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British American Tobacco (LON: BATS): CFO Soraya Benchikh leaves immediately; Javed Iqbal returns as interim CFO while a permanent successor is sought. H1 results beat forecasts and U.S. sales grew for the first time in 3 years.

British American Tobacco beat H1 2025 estimates with a 1.7% profit rise, driven by a 3.7% revenue boost in the U.S. from its Velo nicotine pouches. This signals growing momentum in nicotine alternatives amid declining traditional tobacco sales.

British American Tobacco announces its intention to sell part of its stake in India's ITC, a strategic move that has led to a significant surge in its share value, indicating strong market approval.