Imperial Brands
Imperial Tobacco Group is a British company. It is the fifth largest company participating in the global tobacco market and controls 3.7 percent of the international cigarette market. [1] Imperial operates in more than 160 markets, and key growth markets are in Italy, Russia, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. [2] [3] Top brands include West, Davidoff, John Player Special, and Gauloises. [4] In 2016, Imperial Tobacco was the world’s fifth-largest international cigarette company based on market share. [5]
Contents
- 1 Company Overview
- 2 Profitability
- 3 Products
- 4 Marketing and External Relations
- 5 Reporting and regulation
- 6 Partners and Allies
- 7 References
Company Overview
Imperial Brands is a FTSE 100 company headquartered in Bristol in the United Kingdom. Imperial Brands consists of five distinct entities: Imperial Tobacco, Tabacalera, ITG Brands, Fontem Ventures and Logista. [6]
The core business is built around a tobacco portfolio that offers a comprehensive range of cigarettes (e.g. Davidoff, Gauloises), fine cut (e.g. Drum, Golden Virginia) and smokeless tobaccos (e.g. skruf), papers (e.g. Rizla) and cigars (e.g. Montecristo, Cohiba). Through the Fontem Ventures business, Imperial Brands are also developing a portfolio of brands beyond tobacco, including the e-vapour brand blu. [6]
Key Executives
Name | Position | Bio |
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Alison Cooper, BSC, ACA | Chief Executive Officer | Since being appointed as Chief Executive Alison has led the development and implementation of the Group’s sustainable sales growth strategy. Alison joined the Group in 1999 and, through a number of senior roles, has contributed significantly to the international expansion of the Group.
Appointment: Appointed Director in July 2007. Appointed Chief Executive in May 2010. External Appointments: None.[7] |
Oliver Tant, BSC, CA (SCOTLAND) | Chief Financial Officer | Oliver held a number of senior positions in a 32-year career at KPMG, including Global Managing Director Financial Advisory and Private Equity Division and Head of UK Audit. He was also a member of both the UK and German boards of KPMG. He brings to Imperial international experience in change management, organizational restructuring, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.
Appointment: Appointed to the Board of Directors in October 2013 and became Chief Financial Officer in November 2013.[7] |
Matthew Phillips, LLB | Chief Development Officer | Matthew held a number of senior roles prior to his appointment to the Board as Corporate Affairs Director in June 2012 and has been integral to the development and implementation of the Group's strategy. In his current role he is responsible for Next Generation Product innovation, product science, smokeless tobacco, corporate development and corporate and legal affairs.
Appointment: Appointed Director in June 2012. Appointed Chief Development Officer, June 2015.[7] |
Joerg Biebernick | Division Director, Returns | Joerg has considerable brand marketing and general management experience built during a 25-year career in Europe and the US. Prior to joining Imperial, Joerg served as President, Latin America for Kimberly Clark. He has also held senior positions working in the consumer goods sector for both Georgia Pacific and Procter & Gamble. In addition to managing the Returns Division, Joerg has responsibility for Market Repeatable Model and the Imperial Tobacco brand portfolio. Joerg joined Imperial in November 2017.[7] |
Dominic Brisby | Division Director, Growth | Dominic leads the Growth Division, which includes selected markets in the EU, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and also incorporates the USA and Premium Cigar Division. He previously led the Returns Division. Prior to becoming a Division Director in 2013, Dominic held a number of international general management roles at Imperial and has been responsible for businesses in the Czech Republic, Poland and Iberia. Appointed Growth Division Director in November 2017.[7] |
Richard Hill | Group Commercial Director, Vapour | Richard has 30 years of international experience in consumer goods and banking. After an early career leading sales & marketing teams in Europe, he performed global CFO roles in both Allied Domecq and Standard Chartered. He was President and CEO of SC First Bank, South Korea’s largest foreign investor and has held several public non-executive board positions. In his current role he leads the Fontem Ventures Amsterdam team, which is focused on the development of vapour commercial strategies and branding. Richard was appointed to his current role in April 2018. He previously headed up Group Transformation and HR, having joined Imperial in October 2016. [7] |
Amal Pramanik | Group Strategy Director | Amal is a qualified executive coach and has mentored senior managers across the world on a variety of operational and leadership themes. His role includes overall responsibility for Group Transformation and HR. Appointed as Strategy Director in November 2017 having joined the Operating Executive in 2016.[7] |
Walter Prinz | Group Manufacturing & Supply Chain Director | Walter has overall responsibility for all tobacco and Next Generation Product manufacturing and supply chain operations. He joined Reemtsma in 1987 and has held a number of senior roles. Prior to his appointment to the Operating Executive, Walter was Director of Product Development and Purchasing. Appointed Group Manufacturing, Research & Development Director in October 2010, taking on additional responsibility for Supply Chain in October 2014.[7] |
Board Members
Name | Position | Bio |
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Mark Williamson, CA (SA) | Chairman of the Board | Mark was Chief Financial Officer of International Power plc until 2012 and is experienced in managing relationships with the investor and financial communities. He is also a former Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Alent plc. He joined the Board in July 2007 and was appointed Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in February 2012. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board in January 2013 before being made Chairman in February 2014.
Committee Membership: Chairman of the Succession and Nominations Committee. External Appointments: Chairman of Spectris plc; Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of National Grid plc. [7] |
Alison Cooper, BSC, ACA | Chief Executive Officer | Since being appointed as Chief Executive Alison has led the development and implementation of the Group’s sustainable sales growth strategy. Alison joined the Group in 1999 and, through a number of senior roles, has contributed significantly to the international expansion of the Group. Appointed Director in July 2007. Appointed Chief Executive in May 2010. [7] |
Oliver Tant, BSC, CA (SCOTLAND) | Chief Financial Officer | Oliver held a number of senior positions in a 32-year career at KPMG, including Global Managing Director Financial Advisory and Private Equity Division and Head of UK Audit. He was also a member of both the UK and German boards of KPMG. He brings to Imperial international experience in change management, organizational restructuring, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Appointed to the Board of Directors in October 2013 and became Chief Financial Officer in November 2013.[7] |
Matthew Phillips, LLB | Chief Development Officer | Matthew held a number of senior roles prior to his appointment to the Board as Corporate Affairs Director in June 2012 and has been integral to the development and implementation of the Group's strategy. In his current role he is responsible for Next Generation Product innovation, product science, smokeless tobacco, corporate development and corporate and legal affairs. Appointed Director in June 2012. Appointed Chief Development Officer, June 2015.[7] |
Therese Esperdy | Non-Executive Director | Therese has significant international investment banking experience having held a number of roles at JP Morgan including Global Chairman of JP Morgan’s Financial Institutions Group, Co-Head of Asia-Pacific Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Head of Debt Capital Markets, and Head of US Debt Capital Markets. She began her career at Lehman Brothers and joined Chase Securities in 1997 prior to the firm's merger with JP Morgan in 2000. Appointed Non-Executive Director in July 2016.
Committee Membership: Member of the Audit Committee and the Succession & Nominations Committee. External Appointments: Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of National Grid Plc.[7] |
Simon Langelier | Non-Executive Director | Simon has significant international experience within the tobacco industry. He held a number of senior commercial positions during a 30-year career with Philip Morris International, including in Latin America, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. In addition, he was President of their Next Generation Products & Adjacent Businesses. Appointed Non-Executive Director in June 2017.
Committee Membership: Member of the Audit Committee and the Succession & Nominations Committee. External Appointments: Chairman of PharmaCielo Limited; Ambassador of Lancaster University.[7] |
Steven Stanbrook | Non-Executive Director | Steven brings considerable international executive experience to the Board, gained in a number of FMCG companies. This includes 18 years at SC Johnson & Son Inc., most recently as Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for managing their international operations.
Steven is a partner of Wind Point Partners and a Director of both Autism Speaks and The Vollrath Company, LLC. Previously he held senior positions at Sara Lee Corporation, including as Chief Executive Officer of Sara Lee Bakery and at CompuServe Corp. He is also a former Non-Executive Director of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. and Hewitt Associates. Appointed Non-Executive Director in February 2016 Committee Membership: Member of the Remuneration Committee and the Succession & Nominations Committee.[7] |
Karen Witts, FCA | Non-Executive Director | Karen brings significant financial and management expertise to the Board. She is currently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Kingfisher plc and was previously Chief Financial Officer of the Africa, Middle East, Asia and Asia Pacific Region, at Vodafone plc. Prior to that, Karen held a number of senior positions at BT, including Chief Financial Officer of BT Retail and Managing Director Operations Openreach. Appointed Non-Executive Director in February 2014 and Chairman of the Audit Committee in February 2017.
