British American Tobacco p.l.c 6-K, filed Aug 5, 2020
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2020-08-05
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British American Tobacco p.l.c filed this 6-K on August 5, 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 and Exchange Act of 1934
August 5, 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 August 5, 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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Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco (“BAT”) announces new President for US business, Reynolds American” dated August 5, 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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Ruth Wilson |
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Date: August 5, 2020
Exhibit 1
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
5 August 2020
British American Tobacco (“BAT”) announces new President for US business, Reynolds American
We are announcing the following changes:
Ricardo Oberlander will step down as President of Reynolds American, Inc. (“Reynolds American”) and from
the Management Board on 31 August 2020 and will leave the Group at the end of the year. Ricardo has been with the Group for almost three decades, over seven years of which as a member of the Management Board, firstly as Regional Director Americas and
then latterly leading Reynolds American. Ricardo steps down in order to pursue other opportunities.
Guy Meldrum, currently Regional Director, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, will succeed Ricardo as President of Reynolds American effective 1 September 2020.
Michael (Mihovil) Dijanosic, currently Area Director Asia-Pacific Area, will be appointed Regional
Director, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, replacing Guy.
Commenting on the changes, BAT Chief Executive, Jack Bowles, said:
"I am grateful for the drive and leadership that Ricardo has brought to the Group throughout his career and
for leaving the Reynolds American business in such robust shape. I would like to thank Ricardo for his significant contribution over the last
three decades, including over seven years as a member of the Management Board. We all wish him the very best for the future.
Guy’s extensive experience with BAT over the last 26 years, including a number of senior roles in Australasia, the North Asia Area, Russia and his recent
experience in leading the Asia-Pacific and Middle East Region, will serve him well to further drive the transformation of Reynolds American.
I am delighted to welcome Michael, who has over two decades of experience with the Group, to the Management
Board. He has held a number of senior leadership roles in Asia Pacific across different markets and has been a member of the regional leadership team since 2012. This in-depth knowledge of the region positions him extremely well to succeed Guy.”
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