Tobacco Newswire

Major Associations Band Together to Urge Congressional Action on Tobacco Legislation

WASHINGTON, June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American School Health Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National School Boards Association today joined together to create one voice to urge Congress to pass H.R. 1108, the Family Smoking...

Philip Morris International Inc. Declares Inaugural Quarterly Dividend of $0.46 Per Share

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared the company's inaugural regular quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable on July 10, 2008, to stockholders of...

Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call

Richmond, Va., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) will webcast its conference call on May 22, 2008, following the release of its results for fiscal year 2008 after market close on that date. The conference call will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Auriel Rolle-Polk of Tallahassee, FL As Youth Advocate of the Year

—Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally— WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Auriel Rolle-Polk, 17, of Tallahassee, FL has been named the South Regional Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Governor Phil Bredesen for Leadership in Protecting Tennesseans from Dangers of Tobacco Use

Bredesen to Receive "Champion Award" Tonight at Campaign's Annual Gala WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids tonight will present Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen with its highest honor, the Champion Award, for his leadership in the fight to...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Michelle Mays of Rhinelander, WI As Youth Advocate of the Year

-Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally- WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Michelle Mays, 17, of Rhinelander has been named the Central Regional Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Morgan Wittman of Durham, NC as Youth Advocate of the Year

-Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally- WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Morgan Wittman, 18, of Durham has been named the International Regional Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Lawton-Ft. Sill SWAT of Lawton, OK As Youth Advocates of the Year

-Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally- WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Members of the Lawton-Ft. Sill Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Team of Lawton, OK have been named Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors C.J. Petersen, Atlantic, IA As National Youth Advocate of the Year

-Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally- WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Clinton Joe "C.J." Petersen, 18, of Atlantic, IA has been named the National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Merritt McLaughlin of Dover, NH as Youth Advocate of the Year

—Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally— WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Merritt McLaughlin, 15, of Dover has been named the East Regional Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Emily Allison of Gardnerville, NV as Youth Advocate of the Year

- Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally - WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Emily Allison, 16, of Gardnerville has been named the West Regional Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco...

Ready to Quit Smoking? Carolina Care Plan Helps Members Kick the Habit - Free of Charge

COLUMBIA, S.C., May 20 PRNewswire — Carolina Care Plan members are being offered free telephone counseling and nicotine replacement therapy patches to help them quit using tobacco. Members have access to the SuperWell QuitLine, Carolina Care Plan's tobacco-cessation program. To...

Fuisz Tobacco Announces Clinical Study Results for Fuisz Tobacco Sheet Strip; Super Enhanced Bioavailability of Nicotine From Its Tobacco Sheet Strip Supports Efficacy of Low Dose Tobacco Product

WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Fuisz Tobacco today announces the results of a cross-over clinical study comparing the absorption of nicotine from the use of Fuisz Tobacco's dissolving tobacco strip and the use of a nicotine 2mg chewing gum — the study's control. The...

Netconcepts Adds Multi-Channel Merchant To Growing Roster of GravityStream Clients

MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Netconcepts, the leader in natural search marketing, today announced the Thompson Group has selected its GravityStream 2.0 solution, the industry's first automated natural search platform, to help expand the online presence and sales of its Thompson Cigar...

``Discover Logistics'' Online Business Logistics Simulation Game Generates More Than 2,500 Registrants Worldwide in First Few Weeks

BONN, Germany-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, recently launched its international initiative "Discover Logistics" with the endorsement of the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The program's goal is...

Oklahoma Students Win Be Smart-Don't Start! Contest

Fifth-year awareness program encourages children, adults to be tobacco free TULSA, Okla., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Jared McNally, a third grader at Anderson Elementary in Sand Springs, Okla., and Magethsi Soria, a fifth grader at Rancho Village Elementary in Oklahoma City, each...

DC Council Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers by Doubling the Cigarette Tax to $2 per Pack

Statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The District of Columbia Council has taken a critical step to protect kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by doubling the District's...

Tobacco Quit Line Expands Services for Pregnant Women Who Smoke

More than 8,700 babies born each year in Washington to smoking mothers OLYMPIA, Wash., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Quitting smoking is one of the best things a woman can do to protect her own health and the health of her baby. In time for Mother's Day on May 11, the state Department...

Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Summary of Results (Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2008 2007 First First Quarter Quarter Net Sales $189.8 $170.3 Restructuring Expenses 2.0 2.7 Operating Profit 0.0 9.1 Net Income (Loss) (1.2) 4.2 Earnings (Loss) Per Share...

Award Winning Smoking Alternatives to Be Featured at 'Cigar Night' at Twin Cities' Nightspot

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire — Ruyan America, Inc., Minneapolis, announced today that it will be previewing its award-winning and ground-breaking smoking substitutes on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Neisen's Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, Minn., from 6:00 pm to 9:00...

Ruyan America's Electronic Smoking Substitutes Win Two Awards at 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo Held in Las Vegas

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire — Ruyan America, Inc., Minneapolis, announced today that its products won two of the six awards presented at the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 24th and 25th. The Company's E-cigarette was named 2008 Most Innovative...

New Evidence Provides Clinicians With Better Tools to Help Smokers Quit

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — An updated clinical practice guideline released today by the U.S. Public Health Service has identified new counseling and medication treatments that are effective for helping people quit smoking. In addition, the May 7 issue of JAMA...

New Guidelines Show Smokers Have More Tools to Quit Than Ever, But Elected Officials Must Do More to Help

WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The guidelines for smoking cessation released today by the U.S. Public Health Service provide an important reminder to the nation's 45 million...

New Smoking Cessation Guideline Confirms That Now is the Time to Quit Smoking

WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published an update to its 1996 Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline, Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, which contains revised and improved recommendations to providers and...

It's Time for Truth in Ohio. Opponents of Ohio Bans Weigh In.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 PRNewswire — Shelly Kiser, advocate for the American Lung Association, stated she doesn't think the smoking ban has lowered liquor sales and that there may be an orchestrated campaign to allege receipts are off 30%. She further stated "hundreds and hundreds of...

British American Tobacco: Quarterly Report to 31 March 2008

LONDON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — - Summary Three Month 2008 2007 Change Results Revenue GBP 2,541m GBP 2,232m +14% Profit from operations GBP 807m GBP 684m +18% Adjusted diluted earnings per share 28.44p 24.31p +17% - The reported profit from operations was 18 per cent higher at...

It's Not Easy to Butt Out

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Breaking the habit is hard to do. Recent findings from Mintel reveal that two-thirds of regular smokers have tried to quit and failed. Furthermore, nearly 40% of these smokers have tried to quit more than four times but failed every time. "Everyone knows...

Natural Products Expo Asia 2008 Receives U.S. Department of Commerce Certification

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com), produced by Penton Media, has received U.S. Department of Commerce certification as a premier trade show for U.S. natural, organic, and nutrition product companies seeking international buyers and...

Reynolds American Announces Results of 2008 Shareholders' Meeting; Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend; Appoints New Lead Director

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At their annual meeting today, shareholders of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) re-elected four directors; ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for RAI's 2008 fiscal year; and defeated three shareholder...

UST Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

STAMFORD, Conn., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 63 cents per common share, payable June 30, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business June 16, 2008. The company has paid cash...

Longhorn National Sweepstakes Winner Announced

RICHMOND, Va., May 6 PRNewswire — Kentucky resident Brian Henry takes the top prize in the Longhorn National "Win a New Bass Boat" Sweepstakes. Henry, who lives in Boaz, Kentucky, is the proud owner of a new Triton TR 21X2 Bass Boat, courtesy of Longhorn Moist Snuff in partnership...

American Lung Association Hails Decision to Snuff Out Smoking in U.S. Senate Lounges

Senators, Staff and Visitors Should Not be Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in the Nation's Capitol Statement of Bernadette A. Toomey, President and CEO WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On behalf of the American Lung Association, I commend Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Tom...

Floridians Can Now Get Smokified! from Miami to Milton, Smokifiers Hit the Road to Show the Impact of Smoking on Aging

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 6 PRNewswire — Two mobile Smokifiers equipped with age-progression technology are visiting community and sporting events, retailers and college campuses throughout more than 25 metro and rural cities across Florida and reaching approximately 3 million people...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 52%; April Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 50.9%; New Orders Index at 50.1%; Employment Index at 50.8%

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector expanded in April, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...

