
Regulation: Cannabis – USA
October 2026: Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Process Temporarily Paused at the DEA Amid New Review The long-awaited federal administrative process to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I

October 2026: Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Process Temporarily Paused at the DEA Amid New Review The long-awaited federal administrative process to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I

October 2026: UK Imposes Sweeping New Restrictions on Vaping and Nicotine Products Starting October 29, 2026 A comprehensive set of new regulations aimed at curbing

October 2026: Germany On Track to Hike Tobacco Taxes, Pushing Average Cigarette Prices Close to €12 by 2030 Tobacco products in Germany are set for

October 2026: Iowa Postpones Implementation of New Vape Product Directory and Restrictions The Iowa Department of Revenue has unexpectedly postponed the rollout of its highly

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October 2026: India Evaluates Complete Ban on Foreign Tobacco Licensing and Brand Contracts The Indian government is reviewing a proposal to significantly tighten foreign direct

October 2026: China Deepens Tax Overhaul, Eliminating VAT Rebates for E-Cigarette Exports In a progressive tightening of fiscal policies governing key manufacturing sectors, Chinese regulatory

October 2026: Philip Morris International Prepares for Q3 2026 Earnings as Shares Hold Above $200 Record Highs Philip Morris International (PMI) is scheduled to report

Perlz Guide: Japan Tobacco’s Dissolvable Nicotine Pearls vs. Traditional Nicotine Pouches The smoke-free nicotine landscape continues to evolve rapidly with Japan Tobacco (JT) – the

Southeast Asia is one of the most populous geographical regions in the World with 675 million population. It is home to Indonesia, world’s largest cigarette

October 2026: Bombay HC Upholds Ban on Duty-Free Nicotine Pouches, Rules Out Immunity from Domestic Laws In a ruling clarifying the reach of Indian regulatory

October 2026: US Judge Pauses Altria Lawsuit as FDA Reconsiders Tobacco Product Review Framework A US federal judge has temporarily paused a lawsuit brought by

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October 2026: GQG Partners Sells 2.91% Stake in ITC as Stock Faces Sustained Downward Pressure US-based asset management firm GQG Partners, founded by investor Rajiv

October 2026: Eight EU Nations Demand Comprehensive Ban on New Nicotine Products and Flavors A coalition of eight European Union member states has formally called

Imperial Brands has confirmed in its pre-close trading update for FY26 (ended September 30, 2026) that it remains on track to deliver full-year guidance across

October 2026: Emtech Files Regulatory Complaint Against KT&G Over Alleged Forced Patent Transfers and Retaliatory Trade Cuts South Korean e-cigarette device manufacturer Emtech has reported

Three key trends force tobacco companies to continuously re-assess and optimize their manufacturing footprint: (1) Cost savings: Transferring labor intensive operations to lower-cost countries within

October 2026: Ireland Increases Excise Duty on Tobacco and E-Liquid Products The cost of smoking and vaping in Ireland is set to reach record highs

October 2026: Vapers Continue to Outnumber Smokers in Great Britain as Smoking Rates Halve Since 2011 Adult cigarette smoking in the UK fell below 10%

October 2026: Cigar Accessory Sales Surge to $350M as Tax-Driven Shifts Reshape U.S. Market U.S. convenience store sales for tobacco accessories expanded 14.3% year-over-year to

October 2026: U.S. E-Vapor Revenue Slips in Mainstream C-Stores as Sales Migrate to Alternative Channels Total U.S. convenience store revenue for vaping contracted 5.1% year-over-year

October 2026: Higher Retail Prices Keep U.S. Convenience Store Cigar Revenue Flat at $4.11 Billion Total U.S. convenience store cigar sales remained virtually unchanged year-over-year

October 2026: Surging Demand for Nicotine Pouches Lifts U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Category to $13.6 Billion Driven by strong consumer adoption of modern oral nicotine pouches,

October 2026: U.S. Cigarette Market Holds at $50.8 Billion as Price Increases Counter Volume Drops According to Circana data for the 52-week period ending August

October 2026: GAO Urges FDA to Systematically Monitor Timeliness of Tobacco Product Application Reviews The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a new report

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Background Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) became a pure-play cigar & pipe tobacco manufacturer, following the acquisition of its cigarette & snus business (“House of Prince”) by BAT in 2008.

