- British American Tobacco (BATS) shifts from cigarettes to Vuse vapes and Velo pouches. U.S. regulatory delays, higher duties, tighter rules and illicit trade have hurt sales and market share.
- British American Tobacco PLC (BATS) announced August 2026 dividend for South African branch register will be paid in rand, taxed at source and classified as a UK‑sourced foreign dividend.
TradingView
Key facts: BAT shifts to Vuse & Velo; Aug 2026 SA dividend paid in rand
British American Tobacco (BATS) shifts from cigarettes to Vuse vapes and Velo pouches. U.S. regulatory delays, higher duties, tighter rules and illicit trade have hurt sales and ma