Reynolds American is a major tobacco company based in the United States, known for producing a variety of tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. It was formed in 2004 through the merger of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation. The company is a subsidiary of British American Tobacco, which acquired it in 2007. The company's well-known brands include Camel, Newport, and Pall Mall. Reynolds American focuses on innovation and has been expanding its portfolio to include reduced-risk products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, in response to changing consumer preferences and regulatory pressures.