Committee Membership: Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Succession and Nominations Committee and the Remuneration Committee. External Appointments: Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Kingfisher plc.[7] |
Malcolm Wyman, CA (SA) | Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | As a qualified accountant and former Chief Financial Officer of SAB Miller plc, with responsibility for the group’s financial operations, corporate finance and development and group strategy, Malcolm brings not only a wealth of financial expertise but also considerable general management experience to the Board. He also meets the recent and relevant financial experience requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code. Appointed Non-Executive Director in October 2011, and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in February 2017. Appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee in July 2018. Chairman of the Audit Committee from February 2012 to February 2017.
Committee Membership: Chariman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Succession and Nominations Committee. External Appointments: Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and former Chairman of the Audit Committee of Nedbank Group Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.[7] |
John Downing, MA, SOLICITOR | Company Secretary | John joined Imperial in 2005 having worked for the law firm Linklaters. He has had a number of senior legal roles in Imperial including playing a leading role in the Altadis acquisition and becoming Head of Group Legal in 2010. He has considerable experience in managing key corporate projects related to financing, business development and other commercial matters. In addition to his Group Company Secretary role, John also has responsibility for the Group's governance, Code of Conduct, security and information security.
Appointment: Appointed Company Secretary in June 2012.[7] |
Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries ("significant" > 20 percent):
Incorporated Subsidiaries (overseas, partly owned)
Subsidiary Name [2]:137-140 | Country [2]:137-140 | Principal activity [2]:137-140 | Registered address [2]:137-140 | Interest amount (percent) [2]:137-140 |
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Be To Be Pharma, S.L | Spain | Distribution of pharmaceuticals | C/ Trigo, 38 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca – 38914 Leganés, Madrid, Spain | 60 |
Caribbean Investment Corporation, SA (i) | Switzerland | Dormant | c/o Alb. – Louis Dupont-Willemin, Rue du Vieux Collège 10 bis, Ch 1211 Genève 3, 3194, Switzerland | 50 |
CDM Tampa, LLC | United States of America | Retail | c/o Corporation Service Company, 1201 Hays Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, United States | 50 |
Comercial Iberoamericana SA (i) | Spain | Wholesale and distribution of tobacco products | Paseo de la Castellana, 143 – 10ºA, Madrid, 28046, Spain | 50 |
Compagnie Agricole et Industrielle des Tabacs Africains SAS | France | Management company | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France | 99.9 |
Compagnie Agricole et Industrielle des Tabacs de Cote D’Ivoire SA, IL (i) | Cote D’Ivoire | In liquidation | BP 418 – Bouake, Cote d’lvoire, Cote d’Ivoire | 74.6 |
Compagnie Réunionnaise des Tabacs SAS | France, St Pierre (La Réunion) | Manufacture of cigarettes | ZI n° 2 – BP 256 – 97457 Saint Pierre Cedex, La Réunion | 98.6 |
Compañía de Distribución Integral de Publicaciones Logista SLU (iv) | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista Holdings, S.A. (iii) | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista Polska, sp. Z o.o. (SL) | Poland | Distribution of tobacco products in Poland | Avenida Jerozolimskie 133/131, 02-304 Varsaw, Poland | 60 |
Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista S.A.U. | Spain | Distribution of tobacco products in Spain | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Coprova SAS (i) | France | Distribution of Cuban cigars in the Caribbean | 171 Avenue Jean Jaures – Paris CEDEX 19, 75927, France | 50 |
Cuba Cigar, S.L. (i) | Spain | Distribution of Cuban cigars in the Canary Islands | Avenida Andrés Perdomo S/N, Edificio de Zona Franca, Planta Baja, Puerto de la Luz (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), 35008, Spain | 50 |
Cubacigar (Benelux) N.V. (i) | Belgium | Distribution of cigars in Belgium | Reutenbeek, 5 – 3090 Overijse, Belgium | 50 |
Cyberpoint, S.L.U. | Spain | Distribution of POS software | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Dalso, S.R.L. (i) | Dominican Republic | Distribution of Cuban cigars in Republic Dominican | Avenida Gustavo Mejía Ricart esquina Avenida Abraham Lincoln, Torre Piantini, sexto piso, Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic | 50 |
Distribérica SA | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Distribución de Publicaciones Siglo XXI, Guadalajara | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Spain | Francisco Medina y Mendoza, 2, 19171 Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, Spain | 48 |
Distribuidora de Ediciones SADE, SAU | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Spain | Calle B, esquina calle 4, s/n. Sector B, Polígono Industrial Zona Franca, 08040 Barcelona, Spain | 60 |
Distribuidora de las Rias SA | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Spain | Avda. Cerezos, Parcela D-28, Polígono Industrial PO.CO.MA.CO , 15190 Mesoiro, La Coruña, Spain | 60 |
Distribuidora del Este S.A.U. | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Spain | Avenida Saturno, 11, 03007, Alicante, Spain | 60 |
Distribuidora del Noroeste SL | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Spain | C/ Gandarón, 34, interior, Vigo, Pontevedra, 36214, Spain | 60 |
Dronas 2002, SLU | Spain | Industrial parcel and express delivery service | Energía, 25-29; Polígono Industrial Nordeste, Sant Andreu de la Barca, Barcelona, 08740, Spain | 60 |
Empor – Importação e exportação, SA (i) | Portugal | Distribution of tobacco products in Portugal | Rua João Santos, Lote 2, Lisboa, 1300-325, Portugal | 50 |
Habanos Nordic AB (i) | Sweden | Distribution of Cuban cigars in Scandinavia | August Barks gata 30B SE-42132 Västra Frölunda, Sweden | 50 |
Imperial Tobacco Production Ukraine (i) | Ukraine | Manufacture of tobacco products in Ukraine | ul. Akademika Zabolotnogo, 35, 03026, Kiev, Ukraine | 99.9 |
Imperial Tobacco TKS a.d. (i) | Macedonia | Manufacture, marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Macedonia | ul 11, Oktomvri 125, P O Box 37, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia | 99.1 |
Imperial Tobacco TKS a.d. – Dege Kosove | Kosovo | Manufacture, marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Kosovo | Ahmet Krasniqi, Obj.Redoni C1 B Nr 23, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo | 99.1 |
Imprimerie Industrielle Ivoirienne SA (i) | Cote D’Ivoire | Printing company | Zone Industrielle du Banco, Lots No 147-149-150, 01 BP 4124, Yopougon/Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire | 72.8 |
Infifon APS (i) | Denmark | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 21, INFIFON ApS, Harbour House, Sundkrogsgade, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark | 50 |
Infifon Hong Kong Limited (i) | China | Distribution of Cuban cigars in China | 21/F, Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong | 50 |
Infifon I, BV (i) | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Parklaan 34, Rotterdam, 3016 BC, Netherlands | 50 |
Infifon II NV (i) | Netherlands Antilles | Distribution of Cuban cigars in Russia | Van Engelenweg 23, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles | 50 |
ITB Corporation y Cía., S.R.C. | Spain | Trademark owner | Calle Antonio Maura número 9, Madrid, 28014, Spain | 93.3 |
Jose Costa & Rodrigues, LDA | Portugal | Tobacco distribution through vending machines | Rua de Santa Catarina, bloco E, Loja 20, 4720-352 Ferreiros AMR, freguesia de Ferreiros, Prozelo e Besteiros, Concelho de Amares, Portugal | 60 |
La Mancha 2000, S.A., Sociedad Unipersonal | Spain | Logistics services | Av. de la Veguilla, 12-Nave A- Parcela S-120, Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, 19171, Spain | 60 |
Lao Tobacco Limited (i) | Laos | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Laos | KM 8, Thadeua Road, P O Box 181, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic | 53 |
Logesta Deutschland Gmbh, Sociedad Unipersonal | Germany | Long haul transportation in Germany | Pilotystrasse, 4, 80538 München, Germany | 60 |
Logesta France SARL | France | Long haul transportation in France | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
Logesta Gestión de Transporte SAU | Spain | Long haul transportation services in Spain | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Logesta Italia, S.R.L., Sociedad Unipersonal | Italy | Long haul transportation in Italy | Via Valadier, 37 – 00193 Roma, Italy | 60 |
Logesta Lusa LDA | Portugal | Long haul transportation in Portugal | Expanso da Area Industrial do Passil, Edificio Logista, Lote 1A, Palhava, Alcochete, Portugal | 60 |
Logesta Polska Sp Zoo | Poland | Long haul transportation in Poland | Aleje Jerozolimskie 133/32, 02/304 Varsovia, Poland | 60 |
Logista France Holding SA | France | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
Logista France SAS | France | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
Logista Italia Spa | Italy | Long haul transportation in Italy | Via Valadier, 37 – 00193 Roma, Italy | 60 |
