CAC Vill - Triedrichsruha
Explanatory Notes on Programme
These notes relate to the its= shown an the draft programme for C&C Vill
dated 23.3.83.
A. B.A.T Industries Review
In this paper, the current situation, prospects and immediate "y
issues for the Group will be reviewed. (@ hr)
3. Operating Group/Company Reviews
These reviews will summarise the current situation for each Operating
Group/Company and also the action in hand to build on identified
strengths and to eliminate weaknesses. Delegates will be asked to
indicate how their cur-rout performance and plans relate to B.A.T
Industries Objectives and Guidelines. (k hr each)
C. Smoking Issues
After a brief introductory paper outlining the current situation and
the most significant developments over the past year, delegates will be
invited to discuss identified key issues. (2 hrs)
D. Tobacco Key Issues/Implications
Issues to be discussed will include factors affecting the market (e.g.
economic growth rates, levels of taxation, economy brands, etc.).
possible responses to market/competitive pressures and the implications
for profits and cash flow in the Group's Tobacco activities.
E. Public Affairs Issues
Issues to be discussed will include:
- Expected trends in public attitudes and in legislative controls on
industry
- Attitudes of Governments to foceign investment
- Attitudes to conglomerates
- Implications for B.A.T Industries
(2 bra)
F. Personnel Issues
Issues to be discussed will include employee participation,
communication and management development. (I hr)
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G. Group Financial Forecast
The introductory paper will outline the Group's five year forecasts for
sales, profits and cash. The implications of these forecasts will then
be discussed. (I hr)
R. 10 Year View/Investment Strategy
The conclusions from the papers presented to the B.A.T Industries Board
will be sumarisod. Major factors influencing the Geographical and
Industrial development of the Group will be discussed, including the
criteria for new investments. (2 bra)
J. Non-Tobacco Manufacturing Options
Options in Non-Tobacco manufacturing will be discussed with particular
reference to growth prospects, the ability to earn acceptable returns
on assets and opportunities for technology transfer. (2 hrs)
K. Opportunities in Services
Opportunities In Retailing will be considered and also opportunities
for investing in other service activities. Potential benefits of
increasing the proportion of the Group's activities which are in
service activities will be discussed. (2 bra)
L. Company Strategies
The heads of the major diversified operations within the Group will be
asked to describe their strategic approach to diversification, with
particular reference to the two areas discussed under J and K.
-12th April, 1983
BAT Industries document for Province of British Columbia 22 April 1999