Study Suggests Stronger Tobacco Control Policies in States With High Smoking Rates Would be Effective in Reducing Smoking and Saving Thousands of Lives

LEXINGTON, Ky., May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — According to new research findings published today in the Southern Medical Journal, if Kentucky fails to implement and enforce strong tobacco control policies more than 17,000 state residents will needlessly die prematurely from smoking over...

Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's first quarter 2008 results prior to the market opening on May 8, 2008. In conjunction with the earnings release, you are invited to...

Tobacco in Taiwan: Cigarette Value Growth Surpasses Volume Growth Due to Price Increases

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Research and Markets , company shares and brand shares. Why buy this report? - Get a detailed picture of the tobacco industry; - Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; - Understand the competitive environment, the market's major...

Philip Morris International Recommends Rejection of Mini-Tender Offer By TRC

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2.0 million shares, or approximately 0.09%, of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) outstanding...

Pinpoint Growth Sectors and Identify Factors Driving Change within the Malaysian Tobacco Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Research and Markets Sdn Bhd - Tobacco - Malaysia Syarikat Yuen Trading Sdn Bhd - Tobacco - Malaysia Cigarettes In Malaysia Cigarettes: Pack Splits Cigars In Malaysia Smoking Tobacco In Malaysia For more information visit...

The Hub Top 10 of Shopper Marketing Excellence

WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble tops the list of brand marketers and Detroit-based Mars Advertising the list of agencies in The Hub magazine's first-ever ranking of excellence in Shopper Marketing. Shopper Marketing is a rapidly emerging discipline...

Research and Markets: White Cigarettes in Indonesia Continued To Decline From 2004 to the End of the Review Period Read More inside 'Tobacco In Indonesia'

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Research and Markets in March 2007. This is to be followed by an additional specific tax per cigarette stick in July 2007. Retail prices of all cigarette products will, consequently, be further raised in 2007. Overall consumption of cigarettes, however...

Oregon Supreme Court Rules in Favor of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Medical Monitoring Suit

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Oregon State Supreme Court today issued its ruling in Lowe, a proposed statewide class action in which plaintiff sought to make cigarette manufacturers, including R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, pay for medical monitoring of all...

Tobacco In India Report Identifies The Leading Companies, The Leading Brands And Offers Strategic Analysis Of Key Factors Influencing The Market

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Research and Markets , company shares and brand shares. Why buy this report? - Get a detailed picture of the tobacco industry; - Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; - Understand the competitive environment, the market's major...

Freewebs Launches Innovative Web Stores Application

SILVER SPRING, Md.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Freewebs, the company that helps people create a web presence with its free and easy website building platform (www.freewebs.com), recently launched Web Stores, the newest addition to its extensive catalogue of tools. Web Stores enables small and...

UST Participation in Goldman Sachs & Co. Consumer Products Symposium Available Via Web

STAMFORD, Conn., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Murray S. Kessler will present at the Goldman Sachs & Co. Consumer Products Symposium on May 12, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. Eastern time. The audio portion of the presentation will...

RAI CEO: 'Returning Value in a Challenging Time'

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — First Quarter 2008 — At a Glance — Reported EPS up 54.1 percent at $1.71 — Adjusted EPS down 9.9 percent at $1.00 — RAI announces $350 million share repurchase program — R.J. Reynolds continues to build...

Ohio Voters Prefer Raising Tobacco Tax to Raiding Tobacco Endowment to Fund Stimulus

New Poll: Nearly Two-thirds of Ohio Voters Support Tobacco Tax to Fund Stimulus Package and Tobacco Prevention COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As the Ohio legislature acts to abolish tobacco prevention in the state, a new survey released today shows that nearly...

Examine Cigarettes and Smoking Cessation Aids in the United States

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Research and Markets Weight Watchers International Inc. For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90188

Carolina Group Reports Net Income for the First Quarter of 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Loews Corporation (NYSE:LTR) today reported Carolina Group net income for the first quarter of 2008 of $171 million, compared to $189 million in the first quarter of 2007. The decline in net income reflects increased selling, advertising and administrative...