Logista Pharma SA | Spain | Distribution of pharmaceuticals | Industria, 53-65, Poligono Industrial Nordeste, 08740, Sant Andreu de la Barca, Barcelona, Spain | 60 |
Logista Promotion et Transport SAS | France | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in France | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
Logista, Transportes, Transitários e Pharma, Lda., Sociedad Unipersonal | Portugal | Industrial parcel delivery and pharmaceutical logistics in Portugal | Expanso da Area Industrial do Passil, Edificio Logista, Lote 1A, Palhava, Alcochete, Portugal | 60 |
Logista-Dis SAU | Spain | Sale of tobacco products in Spain | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
MABUCIG (Manufacture Burkinabe de Cigarette) | Burkina Faso | Manufacture of cigarettes in Burkina Faso | Zone Industrielle de Bobo-Dioulasso, Secteur No 19, Rue 19.14 No adressage 55, B.P. 94 – Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso | 72.7 |
Macotab SAS (Manufacture Corse des Tabacs) | France, Bastia | Manufacture and sales of cigarettes | Route Nationale 193, Furiani, 20600, France | 99.9 |
Manufacture de Cigarettes du Tchad SA T | Chad | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Chad | 0502 rue 1039, Arrondissement 1, N’DJamena, Chad | 95 |
Midsid – Sociedade Portuguesa de Distribução, S.A., Sociedad Unipersonal | Portugal | Wholesale of tobacco and other products | Expanso da Area Industrial do Passil, Edificio Logista, Lote 1A, Palhava, Alcochete, Portugal | 60 |
MTOA SA (i) | Senegal | Manufacture and sales of cigarettes in Senegal | Km 2-5 Bld du Centenaire de la commune de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal | 97.3 |
My Von Erl. USA Distribution LLC (i) | United States of America | Sale of e-vapour products in the US | 1013 Centre Road, Suite 403S, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19805 Delaware, USA | 50 |
NITAF Limited, IL (i) | Nigeria | In liquidation | 28, Ground Floor, Ajasa Street, Off King George V Road, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria | 50 |
Promotora Vascongada de Distribuciones SA | Spain | Distribution of published materials and other products in Biscay and Santander | C/ Guipúzcoa, 5, Polígono Industrial Lezama Leguizamón, 48450 Echevarri, Vizcaya, Spain | 60 |
Publicaciones y Libros SA | Spain | Publishing company | C/ Trigo, 39 – Polígono Industrial Polvoranca, Leganés, Madrid, 28914, Spain | 60 |
Puro Tabaco SA (i) | Argentina | Distribution of Cuban cigars in Argentina and Chile | Lavalle 445, Piso 1, Buenos Aires, Argentina | 50 |
Reemtsma Kyrgyzstan OJSC (i) | Kyrgyzstan | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan | 249 Ibraimov Street, Bishkek, Kyrghyz Republic, 720011, Kyrgyzstan | 98.6 |
S3T Pte Ltd (i) | Singapore | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 80 Robinson Road, #02-00, 068898, Singapore | 51 |
SACIMEM SA (i) | Madagascar | Manufacture of cigarettes in Madagascar | 110 Antsirabe – Madagascar, Route d’Ambositra, BP 128, Madagascar | 65.4 |
SITAB Industries SA (i) | Cote D’Ivoire | Manufacture of cigarettes in Cote D’Ivoire | Rue de I’Industrie – Lot No 19, 01 – BP 607, Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire | 80.5 |
SITAR Holding SAS | France (La Réunion Island) | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Z.I n2, B.P. 256, 97457 Saint Pierre, IIe de La Réunion, France | 98.6 |
Société Africaine d’Impression Industrielle SA (i) | Senegal | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Senegal | route de Bel Air – Km 2200, Dakar, Senegal | 99.8 |
Société Allumettiere Française SAS | France | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
Société de Distribution Sénégalaise SA (i) | Senegal | In liquidation | Bld Felix Eboue, Dakar, Senegal | 97.5 |
Société des Cigarettes Gabonaises SA (i) | Gabon | In liquidation | 2381 bld Léon MBA, BP 2175, Libreville, Gabon | 87.8 |
Société Industrielle et Agricole du Tabac Tropical SA (i) | Congo | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Congo | Avenue de la Pointe Hollandaise, Mpila, BP 50, Brazzaville, Congo | 89.7 |
Société Ivoirienne des Tabacs SA (i) (iii) | Cote D’Ivoire | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Ivory Coast | Cocody-Nord, Quartier Gendarmerie, TF 5937, 01 B.P. 724, Abidjan | 74.1 |
Société Marocaine des Tabacs SA | Morocco | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Morocco | Boulevard La Corniche, Anfa Place, Immeublep Bureaux Batiments Ousst, Casablanca, 20180, Morocco | 99.9 |
SOCTAM SA (i) | Madagascar | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Mali | 15 Rue Geoges V, Mahajanga, Madagascar | 50.5 |
Supergroup SAS | France | Wholesale of tobacco products | Inmeuble Le Bristol, 27 Avenue des Murs du Parc, 94300 Vincennes, France | 60 |
T2 Gran Canaria SA | Spain | Pharmaceutical products logistics in Canary Islands | C/ Entreríos Nave 3; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35600, Spain | 60 |
Top Cigars Corporation LLC (i) | Russia | Distributor of Habanos in Russia | Dimitrovskoe shosse 167, 127204 Moscow, Russian Federation | 50 |
Universal Brands, S.A. | Spain | Trademark owner | Calle Antonio Maura número 9, Madrid, 28014, Spain | 93.3 |
Von Erl. Gmbh (i) | Austria | Sale of e-vapour products in the US and Europe | Alte Landstrasse 27, 6060 Hall in Tirol, Austria | 50 |
Von Erl. USA LLC (i) | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 54 Merion Road, PO Box 72, Dover, 19904 Delaware, USA | 50 |
Von Erl. USA Production LLC (i) | United States of America | Sale of e-vapour products in the US | 1013 Centre Road, Suite 403S, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19805 Delaware, Universal | 50 |
Xinet SA (i) | Uruguay | Distribution of Cuban cigars in Uruguay | Ciudadela 1373, Montevideo, Uruguay | 50 |
List of Significant Subsidiaries
Registered in England and Wales, Fully Owned
Subsidiary Name [2]:130-131 | Principal activity [2]:130-131 | Registered address [2]:130-131 |
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Attendfriend Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
British Tobacco Company Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Congar International UK Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Fontem UK Limited | In liquidation | BDO LLP, Two Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, England |
Imperial Brands Enterprise Finance Limited | Provision of treasury services to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Brands Finance PLC | Provision of treasury services to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Investments Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Altadis Limited | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Capital Assets (1) | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Capital Assets (2) | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Capital Assets (3) | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Capital Assets (4) | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Group Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Holdings (1) Limited (iv) | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Holdings (2007) Limited (iv) | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Holdings Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Initiatives | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco International Limited | Export and marketing of tobacco products | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Lacroix Limited | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Limited | Manufacture, marketing and sale of tobacco products in the UK | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas (Polska) Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas Holdings (1) Limited (viii) | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas Holdings (2) Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas Holdings (3) Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas Holdings Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Overseas Limited (x) | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Pension Trustees (Burlington House) Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Imperial Tobacco Pension Trustees Limited (iv) | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
ITG Brands Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Joseph & Henry Wilson Limited | Licensing rights for the manufacture and sale of tobacco products | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
La Flor de Copan UK Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Park Lane Tobacco Company Limited | Dormant | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Rizla UK Limited | Entity ceased trading | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Sinclair Collis Limited (iv) | Distributor of tobacco products in England, Scotland and Wales | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Tabacalera de Garcia UK Limited | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LL, England |
Incorporated Overseas (Wholly Owned)
Subsidiary Name[2]:131-137 | Country[2]:131-137 | Principal activity[2]:131-137 | Registered address[2]:131-137 |
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800 JR Cigar Inc | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
Altadis Canarias SAU (ii) | Spain | Marketing and sale of tobacco products in the Canary Islands | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Altadis Emisiones Financieras SAU | Spain | Provision of finance to Altadis SA and its subsidiaries | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Altadis Holdings USA Inc | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Altadis Luxembourg SA | Luxembourg | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Luna ArenA, Herikerbergweg 238, 1101 CM Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Altadis Management Services Corporation | United States of America | Trademark service company | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309 USA |
