BAT is a leading, multi-category consumer goods business. Founded in 1902, today the Group is a truly global company – it employs more than 50,000 people worldwide, operates in over 180 markets and has factories in more than 40 countries. The BAT Group’s headquarters are in London and the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Group’s global business is divided into three regions: the US, the Americas & Europe (AME) and Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), illustrating a balanced presence in both high-growth emerging markets and developed markets.

BAT’s clear purpose is to build a build A Better Tomorrow™ by reducing the health impact of its business. This entails committing to providing adult consumers with a wide range of enjoyable and less risky products, continuing to be clear that combustible cigarettes pose serious health risks, and the only way to avoid these risks is not to start or to quit, and encouraging those who otherwise continue to smoke, to switch completely to scientifically-substantiated, reduced-risk alternatives*. In South Africa, BAT purchases more than 80% of all locally grown tobacco leaf, supporting both commercial and emerging farmers and agricultural jobs.

* Based on the weight of evidence and assuming a complete switch from cigarette smoking. These products are not risk-free and are addictive.

The Pick n Pay Group is a leading South African retail business in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay has built a strong legacy of serving customers with quality, affordability, and service excellence. Headquartered in Cape Town and listed on the JSE, the Group operates through two core brands: Pickn Pay - a multi-format retail brand serving middle to higher-income customers; and Boxer a limited-range, discount supermarket chain focused on the lower-income market, in which the Group holds a 65.6% majority stake. With over 2,000 stores across South Africa and several other southern African countries, the Group’s retail formats include hypermarkets, supermarkets, clothing stores, liquor outlets, a growing online platform, and Pick n Pay asap! its on-demand delivery service. Through its customer-first strategy, strong private label offering, and continued investment in price and innovation, the Pick n Pay Group is committed to delivering unbeatable value, improving access to essential goods, and supporting economic inclusion across the region.

The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. It was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors. Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Johannesburg a year later. Since then we’ve been building on our reputation for superior quality, exciting innovation and excellent value.