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BAT boasts 86% rise in 1999 pretax profit

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British American Tobacco PLC (BAT) posted an increase of 86% in its pretax profits for the 1999 year. The company posted 1.4 million pounds in pretax profits for the year, compared to 738 million pounds in 1998.

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BAT's operating profit rose by 34% in first nine months

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British American Tobacco PLC posted an increase of 34% in its operating profits for the first nine months of 2000. The company posted 1.92 billion pounds (2.28 billion euros) in operating profits before exceptional items and goodwill.

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BAT's net falls on Asia, settlement costs

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British-American Tobacco PLC's profits have been significantly affected by the current economic crisis in Asia. The second largest cigarette manufacturer in the world suffered profit losses in 1998 of 16%. Losses in part were due to ongoing tobacco litigation in the United States.

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British-American Tobacco PLC's profits affected by crisis in Asia.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Foreign operations, Asia, Abstract, British-American Tobacco Company Ltd.

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