BAT urged to list in New York

Mar.17.2023

BAT urged to list in New York

Investor GQG presses BAT to move main listing to NY, citing London market as "meaningless.

According to reports, investor GQG is putting pressure on BAT to relocate its primary listing to New York. The shareholder believes that it is "meaningless" for this tobacco manufacturer to continue staying on the London Stock Exchange.

A spokesperson for BAT stated that the company would not comment on its partnership with shareholders, while GQG did not respond to requests for comments on the report.

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【1】BAT is being encouraged to go public on the New York Stock Exchange

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