Philip Morris International Inc. - PM STOCK NEWS

The FDA has initiated a public comment period regarding Philip Morris International's (PM) application to market the IQOS 3 as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP). This application seeks similar reduced exposure marketing orders previously granted for the IQOS 2.4 system. The IQOS 3 features technological advancements like longer battery life. PMI emphasizes its commitment to a smoke-free future and has invested over $8 billion in smoke-free products. The company aims to replace traditional cigarettes with scientifically substantiated alternatives.

Philip Morris International (PMI) announced that S&P Global Ratings' ESG Evaluation has positioned the company favorably within the tobacco sector, highlighting its commitment to a smoke-free future. PMI ranks third in E-entity, eighth in S-entity, and 15th in G-entity scores among 25 evaluations. The company targets over 50% of its revenues from smoke-free products by 2025 and aims for at least $1 billion from 'beyond nicotine' products. PMI's significant investments in reduced-risk products and management upskilling have been acknowledged as crucial for achieving these goals.

Philip Morris International (PMI) will host a live video webcast on May 18, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m. ET during the 2021 Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum. CEO Jacek Olczak will deliver remarks and engage in a Q&A session, accessible via the company's website or their Investor Relations mobile app.

PMI is focused on transforming the tobacco industry towards a smoke-free future, currently offering smoke-free products in 66 markets. An archived webcast will be available until June 16, 2021, along with presentation slides.

Philip Morris International (PM) has appointed Jacek Olczak as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding André Calantzopoulos, who becomes Executive Chairman. Olczak, previously Chief Operating Officer, aims to accelerate the company’s smoke-free transformation, targeting over 50% of net revenues from smoke-free products by 2025. Under Olczak's leadership, PM has expanded its smoke-free product sales to 66 markets, with 28% of net revenues from these products in Q1 2021. The appointment was confirmed during PMI’s 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting, where they also elected 13 board nominees.

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) will conduct a live audio webcast of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The meeting is exclusively virtual, accessible at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PMI2021. Executive Chairman André Calantzopoulos and CEO Jacek Olczak will address shareholders, who must have a valid control number to participate. Archived webcasts and presentation materials will be available for one year post-meeting. PMI aims to replace cigarettes with smoke-free products, with 14 million adults having switched to IQOS.

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) announced strong first-quarter results for 2021. Reported diluted EPS reached $1.55, a 32.5% increase. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.57, up by 29.8%. Although cigarette shipments decreased by 7.3%, heated tobacco unit shipments surged by 29.9% to 21.7 billion. Net revenues rose 6.0%, with smoke-free products contributing 28.0% of total revenues. The company increased its full-year guidance, expecting organic adjusted diluted EPS growth of 11% to 13% and net revenue growth of 5% to 7%. A quarterly dividend of $1.20 was declared.

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) will host a live audio webcast on April 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2021 First-Quarter results, released at 7:00 a.m. ET that day. CFO Emmanuel Babeau will present the results and respond to inquiries from investors and media. Access the webcast via mobile app or the website until May 19, 2021. PMI is committed to a smoke-free future, aiming to replace cigarettes with smoke-free products, with over 12.7 million adults having switched to the IQOS system as of December 2020.

The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per common share, payable on April 9, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 22, 2021. The ex-dividend date is set for March 19, 2021. PMI continues its transformation towards a smoke-free future, aiming to replace traditional cigarettes with smoke-free products. As of December 31, 2020, approximately 12.7 million adults have switched to IQOS. For more details, visit www.pmi.com/dividend.