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We are BAT, a leading global consumer goods company driven by a clear purpose: to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. Founded in 1902, we’ve grown into a truly international business, operating across six continents with a presence in over 180 markets. Our strategic ambition is to become a predominantly smokeless business by 2035**, helping adult smokers transition to scientifically substantiated, reduced-risk*† alternatives. With a powerful portfolio of global brands, a future-focused strategy, and around 50,000 talented people worldwide, we are committed to accelerating Tobacco Harm Reduction and making cigarettes a thing of the past. As a leading FTSE company, our operations span three key regions: 🌍 United States of America 🌍 Americas & Europe (AME) 🌍 Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Together, we are building A Better Tomorrow™. * Based on the weight of evidence and assuming a complete switch from cigarette smoking. These products are not risk free and are addictive. **Please refer to the cautionary statement contained in the Annual Report and Form 20-F 2024 on p.447 for additional information regarding BAT’s future performance: https://www.bat.com/ar/2024/index.html † Our Vapour product Vuse (including Alto, Solo, Ciro and Vibe), and certain products, including Velo, Grizzly, Kodiak, and Camel Snus, which are sold in the U.S., are subject to FDA regulation and no reduced-risk claims will be made as to these products without agency clearance.

We are a modern and dynamic company, passionate about quality and innovation. We care about our adult consumers, our planet and society - guided by our purpose: Creating fulfilling moments. Creating a better future. A subsidiary of JT Inc., JTI was founded in 1999 and has grown into a truly global business, connected to some of the world’s most iconic tobacco brands. Today, we sell our products in more than 130 markets, with the goal of bringing exceptional tobacco and nicotine experiences to our consumers, while evolving to meet their changing needs. Our strength lies in our people and the supportive, respectful culture we’ve built together. We're proud to be Equal Salary and Global Top Employer certified and we support our employees through flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and dedicated wellbeing initiatives. A 'follow' confirms you are 18+

We have a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future (Vision). We areMoving Beyond Smoking®, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, our businesses and society. Our wholly owned subsidiaries include leading manufacturers of both combustible and smoke-free products. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), the most profitable U.S. cigarette manufacturer, and John Middleton Co. (Middleton), a leading U.S. cigar manufacturer. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), the leading global moist smokeless tobacco (MST) manufacturer, Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), a leading manufacturer of oral nicotine pouches, and NJOY, LLC (NJOY), an e-vapor manufacturer with a commercialized product portfolio fully covered by marketing granted orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture, Horizon Innovations LLC (Horizon), for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. The brand portfolios of our operating companies includeMarlboro®,Black & Mild®,Copenhagen®,Skoal®,on!® andNJOY®. Trademarks related to Altria referenced in this release are the property of Altria or our subsidiaries or are used with permission. Learn more about Altria atwww.altria.com.