Expanding the Brand Portfolio and Strengthening Competitiveness Through Acquisitions
First written in FY2016-Q2. 8 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
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- 2026-10-29AdvancedResults presentation
「Payments for the acquisition of rolling tobacco brands from Scandinavian Tobacco Group and other items」
Payments for the acquisition of rolling tobacco brands from Scandinavian Tobacco Group were cited as a factor behind the updated full-year free cash flow outlook. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Total shipment volume increased 2.2% year on year, driven by continued growth in Combustibles’ market share, the effects of the acquisition of U.S.-based Vector Group Ltd., and significant growth in RRP shipment volume.」
The acquisition of Vector Group Ltd. contributed to the increase in total shipment volume for the fiscal year ending December 2025, demonstrating the results of expanding the brand portfolio through the acquisition. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The consideration for the acquisition was approximately US$2.4 billion (approximately ¥344.6 billion).」
Completed the acquisition of all shares of U.S.-based Vector Group Ltd. on 7 October 2024, making Vector, which owns value-segment brands, a wholly owned subsidiary. This is concretely expanding its brand portfolio and competitiveness in the U.S. market. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「On 29 November 2018, our group acquired the tobacco business of Akij Group (Akij), which operated a tobacco business in Bangladesh. Akij has strong brands, including Navy and Sheikh, in the low-priced segment, which accounts for most of the Bangladeshi tobacco market. The acquisition was intended to expand our presence in the country's large market, which is expected to continue growing.」
Completed the acquisition of Akij Group’s Bangladesh tobacco business, concretely expanding its brand portfolio and market presence through value-segment brands. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Since the acquisition date, revenue arising from this business combination has been ¥6,746 million and operating profit has been ¥1,018 million.」
The business contribution following the acquisition of JSC Donskoy Tabak, comprising revenue of ¥6,746 million and operating profit of ¥1,018 million, was disclosed, providing concrete evidence of the acquisition's contribution to expanding the brand portfolio. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On 16 March 2018, our group entered into an agreement to acquire all issued shares and other interests (Note 1) in JSC Donskoy Tabak (DT), which operated a tobacco business in Russia. The acquisition was intended to expand the low-priced brand portfolio and strengthen the distribution and sales network in the Russian market, which is a foundation for our group's profit growth. Under the agreement, our group completed the acquisition of all issued shares and other interests in DT on 31 July 2018. The acquisition cost of the shares (Note 2) was approximately RUB 92.2 billion, or approximately ¥165.0 billion.」
The acquisition of all issued shares and other interests in Russia's JSC Donskoy Tabak was completed on 31 July 2018, giving concrete form to the strengthening of the low-priced brand portfolio and distribution and sales network. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「On 16 March 2018, our group entered into an agreement to acquire all issued shares and other interests in JSC Donskoy Tabak, which operated a tobacco business in Russia. The acquisition was intended to expand the low-priced brand portfolio and strengthen the distribution and sales network in the Russian market, which is a foundation for our group's profit growth.」
An agreement was signed to acquire Russia's JSC Donskoy Tabak, giving concrete form to the expansion of the low-priced brand portfolio and distribution network. The acquisition was expected to be completed at the beginning of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2018. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On 7 September 2017, our group acquired the tobacco business, including the assets and intellectual property rights, of Mighty Corporation (MC), which operated a tobacco business in the Philippines. MC owns brands including Mighty and Marvels, which have strong brand equity in the Philippine tobacco market. In addition, the company has a strong distribution and sales network spanning the Philippines. The acquisition was intended to strengthen the brand portfolio and expand the distribution and sales area, among other objectives.」
The acquisition of Mighty Corporation's tobacco business and intellectual property rights was completed on 7 September 2017, advancing the strengthening of the brand portfolio and expansion of the distribution and sales area. - FY2016RestatedAnnual report
「This acquisition was undertaken to expand our group's brand portfolio and strengthen its competitiveness by acquiring Natural American Spirit, which has a strong presence in the premium segment of each market.」
The acquisition of Natural American Spirit's business outside the United States is reaffirmed as a business investment intended to expand the brand portfolio and strengthen competitiveness. - FY2016-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This acquisition was undertaken to expand our group's brand portfolio and strengthen its competitiveness by acquiring Natural American Spirit, which has a strong presence in the premium segment of each market.」
The acquisition of Natural American Spirit's business outside the United States is reaffirmed as a business investment intended to expand the brand portfolio, strengthen competitiveness, and support sustainable profit growth, including in Japan. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「This acquisition was undertaken to expand our group's brand portfolio and strengthen its competitiveness by acquiring Natural American Spirit, which has a strong presence in the premium segment of each market. The purchase consideration was ¥583,199 million, paid entirely in cash.」
The acquisition of Natural American Spirit's tobacco business outside the United States is described as an acquisition intended to expand the brand portfolio and strengthen competitiveness.