Calls on regulators internationally to follow the example of the U.K. and lessen the impact of income inequality on access to better alternatives than continued smoking LAUSANNE, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 2, 2021. Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced its support of the U.K. government’s plan to simplify the pathway to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as…
Philip Morris Lebanon Implements an Awareness Campaign to Combat Smoking Among Underage Youth
Beirut 2021 Philip Morris Lebanon has launched an awareness campaign targeting the network of retailers throughout the territory. Its aim is to combat smoking among underage youth by preventing their access to tobacco and nicotine products of all kinds. Through this campaign, Philip Morris Lebanon is contacting retailers to educate them about health laws and…
Philip Morris International Inc. Announces Firm Offer to Acquire Vectura Group plc; Acquisition Accelerates PMI’s Beyond Nicotine Strategy and Expands its Product Pipeline Development Capabilities in Inhaled Therapeutics
NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Jul. 13 2021 – Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today it has agreed with the board of Vectura Group plc (Vectura) (LSE: VEC) on the terms of an all-cash, recommended offer to acquire Vectura for an enterprise value of GBP 852 million (approximately USD 1.2 billion).…
Philip Morris International Announces Agreement to Acquire Fertin Pharma
The acquisition advances PMI’s goal to become a majority smoke-free business by 2025 and creates growth opportunities beyond nicotine LAUSANNE, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 1, 2021– Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fertin Pharma A/S (Fertin Pharma), a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative pharmaceutical and well-being products based on oral…
Philip Morris International Reports Progress Toward Accelerating the End of Smoking
PMI releases Integrated Report, demonstrating strong ESG performance and progress toward delivering a smoke-free future LAUSANNE, Switzerland– May 18, 2021– Philip Morris International Inc. today published its Integrated Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and its progress toward its purpose of delivering a smoke-free future. This includes its 2025 ambitions to…
Public Support Innovative Approaches to Reducing Smoking Rates, Reveals New International Survey from Philip Morris International
Three in four adults agree that governments should consider the role smoke-free products can play in tobacco harm reduction Lausanne, Switzerland — March 2, 2021 — A new international survey commissioned by Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) and conducted by independent research firm Povaddo reveals a public appetite for a better approach to…
PM Lebanon Recognized as Top Employer, for 6 Consecutive Years
Philip Morris International is also certified as Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute Beirut – January 25, 2021– PM Lebanon today was named as a Top Employer in Lebanon for the sixth consecutive year, in recognition of the company’s excellence in people practices and ability to meet the needs of a modern workforce.…
PMI Announces Medicago to Supply Up to 76 Million Doses of Its Plant-Derived COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
A Philip Morris International subsidiary is a shareholder in a biopharmaceutical company that reached agreements with two departments of the Canadian government to accelerate its COVID-19 vaccine candidate efforts October 23, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time LAUSANNE, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Since 2008, Philip Morris Investments B.V. (PMIBV), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE: PM),…
PMI brought to the local & global media, a webinar that discussed the shift in communication strategies, and current trends regarding the current Covid-19 pandemic
June 4, 2020 PMI Brought to the local & global media, a webinar that was held on June 2, 2020, and led by Philip Morris International’s Senior Vice President of Communications Marian Salzman. It discussed the shift in communication strategies, and current trends regarding the current Covid-19 pandemic. Attending the webinar were PMI’s stakeholders, as…
Philips Foundation and Philips Middle East join forces with Lebanese Red Cross to fight COVID-19
Philips Foundation, in collaboration with Philips Middle East, supports the Lebanese Red Cross in their fight against COVID-19 by strengthening local emergency care facilities. Beirut, Lebanon – Philips Foundation, which aims to provide access to quality healthcare for disadvantaged communities, together with Philips Middle East today announced to provide medical equipment to the Lebanese Red…