British American Tobacco (BAT) is a transnational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the largest tobacco company in the world by revenue. BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries.
The company was formed in 1902 through a merger of British Tabacco Company and Imperial Tobacco Company. Its brands include Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent, Newport, and Pall Mall cigarettes. In 2017, BAT acquired Reynolds American Inc., making it the largest publicly traded tobacco company in the world.
BAT is a major player in the global tobacco industry and has been working to expand its business into new markets and products. The company has been involved in many controversies due to its marketing of cigarettes and other tobacco products. These controversies have included allegations of targeting children in its advertising, as well as misleading smokers about the health risks of smoking.
Despite these controversies, British American Tobacco remains one of the most powerful companies in the tobacco industry. It continues to be a major player in both developed and emerging markets around the world.