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High excise tax, illicit trade and elections period led to downturn in profits

British American Tobacco

Shareholders of listed tobacco firm British American Tobacco (BAT) will take a hit following a tough 2017 that resulted in a substantial reduction in dividends.

The company, which has been a darling of investors for high dividend payout, has cut by 40 per cent the amount that it will give out.

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