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BAT - Strong Operational and Financial Performance.

LONDON, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- British American Tobacco British American Tobacco Plc (LSE: BATS, AMEX: BTI, KLSE: BAT) is the second largest listed tobacco company in the world. It is based in London, England and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index with a market capitalisation of over £29 billion as of June 2005.  reported half year profits up 16% today, and 7% up at constant exchange rates. The results were driven in part by its four Global Drive brands which saw overall volumes grow by 20%.

In video interviews, BAT's Chairman, Jan du Plessis Jan du Plessis (born 1954[1]) is the non-executive Chairman of British American Tobacco's board of directors,[2] and a non-executive director of the Lloyds TSB Group.  emphasises the geographical spread of the the company's sales, while Chief Executive Paul Adams says the company's cost savings plan is on track and that it is well placed for whatever the market has to throw at it.

The interviews, transcripts, podcasts and vodcasts are available now on http://w3.cantos.com/british_american_tobacco. Cantos interviews are also available on our CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Insight page on iTunes.

It's free to view. All you need to do is register at http://www.cantos.com. Cantos.com, the online financial broadcaster, features in-depth interviews, documentaries and webcasts with senior company executives. If you would like to contact us, please email enquiries@cantos.com or phone +44(0)207-936-1333.

If you would like to contact us, please email enquiries@cantos.com or phone +44(0)207-936-1333.
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