RAI's Transforming Tobacco strategy

Reynolds American's goals for long-term, sustainable growth is to achieve market leadership by transforming tobacco. This transformation strategy is now part of doing business at each of RAI's operating companies, which are helping to resolve some of the controversial issues related to the use of tobacco, while also advancing our commercial objectives. Learn more

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The management team of Reynolds American outlined the company's Transforming Tobacco strategy during its Nov. 14 performance update to the investment community. Learn more

RAI to host 4Q and full-year 2011 earnings conference call on Feb. 8

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RAI announces $2.5 billion share repurchase program, pension and postretirement accounting change

On Nov. 14, 2011, Reynolds American announced that its board of directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of the company's outstanding common stock over the next two-and-a-half years. The company also said it is changing the way it accounts for pension and postretirement plans Learn more

RAI reports higher 3Q11 adjusted earnings, tightens full-year guidance and increases dividend

On Oct. 25, 2011, Reynolds American reported third-quarter 2011 adjusted EPS of $0.70, up 2.9 percent from the prior-year quarter, excluding a charge of $0.07 per share for accruals for four Engle progeny lawsuits and implementation and integration costs. Third-quarter reported EPS was $0.63, down 3.1 percent. The company also tightened full-year adjusted guidance and increased its dividend. Learn more

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco employees vote against union representation

On Oct. 21, 2011, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company announced that a preliminary count of ballots cast indicates that a majority of its production and maintenance workers chose not to be represented by the Internatonal Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union for the purpose of collective bargaining. Learn more

Reynolds American Foundation donates $250,000 for N.C. hurricane relief

On Aug. 31, 2011, Reynolds American announced that the Reynolds American Foundation will donate $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help provide relief to victims of Hurricane Irene that hit North Carolina on Aug. 27. Learn more

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company provides 3,000 pieces of art to arts council

The Arts Council of Winston and Forsyth County will be the beneficiary of about 3,000 pieces of artwork from the corporate collection of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Learn more

RAI board declares quarterly dividend, elects Kahler to board

On July 15, 2011, Reynolds American Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.53 per share ($2.12 per share annualized), and elected H. Richard Kahler as a Class l director. Learn more

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Reynolds American Foundation donates $100,000 for North Carolina tornado relief

On April 19, 2011, Reynolds American Inc. announced that the Reynolds American Foundation will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help provide relief to victims of the multiple tornadoes that hit North Carolina on April 16. Learn more

R.J. Reynolds looks forward to participating in further review of menthol cigarettes by FDA

On March 18, 2011, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company said it looks forward to continuing to dialogue with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the agency begins its review of the use of menthol in cigarettes. Learn more

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Reynolds American board declares 8.2 percent dividend increase

On Feb . 16, 2011, the board of directors of Reynolds American Inc. announced an 8.2 percent dividend increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock to $0.53 per share from $0.49 per share. This action increases the annual dividend rate to $2.12 per share from $1.96 per share, bringing it in line with the 80 percent dividend payout target that the company announced in December. Learn more

RAI Board Reaffirms Statement on Human Rights

On Feb. 16, 2011, the Reynolds American Board of Directors reaffirmed its statement in support of human rights. The Board's action exemplifies RAI's long-held belief that respect for universally recognized human rights is a day-to-day practice that is integral to how RAI and its operating companies conduct their businesses. Learn more

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