Clarksville, Tenn., (March 26, 2026)��–��As part of the �������� companies’ (��������) significant investment in American manufacturing, American Snuff Company, a �������� company, is hiring more than 50 new manufacturing roles at its Clarksville, Tennessee facility, the second-largest production facility across ��������.

The added positions are the latest to be announced since �������� unveiled its forward-looking plan to invest more than $3.2 billion across its U.S. operations by 2030 to support future-ready manufacturing, innovation and workforce growth. Since 2024, the investment has already supported the addition of 1,000 jobs and is expected to support the creation of another 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across its operations and U.S. supply network.

“For more than a century, American Snuff Company has grown alongside this community, evolving its operations while maintaining a strong local presence” said Adriano Rusak, vice president of manufacturing at American Snuff Company. “This hiring announcement underscores our commitment to creating local opportunities and preparing our employees and our facility for the future.”

Roles will be posted and filled throughout 2026 and will include machine operator and maintenance technician positions. New employees will receive hands-on training and development to build technical skills that support modern manufacturing operations and long-term career advancement.

��������’s multi-year investment supports its continued evolution toward a predominantly smokeless business by migrating adult smokers to alternative smokeless nicotine and tobacco products. American Snuff Company is the second largest smokeless tobacco products manufacturer in the U.S.

American Snuff Company’s impact in Clarksville extends beyond its facility walls, supporting regional farmers and agriculture, strengthening the local economy and contributing to the long-term vitality of the community as the company continues to grow its presence in Montgomery County.

Individuals interested in growing their careers in Clarksville and across �������� can learn more about available opportunities at .

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (March 5, 2026) — The �������� companies (��������) announced a forward-looking commitment to invest more than $3.2 billion across its U.S. operations by 2030, reinforcing its long-term focus on value creation and American manufacturing. The investment began in 2024 and is expected to support more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs across ��������’s operations and U.S. supply network, including roles tied to recent manufacturing expansion and innovation initiatives.

The announcement marks the launch of Growing Tomorrow; ��������’s campaign focused on driving business performance and delivering sustainable returns. The campaign reinforces ��������’s position as a leading organization with the largest multicategory nicotine product portfolio in the U.S.

“Growing Tomorrow reflects the investments we’re making today in American manufacturing and jobs,” said David Waterfield, President and CEO of �������� Inc. “By expanding manufacturing capabilities and strengthening our workforce, we’re building on more than 150 years of investment in the U.S. economy to ensure our competitiveness for the future.”

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Growing Performance

��������’s investment supports the organization’s continued evolution toward a predominantly smokeless future, building on momentum in high-growth categories. The organization continues to expand its innovative smokeless portfolio with a multiyear investment focused on:

• Modernizing and expanding U.S. manufacturing
• Scaling innovation and production
• Strengthening domestic supply chains
• Advancing workforce capabilities and operational excellence

More than $200 million has already been invested in U.S. manufacturing over the past two years as part of this commitment.

Growing Innovation

��������’s research and manufacturing hubs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and operations in Clarksville, Tennessee play a central role in the organization’s transformation, supporting a broad, science-led portfolio designed to meet the evolving preferences of adult nicotine consumers. Planned investments will further modernize facilities, expand production capabilities, and reinforce ��������’s competitive position for sustained performance.

Innovation remains foundational to that future. �������� employs hundreds of scientists in Winston-Salem, supported by approximately $100 million in annual research and development investment, with the majority focused on innovative smokeless categories.

Growing Careers & Community

Today, �������� employs more than 4,300 people across the U.S., with roles spanning advanced manufacturing, engineering, science, skilled operations, and corporate functions. Continued investment in technology, training, and workforce readiness extends the organization’s economic impact beyond its direct operations through a broad U.S. supply network.

“Investing in growth means investing in people,” said Borgia Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at �������� Inc. “We’re focused on building capabilities, expanding opportunity, and helping our employees grow meaningful careers as we grow business performance.”

��������’s impact extends beyond its direct business operations to agriculture and local economies nationwide. North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producing state, anchors this ecosystem, with farmers and agricultural partners remaining integral to the organization’s success and domestic supply chain. In 2025, �������� was the largest purchaser of U.S. tobacco leaf from American farmers.

Together, these investments reinforce ��������’s long-term strategy focused on disciplined growth, sustained returns, and shared value creation. This approach strengthens U.S. manufacturing, supports good-paying jobs, and helps build resilient communities.

Growing Tomorrow is how �������� delivers on that commitment today and for decades to come.

