Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT)
Bristol
BS99 7UJ, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-117-963-6636
Fax: +44-117-966-7405
http://www.imperial-tobacco.com
Overview
The UK's #1 cigarette maker, Imperial Tobacco Group has traded up to an even bigger throne. Its acquisition of Spain's Altadis in 2008 added the Montecristo and Ducados brands. Its purchase of German tobacco firm Reemtsma (Davidoff and West cigarettes) doubled its size and made it one of the world's top tobacco firms. Imperial's other brands include Lambert & Butler, the UK's #1 cigarette, as well as Castella cigars, and Amphora and St Bruno pipe tobacco. Its Drum brand is the #1 hand-rolling tobacco worldwide, and Rizla is a top cigarette paper. Acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand have assured Imperial's presence in emerging markets. It bought Commonwealth Brands, the #4 US tobacco company, in 2007.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT)
| Company Type | Public (London: IMT; Pink Sheets: ITYBY) |
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| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £20,521.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 47.6% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £440.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (56.7%) |
| 2008 Employees | 32,316 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 127.2% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT)
| CEO and Director | Gareth Davis (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Finance Director and Board Member | Robert (Bob) Dyrbus Connect to this executive |
| Head Corporate Communications | Alex Parsons Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT)
There are 12 competitors for Imperial Tobacco; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT)
- Altadis, S.A.
- Commonwealth Brands, Inc.
- Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista, S.A.
- Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (London: IMT) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #197 in FT Global 500
- FTSE 100
