British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
London
WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7845-1000
Fax: +44-20-7845-2118
http://www.bat.com
Overview
When people pick up smoking, British American Tobacco (BAT) picks up steam. Spun off in the reorganization of B.A.T. Industries, BAT is the world's #2 tobacco company (behind Marlboro maker Altria Group). The firm makes about 715 billion cigarettes each year and sells them in more than 150 countries. BAT's global cigarette brands include Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, and Pall Mall -- just four in a portfolio of some 300. The company also makes loose tobacco and regional cigarette brands. Its former US unit, Brown & Williamson (Kool and GPC cigarettes), merged with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco (RJRT) in 2004. Reinet Investments SCA, controlled by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, is BAT's largest shareholder.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
| Company Type | Public (London: BATS; NYSE Alternext: BTI [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £12,116.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (12.3%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,657.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (15.7%) |
| 2008 Employees | 56,170 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 6.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
| Chairman | Richard Burrows (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Board Member | Paul Adams Connect to this executive |
| COO and Director | Nicandro Durante Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
- British American Tobacco Australasia
- British American Tobacco China Ltd.
- British American Tobacco (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- British American Tobacco Japan, Ltd.
- British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad
- British American Tobacco South Africa
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #77 in FT Global 500
- FTSE 100