Altadis Mayotte SAS | France, Mayotte Island | Sales and distribution of tobacco products in Mayotte Island | C/o SOMACO, BP 15 – Mamoudzou, 97600, Mayotte |
Altadis Middle East FZCO | United Arab Emirates | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in the Middle East | P.O. Box. No. 261718, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, 261718, United Arab Emirates |
Altadis Ocean Indien SAS | France (La Réunion Island) | Sales and distribution of tobacco products in La Réunion Island | ZI n° 2 – BP 256 – 97457 Saint Pierre Cedex, La Réunion |
Altadis Retail Corporation | United States of America | Trademark owner | 300 Delaware Avenue, Ste. 1230, Wilmington, DE, 19801, USA |
Altadis S.A.U. | Spain | Manufacture, sales and distribution of tobacco products in Spain | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Altadis Shade Company LLC | United States of America | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in the USA | 217 Shaker Road, Somers, CT, 06071, USA |
Altadis USA Inc | United States of America | Manufacture and sale of cigars in the USA | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Association pour la Recherche sur les Nicotianées (ARN) | France | Research and development | 48 rue Danton, Fleury-les-Aubrais, 45404, France |
Athena IP Vermogensverwaltungs GmbH | Germany | Davidoff cigarette trademark owner | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Badische Tabakmanufaktur Roth-Händle GmbH | Germany | Trademark owner | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Cacique, SA – Comércio, Importaçao e Exportaçao | Brazil | Dormant | Rua Marechal Deodoro, 690 – Centro Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil |
Casa Blanca Inc | United States of America | Restaurant | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
Casa de Montecristo Inc | United States of America | Retail | Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, DE, 19808, USA |
Casa de Montecristo FL LLC | United States of America | Retail | CT Corporation Systems, 1200 South Pine Island Road Plantation, Florida, 33324, USA |
Casa de Montecristo TN LLC | United States of America | Retail | C T Corporation System, 800 S. Gay Street, Suite 2021, Knoxville, TN 37929, USA |
Casa de Montecristo TX LLC | United States of America | Retail | Corporate Service Company, 211 E. 7th Floor, Suite 260, Austin, Texas, TX 78701, USA |
CBHC Inc | United States of America | Dormant | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Cigar Savor Enterprises LLC | United States of America | Manufacture of tobacco products | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Commonwealth Brands Inc | United States of America | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in the USA | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Commonwealth-Altadis, Inc | United States of America | Sales and distribution of tobacco products in the USA | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Congar International Corp (Delaware) | United States of America | Manufacturing and distribution of mass market cigars | Road 14, Km. 72.2, Ave. Antonio R. Barcelo, Cayey, DE, PR 00736, USA |
Connecticut Shade Corporation | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 1013, Centre Road, Wilmington, New Castle, DE, 19805, USA |
Consolidated Cigar Holdings Inc (vii) | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Coralma International SAS | France | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
Cuban Cigar Brands BV (v) | Netherlands Antilles | Trademark owner | N.V. Fides, 15 Pietermaai, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles |
Direct Products Inc (Inactive) | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, USA |
Dunkerquoise des Blends SAS | France | Tobacco processing | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
East Side Cigar, Inc | United States of America | Production and distribution of cigars | Corporate Service Company, 80 State St, Albany, NY12207-2543, USA |
Ets L Lacroix Fils NV/SA | Belgium | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in Belgium | Sint-Bavostraat 66, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium |
Fontem (Beijing) Technology Solutions Limited (i) | People’s Republic of China | Research and development | Units 701 and 702, Level 7, No 15 Southern Jiaodaokou Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China |
Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Fontem Holdings 2 B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Fontem Holdings 3 B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Fontem Holdings 4 B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Fontem Holdings B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Fontem International GmbH | Germany | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Fontem US, Inc. | United States of America | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in the US | Suite 350, 1100 South Tryon Road, Charlotte, NC28203, USA |
Fontem Ventures B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 12th Floor, Barbara Strozzilaan 101, Amsterdam, 1083 HN, Netherlands |
Huotraco International Limited | Cambodia | Production and marketing of tobacco products | No 299, Preah Ang Duong Street, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daunh Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Imperial Brands Finance France SAS | France | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
Imperial Nominees Limited (ii) | New Zealand | Trustee Company | 124-130, Richmond Street, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand |
Imperial Tobacco (Asia) Pte. Ltd., | Singapore | Trading of tobacco related products | 80 Robinson Road, #02-00, 068898, Singapore |
Imperial Tobacco (Beijing) Limited (i) | People’s Republic of China | In liquidation | Rm. 305 D-3F, Vantone Center, Jia No. 6 Chaowai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PRC 100020, China |
Imperial Tobacco Australia Holdings B.V. | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
Imperial Tobacco Australia Limited | Australia | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Australia | John Player Special House, Level 4, 4-8 Inglewood Place, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153, Australia |
Imperial Tobacco Austria Marketing Service GmbH | Austria | Marketing of tobacco products in Austria | Schulhof 6, A-1010 Vienna, Austria |
Imperial Tobacco BH doo (i) | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Bosnia | Sarajevo, ul Adema Buce 102, Bosnia |
Imperial Tobacco Brasil Comércio de Produtos de Tabaco Ltda. | Brazil | Co-ordinating and monitoring of WEST licence productions and distribution of tobacco products | 5th andar (floor), Av. Brig. Faria Lima 3.729, itaim Bib, Sao Paolo, 04538-905, Brazil |
Imperial Tobacco Bulgaria EOOD (i) | Bulgaria | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in Bulgaria | 15 Henrih Ibsen str, Floor 4, Office 4, Sofia, 1407, Bulgaria |
Imperial Tobacco China Limited (i) | People’s Republic of China | In liquidation | Colombo 1 & Colombo 2, No 233 Tai Cang Road, Platinum Tower, Shanghai, 200020, China |
Imperial Tobacco CR s.r.o. | Czech Republic | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in the Czech Republic | Radlicka 14, Prague 5, 150 00, Czech Republic |
Imperial Tobacco Denmark ApS | Denmark | Distribution of tobacco products in Denmark and Greenland | Lyskaer 3 CD, 2730 Herlev, Denmark |
Imperial Tobacco Distribution EOOD (i) | Bulgaria | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Bulgaria | 15 Henrih Ibsen str, Floor 4, Office 4, Sofia, 1407, Bulgariak |
Imperial Tobacco Distribution Romania srl | Romania | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Romania | Nicolae Canea Street no. 140-160, EOS Business Park, 1st Floor North, 2nd District, Bucharest, Romania |
Imperial Tobacco EFKA Management GmbH | Germany | Manufacture of tobacco products in Germany | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Imperial Tobacco España, S.L.U. | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | C/Via de los Poblados, 3 Edif. 7-8, Plantas 3a y 4a, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Imperial Tobacco Estonia OÜ | Estonia | Sales of tobacco products | Valge 13, 11145, Tallinn, Estonia |
Imperial Tobacco Finland Oy | Finland | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Finland | Poikluomantie 1-3, Piispanristi, 20760, Finland |
Imperial Tobacco Germany Finance GmbH | Germany | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Imperial Tobacco Hellas S.A. | Greece | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Greece | 300 Klisthenous Str, 15344 Gerakas, Attikis, Athens, Greece |
Imperial Tobacco Holdings (Netherlands) B.V. | The Netherlands | Provision of finance to other Group companies | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
Imperial Tobacco Holdings International B.V. | The Netherlands | Provision of finance to other Group companies | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
Imperial Tobacco Ireland Unlimited Company (v) | Ireland | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 6th Floor, 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland |
Imperial Tobacco Italia S.r.l. | Italy | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Italy | Via Luca Passi 22, Roma, 00166, Italy |
