British American Tobacco backing $56bn merger July 14, 2014 BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) is set to wade into one of the biggest tobacco deals in the industry’s history this week as it looks to up its stake in Reynolds as part of an expected $56bn (£32.7bn) mega-merger between Lorillard and Reynolds. BAT, which currently holds a 42 per cent stake in Reynolds, on Friday [...]
British American Tobacco sees volumes fall despite emerging market growth April 30, 2014 British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported a fall in revenue of 12 per cent at current rates of exchange for the three months ended 31 March. The decline in revenue was attributed to lower volume and the timing of price increases. The tobacco giant's cigarette volume from subsidiaries declined by one per cent 158bn, with [...]
Communisis in new talks of a takeover October 28, 2005 Printing company Communisis yesterday confirmed that it was in its second set of takeover talks this year. The Leeds-based group said the discussions are at an early stage with what it described as “a small number of other parties”. But, the group said, “it is far from certain that they will lead to an offer [...]