About �������� Inc.���������� Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the global BAT Group and the U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., American Snuff Company, LLC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, and Modoral Brands Inc. References to “��������,” “the group,” “the company,” “the organization,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are simply for convenience and are not intended to imply or suggest that the subsidiaries’ businesses are operated other than as separate, distinct businesses. To learn more about �������� Inc. and its operating companies, please visit��www.reynoldsamerican.com.

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To conclude this milestone, employees selected a curated collection of items for the 150th Anniversary Time Capsule, capturing both the organization’s heritage and this moment in time. The commemorative year began on February 11, 2025—the date R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was incorporated—when Reynolds received a Mayoral Proclamation and unveiled a historical marker at the site of “The Little Red Factory,” where R.J. Reynolds first established his manufacturing operations.

Today, Reynolds leaders Kara Calderon, Senior Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement, and Brian Chambers, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, joined employees from across the organization to bury the capsule on the grounds of the Reynolds Operations Center.

“The items in this time capsule represent our connection to our founder, R.J. Reynolds, and our commitment to deliver on the values that built this organization,” said Calderon. “When employees open this in 2050, we hope it inspires them to continue to deliver with purpose and integrity. Beginning and ending this 150th milestone on February 11 reflects a full circle moment in the organization’s story and its commitment to driving innovation and transformation.”

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Winston-Salem, N.C. (December 9, 2025) – The �������� organization (Reynolds) continues to add jobs in the Winston-Salem area and beyond, with the announcement of 200 new manufacturing roles in 2026 at the expansive Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C.

The newly announced positions build on two years of significant growth for the organization. Reynolds added 800 jobs from 2024 to 2025, bringing total recent role additions to over 1,000.��These new roles will accelerate the organization’s momentum by supporting the ongoing success of Velo Plus nicotine pouches and expanding their multi-category portfolio as part of its mission to Build a Smokeless World.

Reynolds recently invested approximately $200 million in its manufacturing facilities to drive growth in smokeless products and implement equipment upgrades. The workforce needed to power that equipment, and its ultra-high-speed manufacturing is increasingly high-tech. Long-time employees are embracing upskilling, and the organization is proud to hire and train even more skilled operators and technicians to grow careers at Reynolds.

“For 150 years, Reynolds has been a cornerstone of economic strength in our community, creating well-paying jobs that sustain families across generations,” says Brian Chambers, senior vice president of operations within Reynolds. “Today, we continue that legacy by embracing transformation and welcoming new team members to help grow our future.”

Hiring and training the next generation of production workers has led Reynolds to collaborate with Forsyth Technical Community College on the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance, which offers specialized training programs tailored to meet business needs.

The organization also has plans to expand its workforce in Clarksville, Tenn., with an announcement forthcoming. To apply, or find out more, visit ReynoldsAmerican.com.

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The Future-Ready Workforce Alliance is a collaborative effort uniting education, business, and community partners to tackle one of the region’s most urgent challenges — the shortage of skilled workers. Nearly half of adults aged 25–44 in Forsyth and Stokes Counties lack a degree or credential, limiting their access to higher-wage jobs and impacting the ability of local employers to grow. The Alliance will address this gap by offering fast, targeted training programs aligned with the needs of the region’s most critical industries, including health sciences, transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, and technology.

As the founding partner, Reynolds has played a critical role in bringing this initiative to life.����

Through the Alliance, jobseekers, and current employees will have access to customized, flexible education pathways that combine classroom learning with real-world experience. This approach allows participants to start working quickly, continue their education while employed, and advance their careers over time. Employers benefit by developing and retaining a skilled, reliable workforce — a solution designed to meet the evolving needs of business and industry.��

“The Future-Ready Workforce Alliance will unlock potential and help people change the trajectory of their lives while giving employers a reliable, work-ready talent pipeline,” said Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Tech. “We are grateful to �������� for serving as our founding partner and helping make this vision a reality.”��

“At Reynolds, we believe that investing in people is the key to building stronger businesses and more resilient communities,” said Shay Mustafa, Chief Communications Officer, �������� Inc. “As the founding partner of the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance, we’re taking action to shape the future of work and strengthen our region’s talent pipeline. We invite other companies to join us in this effort—because a future-ready workforce benefits us all.”��

By prioritizing educational attainment and economic mobility, the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance enhances workplace benefits at Reynolds and opportunities for employees to learn and grow with the company,” said Mark Owens, President & CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. “With this initiative, �������� Inc. and Forsyth Tech are setting an example that innovative and collaborative solutions can set us apart and provide benefits to employers, workers and job seekers, and the community as a whole. This program is another example of each institution’s leadership and community impact as they celebrate 150 years and 65 years respectively.”��

