-288448, 333-288448-01, 333-288448-02, 333-288448-03, 333-288448-04 and 333-288448-05 of the Registrant, British American Tobacco Holdings (The
Netherlands) B.V., B.A.T Capital Corporation, B.A.T. Netherlands Finance B.V., Reynolds American Inc. and B.A.T. International Finance p.l.c., and related Prospectuses, as such Registration Statements and Prospectuses
may be amended from time to time.
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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Date: February 10, 2026
Exhibit 1
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company” or “BAT”)
10 February 2026
Board Update – Chair Extension and Senior Independent Director Appointment
The Company announces that, following a comprehensive Chair succession process, the Board has decided to extend Luc Jobin’s tenure as Chair. This extension is for a period of up to two years until
the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2028, during which the search process will continue with the aim of appointing a new Chair within that time. Luc will continue to stand for annual re‑election at the Company’s AGM.
Luc was appointed to the Board in July 2017, and as Chair in April 2021. In July 2026, he will have served nine years on the Board, including five years as Chair. A comprehensive Chair succession
process led by Holly Keller Koeppel, the Senior Independent Director, together with the Nominations Committee was supported by external advisers.
Holly Keller Koeppel, Senior Independent Director, said:
“Luc is a proven and respected Chair who continues to lead the Board effectively whilst providing thoughtful challenge and support to management through the delivery of the Group’s transformation
agenda. Luc’s prior service on the Board means that an extension beyond July 2026 would represent a departure from the UK Corporate Governance Code nine-year tenure recommendation. The Board continues to be committed to maintaining high standards of
corporate governance and recognises the importance of Board refreshment. Having run a thorough succession process, evaluating a number of credible candidates against the Board’s criteria including effective global leadership at scale and the skills
we are seeking to lead BAT through its continued transformation, the Board concluded that extending Luc’s tenure is in the best interests of BAT at this time. An extension period of up to two years removes uncertainty during this important phase of
the Group’s transformation, while providing the Nominations Committee with sufficient flexibility to appoint the right candidate for BAT.”
Having served on the Board since July 2017, Holly Keller Koeppel will step down from the Board at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM and Karen Guerra will be appointed to the role of Senior
Independent Director, subject to re-election. Karen has been closely involved in the Chair succession process to date and is well placed to lead the refreshed search process and support an orderly transition.
Luc Jobin, Chair, commented:
“I would like to thank Holly for her extensive contribution to the Board, including as Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee before that. We wish her well in her future board
endeavours. I look forward to welcoming Karen as Senior Independent Director. Her experience and insight will be invaluable as the search for my successor continues.”
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