UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant toRule 13a-16 or15d-16
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
February 27, 2020
Commission FileNumber: 001-38159
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)
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This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”) as of February 27, 2020.
The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 333-223678 and 333-219440 and Form F-3 Registration Statement File No. 333-232691, and related Prospectuses, as such Registration Statements and Prospectuses may be amended from time to time.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | |
Exhibit 1 | British American Tobacco p.l.c. Preliminary Announcement – year ended 31 December 2019. |
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/ Paul McCrory | |
Name: | Paul McCrory | |
Title: | Company Secretary |
Date: February 27, 2020