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Philip Gorham, CFA, FRM
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

We expect British American Tobacco to complete its proposed acquisition of Reynolds American.

After analysing the potential cash-flow impact from British American Tobacco’s offer to acquire Reynolds American, we are uninspired by the deal. The deal currently on the table is value-neutral for British American, and any sweetening of the deal may be value-destructive. We also don't think the deal would materially enhance British American's wide economic moat rating. On the other hand, we accept that this is the best option in British American's acquisition opportunity set, and given the lim...
Underlying
Reynolds American Inc.

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Morningstar
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Philip Gorham, CFA, FRM

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