Patent wars, long associated with the technology and software sectors, refer to legal battles between companies seeking to protect, challenge, or leverage intellectual property rights.

Since 1990s, the fall of the Iron Curtain in the East and the fast decline of cigarette market volumes in the West have triggered a series

ZYN Melts Guide: ZYN Dissolvable Nicotine Tablets vs. ZYN Pouches The smokeless nicotine landscape continues to undergo a evolution with Philip Morris International (PMI) officially

September 2026: BAT Announces Horizon 2030 Strategy and Reaffirms 2026 Targets Ahead of its 2026 Capital Markets Day in Winston-Salem, North Carolina – the historic

September 2026: STG Upgrades XQS Nicotine Pouch Range with Higher Strengths and New Flavours Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced a significant update to its

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Generational Tobacco Ban, or Lifetime Tobacco Ban, refers to banning cigarette or tobacco sales to anyone born after a certain date (at any point in

September 2026: Canada Rejects Calls to Ease Nicotine Pouch Rules Despite Industry Pressure Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel has pushed back against growing industry lobbying,

September 2026: Philip Morris Japan Expands IQOS ILUMA i Lineup with New “Bold Ruby” Color Philip Morris Japan (PMJ) has officially expanded its flagship heat-not-burn

September 2026: Turning Point Brands Appoints David E. Glazek as CEO as Graham Purdy Steps Down Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) has announced that

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September 2026: Constitutional Court Unanimously Upholds Volume-Based Taxation on E-Cigarette Liquids South Korea’s Constitutional Court has delivered a unanimous ruling upholding the constitutionality of the

September 2026: REJO Expands European Footprint with Heat-Not-Burn “Puff-Twice” Technology Heat-not-burn (HNB) brand REJO has announced its expansion across Europe, showcasing its proprietary “puff-twice” technology.

September 2026: BAT Japan Expands Nationwide FamilyMart Sales for “VELO Peach Ice Medium” Nicotine Pouches British American Tobacco (BAT) has expanded the retail distribution of

September 2026: Russia Rolls Out Mandatory Digital Tracking for Reusable Vapes and E-Cigarette Devices Russia has officially launched its mandatory digital tracking framework for reusable

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September 2026: Altria Breaks Ground on $250 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Hopkinsville, Kentucky Altria Group has officially broken ground on a $250 million expansion of

September 2026: PMI U.S. Boosts ZYN Can Size to 20 Pouches in Major Portfolio Expansion Philip Morris International’s U.S. division is increasing the pouch count

September 2026: Beijing Taps Tobacco Monopoly for ¥260 Billion State Bank Capital Injection Beijing is mobilizing state-owned cigarette monopoly China National Tobacco Corporation alongside the

September 2026: Philip Morris International Opens First Global IQOS Flagship Store in Ginza, Tokyo Philip Morris International (PMI) has officially opened its first global IQOS

Patent wars, long associated with the technology and software sectors, refer to legal battles between companies seeking to protect, challenge, or leverage intellectual property rights.

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September 2026: British American Tobacco Faces Third UK Investor Claim Over Historical North Korea Disclosures British American Tobacco (BAT) is facing a third UK shareholder

Main Trend: Global tobacco leaf markets were tight between mid-2022 and 2024, with limited supply driving higher leaf prices. At the same time, rising agricultural

August 2026: FDA Authorizes Marketing of Next-Generation JUUL2 E-Cigarette System The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the marketing of JUUL Labs Inc.’s next-generation

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August 2026: Illicit High-Nicotine Vapes Flood European Markets Amid Enforcement Gaps A parallel market for non-compliant e-cigarettes is rapidly expanding across Europe, granting consumers easy

