UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule13a-16 or15d-16
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
June 14, 2017
Commission File Number: 333 - 217939
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Globe House
4 Temple Place
London WC2R 2PG
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form20-F or Form40-F.
Form20-F ☒ Form40-F ☐
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This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. to its shareholders, as of June 14, 2017.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | |
Exhibit 1. | Press release entitled “Publication of Circular and Prospectus in connection with the Proposed Acquisition of Reynolds American Inc.”, dated June 14, 2017. | |
Exhibit 2. | Prospectus, dated June 14, 2017, relating to the proposed issue of new British American Tobacco p.l.c. ordinary shares in connection with the proposed acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. and the application for admission of the new ordinary shares to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange. | |
Exhibit 3. | Class 1 Circular, dated June 14, 2017, relating to the general meeting of shareholders of British American Tobacco p.l.c. to be held on July 19, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
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.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. |
By: | /s/ John Benedict Stevens | |
Name: | John Benedict Stevens | |
Title: | Executive Director—Finance Director |
Date: June 14, 2017