Loews Corporation Reports Net Income for the First Quarter of 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Loews Corporation (NYSE:LTR;CG) today reported consolidated net income (including both the Loews Group and Carolina Group) for the first quarter of 2008 of $662 million, compared to $768 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net income and earnings per share...

Appellate Court Unanimously Affirms Lower Court's Decision Upholding Merchants NY Cigar Bar's Tobacco Bar Registration

NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire — Merchants NY Cigar Bar, the go-to smoke spot on New York's Upper East Side since 1997, triumphed in its five-year long legal battle when the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, in a unanimous decision dated March 27...

Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Quarterly Dividend and Stockholder Actions

ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) held its annual meeting of stockholders on April 24, 2008 and announced a quarterly dividend of fifteen cents ($.15) per share. The Board of Directors declared the dividend payable on...

Swedish Match: Interim Report January - March 2008

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA): — Net sales for the first quarter amounted to 2,818 MSEK (2,663) — In local currencies, net sales for the first quarter increased by 10 percent — Operating profit for the first quarter amounted to...

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2008 First-Quarter Results

RICHMOND, VA.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.29 in the first quarter of 2008 versus $0.33 in the first quarter of 2007, down 12.1% versus the prior year. This...

Interfin's Vintage Park Nearly 50 Percent Committed

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - The Interfin Companies LP, the Houston-based real estate developer and creator of landmark projects such as Uptown Park, announced that its new, European-style outdoor shopping village, Vintage Park, is about 50 percent committed. Vintage Park, which was...

Swedish Match AB invests in new production capacity in Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA) today announces an additional investment in its Kungalv snus production plant in Sweden. The investment of MSEK 265 is in response to the strong demand for snus in the portion packed format. The Kungalv plant is...

Vice Fund Sees Growth in Defense/Aerospace Stocks

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - In today's super-challenging investing environment, Vice Fund (Nasdaq:VICEX) manager Charles Norton is a big believer in defense and aerospace equities. Co-managed by Charles L. Norton and Allen R. Gillespie, Vice Fund is a non-diversified mutual fund focusing...

Vamoose(R) Tobacco Odor Eliminators Now Distributed by HBI, Approved at Smoker Friendly's

AUSTIN, Texas & PHOENIX & LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Vamoose Products and HBI Tobacco International (www.HBIInternational.com) today announced the availability of the Vamoose family of Tobacco odor elimination products through HBI International, one of the largest independent...

UST Posts Strong First Quarter 2008 Results; Reconfirms 2008 Guidance

STAMFORD, Conn., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) today reported first quarter 2008 results. "Net sales growth of almost six percent combined with an improved operating margin and the positive impact of our share repurchase program contributed to double-digit diluted...

New Report: Increasing Ohio's Tobacco Tax Would Fund Economic Stimulus Plan and Preserve Highly-Successful Tobacco Prevention Program

75-cent Per Pack Increase Would Help Raise $390 Million, Save 108,000 Lives WASHINGTON, April 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ohio leaders should fund a proposed economic stimulus plan by increasing state tobacco taxes instead of raiding tobacco prevention funds, recommends a report released...

Timber Wolf Launches National 'Rigs and Rewards' Promotion

RICHMOND, Va., April 23 PRNewswire — Swedish Match North America, the fastest growing moist snuff company in the US, announces the launch of the Timber Wolf "Rigs and Rewards" National Promotion. Consumers can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three specialized trucks...

Asian IT Spend Continues at Torrid Pace, Says New Study from IHL Group

FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - While the technology market has shown signs of slowing growth in many parts of the world, technology spending in Asia continues on its torrid pace, says a new study released today by IHL Group. India and China continue to invest heavily in their...

RAI to Webcast First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) will webcast its conference call following the release of first-quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. The call will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call, members...

Philip Morris International Announces Acquisition of Certain Trademarks From Imperial Tobacco Group

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE:PM) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Imperial Tobacco Group (Imperial) to acquire certain brands in the Other Tobacco Products (OTP) category. The agreement transfers to PMI...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2008 First-Quarter Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.89 in the first-quarter of 2008, up 29.0% from $0.69, including items detailed on the attached Schedule 4. Adjusted for items...

