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Reynolds American Inc. executive Aaron Gwinner wins 2021 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award
September 15, 2021 3 min read

Reynolds American Inc. executive Aaron Gwinner wins 2021 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award

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

News Brief: BAT named in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 19th consecutive year
November 16, 2020 1 min read

News Brief: BAT named in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 19th consecutive year

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

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Announces VELO: Expanding Emerging Modern Oral Portfolio and Choice for Adult Tobacco Consumers
July 7, 2019 4 min read

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Announces VELO: Expanding Emerging Modern Oral Portfolio and Choice for Adult Tobacco Consumers

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

Reynolds American Celebrates Families With Announcement of New Parental Leave Policy
October 21, 2018 4 min read

Reynolds American Celebrates Families With Announcement of New Parental Leave Policy

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

RAI shareholders approve proposals in connection with proposed acquisition by BAT
July 19, 2017 4 min read

RAI shareholders approve proposals in connection with proposed acquisition by BAT

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

Reynolds American Inc. announces notice of special meeting of shareholders
June 13, 2017 9 min read

Reynolds American Inc. announces notice of special meeting of shareholders

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

RAI post-acquisition leadership team announced
May 29, 2017 11 min read

RAI post-acquisition leadership team announced

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

RAI continues positive business momentum in the first quarter of 2017
May 2, 2017 20 min read

RAI continues positive business momentum in the first quarter of 2017

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

RAI to release 1Q17 results on May 3
April 18, 2017 2 min read

RAI to release 1Q17 results on May 3

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

Proposed BAT acquisition of RAI gains Japan antitrust approval
April 4, 2017 9 min read

Proposed BAT acquisition of RAI gains Japan antitrust approval

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

Proposed BAT acquisition of RAI clears U.S. antitrust hurdle
March 8, 2017 9 min read

Proposed BAT acquisition of RAI clears U.S. antitrust hurdle

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