Imperial Tobacco Italy S.r.l., | Italy | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Via Luca Passi 22, Roma, 00166, Italy |
Imperial Tobacco Japan Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Japan | 5-12-7 Shirokane dai, M6 Shirokane dai Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
Imperial Tobacco Kyrgyzstan LLC (i) | Kyrgyzstan | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan | 3 Floor, Prime Business Park, 100/2 Furmanov Str, Medeuskiy District, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan |
Imperial Tobacco Magyarország Dohányforgalmázo Kft (Imperial Tobacco Hungary) | Hungary | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Hungary | Váci út 141, 1138, Budapest, Hungary |
Imperial Tobacco Management (1) Limited | Guernsey | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 1st & 2nd Floors, Elizabeth House, Les Ruettes Brayes, St Peter Port, GY1 1EW, Guernsey |
Imperial Tobacco Management (2) Limited | Guernsey | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 1st & 2nd Floors, Elizabeth House, Les Ruettes Brayes, St Peter Port, GY1 1EW, Guernsey |
Imperial Tobacco Management Luxembourg sarl | Luxembourg | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 56 Rue Charles Martel, L-2134, Luxembourg |
Imperial Tobacco Marketing Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Trading of tobacco products | Symphony Corporatehouse SdnBhd, Level 8 Symphony House, Block D13, Pusat Dagangan Dana 1, Jalan PJU 1A/46, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia |
Imperial Tobacco Mullingar Unlimited Company | Ireland | Manufacture of fine cut tobacco in the Republic of Ireland | Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland |
Imperial Tobacco New Zealand Limited | New Zealand | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in New Zealand | 124-130, Richmond Street, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand |
Imperial Tobacco Norway AS | Norway | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Norway | Ryensvingen 2-4, 0680, Oslo, Norway |
Imperial Tobacco Polska Manufacturing SA | Poland | Manufacture of tobacco products in Poland | Ul. Tytoniowa 2/6, Radom, 26-600, Poland |
Imperial Tobacco Polska S.A. | Poland | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in Poland | Jankowice, ul. Przemyslowa 1, Pl-62-080, Tarnowo-Podgome, Poland |
Imperial Tobacco Portugal SSPLC | Portugal | Advertising and support management | 144, 7 DT, Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon, Portugal |
Imperial Tobacco Sales & Marketing LLC | Russia | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Russia | Degtjarnyi pereulok 4-1, 125009 Moskau, Russian Federation |
Imperial Tobacco SCG doo Beograd (i) | Serbia | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in Serbia | PC VSCE, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 6/XII Floor, Belgrade, 11070, Serbia |
Imperial Tobacco Sigara ve Tutunculuck Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. | Turkey | Manufacture of tobacco products in Turkey | Halide Edip Adivar Mahallesi, Darülaceze Cad. No:3, Akin Plaza Kat 7, Sisli, Istanbul, 34382, Turkey |
Imperial Tobacco Slovakia a.s. | Slovak Republic | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in the Slovak Republic | 7A Galvaniho, 824 53 Bratislava, Slovakia |
Imperial Tobacco South Africa S.A. | Panama | Provision of services to other Group companies | Regus Business Centre, River Park, River Lane, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa |
Imperial Tobacco Taiwan Co Limited | Taiwan | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Taiwan | 14F, No 145, Sec 2, Jianguo N. Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan Province of China |
Imperial Tobacco Taiwan Manufacturing Company Limited | Taiwan | Manufacture of tobacco products in Taiwan | No 8 Cyunyi Road, Jhunan, MiaoLi County 350, Taiwan Province of China |
Imperial Tobacco Tutun Urunleri Satis Ve Pazarlama A.S. | Turkey | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Turkey | Halide Edip Adivar Mahallesi, Darülaceze Cad. No:3, Akin Plaza Kat 7, Sisli, Istanbul, 34382, Turkey |
Imperial Tobacco Ukraine (i) | Ukraine | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in Ukraine | ul. Akademika Zabolotnogo, 35, 03026, Kiev, Ukraine |
Imperial Tobacco US Holdings BV | The Netherlands | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
Imperial Tobacco Volga LLC (i) | Russia | Manufacture of tobacco products in Russia | ul.Tomskaja 7, 400048 Volgograd, Russian Federation |
Imperial Tobacco West Africa SAS (i) | Cote D’Ivoire | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Cocody-Nord, Quartier Gendarmerie, TF 5937, 01 B.P. 724 Abidjan |
Imperial Tobacco Yaroslavl CJSC (i) | Russia | Manufacture of tobacco products in Russia | 22, Pobedy St., 150040 Yaroslavl, 150040, Russian Federation |
Imperial Tobacco Zagreb doo (i) | Croatia | Marketing and distribution of tobacco related products in Croatia | Gradičanska 30, Zagreb, HR-10000, Croatia |
IMPTOB South Africa (Pty) Limited | South Africa | Provision of services to other Group companies | uite 107, Beacon Rock, 21 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga 4319, South Africa |
International Marketing Promotional Services Limited | Nigeria | Sales and marketing and of tobacco products in Nigeria | 13 A, Dapo Solanke Close – Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria |
ITB Corporation Limited | Bahamas | Trademark owner | Building of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Shirley Street, Nassau, Bahamas |
ITG Brands Holdco LLC | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 714, Green Valley Road, Greensboro, NC 27408, USA |
ITG Brands, LLC | United States of America | Marketing and distribution of tobacco products in the USA | Corporate Service Company, 211 E. 7th Floor, Suite 260, Austin, Texas, TX 78701, USA |
ITG Holdings USA Inc (ix) | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | C/o The Corporation Trust Co, 1209 Orange Street, City of Wilmington, County of Newcastle, DE 19801, USA |
ITI Cigars SRL | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
ITL Pacific (HK) Limited | Hong Kong | Manufacture and sale of tobacco and tobacco related products | Room 3907-09, 39th floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queens Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
J & R Tobacco (New Jersey) Corp | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
JAW-Invest Oy | Finland | Trademark owner | Poikluomantie 1-3, Piispanristi, 20760, Finland |
John Player & Sons Limited | Ireland | Sales and marketing of tobacco products in the Republic of Ireland | 21, Beckett Way, Park West, Nangor Road, Dublin, 12, Ireland |
John Player Ireland Pension Trustee Limited | Ireland | Trustee Company | 21, Beckett Way, Park West, Nangor Road, Dublin, 12, Ireland |
JR Cigar (DC) Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
JR Cigars.com, Inc. | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 405 East Market Street, P.O. Drawer 1960, Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577, USA |
JR Mooresville, Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 405 East Market Street, P.O. Drawer 1960, Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577, USA |
JR Tobacco NC, Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 405 East Market Street, P.O. Drawer 1960, Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577, USA |
JR Tobacco of America Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 327, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, USA |
JR Tobacco of Burlington Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 327, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, USA |
JR Tobacco of Michigan Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 601, Abbott Road, East lansing, Ingham, MI, 48823, USA |
JR Tobacco Outlet Inc | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
JSNM SARL | France | Trademark owner | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
La Flor de Copan SAS | France | Manufacture of cigars in Honduras | 320, Rue Saint-Honore, Paris, 75001, France |
Los Olvidados SRL | Dominican Republic | Manufacture and distribution of cigars | 129, Independencia Street, Santiago, 51000, Dominican Republic |
Max Rohr, Inc | United States of America | Trademark owner | 300 Delaware Avenue, Ste. 1267, Wilmington, DE,19801, USA |
MC Management, Inc. | United States of America | Provision of services to other Group companies | 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA |
Meccarillos France, SA | Luxembourg | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Route Des Trois Cantons 9, 8399 Windhof, Luxembourg |
Meccarillos International, SA | Luxembourg | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Route Des Trois Cantons 9, 8399 Windhof, Luxembourg |
Meccarillos Suisse, SA | Luxembourg | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Route Des Trois Cantons 9, 8399 Windhof, Luxembourg |
Midtown Cigar, Inc. | United States of America | Sales of tobacco and tobacco related products | Corporate Service Company, 80 State St, Albany, NY12207-2543, USA |
Millennium Tobacco Unlimited Company | Ireland | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 21, Beckett Way, Park West, Nangor Road, Dublin, 12, Ireland |
Newglade International Unlimited Company | Ireland | Provision of finance to other Group companies | 6th Floor, 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland |
