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British American Tobacco P.l.c — Investor Day (March 2019)

44 slides from British American Tobacco P.l.c's investor day presentation, Mar 14, 2019

  1. Slide 1: Investor Day | 14 March 2019

    ——EEE BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Investor Day | 14 March 2019 * ae RANSFORMIN ACCELERATING DELIVERY —

  2. Slide 2: U.S. | A Growing Business for an Exciting Future

    U.S. | A GROWING BUSINESS FOR AN EXCITING FUTURE RICARDO OBERLANDER | PRESIDENT AND CEO U.S.

  3. Slide 3: Important Information

    Important Information The information contained in this presentation in relation to British American Tobacco p.l.c. (“BAT”) and its subsidiaries has been prepared solely for use at this presentation. The presentation is not directed to, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity

  4. Slide 4: Important Information (continued)

    Important Information Forward-looking Statements (continued) Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in BAT’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Annual Report on Form 20-F to be filed on 15 March 2019 and Current Reports on

  5. Slide 5: Ricardo Oberlander, President & CEO

    RICARDO OBERLANDER PRESIDENT & CEO - RAI 28Yrs to edit Master title style Click Industry Americas Europe & Regional Director Asia Focus Americas experience Head of General Multi-- GDB Presenter Manager, Name Brand Regional France Marketing Portfolio 24

  6. Slide 6: Our way forward

    Our way forward 1 We are confident in our multi-category strategy and brand portfolio 2 Our combustible market will remain large and profitable 3 The Oral Tobacco market is highly profitable and beginning to transform 4 We are excited about Vuse, Alto, and the evolving Vapour category 5 Next phase o

  7. Slide 7: Our Strategy for Growth

    RANSFORMING isis to) ACCELERATING DELIVERY a

  8. Slide 8: Key trends are driving adult tobacco consumer choice

    Key trends are driving adult tobacco consumer (ATC) choice Changing Value and Seeking Freshness Digital Demographics Values Alternatives and Flavour Connectivity The demographic ATCs increasingly ATCs are looking Across tobacco, Connected profile of the care about origin for alternatives flavour tas

  9. Slide 9: Our sustainable strategy is underpinned by our choices

    Our sustainable strategy is underpinned by our choices Ensuring our SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP A business POSITION: BUILT ON VALUE A focus on A winning WINNING BRANDS ATC PROFILE With a MULTI- CATEGORY Maximising profitability in Innovating in Accelerating growth in portfolio: COMBUSTIBLES SMOKELESS VAP

  10. Slide 10: Our winning multi-category portfolio

    Our winning multi-category portfolio

  11. Slide 11: Our results prove the success of our multi-category strategy

    Our results prove the success of our multi-category strategy Goal: Lead the overall tobacco products market over the long term and deliver sustainable value growth to BAT’s shareholders GROWTH METRICS 130 135 126 112 100 189 198 210 143 100 2014 2015 2016 2017 * 2018 Adjusted Income (indexed on 2014

  12. Slide 12: We are confident that our pipeline will unlock future value

    We are confident that our pipeline will unlock future value NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, EXPANSION AND INNOVATION ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO:

  13. Slide 13: The U.S. Tobacco Products Market

    The U.S. Tobacco Products Market

  14. Slide 14: A substantial, dynamic and growing multi-category market

    A substantial, dynamic and growing multi-category market TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS A £32bn MARKET U.S. Tobacco Revenue Category Breakdown, 2018 U.S. Tobacco Market Revenue (bn) CAGR +3% £31.5 Vaping £29.0 £30.0 £30.3 £2.6 Smokeless £1.5 £1.9 £1.8 Combustibles £2.6 £2.8 £3.0 £2.4 Combustibles £25.9bn £25.1

  15. Slide 15: Category Review: Combustibles

    Category Review COMBUSTIBLES

  16. Slide 16: U.S. combustibles market remains large and highly profitable

    Despite a continued and slow decline in volumes, the U.S. combustibles market remains large and highly profitable VALUE HAS REMAINED STRONG: DECLINES EXPECTED TO STABLISE: THE DRIVERS ARE KNOWN: Combustibles Industry Price Mix % Combustibles Industry Volume Decline Drivers of YoY Decline (shipments

  17. Slide 17: We have a clear understanding of the drivers of volume change

    We have a clear understanding of the drivers of volume change U.S. CIGARETTE INDUSTRY VOLUME DRIVERS, 2018 +2.6% --1.9% --3.5% to- -4.5% --4.2% --0.2% --0.7% --0.3% --4.7% * Impact of SET * Gasoline to Q1 only, * 3% annual list prices expected three quarters price increase to be ~20% of lap FY (assu

