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Russia Business Update and Revised Guidance
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Incorporated in England and Wales
(Registration number: 03407696)
Short name: BATS
Share code: BTI
ISIN number: GB0002875804
("British American Tobacco p.l.c." or "the Company")
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
This announcement contains inside information
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”)
14 March 2022
Russia Business Update and Revised Guidance
At BAT we pride ourselves on our values and our ethos. We join together as one company to call on
all leaders and governments to find a peaceful and sustainable resolution to this tragic conflict through
the power of dialogue and diplomacy.
Building on our announcement of 9th March 2022, we have now completed the review of our presence
in Russia. The context is highly complex, exceptionally fast-moving and volatile.
We have concluded that BAT’s ownership of the business in Russia is no longer sustainable in the
current environment.
Today, we have initiated the process to rapidly transfer our Russian business in full compliance with
international and local laws. Beyond continuing to pay our 2,500 employees, we will do our utmost to
safeguard their future employment.
Upon completion, BAT will no longer have a presence in Russia.
Following our decision today, and in light of the continuing uncertainty related to Ukraine and Russia
and the possible indirect impact on the rest of the Group, we consider it prudent to revise our guidance
for full year 2022. We now expect constant currency Group revenue growth of 2% to 4% and Mid-
Single Figure constant currency adjusted diluted EPS growth. In 2021, Ukraine and Russia accounted
for 3% of Group revenue and a slightly lower proportion of adjusted profit from operations.
The person responsible for making this announcement is P McCrory, BAT’s Company Secretary.
Enquiries:
Investor Relations
Mike Nightingale/Victoria Buxton/William Houston/John Harney
+44 20 7845 1180/2012/1138/1263
British American Tobacco Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours) | @BATPlc
Sponsor: Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Ltd t/a BofA Securities
Date: 14-03-2022 07:05:00
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