Focus2030 Advances with Category Stabilization, Portfolio Rationalization, and Reaffirmed Guidance Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating

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August 2026: Heated Tobacco Hyper-Growth and European ODM Expansion Power Record Smoore H1 2026 Revenue Smoore delivered strong operational performance during H1 2026, setting a

August 2026: JUUL Labs and Altria Appeal B.C. Court Decision Certifying Mass Class Action JUUL Labs and Altria Group have launched a formal appeal against

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August 2026: Nearly 60% of Cigarette Packs in Ireland Avoided Domestic Tax, Research Reveals A major research study tracking discarded cigarette packaging across Ireland has

Q2 2026: Record Net Sales & Peak Gross Margin During the second quarter of 2026, Haypp Group achieved its highest organic volume and sales growth

August 2026: Unauthorized Products Dominate U.S. E-Cigarette Retail Sales According to a newly published study, as of December 2025, 69.4% of e-cigarette product sales (in

August 2026: Imperial Brands to Cut Thousands of Jobs in Major US and European Restructuring Imperial Brands is preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs across

August 2026: S&P Global Assigns ‘BBB-‘ Rating to BAT’s Perpetual Subordinated Hybrid Instruments S&P Global Ratings has assigned a ‘BBB-‘ long-term issue rating to British

August 2026: South Carolina Introduces First Statewide Vape Tax Starting October 1, 2026 South Carolina will introduce its first statewide excise tax on vaping products

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Executive Summary KT&G Corporation delivered a profit-led Q2 2026 beat, characterized by double-digit operating profit expansion that outpaced top-line growth across all core operating divisions.

Executive Summary Turning Point Brands (TPB) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, demonstrating continued top-line expansion fueled by hyper-growth

August 2026: S. Korea Faces Surge in ‘Nicotine-Free’ and Analogue Vapes Following Heavy Vape Tax South Korea’s vaping market is grappling with a rapidly growing

August 2026: ASF Launches LOOP Nicotine Pouches in South Africa as Altria and KT&G Target Global Expansion Swedish manufacturer ASF (Another Snus Factory) has officially

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Executive Summary: Earnings Compression Driven by Cigarette Tax Adjustments ITC Limited’s Q1 FY2026/27 (Q1 FY27) financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, present

Ahead of the Q2 2026 Earnings release Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday), Before Market Open Consensus Estimates: $5.35 billion Revenue (+1.1% yoy); $1.50 EPS (+4.2% yoy) Guidance: Altria’s

Ahead of the Q2 2026 Earnings release Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday), After Market Close Consensus Estimates: ¥986.2 billion Revenue (+8.7% yoy); ¥97.6 EPS (+6.6% yoy) Guidance: JT’s

Ahead of H1 2026 Earnings Release Release date: July 30, 2026 (before the opening bell) Revenue: £12.19 billion (+1.0% reported, +3.0% at constant currency) Adj.

July 2026:Tax Hike Weighs on Godfrey Phillips as Q1 Profit Drops 44% Godfrey Phillips India Ltd, the manufacturer of Marlboro and Four Square in India,

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August 2026: ALP Launches “Frontier Collection” Nicotine Pouches ALP Supply Co. LLC has released a limited-edition product line called the “Frontier Collection,” available exclusively through

July 2026: JT Expands Processed Food Operations and Business Development Pipeline Japan Tobacco (JT) is expanding its non-tobacco capabilities, positioning its processed food segment as

July 2026: JT Drives Heated Tobacco Growth with ¥800 Billion Investment Plan Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) is sharpening its focus on the next-generation tobacco category,

Ahead of the Q2 2026 Earnings release Date: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), before the bell Consensus: $10.6 billion revenue (+4.5% year-on-year); $2.03 EPS (+6.3% year-on-year) PMI FY26

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July 2026: New Australia Regulations Ban Personal Importation of Nicotine Pouches The Australian Government has established new regulations to restrict access to nicotine pouches, citing