  18. Slide 18: Our combustibles brand portfolio is ideally configured to compete

    Our combustibles brand portfolio is ideally configured to compete and capture value in the U.S. U.S. BUSINESS IS WINNING IN VALUE: VALUE GROWTH ACROSS U.S. DRIVE BRANDS: U.S. DB Value Share of Total Combustibles NAS has shown impressive market share gains, 36.3% growing in 49 states, with a 162 ASU3

  19. Slide 19: Our Drive Brands continue to gain in market share

    Our Drive Brands continue to gain in market share STR SHARE OF MARKET STR SHARE OF MARKET CHANGE, 2017-18 U.S. Premium Drive Brands Marlboro 2017 2018 Change 2.4% 2.6% +20 bps 42.8% 42.7% 42.4% 42.2% 14.2% 14.3% +10 bps 25.2% 24.9% 8.3% 8.3% 0 bps 24.4% 23.7% Marlboro 42.4% 42.2% -15 bps 2015 2016 2

  20. Slide 20: Our brands index favourably in both margin and price mix

    Across the portfolio, our brands index favourably in both margin and price mix PREMIUM POSITIONING OF OUR BRANDS: ROBUST PRICE MIX VS INDUSTRY U.S. Drive Brands Average Pack Price, 2018 Combustibles Price Mix 12.0% £5.77 Industry U.S. Portfolio £5.02 8.8% Marlboro £4.86 6.4% 6.0% 5.2% 5.4% £4.80 4.4

  21. Slide 21: And favourably in adult tobacco consumer demographics

    And favourably in adult tobacco consumer demographics HIGH ASU35 SHARE OF U.S. BRANDS: DIVERSE ETHNIC PROFILE: We grew 170 bps over the last year Ethnic Profile of ATCs, 2018 42.5% African- 40.8% Caucasian American Hispanic Other 38.9% 38.2% 37.0% Industry 64% 13% 16% 7% 35.2% 34.0% 34.6% 68% 5% 17%

  22. Slide 22: We continue to strengthen relevance among ASU35

    We continue to strengthen relevance among ASU35 41

  23. Slide 23: More about menthol…

    More about menthol… A STRONG POSITION: Superior adult smoker understanding Strong marketing capabilities Strong brand equity and differentiation Experience from other countries High brand loyalty among core franchise Believe in science-based regulation Lower menthol loading on best selling styles Ag

  24. Slide 24: Category Review: Oral

    RANSFORMING isis to) ORAL ACCELERATING DELIVERY —

  25. Slide 25: The Oral segment is 10% of the U.S. tobacco market

    The Oral segment is 10% of the U.S. tobacco market U.S. ORAL SEGMENT BREAKDOWN, 2018 8% Vapour 95% Moist 4% 82% Snus Cigarettes Oral 1% 10% Modern Oral Source: Company data

  26. Slide 26: Oral tobacco is well-established and continues to grow

    Oral tobacco is well-established and continues to grow STRONG GROWTH IN THE CATEGORY: WITH AN ATTRACTIVE ATC PROFILE: Oral Tobacco Industry Revenue (bn) Adult Oral Tobacco Consumers Index to Adult Smokers CAGR £3.0 +7.8% £2.8 Age 85 £2.6 £2.4 Income 150 College 135 › ASU35 › More Affluent › More Edu

  27. Slide 27: In traditional oral, we continue to see share gains

    In traditional oral, we continue to see share gains TOTAL ORAL CONTRIBUTING GRIZZLY GROWING SHARE: A HIGH MARGIN BUSINESS: STRONG PROFIT: Grizzly Value Share of Moist Gross Profit Margin, U.S. Oral Portfolio U.S. Oral Gross Profit Margin 28.0% 78.8% 27.5% 75.2% 73.0% 73.6% 25.9% 26.2% 25.4% 70.9% 79

  28. Slide 28: Shifting trends creating new oral category opportunities

    Shifting trends and adult tobacco consumer preferences are creating new oral category market opportunities TRADITIONAL ORAL EXPANDING ORAL BOUNDARIES › Homogenous Demographics › Multiculturalism › Skews Rural & Blue Collar › Rise of Female Work Force › Visceral Masculinity › Masculinity Redefined ›

  29. Slide 29: Our expanding product pipeline in the oral category

    Our expanding product pipeline positions us as a leading innovator in the oral category EXISTING Segment EMERGING Segment INCLUDES TOBACCO LEAF LEAF FREE TOBACCO POUCHES NICOTINE POUCHES

  30. Slide 30: Camel SNUS | Reinforcing our category leadership

    Camel SNUS | Reinforcing our category leadership › Potential to launch first MRTP advertising in the category to add a relative risk benefit for adult smoker consideration › Contemporized retail and brand activation campaign to increase awareness and trial Potentially Reduced Risk Product Communicat

