UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2016
REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| North Carolina | | 1-32258 | | 20-0546644 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 336-741-2000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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On March 4, 2016, Reynolds American Inc. announced the final results and expiration, as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on March 3, 2016, of its previously announced cash tender offer for up to a maximum aggregate purchase price of $2.81 billion for certain of its outstanding debt securities. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Reynolds American Inc. Regarding Final Tender Offer Results and Expiration, dated March 4, 2016. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 4, 2016
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REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. |
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By: | | /s/ McDara P. Folan, III |
Name: | | McDara P. Folan, III |
Title: | | Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Reynolds American Inc. Regarding Final Tender Offer Results and Expiration, dated March 4, 2016. |