Swedish Match Annual General Meeting 2008

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Major items approved by yesterday's Annual General Meeting include: — Dividend of 3.50 SEK per share — Election of Karen Guerra to the Board — Mandate to repurchase up to 10 percent of the shares in the Company &mdash...

Swedish Match Annual General Meeting 2008

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Regulatory News: At the Annual General Meeting of Swedish Match on 22 April, it was resolved in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors to pay a dividend of 3.50 SEK per share. The record date for the dividend entitlement was set at...

New Peer Review Publications Support Nymox Saliva Smoking Test

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) announced today the publication of new independent studies finding that the Company's NicAlert(TM) Saliva product provides an accurate, convenient and cost-effective way to verify self-reported...

Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

American Legacy Foundation Steps Forward to Fight For, Safeguard Ohio's Tobacco Settlement Dollars

Diversion of Funds in Ohio Sets Dangerous Precedent WASHINGTON, April 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In a concerted effort to preserve Ohio's tobacco settlement dollars for their originally intended use, the American Legacy Foundation has asked the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for...

Star Scientific Announces Retention of Cherry, Bekaert as Independent Public Accounting Firm and Receipt of Notice of Deficiency and Subsequent Compliance from NASDAQ Staff

PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) announced that Aidman, Piser & Company, P.A., its independent registered public accounting firm, has entered into an agreement with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP under which Aidman Piser contemplates...

Schweitzer-Mauduit Expects First Quarter 2008 Earnings, Excluding Restructuring Expenses, to be $(.03) to $.03 Per Share

ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) today indicated that net income per share, excluding restructuring expenses, for the first quarter of 2008 will likely be in the range of a net loss of $0.03 to net income of $0.03...

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Makes 2008 Master Settlement Agreement Payment

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company today satisfied its full $2.251 billion annual payment obligation for 2008 as specified in the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). As agreed to by all MSA signatories, a tobacco company is due a credit...

UST Executives to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results in Webcast

STAMFORD, Conn., April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Murray S. Kessler and members of his executive team will discuss first quarter results in a live audio webcast at www.ustinc.com on Thursday, April 24, 2008 starting at 9 a.m...

Celebrity Cruises Revamps Smoking Policy

MIAMI, April 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cruise enthusiasts may praise the virtues of "sea air," but to many of them, what matters more is clean air. As more hotels and restaurants worldwide implement stricter smoking policies in order to promote healthier air, Celebrity Cruises also is...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Corbett, American Lung Association & Others Call for New MSA Funds to Be Used for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

PHILADELPHIA, April 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett today joined with the American Lung Association and 45 other tobacco control, prevention and health-related organizations from across Pennsylvania to encourage Governor Rendell and the General...

New York Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, April 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was issued today by William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: New York's leaders have taken historic action to protect the state's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use...

American Lung Association Vows to Protect All Iowans from Secondhand Smoke

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 9, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Lung Association of Iowa is excited by the passage of the Iowa Smoke-free Air Act, but vows to keep working until all Iowa workers are protected from secondhand smoke. Though not perfect, the Iowa Smoke-free Air Act...

Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri, Deliver Big Wins for Smoke-Free Air

Statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, April 9, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Iowa Legislature and Kansas City, Missouri, voters on Tuesday delivered victories for health and the public's right to breathe clean air by enacting...

Shame on Governor Strickland, Ohio Legislators for Breaking Promise to Protect Kids from Tobacco

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement from Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio legislators have abandoned Ohio's kids and put the state's health at risk with their underhanded actions...

New Report: Increasing Massachusetts' Cigarette Tax Will Reduce Smoking, Save Lives and Save Money

$1 Increase Would Generate Over $150 Million in New Revenue WASHINGTON, April 7, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As Massachusetts' leaders work to resolve a projected budget deficit, a report released today finds that a proposed $1 cigarette tax increase would raise more than $150...

Statement from Lorillard Tobacco on FDA-Tobacco Regulation Legislation

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 3, 2008 PRNewswire — The Lorillard Tobacco Company today issued the following statement with regard to the passage of a bill by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that would force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the tobacco...