July 2026: Australian Smoking and Vaping Rates Decline to Historic Lows, AIHW Survey Shows Smoking and vaping rates in Australia have either declined or stabilised,

July 2026: Questions Raised Over ZYN Safety Review Following Former FDA Scientist’s Claims Questions have been raised over the safety review of Philip Morris International’s

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July 2026: Japan Backs Off From Tighter Restrictions on Heated Tobacco Products Japan’s health ministry has decided to defer implementing stricter regulations on heated tobacco

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June 2026: Philip Morris International (PMI) Expands Vaping Portfolio with European Roll-Out of VEEV ONE PLUS Philip Morris International (PMI) is officially extending its closed-pod

June 2026: FDA Authorizes 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouches to Be Marketed with Specific Modified Risk Claim The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued

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June 2026: FDA Delays Approval of Achieve’s Cytisinicline Over Manufacturing Issues The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to approve Achieve Life Sciences’s

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ZYN Ultra: Higher Strength & Moist Slim Pouches Philip Morris International (PMI) has officially expanded its dominant ZYN nicotine pouch portfolio in the United States

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Generational Tobacco Ban, or Lifetime Tobacco Ban, refers to banning cigarette or tobacco sales to anyone born after a certain date (at any point in

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In this article, we track the developments regarding the IQOS Launch in the USA. To stay up to date with every aspect of IQOS launch

June 2026: New York enacts 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches The New York Governor signed a 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches into law.

Ahead of the H1 2026 Trading Update release Date: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday), before the bell FY26 Consensus: At constant currency, 3.4% Revenue, 4.3% Adjusted profit from

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KT&G: Global Expansion and Portfolio Diversification Drive Structural Revenue Shifts KT&G’s operational model relies on two primary revenue pillars: the traditional combustible cigarette brand ‘ESSE’

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May 2026: Closing the Global Peer Discount via Operational Acceleration and Gold-Standard Capital Returns KT&G is undergoing a profound qualitative transformation, successfully transitioning from a

May 2026: Canada’s Tobacco and Vaping Act Review Highlights Enforcement Gaps Amid Growing Illicit Market Canada’s third legislative review of the 2018 Tobacco and Vaping

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May 2026: Altria to Consolidate Smokeless and Nicotine Pouch Manufacturing in Kentucky Altria Group subsidiary U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) has announced plans to modernize

ITC Limited has demonstrated a resilient financial performance for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4 FY26), and the full fiscal year (FY26). This

Focus2030 Execution Begins Amid Online Competition and FX Headwinds Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, marking

May 2026: Korea’s Heated Tobacco Market Heats Up as E-Cigarette Regulations Reshape Competition Competition in South Korea’s heated tobacco market is intensifying following the recent

May 2026: Godfrey Phillips India Enters 3-Year Distribution Agreement for NRT Products in Strategic Move Into Smokeless Category Godfrey Phillips India has entered a three-year

May 2026: UK Tobacco Advertising Crackdown Forces PMI to Remove IQOS Promotions From Stores Philip Morris International (PMI) is removing in-store advertising for its IQOS

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May 2026: Most Tobacco Companies Receive Stronger Business Profile Assessments In a recent credit commentary, Fitch Ratings noted that most global tobacco companies received stronger

PouchPoint.com: Convenience & Reliability in the Fast‑Changing U.S. Nicotine Pouch Market The nicotine pouch category in the United States has grown from a niche curiosity

Ahead of the H1 2026 Earnings release Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday), before the bell Guidance – H1 2026: Low single-digit growth in tobacco & NGP net

May 2026: Germany Plans Ban on Disposable Vapes Over Fire, Environmental and Youth Concerns German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced plans to ban the

May 2026: A Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Fund FDA Oversight of E-Cigarettes Through Manufacturer User Fees The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act, a bipartisan

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Japan Tobacco reported a strong start to FY2026, with broad-based growth across the tobacco business, continued pricing power in combustibles, accelerating reduced-risk product (RRP) momentum,

