British American Tobacco HY24 Q + A Session

Highlights:
Revenue and Profit Growth:
Group revenue increased by 4.4% to £13.4 billion.
Adjusted profit from operations rose by 5.1% to £6.2 billion.
New Categories Business:
Continued strong performance with revenue growth of 27%.
The number of consumers using non-combustible products reached 24 million, up by 1.5 million compared to the end of 2022.
The New Categories business is nearing profitability and is on track to meet its 2024 profitability target.
Dividends:
BAT declared an interim dividend of 230.0p per share, reflecting its strong cash generation and commitment to shareholder returns.