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Philip Morris International’s deal to buy inhaler company Vectura creates confusion on both sides
Many groups are diversifying but the traditional smoking business is still the big money spinner
A danger for the tobacco group is expanding wholesale into industries where similarities with its core business are only superficial
Tobacco giant gatecrashes agreement with Carlyle in quest to become ‘healthcare and wellness’ group
Former employee suing US foundation argues support for vaping is a boost for cigarette makers
Scrutiny of e-cigarettes casts cloud over deals between Big Tobacco and motorsports
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Souring taste of Juul cuts appetite for deal
Juul ousts CEO and suspends US ads as Philip Morris International and Altria end $200bn merger talks
Health officials have increased scrutiny of vaping after lung illnesses and deaths
The lasting value of the two Marlboro makers has surprised and dismayed public health advocates
Ambitions to combine the companies behind the Marlboro brand raise concerns on Wall Street
Move to recombine comes a decade after companies split into US and international arms
Tobacco companies face challenge in convincing investors of merits of $200bn deal
The case for re-unification lies in the push for tobacco alternatives
Michael Bloomberg-backed initiative launches online database of companies promoting tobacco
Philip Morris tries to convert smokers to heating instead of burning tobacco
As companies look to vaping and heated devices they are having to work hard to recruit talent
Group eyes big market but relaxation of health warnings will be tough to secure
Flagship IQOS e-cigarette brand not yet approved in US and researchers have questioned its benefits
Philip Morris International says restricting ecigarettes is ‘morally reprehensible’
Philip Morris strikes £5m sponsored content deal to promote ecigarettes
Tobacco group wary of large investment amid differing regulatory policies worldwide
Regulators are in danger of doing more harm than good by curbing ecigarettes
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