Philippine Bobbin Corporation | Philippines | Manufacture of tobacco related products | Cavite Economic Zone, Phase II, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines |
PT Reemtsma Indonesia | Indonesia | In liquidation | Pondok Indah Office Tower 3, 17th floor, JL Sultan Iskandar Mudakav V-TA, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310, Indonesia |
Real Club de Golf la Herrería S.A. | Spain | Management of golf course | CR. Robledo de Chavela, S/N. San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid, 28200, Spain |
REEMARK Gesellschaft für Markenkooperation mbH | Germany | Dormant | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH | Germany | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in Germany | Max-Born-Straße 4, Hamburg, 22761, Germany |
Robert Burton Associates Limited | United States of America | Marketing of papers in the US | 5900 North Andrews Avenue, Ste. 1100, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FL 33309, USA |
Santa Clara Inc | United States of America | Distribution of cigars | 327, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, USA |
Skruf Snus AB | Sweden | Manufacture, marketing, sales of tobacco products in Sweden | Kungsgatan 12-14, Floor 7, Stockholm, SE-111 35, Sweden |
Société Centrafricaine de Cigarettes SA (i) | Central African Republic | Manufacture and distribution of cigarettes in Central African Republic | Rue David Dacko, BP 1446, Bangui, Central African Republic |
Société Centrafricaine de Distribution Sarl (i) | Central African Republic | Dormant | Avenue Boganda Pk4, Bangui, Central African Republic |
Société du Mont Nimba Sarl (i) | Guinea | Dormant | BP 3391, Conakry, Guinea |
Société Nationale d’Exploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes SAS (SEITA) | France | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in France, and export of tobacco products | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
Société pour le Développement du Tabac en Afrique SAS | France | Purchasing company | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
System Designed to Africa Sarl | Morocco | Distribution of tobacco products | Km 17, Route national de Rabat, Ain Harrouda, Morocco |
Tabacalera Brands Inc | United States of America | Trademark owner | 300 Delaware Avenue, Ste. 1267, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA |
Tabacalera Brands SLU | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Tabacalera de Garcia Limited | Bermuda | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Claredon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda |
Tabacalera de Garcia SAS | France | Manufacture of cigars in the Dominican Republic | 320, Rue Saint-Honore, Paris, 75001, France |
Tabacalera SLU | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | C/Via de los Poblados, 3 Edif. 7-8, Plantas 3a y 4a, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Tabacalera USA Inc | United States of America | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, DE, 19808, USA |
Tahiti Tabacs SASU | France, Papeete (Tahiti) | Distribution of tobacco products in Denmark and Greenland | PK 4, 300 Côté mer, 98701 Arue, BP 20692 Papeete, French Polynesia |
Tobacco Products Fulfillments, Inc. | United States of America | Fulfilment services | PK 4, 300 Côté mer, 98701 Arue, BP 20692 Papeete, French Polynesia |
Tobaccor SAS (v) | France | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
Tobačna 3DVA, trgovsko podjetje, d.o.o. | Slovenia | Retail of products in Slovenia | Cesta 24., junija 90, SI 1231 Ljubljana – Ĉrnuče, Slovenia |
Tobačna Grosist d.o.o. | Slovenia | Marketing and distribution in Slovenia | Cesta 24., junija 90, SI 1231 Ljubljana – Ĉrnuče, Slovenia |
Tobačna Ljubljana d.o.o. (v) | Slovenia | Sales and marketing tobacco products in Slovenia | Cesta 24., junija 90, SI 1231 Ljubljana – Ĉrnuče, Slovenia |
Tobamark International SA | France | Trademark owner | 143 bd Romain Rolland, Cedex 14, Paris, 75685, France |
Urex Inversiones SA | Spain | Holding investments in subsidiary companies | Parque Empresarial Cristalia, Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 7/8, Madrid, 28033, Spain |
Van Nelle Canada Limited (vii) | Canada | Import and distribution of tobacco and tobacco related products in Canada | Suite 200, 389 Connell Street, Woodstock, NB, E7M 5G5, Canada |
Van Nelle Tabak Nederland B.V. (x) | The Netherlands | Manufacture and sale of tobacco products in the Netherlands | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
Van Nelle Tobacco International Holdings B.V. | The Netherlands | Sale of tobacco and tobacco related products | Slachtedijk 28a, 8501 ZA, Joure, Netherlands |
West Park Tobacco Inc. | United States of America | Purchase company for USA tobaccos | c/o CT Corporation System, 4701 Cox Road, Ste 301,Glen Allen/Richmond, VA 23060-6802, USA |
2018 Forecast
Imperial Brands and British American Tobacco have had GBP 8.6 billion wiped off their stock market value as the United States FDA announcement to crack down on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. [8] Imperial reported revenue from tobacco and next-generation products rose 2.1 percent to 7.73 billion pounds in the year to Sept. 30. That was better than analysts’ average estimate of 7.63 billion, according to a company-supplied consensus. For the year ahead, Imperial said it expects to deliver constant currency revenue growth at, or above, the upper end of a 1 to 4 percent growth range.[9]
In September 2018, Reuters reported Imperial Brands expects alternatives to smoking such as vaping pens and a heated tobacco device to add up to 1.5 billion pounds to its revenues by 2020. Imperial has estimated the e-cigarette market could exceed USD 30 billion by 2020, up from around USD 4 billion now. [10]
Profitability
According to Imperial's website, Priority Growth Markets are characterised by large profit and/or volume pools with shares below 15 per cent and a real potential for long-term share and profit growth. The website lists the following countries: Italy, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia. [11]
Imperial has relatively large shares in Returns Markets, mostly above 15 percent. The focus is on managing strong positions in these markets, whilst driving sustainable profit growth. Priority Returns Markets include Australia, France,United Kingdom, Germany, Spain. [11]
Annual Trends
Tobacco Segment
(in millions GBP) |
2017 [2]:91 | 2016 [12]:90 | 2015 [13]:85 | 2014 (Restated) [13]:85 | 2014 [14]:83 | 2013 [15]:98 |
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Revenue | 22,786 | 20,890 | 19,011 | 19,501 | 19,656 | 20,881 |
Net revenue | 7,757 | 7,167 | 6,251 | 6,421 | 6,576 | 7,007 |
Operating profit | 2,199 | 2,126 | 1,910 | 1,925 | 1,970 | 1,888 |
Adjusted operating profit | 3,595 | 3,360 | 2,895 | 2,805 | 2,850 | 3,003 |
Adjusted operating margin percentage | 46.3 | 46.9 | 46.3 | 43.7 | 43.3 | 42.9 |
Profits Per Reportable Segments
Growth Markets
Growth Markets
(in millions GBP) |
2017 [2]:91-92 | 2016 [12]:90-91 | 2015 [13]:85-86 | 2014 (Restated) [13]:85-86 | 2014 [14]:83 | 2013 [15]:98-99 |
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Total revenue | 3,665 | 3,137 | 3,019 | 3,192 | 3,893 | 4,303 |
External revenue | 3,602 | 3,085 | 2,970 | 3,145 | 3,846 | 4,253 |
Tobacco Net Revenue | 1,768 | 1,568 | 1,449 | 1,513 | 2,113 | 2,254 |
Returns Markets North
Returns Markets North
(in millions GBP) |
2017 [2]:91-92 | 2016 [12]:90-91 | 2015 [13]:85-86 | 2014 (Restated) [13]:85-86 | 2014 [14]:83 | 2013 [15]:98-99 |
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Total revenue | 13,533 | 12,537 | 12,332 | 12,939 | 12,939 | 13,527 |
External revenue | 13,503 | 12,504 | 12,303 | 12,915 | 12,915 | 13,506 |
Tobacco Net Revenue | 2,755 | 2,645 | 2,649 | 2,801 | 2,801 | 2,929 |
Returns Markets South
Returns Markets South
(in millions GBP) |
2017 [2]:91-92 | 2016 [12]:90-91 | 2015 [13]:85-86 | 2014 (Restated) [13]:85-86 | 2014 [14]:83 | 2013 [15]:98-99 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total revenue | 2,463 | 2,274 | 2,245 | 2,497 | 2,824 | 3,051 |
External revenue | 1,748 | 1,598 | 1,576 | 1,753 | 2,080 | 2,222 |
Tobacco Net Revenue | 1,569 | 1,477 | 1,446 | 1,600 | 1,662 | 1,824 |
USA
USA
(in millions GBP) |
2017 [2]:91-92 | 2016 [12]:90-91 | 2015 [13]:85-86 | 2014 (Restated) [13]:85-86 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total revenue | 3,125 | 2,942 | 1,415 | 873 |
External revenue | 3,125 | 2,942 | 1,415 | 873 |
Tobacco Net Revenue | 1,665 | 1,477 | 707 | 507 |
Acquisitions
Recent acquisitions | Acquired Organization Name | Acquiring Organization Name | Announced Date | Value
(in USD) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nerudia acquired by Imperial Brands [16] | Nerudia [16] | Imperial Brands | 1/11/2017 | 0.00 |
Rizla acquired by Imperial Brands [16] | Rizla | Imperial Brands | 22/01/1997 | 0.00 |
Barjan - Mistic Electronic Cigarettes Brand acquired by Imperial Brands [16] |
Barjan - Mistic Electronic Cigarettes Brand |
Imperial Brands | 12/11/2012 | 0.00 |
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH acquired by Imperial Brands [16] | Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH | Imperial Brands | 1/01/2003 | 0.00 |
Davidoff acquired by Imperial Brands [16] | Davidoff | Imperial Brands | 1/08/2006 | 739 million |
Name | Number of ordinary shares | Percentage of issued share capital |
---|---|---|
Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC [17] | 13,535,355 | 1.42 |
Schafer Cullen Capital Management Inc [17] | 2,094,950 | 0.22 |