TPB Q1 2026 Results: Modern Oral Drives Growth as Guidance Raised Turning Point Brands (TPB) reported strong top-line growth in Q1 2026, primarily driven by

KT&G posted strong first quarter results, with consolidated revenue rising 14.3% YoY to ₩1.70 trillion and operating profit increasing 27.6% YoY to ₩364.5 billion. Net

Haypp Group Q1 2026: Strong Nicotine Pouch Growth Drives Record Sales as Investments Pressure Margins Haypp Group reported a strong start to 2026, with Q1

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Ahead of the Q1 2026 Earnings release Date: April 30, 2026 (Thursday), Before Market Open Consensus Estimates: $4.58 billion Revenue (+1.3% yoy); $1.246 EPS (+1.3% yoy) Guidance: Altria’s

April 2026: New Zealand Cigarette Market Under Pressure as Illicit Trade and Vaping Weigh on Industry Performance British American Tobacco (BAT) and Imperial Brands have

April 2026: S&P Downgrades Japan Tobacco to “A” on Geopolitical Risk Exposure, Maintains Stable Outlook S&P Global has lowered its long-term issuer credit rating on

April 2026: PMI Scales Back ZYN Production Schedule in Owensboro Amid Demand Normalization Philip Morris International (PMI) will reduce part of its ZYN nicotine pouch

Ahead of the Q1 2026 Earnings release Date: April 22, 2026 (Wednesday), before the bell Consensus: $9.88 billion revenue (+6.2% year-on-year); $1.83 EPS (+8.3% year-on-year) PMI FY26

April 2026: British American Tobacco Affiliate Holds 29.9% Stake in Organigram, With Path to 49% Organigram reported that its strategic investor, BT DE Investments, an

Headline: “FY26 guidance reiterated, but quality of the print looks weak” Imperial Brands: H1 2026 Trading Update – Key Points – Guidance reaffirmed: FY26 outlook

April 2026: Fitch affirms Turning Point Brands’ IDR at “B+”. Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turning Point Brands’ (TPB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR)

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Three key trends force tobacco companies to continuously re-assess and optimize their manufacturing footprint: (1) Cost savings: Transferring labor intensive operations to lower-cost countries within

March 2026: Fitch Affirms Philip Morris International at “A”. Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings has affirmed Philip Morris International (PMI) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and

March 2026: ITC Faces Earnings Uncertainty as Tax Hikes and Margin Pressures Weigh on Outlook ITC Limited shares have declined to 30-month lows and are

March 2026: on! PLUS Expands Nationwide Retail Availability in the U.S. Altria announced the national retail expansion of on! PLUS nicotine pouches. on! PLUS is

Strong Revenue Rebound Masked by Margin Compression and Rising Costs Smoore International delivered a notable top-line recovery in FY2025, with revenue rising 20.8% year-on-year to

March 2026: KT&G’s Lil Able Surpasses 1 Million Devices as Heated Tobacco Business Approaches ₩1 Trillion KT&G’s heated tobacco device Lil Able has surpassed 1

March 2026: BAT Faces Rising Illicit Trade in African Markets British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 12.5% year-on-year revenue decline in Kenya in 2025, as

Youth Nicotine Use at Historic Low in the U.S. Despite Rise of Disposable E-Cigarettes The landscape of youth nicotine use in the United States has

China Tobacco International Reports Solid FY2025 Growth as Leaf Trading Drives Performance China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited reported solid financial results for fiscal year

U.S. States Move to Expand Nicotine Excise Taxes in 2026 With the 2026 state legislative session in full swing, excise taxation on cigarettes, vaping products,

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reports Weaker 2025 Results Amid Market Headwinds and Strategic Transition Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) reported weaker financial results for Q4 2025 and

March 2026: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reduces Annual Dividend to kr.4.50 Scandinavian Tobacco Group proposes an ordinary dividend of kr.4.50 per share for 2026, corresponding to

March 2026: Turning Point Brands Accelerates Modern Oral Expansion, Steps Up Investment in 2026 Turning Point Brands (TPB) reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025