  31. Slide 31: High confidence in our Modern Oral products

    High confidence in our Modern Oral products OVERALL LIKING AND PURCHASE INTENT KEY PRODUCT MEASURES 37% 33% 34% VELO Zyn On! Appearance 36% 28% 34% (%T2B) Uniqueness 51% 42% 41% (%T2B) 62 Expectations (%Exceeded) 36% 24% 26% 57 55 Satisfying Experience 69% 57% 56% (%T2B) VELO Zyn On! Recommend to AT

  32. Slide 32: VELO | White Nicotine Pouch Offering

    VELO | White Nicotine Pouch Offering Neat & Unique Choice Available in a 4mg and 2mg Pouch › Product testing validated superior performance versus competitors, including current market leader › Planned summer geographic rollout with disruptive campaign, digital activation, and ATC engagement platfor

  33. Slide 33: Category Review: Vaping

    RANSFORMING isis to) Category Review VAPING ACCELERATING DELIVERY —

  34. Slide 34: The U.S. vaping market is still forming

    The U.S. vaping market is still forming A FORMING CATEGORY… … WITH CLEAR OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH: Vapour Value Share of Total U.S. Vapour Industry Revenue (bn) Tobacco Products Market, 2018 Vaping, £2.6 8% £1.9 £1.8 £1.5 Traditional 2015 2016 2017 2018 tobacco, 92% During the last 5 years, there have

  35. Slide 35: We anticipate consolidation of the market due to the PMTA deadline

    We anticipate consolidation of the market due to the PMTA deadline ~$1.0bn CONTESTABLE SPACE GOING FORWARD: 2021/2 Now Future › We anticipate PMTA will be a significant hurdle for many current players, opening up contestable space › We have a strong track record of successful management of regulator

  36. Slide 36: In vaping, Vuse continues to grow contribution

    In vaping, Vuse continues to grow contribution STRONG REVENUE GROWTH YEAR-ON-YEAR: - - Vuse Revenue Index 234 › Consistent revenue growth 195 › +19% volume growth despite Vibe market withdrawal and competitive moves 151 › Alto phased expansion began in Sep-18 100 › Vibe market re-entry began in Oct-

  37. Slide 37: We are confident in the future potential for Vuse

    We are confident in the future potential for Vuse Share of Consumable Kits (Monthly), 2018-19 - Vuse 69.2% ALTO 68.4% Juul 57.6% 55.2% 53.2% 51.7% 48.0% 49.0% 46.1% 46.8% 47.5% 42.7% 34.5% 27.7% 29.3% 21.0% 23.3% 20.2% 17.4% 16.9% 15.3% 13.8% 14.2% 12.5% 11.1% 9.9% 10.6% 8.8% 4.6% 5.2% 1.4% 2.4% Feb

  38. Slide 38: Strong early performance for Alto

    Strong early performance for Alto CONSISTENT OFF TAKE GROWTH THROUGH DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION: ALTO Share of Consumable Kits, 2018-19 - ALTO Share of Cartridges and ml, 2018-19 - 10.6% 6.9% 8.8% 5.5% 4.0% 5.2% 4.6% 3.0% 3.1% 2.5% 2.4% 1.8% 1.8% 1.3% 1.4% 0.8% 0.7% 0.3% Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Sep Oct

  39. Slide 39: Alto's product testing results indicate its competitive strength

    Alto’s product testing results indicate its competitive strength OVERALL LIKING AND PURCHASE INTENT PERFORMANCE AND DERIVED IMPORTANCE 66% Alto JUUL 55% Very consistent vapour 77% 56% Cartridges are long lasting 92% 75% 81 79 Long lasting battery 84% 77% A quiet draw 88% 70% Latest in vaping technol

  40. Slide 40: We have exciting marketing plans to engage adult tobacco consumers

    We have exciting marketing plans to engage adult tobacco consumers Pack Inserts

  41. Slide 41: Summary and Outlook for the U.S.

    Summary and Outlook for the U.S.

  42. Slide 42: Next phase of integration into the global enterprise has commenced

    Next phase of integration into the global enterprise has commenced 1 $400M synergies are well on track 2 We are aligning strategic agendas across the Group 3 We are establishing global Centers of Excellence in the U.S. 4 Marketing practices, insights, R&D, and product pipeline are being aligned

  43. Slide 43: Our outlook is strong

    Our outlook is strong A T R A C K R ECO R D O F S U C C ES S CO N F IDENC E I N T H E F U TU R E #1 in Premium Growth Profitability of the U.S. Market #1 in Menthol Continued Growth in Vapour #1 in ASU30 Share Innovative Modern Oral Products Ready to Expand #1 in Growing Moist Segments Exciting Pipe

  44. Slide 44: We will be a leader in the transformation of the U.S. market

    We will be a leader in the transformation of the U.S. market into the future Power of  BAT Group Strong Regulatory Capabilities Proven Multi-Category £ Strategy Focus on Driving Value

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