UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
August 1, 2019
Commission File Number: 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)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F
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Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company”) to its shareholders,
as of August 1, 2019.
The information contained in Exhibit 1 to 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.
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Exhibit 1
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Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment” dated August 1, 2019.
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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.
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British American Tobacco p.l.c.
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By:
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/s/ Oliver Martin
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Name: Oliver Martin
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Title: Assistant Secretary
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Date: August 1, 2019