February 2026: New Zealand Approves First Quit‑Vaping Medicine as Youth Use Climbs New Zealand’s medicines regulator Medsafe approved the country’s first product specifically indicated to help

February 2026: China Freezes Vape Factory Expansion Amid Mounting Overcapacity China’s tobacco regulator ordered e-cigarette manufacturers to halt the construction of new production facilities, signaling a

Release date: February 12, 2026; before the LSE opening Consensus ahead of the release: +1.9% revenue and 2.0% operating profit growth in FY25; Acceleration in

Consolidated Results FY25 Revenue up +13.4% to ¥3,467.7 billion (+13.9% at constant FX); Adjusted operating profit up +21.5% to ¥902.2 billion (+24.9% at constant FX)

Ahead of the Q4 2025 & FY25 Earnings release Release date: February 6, 2026 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $10.38 billion expected (+6.9% vs. $9.71

Q4 2025 & FY25 Results Revenue: ₩1.71Tn in Q4 (+10.1% year-on-year), ₩6.58Tn in FY25 (+11.4%) EBITDA: ₩325.8Bn in Q4 (+17.7%), ₩1.64Tn in FY25 (+14.1%) EBITDA

January 2026: Altria Advances Non-Nicotine Expansion Strategy As part of its 2028 Enterprise Goals, Altria plans to expand into non-nicotine categories, targeting broad commercial distribution

What are Grizzly pouches? Grizzly Tobacco, commonly misspelled as Grizzle Tobacco, is a popular brand of moist tobacco (dip) produced by the American Snuff Company,

Key Business Metrics: Q3 2026 – New reporting structure: Standalone (core businesses) vs. Consolidated (including ITC Infotech India Limited, Surya Nepal Private Limited and ITC

Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings release Release date: January 29, 2026 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $5.03 billion expected (-1.5% vs. $5.106Bn in Q4 2024)

January 2026: Tobacco Prices Increase Across Europe in 2026 In 2026, most European countries increase taxes on tobacco and an expanding range of nicotine products

Three key trends force tobacco companies to continuously re-assess and optimize their manufacturing footprint: (1) Cost savings: Transferring labor intensive operations to lower-cost countries within

What to Watch in U.S. Tobacco Regulation in 2026: Key Developments for Industry and Policy As the tobacco and nicotine product landscape continues to evolve,

December 2025: Fitch Affirms Imperial Brands’ “BBB” Credit Rating. Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings affirmed Imperial Brands’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) and senior unsecured instrument

December 2025: Illicit Vape Influx and Geek Bar’s Market Return – How U.S. Shutdown Dynamics Fueled a Surge Chinese export data reveal a dramatic rebound

December 2025: Florida Judge Lets Deceptive Trade Claim Stand in Zyn Lawsuit A federal judge in Florida refused to dismiss a deceptive business practices claim

December 2025: VELO celebrates Formula 1 victory VELO owner-British American Tobacco (BAT) celebrates dual McLaren F1 win (both Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships) with a VELO

December 2025: Philip Morris International – KT&G Partership Agreement is revised KT&G announced that it revised the key contractual terms related to its 15-year long-term

Ahead of the FY25 Trading Update release Release date: December 9, 2025 (before the LSE opening bell) Consensus estimates: 2.1% revenue and 2.1% adj. operating

December 2025: New Zealand Lawmakers Debate Plans for Oral Nicotine Products New Zealand lawmakers debated the Government’s plans for regulating oral tobacco and nicotine products,

December 2025: Japan Tobacco completes the transfer of its pharmaceutical business to Shionogi Japan Tobacco (JT) completed the transfer of its pharmaceutical business to the

Ploom AURA Ploom AURA is the fourth-generation model of the Ploom heated tobacco platform and made its debut in Japan in May 2025. Ploom AURA

22nd Century Group is pioneering very low nicotine (VLN) cigarettes with the aim to give millions of smokers the choice to take control of their

Scandinavian Tobacco Group opened its 2025 Capital Markets Day by situating the event within a decade-long corporate journey that began with the company’s listing on