UST Executives Walker and Tamaro Promoted to New Posts

STAMFORD, Conn., April 3, 2008 PRNewswire — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) announced today that two of its executives, Todd A. Walker and Kenneth N. Tamaro, have been promoted and will take on additional responsibilities with the company. Walker, age 41, has been named vice president, government...

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Wins Appeal in 'Lights' Case

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 3, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed a lower court's ruling in a "lights" class-action suit brought against cigarette makers, decertifying the nationwide class in Schwab. In its ruling, the court stated...

Gov. Strickland, Legislative Leaders Break Promise to Protect Ohio's Kids from Tobacco

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Governor Ted Strickland and legislative leaders have broken Ohio's promise to protect its kids from tobacco by proposing today to raid...

Alliance One Announces the Sale of Greek and Wool Assets

MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) today announced that on March 28, 2008, it completed the sale of certain real property owned by its wholly owned subsidiary Alliance One ESS ("AOI Greece") to Pasal Development SA, an...

House Committee Votes to Protect Kids and Save Lives By Approving Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today has taken decisive action to protect our children from tobacco addiction and save...

American Lung Association Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee for its Strong Commitment to Protecting Public Health From the Dangers of Tobacco

Life-saving Legislation Is Now Ready for Action on the House Floor WASHINGTON, April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by Bernadette A. Toomey, President and CEO, American Lung Association: The American Lung Association applauds the U.S. House of...

AMA Applauds House Committee Passage of Tobacco Regulation Bill; Calls for Full House Passage

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was issued today by AMA President Ron Davis, M.D.: "The American Medical Association applauds the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for passing the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act...

A Smoking Gene: deCODE Shows How a Single Variant in the Sequence of the Genome Confers Nicotine Dependence and Risk of Lung Cancer and Other Disease

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 2, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cigarette smoking is a major public health problem that contributes to millions of deaths around the world each year. While the health risks of smoking are well known, relatively little is known about why some people are...

Alliance One International, Inc. Announces Securitization Upsizing to $100 Million

MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 1, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) announced that on March 31, 2008, Alliance One International AG ("AOI AG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AOI, amended the agreements governing its trade accounts receivables...

Indonesia Beverage & Tobacco Report Out Now

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 1, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c87411

Alliance One Announces the Sale of Assets in Malawi

MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited ("AOI Malawi") has completed the previously announced sale of its Lilongwe North Factory facility...

Ohio Faith Leaders Call on Sen. Voinovich to Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Kids From Tobacco

Press Conference on April 2, 'Kick Butts Day' at 11 a.m. in Kettering KETTERING, Ohio, March 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Faith, public health and youth leaders from Ohio will hold a press conference on Wednesday, April 2 to release a new report that describes how tobacco companies take...

New National Public Health Program Shows Smokers How to Become an EX

WASHINGTON, March 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — An unprecedented new public health campaign created by an alliance of national organizations and state health agencies was launched today in Washington, DC. The program, called EX(R), will change the way smokers think about the difficult...

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 28, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today completed the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) to shareholders of Altria Group, Inc. (Altria). The distribution of 100% of the shares of PMI was made today to Altria's shareholders of...

D.C. Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across D.C. will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Georgia Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Georgia will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Florida Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Florida will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Delaware Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Delaware will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Connecticut Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Connecticut will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Colorado Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted by Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Colorado will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Virginia Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Virginia will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

California Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across California will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Nebraska Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Nebraska will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Rhode Island Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Rhode Island will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

North Carolina Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across North Carolina will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Montana Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Montana will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Mississippi Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Mississippi will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Minnesota Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Minnesota will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Michigan Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Michigan will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Maine Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted by Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Maine will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Maryland Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Maryland will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Massachusetts Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Massachusetts will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Louisiana Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Louisiana will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Kentucky Kids "Kick Butts" on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Kentucky will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Kansas Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Kansas will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

North Dakota Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across North Dakota will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Arizona Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Arizona will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Illinois Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Illinois will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Missouri Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Missouri will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Arkansas Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Arkansas will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Idaho Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Idaho will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Texas Kids "Kick Butts" on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Texas will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Alabama Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Alabama will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Iowa Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Iowa will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Alaska Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Alaska will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Hawaii Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Hawaii will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

West Virginia Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across West Virginia will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Wisconsin Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Wisconsin will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Washington Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Washington will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Utah Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Utah will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Tennessee Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Tennessee will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

South Dakota Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across South Dakota will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

South Carolina Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across South Carolina will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

Pennsylvania Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Pennsylvania will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Oregon Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Oregon will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Oklahoma Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Oklahoma will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Ohio Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Ohio will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

New York Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across New York will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Nevada Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Nevada will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

New Mexico Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across New Mexico will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

New Jersey Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across New Jersey will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Wyoming Kids "Kick Butts" on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted by Tobacco Advertising and Find it Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Wyoming will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

Indiana Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across Indiana will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day...

