British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Latest Stock Split
Sep 08, 1998
1:2
For every 2 shares held, investors received 1. The price per share adjusted from $384.00 to $768.00.
The split itself did not change the total investment value.
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- Sep 08, 1998Before$384.00Split ratio1:2After$768.00Reverse
- May 26, 1993Before—Split ratio2:1After—Forward
- Sep 19, 1988Before—Split ratio58:57After—Forward
- Apr 06, 1987Before—Split ratio61:60After—Forward
- Sep 15, 1986Before—Split ratio81:80After—Forward
- Apr 01, 1986Before—Split ratio55:54After—Forward
About British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock splits
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE:BATS) operates in the Tobacco industry.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. company overviewWhen did British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock split?
British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s most recent stock split was on September 8, 1998. It was a 1-for-2 reverse split, so shareholders received 1 share for every 2 they held.
What is British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s stock split history?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE:BATS) has split its stock 6 times: a 55-for-54 split on April 1, 1986, a 81-for-80 split on September 15, 1986, a 61-for-60 split on April 6, 1987, a 58-for-57 split on September 19, 1988, a 2-for-1 split on May 26, 1993, and a 1-for-2 reverse split on September 8, 1998.
How many times has British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock split?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. has split its stock 6 times. This history records 6 splits between April 1, 1986 and September 8, 1998.
What is a reverse stock split?
A reverse stock split combines several shares into one and raises the price per share by the same factor, so the total value of a holding does not change. In British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s 1-for-2 reverse split on September 8, 1998, every 2 shares became one share. Companies often use reverse splits to lift a low share price, for example to keep meeting an exchange's minimum price requirement.
Will British American Tobacco p.l.c. split its stock again?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. has not announced a new split in our records. Its most recent split was on September 8, 1998, 28 years ago. Companies announce splits in advance, and any new LSE:BATS split will appear on this page.