Disposal

British American Tobacco PLC
20 February 2007



British American Tobacco to sell pipe tobacco trademarks



British American Tobacco announced today that it has agreed to sell its pipe
tobacco trademarks to the Danish company, Orlik Tobacco Company A/S, for €24
million.



The trademarks - which are sold in 24 countries - include Erinmore, Clan, Sail,
Danske Club and Kentucky Bird. British American Tobacco will continue to sell
pipe tobacco under the Dunhill and Captain Black brands.



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British American Tobacco Press Office
David Betteridge / Kate Matrunola / Catherine Armstrong
[phone]

Investor Relations
Ralph Edmondson / Rachael Brierley
[phone] or 1519




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