British American Tobacco PLC was incorporated in the United Kingdom on 23rd July, 1997. The Company is a holding company which owns, directly or indirectly, investments in the numerous companies constituting the British American Tobacco Group of companies. All subsidiary undertakings are involved in activities directly or indirectly related to the manufacture, distribution or sale of tobacco products. The company has operations in the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Western Europe. Its brand portfolio includes Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall.