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Reynolds American Inc. lauded as ‘Elite 8’ top category winner as part of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 26, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. has been named an “Elite 8” Top Category Winner in “Vision & Values” by Achievers, an industry-leading provider of employee recognition and engagement solutions. The annual award commends top employers who display leadership and innovation in engaging their workforces.   The Elite 8 recognizes the best of the best … Continued

RAI shareholders approve proposals in connection with proposed acquisition by BAT

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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

Reynolds American Inc. announces notice of special meeting of shareholders

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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

RAI post-acquisition leadership team announced

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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

RAI continues positive business momentum in the first quarter of 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

RAI to release 1Q17 results on May 3

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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

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company finalizes donation of Whitaker Park to local redevelopment group

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 13, 2017 – R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (R.J. Reynolds)announced today that it has finalized the donation of a significant portion of the Whitaker Park manufacturing plant and certain surrounding properties to a local redevelopment group, WPDA, Inc. (WPDA). WPDA is a nonprofit corporation created by Winston-Salem Business Inc., the Winston-Salem Alliance and … Continued

Proposed BAT acquisition of RAI gains Japan antitrust approval

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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