20th Feb 2007 16:11
British American Tobacco PLC20 February 2007 British American Tobacco to sell pipe tobacco trademarks British American Tobacco announced today that it has agreed to sell its pipetobacco trademarks to the Danish company, Orlik Tobacco Company A/S, for €24million. The trademarks - which are sold in 24 countries - include Erinmore, Clan, Sail,Danske Club and Kentucky Bird. British American Tobacco will continue to sellpipe tobacco under the Dunhill and Captain Black brands. ENQUIRIES British American Tobacco Press OfficeDavid Betteridge / Kate Matrunola / Catherine Armstrong+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 Investor RelationsRalph Edmondson / Rachael Brierley+44 (0) 20 7845 1180 or 1519 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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