New Hampshire Kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted by Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Kids across New Hampshire will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts...

U of M Study Provides First Scientific Evidence That the Freedom to Breathe Act is Creating Healthier Workplaces for Hospitality Employees

MINNEAPOLIS, March 27 PRNewswire — A new study released today by the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and ClearWay Minnesota(SM) found that since the Freedom to Breathe Act went into effect on October 1, 2007, hospitality workers have significantly reduced exposure to a...

Swedish Match AB Appoints Rupini Bergstrom as Director International Media and PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-March 26, 2008 - Rupini Bergstrom has been appointed Director International Media Relations & PR at the Swedish Match Group (STO:SWMA). Rupini Bergstrom will be responsible for Media Relations outside the Nordic region, with a special focus on the business and...

If FDA is 'Broken,' Why is Congress Focused on Adding Tobacco Regulation to the Agency Rather Than Ensuring the Safety of Food, Drug and Medical Devices in the United States?

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Congress has criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past year for not ensuring the safety of the nation's food, prescription drug and medical device supplies. Senior members of Congress have stated at various times...

It's Quittin' Time in Florida: Department of Health Provides Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 26 PRNewswire — The state of Florida is investing in the health of its citizens by offering free nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) to smokers. Funded as part of the Tobacco Free Florida Campaign, NRTs such as nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges are available...

Become.com Raises $17.5 Million Investment from TPG Growth

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 25, 2008 - TPG Growth and Become.com search technology to provide the Internet's most useful product reviews and guides, and then makes it easy to find and buy products from brand name retailers at the best prices. With over 25 million...

Liggett Group to Make All Cigarettes Fire Standards Compliant

MEBANE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-March 25, 2008 - Vector Group Ltd.'s (NYSE: VGR) subsidiary, Liggett Group LLC, announced today that, consistent with cigarette fire safety standards enacted by a growing number of states, it plans to voluntarily convert the production of all of its domestic cigarette...

Synergy Brands Reports Record Revenues and Operating Profit

SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-March 20, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR): — Revenues increased by 25% to $89.5 million — Q4 Revenues reached a record $30 million. — Operating Profit increased three fold to $1.8 million — EBITDA improved by 173% to $3.9 million or...

Photo: Cigar Rollers, Cigar Servers and Cigar Catering(R) from CF Dominicana Cigars Now in 19 Cities - Introduces Cigars to the Stars(TM) for Celebrity Events

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 19 PRNewswire — CF Dominicana Cigars has announced its Cigar Catering(R) service, www.CigarCatering.com which includes on-site cigar rollers and cigar servers for events are now available in 19 cities. This red hot addition to special events has gained an...

Annual General Meeting of Swedish Match AB (publ)

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-March 18, 2008 - The shareholders of Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA) are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at 16:30 (CET) at Hotel Rival, Mariatorget 3, Stockholm, Sweden. The Board of Directors proposes...

$17 Million Tobacco Free Florida Campaign Ignites Statewide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Health has launched a $17 million statewide social marketing and public relations anti-tobacco campaign — the largest in a decade. The multi-faceted Tobacco Free Florida campaign showcases print, television...

Swedish Match: Disclosure of Substantial Holding of Shares

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-March 18, 2008 - Swedish Match (STO:SWMA) has on 17 March bought back 450,000 shares. The Company's holding of own shares thereby amounts to 13,663,000 shares, corresponding to 5.1 percent of the total amount of shares and votes in the Company. The total amount of...

Star Scientific Files Annual Report

PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-March 17, 2008 - Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq:STSI) filed its annual report on Form 10-K today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $17.1 million compared with a $13.8 million...

