26th Sep 2005 10:31
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC26 September 2005 September 26, 2005 IMPERIAL TOBACCO GROUP AND PHILIP MORRIS TO CONTINUE SALES AND DISTRIBUTIONARRANGEMENTS Imperial Tobacco Group, through its subsidiary Imperial Tobacco Limited, hasagreed a new co-marketing and logistics agreement with Philip Morris Limited forthe continued sale and distribution of its Marlboro, Chesterfield and Rafflescigarettes in the United Kingdom. The new agreement runs until the end of 2010. Imperial Tobacco and Philip Morris originally entered into a co-marketing andlogistics agreement in 2001, and both parties have been keen to ensure thecontinued success of the arrangements in the UK. Michael Read, UK General Manager for Imperial Tobacco Limited, said: "We aredelighted to continue distributing Marlboro and other Philip Morris brands inthe UK. Marlboro is the world's leading American blend cigarette, and itcontinues to show strong growth potential." Javier Muller, General Manager of Philip Morris Limited, said: "We are pleasedthat Imperial Tobacco will continue distributing our flagship Marlboro brand insuch an important market for Philip Morris. We are confident that the strengthof Imperial Tobacco's extensive sales network will enable us to accelerate thegrowth of our brands in the UK." For more information contact: Simon EvansGroup Media Relations Executive0117 933 7375 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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