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BAT Takes Control of Reynolds for $49 Billion
Strategy

BAT Takes Control of Reynolds for $49 Billion

Reynolds accepts a sweetened offer, creating the world’s largest listed tobacco company with such brands as Dunhill and Camel.
By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2017
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BAT Bids $47 Billion for Control of Reynolds
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BAT Bids $47 Billion for Control of Reynolds

The $56.50-a-share offer for 57.8% of Reynolds would create the world’s largest listed tobacco company by net sales and operating profit.
By Matthew Heller | October 21, 2016
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Supreme Court Throws Out EU’s RICO Lawsuit
Supply Chain

Supreme Court Throws Out EU’s RICO Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the European Union that claimed Reynolds American engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 20, 2016
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Can Companies Charge Smokers More for Health Insurance?
Workplace Issues

Can Companies Charge Smokers More for Health Insurance?

Probably, but they should consult their legal teams first.
By Marielle Segarra | February 11, 2014
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CVS Jettisons a Cash Cow
Strategy

CVS Jettisons a Cash Cow

The pharmacy chain isn't the first retailer to stop selling tobacco products, nor the first company to forgo a chunk of revenue.
By Marielle Segarra | February 7, 2014
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Lawyers’ Poker
Banking & Capital Markets

Lawyers’ Poker

The fight over tobacco leaves CFOs on the sidelines.
By Russ Banham | July 1, 1998
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