Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by British American Tobacco p.l.c. was submitted on April 26, 2018. The report serves to disclose materials published to shareholders regarding corporate governance changes, specifically executive retirements, rather than providing a comprehensive financial results report for a specific fiscal period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory disclosure of a press release and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed in this filing is the retirement of two senior executives: Ann Godbehere and Dr. Pedro Malan. This disclosure is made pursuant to section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary on future guidance, outlook, or specific financial risks. The primary focus is the procedural disclosure of executive departures.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the specific roles and tenure of Ann Godbehere and Dr. Pedro Malan prior to their retirement.
- Confirm the succession plans or interim arrangements for the positions vacated by these executives.
- Review the full text of the attached press release (Exhibit 1) for details on the timing and terms of the retirements.