Analysis at RJR indicates job cuts

Reduction likely to be done by Sept. 30, company says

(Winston-Salem Journal) - A self-examination of business practices at Reynolds American Inc. and its top subsidiary is likely to lead to job cuts, officials said yesterday.

The analysis of Reynolds and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., announced to employees yesterday, is expected to be concluded by Sept. 30, said Jan Smith, a senior director of communications for Reynolds.

The review affects just salaried employees, she said. "We won't know how many jobs will be impacted until the analysis is completed," Smith said.