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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

Reynolds American and its employees donated $13 million to nonprofits in 2016
March 6, 2017 4 min read

Reynolds American and its employees donated $13 million to nonprofits in 2016

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – March 7, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), its affiliates, related private charitable foundations and employees donated approximately $13 million to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in 2016.   “In addition to the highest-ever participation rates in our matching grants program, our employees continued to give back to the community by volunteering with … Continued

RAI reports strong growth in fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 earnings
February 8, 2017 20 min read

RAI reports strong growth in fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 earnings

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 9, 2017 – Reported EPS: Fourth quarter at $0.60, up 215.8 percent from prior-year quarter; full year at $4.25, up 65.4 percent from last year Adjusted EPS: Fourth quarter at $0.62, up 29.2 percent from prior-year quarter; full year at $2.31, up 16.7 percent from last year Reflects the impact of … Continued

RAI to release 4Q16 results on Feb. 9
February 1, 2017 2 min read

RAI to release 4Q16 results on Feb. 9

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 2, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI) announced today it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 9, 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. … Continued

Reynolds American Announces Entry Into Merger Agreement With British American Tobacco
January 16, 2017 14 min read

Reynolds American Announces Entry Into Merger Agreement With British American Tobacco

BAT to Acquire RAI Common Stock It Does Not Currently Own for $59.64 per Share in Cash and Stock – a $49 billion value Price Represents 26.4% Premium to Unaffected Share Price Acquisition Will Create Stronger, Truly Global Tobacco Company with Strong Portfolio of Iconic Brands and Next-Generation Products Combined Company to Benefit from Strong … Continued