September 15, 2021
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Reynolds CIO Aaron Gwinner recognized for demonstrating excellence in innovation, technology leadership, business value creation and community involvement. Winston-Salem, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2021) – Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions and the Chief Information Officer for the Reynolds American Inc. group of companies (Reynolds), was … Continued
November 16, 2020
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For the 19th year in a row, British American Tobacco (BAT) has been named in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – the only tobacco company to be included on the prestigious list. This announcement is a further demonstration of BAT’s continued commitment to its purpose to build A Better Tomorrow by reducing the health impact of its … Continued
July 7, 2019
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Company expands the rollout of VELO as part of its innovative Modern Oral portfolio to meet the evolving preferences of today’s adult tobacco consumer with simple, hassle-free, oral nicotine products. Product expansion furthers RJRVC’s commitment to transforming tobacco by leading the charge on responsible innovation in the industry. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – July 8, 2019 – R.J. … Continued
October 21, 2018
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New policy distinguishes RAI as one of the leading providers of parental benefits packages in the U.S. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Oct. 22, 2018 – Reynolds American Inc. (RAI), an indirect subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c (BAT), and its companies today announced a new, comprehensive parental leave policy that offers 16 weeks of fully-paid leave for employees … Continued
July 19, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – July 19, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) announced that at the company’s special meeting of shareholders today, RAI shareholders approved three proposals related to British American Tobacco p.l.c.’s (BAT) proposed acquisition of RAI. RAI shareholders approved: the Agreement and Plan of Merger, including the plan of merger contained therein, dated as … Continued
June 13, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 14, 2017 – A special meeting of shareholders of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) will be held at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on July 19, 2017, in the Reynolds American Plaza Building Auditorium at RAI’s corporate offices, 401 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. At the special meeting, shareholders will be … Continued
May 29, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – May 30, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) today announced its proposed leadership team after the anticipated third-quarter acquisition of RAI by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT). Debra A. Crew will remain as president and CEO of RAI. Should the acquisition be successfully completed, she will report to Nicandro Durante, president and … Continued
May 3, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – May 4, 2017 – The board of directors of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.51 per share. The dividend will be payable on July 3, 2017, to shareholders of record on June 12, 2017. This is the 52nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend … Continued
May 2, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – May 3, 2017 – Reported EPS: First quarter at $0.55, down 77.9 percent from prior-year quarter Adjusted EPS: First quarter at $0.56, up 12.0 percent from prior-year quarter Reflects the impact of adjustments as detailed in Schedule 2 Both Santa Fe and American Snuff operating companies deliver strong double-digit increases in operating … Continued
April 18, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 19, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI) announced today it will release its first-quarter 2017 financial results before the market opens on May 3, 2017. Web and Social Media Disclosure RAI’s website, www.reynoldsamerican.com, is the primary source of publicly disclosed news, including our quarterly earnings, about RAI and its operating companies. RAI also … Continued
April 4, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 5, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) announced today that British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) (LSE: BATS) has obtained unconditional antitrust approval from the Japanese authorities in relation to its proposed acquisition of RAI. Together with the previously announced expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period, the conditions … Continued
March 8, 2017
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – March 9, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) (LSE: BATS) announced today that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to BAT’s proposed acquisition of RAI has expired without a request for additional information by the U.S. Department of Justice or … Continued