Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company") was submitted on February 28, 2019. The report incorporates by reference the Company's Preliminary Announcement and consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text serves as a cover document and exhibit index. It does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the referenced Exhibit 99.1 (Preliminary Announcement) and Exhibit 99.2 (Consolidated Financial Statements), which are not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Such analysis is contained within the referenced financial exhibits.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It confirms the inclusion of a management report on internal control over financial reporting (Exhibit 99.3) but does not summarize its findings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the full Preliminary Announcement regarding the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 for detailed consolidated financial statements comparing 2018, 2017, and 2016.
- Consult Exhibit 99.3 for the management report on internal control over financial reporting.
- Verify the consent of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm (Exhibit 23.1).