British American Tobacco says smokeless products gamble is paying off

British American Tobacco (BAT), the owner of Pall Mall and Lucky Strike, has reported strong results from its shift to smokeless products as it awaits further updates on its legal action in Canada.

The company confirmed in a trading update that it would deliver full-year results in line with guidance, as trading in the second half had grown in line with expectations, as reported by City AM.

BAT is currently awaiting the conclusion of negotiations over a five-year legal process involving its subsidiary Imperial Tob