Imperial Brands has recently invested in a cannabis-focused biotech company that is researching how compounds in cannabis can be turned into medicine. [18]
In 2017, Imperial Tobacco grew market share in Russia [2]:17 and Poland [2]:18. In 2016, Imperial Tobacco was the world’s fifth-largest international cigarette company based on market share. [5]
Emerging Markets
Growth or Emerging Markets are mainly large profit or volume pools where Imperial Market typically have market shares below 15 percent and where the total tobacco approach provides many opportunities for share and profit growth both now and in the future.[2]:91
Growth Markets include: Iraq, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (also includes premium cigar and Fontem Ventures)[2]:91
Factory Openings and Closures
Imperial Tobacco Group met with Reidsville tobacco manufacturing facility employees in November 2018 to discuss plans to move operations to its Greensboro manufacturing facility. The tobacco company says all of its cigarette production will shift to the company's Greensboro facility by 2020. [19]
Year | Issue |
---|---|
2016 | Closure of the Logrono (GBP 108 million) and Mullingar (GBP 21 million) factories. [12]:92 |
2014 | Imperial Tobacco announced proposed closure of cigarette factories in Nottingham and Nantes. [14]:10 |
Dividends
Table below provides review of dividend payment history since 2014:
Ex-dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount (in p) |
---|---|---|
15 January 2015 | 15 February 2015 | 89.3[20] |
28 May 2015 | 30 June 2015 | 21.4[20] |
27 August 2015 | 30 September 2015 | 21.4[20] |
19 November 2015 | 31 December 2015 | 49.1[20] |
4 February 2016 | 31 March 2016 | 49.1p[20] |
19 May 16 | 30 June 16 | 23.5[20] |
18 August 2016 | 30 September 2016 | 23.5[20] |
17 November 2016 | 30 December 2016 | 54.1[20] |
16 February 2017 | 31-Mar-17 | 54.1[20] |
18 May 17 | 30 June 17 | 25.85[20] |
17 August 2017 | 29 September 2017 | 25.85[20] |
16 November 2017 | 29 December 2017 | 59.51[20] |
22 February 2018 | 29 March 18 | 59.51[20] |
24 May 18 | 29 June 18 | 28.435[20] |
23 August 2018 | 28 September 2018 | 28.435[20] |
Products
Key Portfolio
The company’s tobacco portfolio offers a range of papers and cigars, fine cut, smokeless tobaccos and cigarettes. Through their subsidiary Fontem Ventures, Imperial Brands is also strengthening their range of tobacco free smoking products, including the e-vapour brand blu. The tobacco brands of Imperial Brands are sold in 160 countries worldwide, including the United States where it has a market share of six percent with their ITG brands: Maverick, Winston and Kool, where each of them accounts for some two percent respectively. The share of the company’s revenue in the United States accounted for some 20.6 percent in 2016, amounting to about 1.5 billion USD in that year. [5]
In 2017, the company's Growth Brands (Davidoff, Gauloises Blondes, JPS, West, Fine, News, Winston, Bastos, Lambert & Butler and Parker & Simpson) accounted for approximately 60.2 percent of Imperial Brands' Group sales volumes. [5]
Growth Brands [21]
- Davidoff
- Gauloises
- P&S
- News
- West
- Winston
- L&B
- Bastos
- JSP
- Fine
Specialist Brands[21]
- Gitanes
- Jade
- Habana
- Kool
- Rizzla
- blu
- Cohiba
- Montecristo
- Drum
- Golden Viginia
- skruf
- Backwoods
Heated Tobacco Products
A press release sent out on October 3 2018 by ResearchandMarkets.com noted Imperial Brands, in partnership with China National Tobacco, established a joint venture, Global Horizon Ventures Limited (GHVL) focused on long-term earnings potential and competitive position in the growing smokeless tobacco market. [22] Imperial said it will debut its first heated-tobacco product Pulze in Japan. The company predicted that such smoking alternatives may add as much as 1.5 billion pounds (USD 2 billion) in revenue in 2020. [12]
In Summer 2018, Imperial launched a product called myblu, in reaction Juul's entry into the US market. [23]
A 2014 report by Public Health England revealed that Imperial-owned cigarettes are sold in Lloyds and Boots pharmacies around the United Kingdom. This is against the advice of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. In 2014, Lloyds Pharmacy began selling Vype and Boots pharmacies began selling Puritane, the e-cigarette brand owned by Imperial tobacco’s subsidiary Fontem. [24]
Volumes
Volume of Cigarettes by Region
Volumes (in billions stick equivalent) | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 (Restated) | 2014 | 2013 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group Volume | 265.2 [2]:15 | 276.5 [12]:13 | 285.1 [13]:9 | 294.0 [14]:8 | 294.0 [14]:8 | 317.0 [15]:6 |
Growth Brands Volume | 159.6 [2]:8 | 151.0 [12]:6 | 145.1 [13]:12 | 131.0 [14]:11 | 131.0 [14]:11 | 129.0 [15]:8 |
Growth Brands Volume (percent) | 60.2 | 54.7 | 50.9 | 44.6 | 44.6 | 40.7 |
Marketing and External Relations
Global Campaigns
A 2018 investigations uncovered social media advertising campaigns from Imperial Brands reaching millions online, including in the United States. [25]
In 2014, an Imperial Tobacco ad campaign promoting a free-to-download app listing smoking-friendly bars and venues has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for "normalising" and "condoning" smoking. Imperial Tobacco ran a series of poster ads under the name Smoke Spots, with no indication on the ads that the free app was provided by Imperial Tobacco. [26]
Events
In 2015, World Bank pulled out of the 12th Annual Asia Pacific Tax Forum, which was to be co-organized by a consortium funded by several transnational tobacco companies, including Imperial. [27]
Corporate Social Responsibility
In May 2014, Guardian reported Imperial Tobacco Group was amongst the companies purchasing tobacco grown in the United States. According to Guardian, these companies current approaches 'did not sufficiently protect children from hazardous work and some companies allow for lower standards of protection for children in their US supply chain than for children working on tobacco farms in other countries'.[28]
Imperial is a board member of the Eliminating Child Labour in Tobacco Growing Foundation (ECLT). [29] A report published in April 2018 by Human Rights Watch said there was widespread child labour in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, where multinationals including Imperial buy tobacco. [30] The ECLT Board members include: International Tobacco Growers Association; Alliance One International; Altria Client Services; British American Tobacco; Contrax-Nicotex Tobacco; Hail & Cotton; Imperial Tobacco Group; Japan Tobacco International; Philip Morris International; Premium Tobacco; Scandinavian Tobacco Group; Sunel Ticaret Turk; Swedish Match; and Universal Leaf Tobacco. [31] The partnership has been ongoing since 2002 and seeks to eliminate child labour and promote workers’ rights in tobacco-growing communities in Brazil, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. [32]
In 2015, Imperial Tobacco contributed GBP 57,000 to help tackle the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. [33]
Academic resource Tobacco Tactics provides an extensive overview of Imperial's 2014 Love Where You Live campaign here. [34]
In 2014, Imperial Tobacco Poland was presented with an award from the country's Business Centre Club, recognizing the significant contribution it makes to the nation’s economy. [35]
Sponsorship
Imperial Tobacco was one of the sponsors of the 2018 Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference was held in November 2018under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Saad Hariri, Lebanese President of the Council of Ministers, in Beirut, Lebanon. [36]
Marketing to Kids
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids investigation into over 100 social media campaigns by Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Brands revealed tobacco companies pay social media influencers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to advertise their products. [37]
An investigation exposing how tobacco companies market cigarettes on social media around the world revealed Imperial Tobacco products were seen near schools in 22 countries in a smaller number. Despite the findings a spokesman for Imperial Brands said to company ensures:
"that our product and brand communications are not aimed at, or made appealing to, people under the age of 18 or non-smokers, and that we operate in accordance with local laws”. [38]
In the United States, investigations into Imperial Brands’ efforts to market to kids have uncovered an explosion of sweet-flavored tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes and cigars. [39]
Political Spending
For a list of political contributions in the United States look here.
2016 | 2014 | 2012 | |
---|---|---|---|
Democrats [40] | 12,500 | 4,000 | 19,500 |
Republicans [40] | 27,900 | 74,000 | 75,200 |
Percentage Democrats [40] | 31 | 5 | 21 |
Percentage Republicans [40] | 69 | 95 | 79 |
Total [40] | 40,400 | 78,000 | 94,700 |
Chamber | Member | Amount
(in USD) [40] |
---|---|---|
Senate | Burr, Richard (R-NC) | 8,000 |
Senate | Scott, Tim (R-SC) | 5,000 |
Senate | Toomey, Pat (R-PA) | 3,500 |
Senate | Blunt, Roy (R-MO) | 2,500 |
Senate | Casey, Bob (D-PA) | 2,500 |
Senate | McConnell, Mitch (R-KY) | 2,500 |
Senate | Moran, Jerry (R-KS) | 2,500 |
House | Ellmers, Renee (R-NC) | 2,000 |
House | Guthrie, Brett (R-KY) | 1,500 |
House | Kelly, Mike (R-PA) | 1,000 |
House | Meehan, Patrick (R-PA) | 1,000 |
House | Murphy, Tim (R-PA) | 1,000 |
House | Boehner, John (R-OH) | (2,600) |
Reporting and regulation
Tobacco Litigation
A full list of tobacco industry litigation cases can be found here.
