British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
London
WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7845-1000
Fax: +44-20-7240-0555
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 manufacturer (behind Marlboro maker Altria Group). The company makes roughly 708 billion cigarettes each year, serving 180-plus countries. BAT's global cigarette brands include Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, and Pall Mall -- accounting for about 60% of its sales volume -- in a portfolio of some 200. The company also produces loose tobacco and regional cigarette brands. BAT owns 42% of Reynolds American, the #2 US cigarette maker created via the merger of BAT's Brown & Williamson unit with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. BAT holds about 30% of India's ITC, as well.
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 Amex: BTI [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £14,880.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 1.7% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £2,878.6 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 3.1% |
| 2010 Employees | 60,431 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (36.9%) |
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 Director | Nicandro Durante |
| COO and Board Member | John P. Daly |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
There are 12 competitors for British American Tobacco; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
| Event | Details |
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| Top Executive Change | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (London: BATS)
- British American Tobacco Australasia Limited
- 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
- #78 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
- FTSE 100
- STOXX Europe 50
