Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International Leads by Example on Equal Pay: Becomes First Multinational to Obtain Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Women, Other Consumer, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Professional services, Human resources, Retail, Communications, Other Communications, Tobacco, Consumer, Philip Morris International, Companies, Equal pay for equal work, PMI, Business, Articles, Project Management Institute

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today becomes the first international company to be certified globally for equal pay by the independent third-party EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today becomes the first international company to be certified globally for equal pay by the independent third-party EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.
  • The global EQUAL-SALARY certification demonstrates the great amount of work our colleagues across the world have accomplished in confirming equal pay for equal work throughout PMI worldwide, said Andr Calantzopoulos, CEO of PMI.
  • The EQUAL-SALARYcertification methodology verifies that PMI pays all of its employees, in more than 90 countries worldwide, equally for equal work, regardless of gender.
  • By its global character, the certification of Philip Morris International is a major step for pay equality between women and men, said Vronique Goy Veenhuys, founder and CEO of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.

British American Tobacco: Quebec Tobacco Class Action Court of Appeal Judgment Issued

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Saturday, March 2, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Retail, Tobacco, Tobacco companies, Companies, Tobacco industry, Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Canada, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International, Imperial Brands, Judgment, Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Ltd.

The judgment in the two Quebec Class Action lawsuits against our subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., has been publicly issued by the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal on 1st March 2019.

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  • The judgment in the two Quebec Class Action lawsuits against our subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., has been publicly issued by the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal on 1st March 2019.
  • Given the significance of the judgment, they have said that they fully intend to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • British American Tobacco was not a party to the proceeding and is not a party to the judgment, only its Canadian subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd.
  • The judgment follows an almost 20-year legal challenge against British American Tobaccos Canadian subsidiary, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. as well as Philip Morris Internationals and Japan Tobacco Internationals Canadian subsidiaries.

Philip Morris International Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Retail, Tobacco, Companies, Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) will host a live audio webcast of a presentation by Andr Calantzopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, joined by Jacek Olczak, Chief Operating Officer and Martin King, Chief Financial Officer, at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference at www.pmi.com/2019cagny on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at approximately 2:00 p.m.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) will host a live audio webcast of a presentation by Andr Calantzopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, joined by Jacek Olczak, Chief Operating Officer and Martin King, Chief Financial Officer, at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference at www.pmi.com/2019cagny on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at approximately 2:00 p.m.
  • The webcast will provide live audio of the entire PMI session and will be in a listen-only mode.
  • An archived copy of the webcast will be available at www.pmi.com/2019cagny until 5:00 p.m.
  • Through multidisciplinary capabilities in product development, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements.

Philip Morris International Recognized as a Global Top Employer for Third Year in a Row

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Retail, Tobacco, Philip Morris International, Companies, PMI, Business organizations, Project Management Institute, OPM3

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today is recognized as a Global Top Employer for the third year running.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today is recognized as a Global Top Employer for the third year running.
  • PMI is also awarded the Regional Top Employer label in five regions for the second consecutive year: in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.
  • Were a company in transformation on a journey to meet our bold vision of a smoke-free world.
  • The company offers robust training and development programs, challenging international career opportunities, together with strong reward and recognition programs.

PMI Explores Global Public Health Issues in New White Paper

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Retail, Tobacco, Companies, PMI, Philip Morris International, Project Management Institute, OPM3

In a new White Paper, Public HealthMuch Harder than Rocket Science , Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE:PM) looks at the dynamics between consumers, corporations and authorities across a range of global public health issues.

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  • In a new White Paper, Public HealthMuch Harder than Rocket Science , Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE:PM) looks at the dynamics between consumers, corporations and authorities across a range of global public health issues.
  • Consumers all over the world want their governments to do better at solving major public health issues, according to the IPSOS survey of 31,000 respondents across 31 countries commissioned by PMI.
  • Introduced by PMI in Davos, Public HealthMuch Harder than Rocket Science, reviews further the discussions surrounding these important public health issues and the interplays between public vs. private impact and human behavior.
  • With the right discussion and oversight, corporations can be reliable partners in helping governments deal with some of todays public health issues.

