Publication of Supplementary Prospectus

Publication of a Supplement

The following supplement (the Supplement) to the prospectus (the Prospectus) dated 17 December 2009 has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing:

Supplement dated 9 February 2010, to the Prospectus dated 17 December 2009 relating to the €15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme of Imperial Tobacco Finance PLC irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

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Supplement

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8824G_-2010-2-9.pdf

Interim Management Statement dated 2 February 2010

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/prices-and-news/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=10362330

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