Philip Morris International signs cigarette manufacturing deal with Altria unit
On August 24, 2026, Philip Morris International said certain of its non-U.S. affiliates have entered a contract manufacturing arrangement for combustible cigarettes with Philip Morris USA, an operating company of Altria Group. The company does not expect a material impact from the arrangement on its 2026 financials, and it says the deal does not change its plan to avoid commercializing combustible cigarettes in the United States.
Key points
- Arrangement is between non-U.S. PMI affiliates and Philip Morris USA, an Altria operating company, announced August 24, 2026
- First shipments are expected to begin early in 2027, subject to operational readiness and regulatory requirements
- PMI does not expect a material impact on its 2026 financials
- PMI has not commercialized combustible cigarettes in the U.S. and has no plans to do so
The filing
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