BAT -- Acquisition of ETI, Video Interview


LONDON, July 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- British American Tobacco (AMEX:BTI): Indepth interview now available free on http://www.cantos.com with Martin Broughton, Chairman in video, audio and text. He discusses:

-- The reasons behind the deal

-- Distribution and synergies

-- What's next for BAT

This interview is available in video, audio and transcript.

It's free to view. All you need to do is register at http://www.cantos.com

Cantos.com is an online financial website where top management of companies address the critical issues facing their businesses.

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