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. Partners with Tree Canada to sustain urban forests in Toronto

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
British brands, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, RBH, Forestry, Tobacco, Reforestation, Benson & Hedges, Tree Canada, Philip Morris International, Tree planting, Toronto, Rubidium hydride

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International, has partnered with Tree Canada through the Partnership in Planting program.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International, has partnered with Tree Canada through the Partnership in Planting program.
  • In support of Tree Canada's vision of green communities, the RBH partnership includes a $20,000 contribution towards tree planting events in the spring and fall of 2019.
  • RBH employees will donate their time to plant trees in the North York region near the company's Toronto head office.
  • "RBH and Tree Canada share the same goal of growing better places to live for Canadians.

Global E-Cigarette Market to 2023 - Growing Partnerships / Sales Through e-Commerce / Increasing Research and Development in Technology / Mergers and Acquisitions

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Monday, October 22, 2018
Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Vape shop, Altria, Business, Philip Morris International

The "E-Cigarette Market by Product - Global Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "E-Cigarette Market by Product - Global Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market for vape mod is expected to witness the fastest CAGR, of around 22%, during the forecast period.
  • Based on distribution channel, the market has been classified into vape shops, supermarkets, online, and tobacconists.
  • For instance, in 2016, Altria Group expanded its strategic framework with Philip Morris International Inc. with a joint research and development and technology-sharing agreement.

British American Tobacco's Use of Social Media Influencers to Sell Cigarettes Faces Legal Complaint in Brazil

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Tobacco, Smoking, Electronic cigarettes, Human behavior, Smoking in the United States, Smoking cessation, Tobacco companies, Entheogens, Cigarette, Philip Morris International, Regulation of nicotine marketing, Nicotine marketing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tobacco giant British American Tobacco (BAT) faces a new legal complaint in Brazil for the company's use of social media influencers to advertise cigarettes on social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tobacco giant British American Tobacco (BAT) faces a new legal complaint in Brazil for the company's use of social media influencers to advertise cigarettes on social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
  • Brazil is the second country in which legal action has been initiated as the result of big tobacco's secret use of social media to advertise cigarettes.
  • The social media campaigns identified in Brazil feature tobacco industry-driven hashtags and social media influencers hired to promote cigarette brands on social media, making it impossible for consumers to identify this tactic as paid advertisements for cigarettes.
  • The U.S. complaint documents more than 100 social media campaigns by multinational tobacco giants Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Brands.

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Philip Morris International, Inc. To Contact The Firm

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Business, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of expression, Labour law, Political terminology, Whistleblower, Philip Morris International, Philip Morris, Economy, Human rights

If you invested in Philip Morris stock or options between February 8, 2018 and April 18, 2018 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/PM .

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  • If you invested in Philip Morris stock or options between February 8, 2018 and April 18, 2018 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/PM .
  • The case, City of Westland Police and Fire Retirement System v. Philip Morris International Inc et al, No.
  • Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Philip Morris's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: New Investigation Exposes How Tobacco Companies Market Cigarettes on Social Media in the U.S. and Around the World

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Tobacco, Smoking, Health, Tobacco companies, Smoking in the United States, Tobacco control, Cigarettes, Nicotine marketing, Imperial Brands, Action on Smoking and Health, Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco International

The investigation documents more than 100 social media campaigns by multinational tobacco giants Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Brands.

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  • The investigation documents more than 100 social media campaigns by multinational tobacco giants Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Brands.
  • Tobacco companies organize parties and contests with cigarette brand sponsorships and encourage participants to post on their social media accounts.
  • The fact that hashtags used by social media influencers are mostly in English indicates tobacco companies are targeting a global audience that includes American youth.
  • The social media campaigns have been documented in countries, including Brazil and Uruguay, that ban tobacco advertising on the internet.