– Tobacco & NGP Net revenue up +4.1% on a constant FX basis to £8.32 billion (vs. +3% exp.) – Adjusted Operating profit up +4.6%

November 2025: British American Tobacco will run a year-end promotion British American Tobacco (BAT) announced that it will run a year-end promotion for the glo

Background Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is the world’s 15th largest publicly traded tobacco company by market cap. STG became a pure-play cigar & pipe tobacco manufacturer,

Q3 2025 Results “Double-digit revenue and operating profit growth, mainly driven by the international cigarette division”s Revenue: ₩1.83 trillion (+11.6% year-on-year) => record-high quarterly revenue,

November 5, 2025: Q3 2025 Results1 LFL (like-for-like) adjustment: excluding the impact of the ZYN shortage, discontinuation of tobacco sales and state closures in the

Key Business Metrics: Q2 2026 – New reporting structure: Standalone (core businesses) vs. Consolidated (including ITC Infotech India Limited, Surya Nepal Private Limited and ITC

Ahead of Q3 2025 Earnings release Release date: October 30, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $5.29 billion expected (-1% vs. $5.344Bn in Q3 2024)

Revenue: ¥947.2Bn (versus ¥901Bn expected) EPS: ¥109 (versus ¥92.9 expected) Starting from Q3 2025, the Pharmaceutical business is classified as discontinued operations Top-line & Bottom-line

Ahead of the Q3 2025 Earnings release Release date: October 21, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $10.64 billion expected (+7.4% vs. $9.91 billion in

U.S. Vape Market Enters Institutionalized Enforcement Phase as Federal and State Efforts Escalate The United States is undergoing a regulatory transformation in its e-cigarette sector,

On track to deliver FY25 guidance. £1.45 billion share buyback in FY26, to completed no later than 28 October 2026 (+16% increase compared to £1.25

September 2025: Philip Morris International increases its annual dividend by +8.9% Philip Morris International (PMI) increased the its regular quarterly dividend by 8.9% to an

September 2025: British American Tobacco launched new VELO Shift in Sweden British American Tobacco (BAT) launched the new VELO Shift in Sweden. VELO Shift nicotine

Q2 2025 Results “Solid financial delivery, driven by the international cigarette division” Revenue: ₩1.55 trillion (+8.7% year-on-year) => record-high first half revenue, surpassing ₩3 trillion

Top-line & Bottom-line Results – Tobacco Segment Only (Excluding Pharmaceuticals and Processed Food Segments. Tobacco Segment has a 90% weight in revenue and 100+% weight

Ahead of H1 2025 Earnings release Release date: July 31, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: £12.0 billion (-2.7% reported, +1.2% at constant currency) EPS:

Ahead of Q2 2025 Earnings release Release date: July 30, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $5.19 billion expected (-1.7% vs. $5.28Bn in Q2 2024)

Ahead of the Q2 2025 Earnings release Release date: July 22, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $10.32 billion expected (+9% vs. $9.47 billion in

Ahead of the H1 2025 results (to be released on July 31, 2025), BAT provided an interim business update on June 3, 2025 (Tuesday). Key

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity over the past few years, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. What was once a niche

CEO Transition: Stefan Bomhard to be succeeded by Lukas Paravicini (CFO) as CEO on October 1, 2025. Lukas to be succeeded by Murray McGowan (Chief

Pharmaceutical business (including a 55% stake in Torii Pharmaceutical): Sold to Shionogi on May 7, 2025. For further details: Beyond Nicotine: Japan Tobacco Top-line &

Top-line & Bottom-line Results Q1 2025 Revenue: $4.52Bn (exp. $4.62Bn; down -4.2% vs. $4.72Bn in Q1 2024) Q1 2025 EPS: $1.23 (exp. $1.19; up +6%

Ahead of the Q1 2025 Earnings release Release date: April 23, 2025 (before the opening bell) Revenue: $9.14 billion expected (+4% vs. $8.79 billion in

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