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Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at 2022 Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Chief Financial Officer Emmanuel Babeau addressed investors at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris. He highlighted strong growth fundamentals for 2022, particularly from the IQOS brand, and forecasted improved core business performance in Q2. PMI's strategic acquisition of Swedish Match aims to accelerate its smoke-free future, complemented by the upcoming launch of the VEEBA disposable e-vapor product. PMI has invested over USD 9 billion in smoke-free innovations and has 12.7 million global users of IQOS as of March 2022.
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Continued growth of the IQOS brand as a key driver of revenue.
Expected improvement in core business performance in Q2 2022.
Strategic acquisition of Swedish Match aligns with smoke-free future goals.
Launch of new VEEBA disposable e-vapor product planned for second half of 2022.
Over USD 9 billion invested in smoke-free product development since 2008.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Regulatory News:
Philip Morris International Inc.’s (PMI) (NYSE: PM) Chief Financial Officer, Emmanuel Babeau, will address investors today at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris.
The event will be webcast live in listen-only mode, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. CEST (2:30 a.m. ET), at www.pmi.com/2022deutschebank, and on the PMI Investor Relations Mobile Application (available here). Presentation slides will also be available on the same site and the App. An archived copy of the webcast will be available until 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, also at www.pmi.com/2022deutschebank.
“Our 2022 growth fundamentals remain strong, underpinned by the continued growth of IQOS and robust cigarette category share,” said Emmanuel Babeau, Chief Financial Officer. “We now expect better performance from our core business1 in the second quarter, including a less unfavorable timing impact related to cigarette shipments.”
“Our value-creating offer for Swedish Match serves as a compelling strategic and cultural fit to accelerate a smoke-free future. In addition, we are excited to announce the broadening of our e-vapor portfolio, leveraging licensed technology and beginning with the planned second-half launch of our new VEEBA disposable e-vapor product.”
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1 Core business excludes Russia and Ukraine.
Forward-Looking & Cautionary Statements
This press release contains statements relating to future status or circumstances, including statements regarding performance, growth and other trend projections, that are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may generally, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "anticipates", "intends", "expects", "believes", or similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to many factors, many of which are outside the control of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI). Any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and PMI has no obligation (and undertakes no such obligation) to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except for in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
PMI's business risks include: excise tax increases and discriminatory tax structures; increasing marketing and regulatory restrictions that could reduce our competitiveness, eliminate our ability to communicate with adult consumers, or ban certain of our products in certain markets or countries; health concerns relating to the use of tobacco and other nicotine-containing products and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke; litigation related to tobacco use and intellectual property; intense competition; the effects of global and individual country economic, regulatory and political developments, natural disasters and conflicts; the impact and consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; the impact and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in adult smoker behavior; lost revenues as a result of counterfeiting, contraband and cross-border purchases; governmental investigations; unfavorable currency exchange rates and currency devaluations, and limitations on the ability to repatriate funds; adverse changes in applicable corporate tax laws; adverse changes in the cost, availability, and quality of tobacco and other agricultural products and raw materials, as well as components and materials for our electronic devices; and the integrity of its information systems and effectiveness of its data privacy policies. PMI's future profitability may also be adversely affected should it be unsuccessful in its attempts to produce and commercialize reduced-risk products or if regulation or taxation do not differentiate between such products and cigarettes; if it is unable to successfully introduce new products, promote brand equity, enter new markets or improve its margins through increased prices and productivity gains; if it is unable to expand its brand portfolio internally or through acquisitions and the development of strategic business relationships; or if it is unable to attract and retain the best global talent, including women or diverse candidates. Future results are also subject to the lower predictability of our reduced risk product category's performance.
In addition, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties related to: the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions, including the proposed transaction, may not materialize as expected; the proposed transaction not being timely completed, if completed at all; regulatory approvals required for the transaction not being timely obtained, if obtained at all, or being obtained subject to conditions; prior to the completion of the transaction, Swedish Match AB (Swedish Match)’s business experiencing disruptions due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees, customers, licensees, other business partners or governmental entities; difficulty retaining key employees; the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the proposed transaction; and the parties being unable to successfully implement integration strategies or to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the expected time-frames or at all.
PMI is further subject to other risks detailed from time to time in its publicly filed documents, including the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. PMI cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not a complete discussion of all potential risks and uncertainties. PMI does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that we may make from time to time, except in the normal course of its public disclosure obligations.
Philip Morris International: Delivering a Smoke-Free Future
Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. The company’s current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, vapor and oral nicotine products, which are sold in markets outside the U.S. Since 2008, PMI has invested more than USD 9 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of versions of PMI’s IQOS Platform 1 devices and consumables as Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTPs), finding that exposure modification orders for these products are appropriate to promote the public health. As of March 31, 2022, PMI's smoke-free products are available for sale in 71 markets, and PMI estimates that approximately 12.7 million adults around the world excluding Russia and Ukraine, have already switched to IQOS and stopped smoking. With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, in February 2021 PMI announced its ambition to expand into wellness and healthcare areas and deliver innovative products and solutions that aim to address unmet consumer and patient needs. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.
What are the highlights from Philip Morris International's investor presentation on June 13, 2022?
PMI's CFO discussed strong growth fundamentals, an expected improvement in core business for Q2, and strategic plans including the acquisition of Swedish Match.
How does PMI plan to accelerate its smoke-free future?
PMI aims to enhance its smoke-free product offerings through the acquisition of Swedish Match and the launch of the VEEBA e-vapor product.
What financial investments has PMI made in smoke-free products?
PMI has invested over USD 9 billion in developing smoke-free products since 2008.
What is the current market status of IQOS?
As of March 2022, approximately 12.7 million adults globally have switched to IQOS, excluding Russia and Ukraine.
When will the VEEBA disposable e-vapor product launch?
The VEEBA product is set to launch in the second half of 2022.