According to the 2017 annual report, no tobacco litigation claim brought against the Imperial Group has been successful and/or resulted in the recovery of damages.[2]:27
In February 2018, Dutch prosecutors rejected attempted murder case brought against the world's largest tobacco Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Tobacco by mother with lung cancer. [41]
Year | Country | Update |
---|---|---|
2006 | Italy | Imperial Tobacco is currently facing two claims in Italy. The first is against Logista, which is the subject of a challenge on grounds of jurisdiction and the admission of evidence. This challenge was heard in 2006 but judgment is still awaited. The second claim has been brought in the Court of Messina against Imperial Tobacco Italia and Reemtsma by two individuals claiming EUR800,000 in total. We have denied liability. [2]:50 |
2015 | Morocco | In June 2015, a claim was filed in the Casablanca Court by the heirs of a deceased individual against our Moroccan subsidiary,
Société Marocaine des Tabacs. The total amount of compensation sought was not specified. On 9 February 2016, the Casablanca Court found in favour of SMT and dismissed the claim. No appeal has been filed. [2]:50 |
NA | Argentina | Imperial Tobacco subsidiary, Société Nationale d’Exploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes SAS (SEITA), has been notified of a claim filed in the Court of Buenos Aires against Nobleza Piccardo by an individual smoker. Nobleza Piccardo has denied liability. Nobleza Piccardo manufactures and distributes two brands of cigarettes owned by SEITA in Argentina under the terms of a Licence Agreement. Nobleza Piccardo has sought to invoke an indemnity contained in the Licence Agreement, pursuant to which SEITA is responsible for any product liability to third parties. The amount claimed is ARS 8,980,200. The claim is currently in the evidence production period, during which all expert and witness evidence will be produced. [2]:50 |
2016 | Russia | In August 2016, a claim was filed in the Russian Court against 18 tobacco companies including JSC Imperial Tobacco Yaroslavl by an individual claiming RUB 523,480,297 and other amounts related to the profits of the defendants. Imperial was notified of the claim by the Russian Court in February 2017. The claim was dismissed in full at a hearing in April 2017. The claimant appealed the decision. The appeal was heard on 18 July 2017 by Moscow Court’s Judicial Panel for Civil Cases. The appeal was dismissed in full and the claimant has until 18 January 2018 to appeal the decision. [2]:50 |
NA | The Netherlands | Reports in the public media indicate that a complaint has been lodged with the Public Prosecutor in the Netherlands directed at the four major tobacco manufacturers, including Imperial Tobacco Benelux. Neither Imperial Tobacco Benelux nor any of its employees has been charged by the Public Prosecutor in the Netherlands, but we are monitoring developments. [2]:50 |
2017 | Poland | On 9 October 2017, Imperial Tobacco Polska SA (“Imperial Polska”) received notice that a claim has been filed against it in the
Regional Court in Poznań by an individual claiming PLN 1,000,000 by way of compensation for alleged smoking related health effects. Imperial Polska has not yet filed a Statement of Defence but it intends to deny liability. [2]:50 |
2016 | United States | A number of smoking and health-related claims have been brought against Imperial Tobacco Group Brands in the state courts. Imperial Tobacco Group Brands has the benefit of an indemnity from another manufacturer in respect of each of these claims. As a result, ITG Brands either has been dismissed, or is expected to be dismissed, without prejudice from each of the claims.[2]:50 |
2016 | United States | Imperial Tobacco is currently defending one e-vapour-related claim in the USA. This is a consolidation of two purported class actions (Diek and Whitney) seeking to recover unquantified damages, including punitive damages. A claim that had been brought by the Center for Environmental Health alleging violations of the California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act ended. [2]:50 |
In 2015, tobacco companies including Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Tobacco Group took the British government to court on Thursday, arguing that the UK’s “plain packaging” law, unlawfully takes away its intellectual property. [42]
Partners and Allies
In 2017, the organization has paid between EUR 400,000 and EUR 499,999 on activities related to lobbying and registration fees within the EuropeanUnion. [6]
According to Transparency Register, in 2017 Imperial disclosed it was a member of the following associations:
- Confederation of EC Cigarette Manufacturers [6]
- European Smoking Tobacco Association [6]
- European Cigar Manufacturers Association [6]
- European Rolling Papers Association [6]
- European Travel Retail Council [6]
- Wirtschaftsrat [6]
- Public Affairs Council [6]
Lobbying
Main European Union initiatives, policies and legislative files followed by the organization are:
- The implementation of Directive 2014/40/EU on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture , presentation, and sale of tobacco and related products. [6]
- Review of Directive 2011/64/EC, on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco. [6]
- Review of Council Directive 2008/118/EC concerning the general arrangements for excise duty and repealing Directive 92/12/EEC [6]
The organization employs three part-time and four full-time lobbyists. The European Union Register lists the following employees:
Name | Contract Status | Start Date | End Date |
---|---|---|---|
Maria Georgiadou [6] | Active | 20 April 2018 | 31 October 2018 |
Dries Maebe [6] | Active | 27 October 2017 | 19 October 2018 |
In 2017, Fontem Ventures, affiliated with Imperial Tobacco used the services of Aspect Consulting for lobbying in Brussels [43] and Blue Star Strategies globally. [44]
Memberships
The website TobaccoTactics, offers an updated list of organizations Imperial Tobacco was a member or supporter of in 2017. The Austrian Public Affairs Association website lists Hanna Friedl and Jared Wiener from Imperial Tobacco Austria as members. [45]
Imperial Tobacco is a Gold member of the Scottish Grocers Federation, a front group 'promoting responsible community retailing by lobbying, communication, networking and advice.' As of 2018, British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco International were both listed as members on the organization's website. [46]
Politics
Scottish National Party accepted conference fees from Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Tobacco. Both companies were at the SNP Party Conference after buying "business day" passes advertised at GBP 1,750 each. [47]
In 2010, European Commission announced a multi-year agreement with Imperial Tobacco to work together in tackling the illicit trade in tobacco products. Under the legally binding agreement, ITL will work with the European Commission, its anti-fraud office OLAF, and Member States’ law enforcement authorities to help in the fight against contraband and counterfeit cigarettes. The Agreement included a USD 300 million contribution (over the next 20 years) by Imperial Tobacco. [48]
Consultancies, Banking and Finance
Name | Contract Status | Notes | Notable Clients |
---|---|---|---|
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) (2017) | Active | PwC are Imperial Tobacco's auditors. [2]:43,71 |
|
KPMG (2017) | TBC | KPMG LLP UK prepared a report on Illicit tobacco in New Zealand for Imperial Tobacco New Zealand Limited.[50]
A KPMG conducted a study for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International that revealed one in every ten cigarettes consumed in the European Union in 2013 were illicit. [51] |
|
Pinsent Masons LLP (2017) | Active | Pinsent Masons LLP provided legal advice in respect of the operation of the Group’s employee share plans. [2]:71 |
|
Allen & Overy LLP (2017) | Active | Allen & Overy LLP is available to provide legal advice to Imperial Tobacco's Renumeration Committee as and when required. It was not used for remuneration-related advice during the financial year. Allen & Overy LLP also provided other legal services to the Group. [2]:71 | NA |
Marketing and Public Relations
Name | Contract Status | Notes | Other Clients |
---|---|---|---|
MSQ Partners(2018) | Active | Blu, the vaping brand owned by Imperial Tobacco, has appointed MSQ Partners and Fold7-backed brand experience agency Hyperactive to work on the launch campaign. [53] |
|
Hyperactive (2018) | Active | Blu, the vaping brand owned by Imperial Tobacco, has appointed MSQ Partners and Fold7-backed brand experience agency Hyperactive to work on the launch campaign. [55] |
|
Proximity (2015) | NA | In March 2014, Proximity picked up Imperial Tobacco’s global creative account. WPP’s Deepblue Networks was the incumbent. [57] |
|
FTI (2016) | Active | FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm. [59] |
|
Aspect Consulting (2014) | Active | In 2017, Fontem Ventures, affiliated with Imperial Tobacco used the services of Aspect Consulting for lobbying in Brussels[61] and Blue Star Strategies globally. [62] |
|
Bell Pottinger (2017) | Inactive | Imperial Brands used Bell Pottinger for two decades until a scandal over Bell Pottinger's secret campaign to stir up racial tensions in South Africa came to surface. [64] |
NA |
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