Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces New Three-Year Share Repurchase Program of up to $7 Billion, With Target Spending of $5 to $7 Billion; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.20 Per Share
The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) has authorized a new share repurchase program up to $7 billion, targeting $5 to $7 billion over three years, effective after the Q2 2021 earnings call. A quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share was also declared, payable on July 12, 2021. Since its 2008 spin-off, the company has returned approximately $115 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. These actions underscore PMI's commitment to rewarding shareholders while transitioning to smoke-free products.
- Authorized a new share repurchase program up to $7 billion, enhancing shareholder value.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share, indicating consistent financial health.
- Total shareholder returns since 2008 amount to approximately $115 billion, reflecting strong commitment to investors.
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The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) today authorized a new share repurchase program of up to
The Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly dividend of
“Since our spin-off in March 2008, we have returned, on a cumulative basis, approximately
“Our announcements today are further testament to our steadfast commitment to generously reward our shareholders as we transform into a smoke-free company.”
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Philip Morris International: Delivering a Smoke-Free Future
Philip Morris International (PMI) is leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future and ultimately replace cigarettes with smoke-free products to the benefit of adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, society, the company, its shareholders and its other stakeholders. PMI is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, as well as smoke-free products, associated electronic devices and accessories, and other nicotine-containing products in markets outside the U.S. In addition, PMI ships versions of its IQOS Platform 1 device and consumables to Altria Group, Inc. for sale under license in the U.S., where these products have received marketing authorizations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway; the FDA has also authorized the marketing of a version of IQOS and its consumables as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP), finding that an exposure modification order for these products is appropriate to promote the public health. PMI is building a future on a new category of smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke. Through multidisciplinary capabilities in product development, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements. PMI's smoke-free product portfolio includes heat-not-burn and nicotine-containing vapor products. As of March 31, 2021, PMI's smoke-free products are available for sale in 66 markets in key cities or nationwide, and PMI estimates that approximately 14.0 million adults around the world have already switched to IQOS and stopped smoking. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.
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