Forsyth Tech and Reynolds are inviting additional employers and community partners to join the Alliance and be part of building a national model for workforce development. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to creating opportunity, supporting business growth, and shaping a stronger future for the entire community.��

For more information about the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance — or to learn how your organization can become a partner — visit https://www.forsythtech.edu/futureready/

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Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for economic mobility, empowering lives, and transforming communities. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 200 programs of study, including programs that promote personal and professional development through non-credit courses and seminars, as well as customized training for business and industry. Forsyth Tech serves more than 21,000 students annually with approximately 1,500 full and part-time faculty and staff. For additional information, please visit and follow Forsyth Tech on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.��

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Hutchinson joined the global BAT Group in 2021 following a successful career as a Chief Information Security Officer with global experience across large, multinational manufacturing and consumer goods companies. Before BAT, she served as CISO of Pharmaceuticals, R&D, and Supply Chain at GSK, and earlier as CISO at Urban Outfitters Group. She began her career as a Business Analyst for The Walt Disney Company.

During her time at BAT, Dawn-Marie significantly expanded the global cybersecurity program—establishing a regional support model, launching the Cyber Defense Centre, accelerating the Operational Technology cyber program, and transforming the governance, risk, and compliance function.

In her new role, Hutchinson will lead efforts to modernize the Reynolds organization’s IT landscape, enhance operational resilience, and drive value creation through data and AI across Reynolds’ operating companies.

In addition to her work at the BAT Group, Hutchinson holds a non-executive directorship on the board of Xalient.

A New Hampshire native, Dawn-Marie has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

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The WaterHub® is an advanced water recycling facility and product of H2O Innovation projected to reclaim more than 60 million gallons of water a year—equivalent to the annual water supply of approximately —reducing Reynolds’ environmental impact and advancing the global BAT Group’s sustainability ambitions. Utilizing the latest technology, it captures a combined wastewater stream from the plant, treats it to North Carolina reclaim water standards, and then reintroduces it as intake water for the factory utilities—reducing the intake of fresh, valuable drinking water at the facility.

“Today marks a significant milestone in Reynolds’ sustainability journey and demonstrates our long-term commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Bernd Meyer, executive vice president of operations at the Reynolds organization. “With the WaterHub now operational, we expect to reduce water withdrawn at the Reynolds Operations Center by more than 40%, which in turn is anticipated to reduce water withdrawn across the global BAT Group by approximately 6%.”

The WaterHub is a lighthouse project in the global BAT Group, significantly advancing the the global Group’s sustainability agenda through its scale and impact. Through the WaterHub, Reynolds is contributing to the global BAT Group’s goal of reducing water withdrawn by 35% across global operations.

One of the few projects of its size in the United States using advanced water reclamation technologies, the WaterHub enables Reynolds’ operating facilities to reduce dependence on potable water for factory utility operations, conserving water in Forsyth County’s Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.

“The WaterHub is a prime example of how innovation can advance both sustainability and resilience,” said Guillaume Clairet, chief operations officer at H2O Innovation. “By supporting partners like Reynolds in conserving water and achieving their environmental goals, we’re proud to play a role in their journey toward water positivity.”

The surrounding WaterHub site will serve as a sustainability showcase for the organization and include a 1300 square foot native garden with over 400 plants of 24 different species to promote biodiversity and multiple sustainable technology installations.

Reynolds received a SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiatives category for the WaterHub project and was recently recognized with an Award of Excellence by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities for its Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program for 2024. The Reynolds Operations Center also maintains Alliance for Water Stewardship certification, a globally applicable framework for sustainable water management to better understand water use and impacts.

For additional information on Reynolds’ water stewardship efforts and commitment to sustainability, read the 2024 �������� Sustainability Summary. To learn more about the WaterHub, visit .

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To acknowledge this significant milestone, Winston-Salem Mayor Joines issued a proclamation declaring February 11, 2025, as Reynolds 150th Celebration Day in Winston-Salem. This recognition celebrates the organization’s long-standing presence and contributions to the local community, Triad region, and the state of North Carolina.

“This humbling distinction fills us with enormous pride, and it would not have been possible without generations of outstanding employees and the support of this community.” said David Waterfield, President and CEO of �������� Inc. “Reynolds’ journey is deeply intertwined with the city of Winston-Salem, and this anniversary is a special moment for our organization.”

Reynolds officials said the organization would recognize the 150th milestone for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, its largest operating company, throughout 2025. Today, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is one of only 12 Consumer Packaged Goods companies operating in the U.S. that are 150 years or older and part of a publicly traded organization.

“The site of the first R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company factory is an important part of the beginning of Winston-Salem since it marks the birthplace of one of the most significant businesses in the city’s history,” said Mayor Joines, who could not attend the event in person. “R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company played a critical role in fueling the growth of Winston-Salem and putting the city on a path to becoming the vibrant community that we all enjoy today.”

“The significance of R.J. Reynolds and his wife Katharine to the history of Winston-Salem cannot be overstated,” Joines added. “When R.J. arrived in Winston in 1875, the town’s population stood at around 400, and today Winston-Salem is home to 254,000 residents.”

By early adulthood, R.J. Reynolds knew he wanted to start his own tobacco factory and decided to purchase land in Winston, given its access to the railroad. He purchased a 100-foot lot bordered by today’s Depot and Chestnut Street to construct a factory in Winston.

In the spring of 1875, R.J. Reynolds began manufacturing tobacco in the 4,500-square-foot factory constructed on the site. The factory, which was painted a distinctive bright red, became known as The Little Red Factory. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was officially incorporated in North Carolina on February 11, 1890, a date Reynolds officials selected for today’s celebration.

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 1, 2024) – R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of �������� Inc. (��������), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, today announced that it is expanding its innovative vapor portfolio with SENSA, a zero nicotine vapor product.

SENSA is a zero nicotine vapor option from a reputable company for adult tobacco and vapor consumers who prefer flavor, more choice, and more flexibility over their moments. As the market leader in vapor, RJRVC is joining the growing marketplace for zero nicotine vapor products and aims to establish the highest standards in the industry. SENSA products include a locking feature to prevent unintended usage, and adult consumers of the device will have access to The Battery Network’s battery recycling program, which will facilitate the responsible disposal of SENSA batteries.

“Adult tobacco and vapor consumers across the retail marketplace are looking for more options,” said Valerie Mras, Senior Vice President, Vapor within the �������� organization. “Adding a zero nicotine product to our growing vapor portfolio is driven by deep adult vapor consumer insights and enables us to responsibly compete within a category that is already well established in many countries.”

The �������� group of companies is committed to a multi-category strategy, providing adult tobacco and nicotine consumers with a choice of products. Sensa represents the latest in a series of important options the �������� group of companies has delivered for adult smokers through innovative alternatives to cigarettes.

The SENSA portfolio of flavors is intended for adult tobacco and vapor consumers and does not include flavors intended to appeal to the underage. The product will be responsibly marketed to adult tobacco and vapor consumers, consistent with the �������� organization’s marketing practices for tobacco and nicotine products. SENSA is intended to be sold only to adult tobacco and vapor consumers 21 and older; marketing touchpoints will be adult-oriented, and all web properties will be age-gated.

To find out more about SENSA, visit sensavape.com. Learn more about the �������� organization’s commitment to underage access prevention on ReynoldsAmerican.com.

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Winston-Salem, N.C. (June 27, 2024)— R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of �������� Inc. (��������), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, has filed its final Pre-Market Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) submissions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Vuse Pro age-gated device. The electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) device platform connects to a mobile application that verifies the consumer’s age through a third-party provider prior to unlocking for use.

The BAT Group’s strategic aim is to offer adult smokers innovative, smokeless products to Build a Smokeless World. Today’s submission by RJRVC is another important milestone in the transformation, while at the same time underscoring ��������’s commitment to underage access prevention. Vuse Pro uses a combination of technology and responsible innovation to verify a consumer’s age.

Once verified, the device will unlock and can be used with the exclusively compatible Vuse Pro pods. The cutting-edge technology and mobile application also enable features such as auto-lock and proximity lock to further secure device access.

“Our PMTA submissions to the FDA underscore our commitment to both offering adult tobacco and vapor consumers choices as well as underage access prevention,” said Reynolds Executive Vice President of Scientific Research and Development Tim Nestor. “We don’t want our products in the hands of youth, period. The Vuse Pro ENDS platform provides a solution that limits access to adult consumers while also offering flavors that appeal to current adult smokers and a unique vapor experience.”

Any new-to-market tobacco product must receive FDA authorization before it can be sold in the United States. Reynolds’s PMTA provided the FDA with nearly 80,000 pages of scientific evidence through 97 scientific studies.

To learn more about Reynolds and its companies, including our comprehensive scientific research and development, visit��ReynoldsAmerican.com.

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