Synergy Brands Sells Premium Cigar Operation

SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-March 17, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR) announced its intent to sell Gran Reserve Corp. (GRC), the Company's cigar operation, for $400,000. Synergy believes that the Cigar operation has become a non strategic asset for the Company and it plans to focus its...

Health Groups Launch Ad Campaign Supporting 93-Cent Increase in SC Cigarette Tax

Plan Would Reduce Smoking, Help Balance Budget and Fund Health Needs COLUMBIA, S.C., March 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A coalition of public health organizations has launched a newspaper and radio advertising campaign in support of increasing South Carolina's lowest-in-the-nation...

Star Scientific Completes Equity Funding

PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-March 17, 2008 - Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq:STSI), today announced that on March 13 and March 14, 2008, it entered into and closed definitive purchase agreements with institutional investors for the private placement of 4,838,711 shares of its common stock at $1.55...

Rendell Administration Announces Health Research Grants From Tobacco Settlement Funds

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Health Secretary Dr. Calvin Johnson today announced that five health research grants totaling nearly $18 million will be awarded from Pennsylvania's share of the national tobacco settlement for 2007-08. These non-formula grants are...

Company Profile for Swedish Match AB

-(Business Wire)-March 17, 2008 - Swedish Match is a global Group of companies with a broad assortment of market-leading brands in smokeless tobacco products, cigars, pipe tobacco and lights products. The Group's global operations generated sales of 12,551 MSEK during 2007. The average number of...

Red Man Moist Snuff Delivers!

RICHMOND, Va., March 17 PRNewswire — Swedish Match, the fastest growing moist snuff company in the US, announced the launch of Red Man Moist Snuff, the latest product to carry the most recognized brand name in smokeless tobacco. This follows a successful test market launch last year in...

Alliance One Announces Appointment of Robert A. Sheets as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) today announced that it has named Robert A. Sheets as Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2008, replacing James A. Cooley, who has resigned...

Steel Partners Issues Statement on Changes to KT&G Board of Directors

SEOUL, South Korea-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - In response to media inquiries, Steel Partners II today issued the following statement to the media regarding changes to the Board of Directors of the KT&G Corporation (Korea Stock Exchange: 033780): Steel Partners welcomes the addition of four...

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation in London Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) will host a live audio webcast of its investor presentation in London concerning the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) at www.altria.com on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 beginning approximately 8:30...

Coalition of Faith Groups Urge Legislative Conference Committee to Approve Comprehensive Smoke-Free Law and Protect All Pennsylvania Workers From Secondhand Smoke

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 12 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pennsylvania Faith United Against Tobacco, a diverse coalition of faith leaders from across the state, held a press conference today at the Capitol to urge the Legislature to enact comprehensive smoke-free legislation that covers all...

Wizzard Media Delivers First-Ever International Geo-Targeted Podcast Advertising Campaign for Play UK Internet

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Wizzard Media (AMEX: WZE), the world's largest podcasting network, is excited to announce that PlayUKinternet.com has launched their first-ever international geo-targeted podcast advertising campaign to showcase one of their ticket purchasing sites...

Altria Group, Inc. Holds Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today holds an investor presentation in New York City in connection with the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI). The presentation will be webcast live in listen-in mode only, from approximately...

Physicians and Nurses Against Tobacco (PANAT) Petition Pope Benedict XVI to Condemn Tobacco Industry, and Tobacco Use, and Declare Vatican First Tobacco- Free Country

PROVIDENCE, R.I., MARCH 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Physicians and Nurses Against Tobacco, Inc., (PANAT) an organization of physicians, nurses, health-care officials and supporters, are petitioning Pope Benedict XVI to condemn the production, distribution, sale and use of tobacco, and...

Swedish Match AB Nominating Committee Proposal for Board of Directors

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - At the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA), to be held on April 22, 2008, the Nominating Committee will propose the following Board members to serve as Board of Directors of Swedish Match AB up to the Annual General...

Casey's Gross Profit Continues to Climb

ANKENY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) today reported $0.26 in earnings per share from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 ended January 31, 2008 compared with $0.22 for the same quarter a year ago. Year to date, earnings...

Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to Speak at Connecticut Press Club Event

-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - The Connecticut Press Club -0- *T WHO: The Connecticut Press Club WHAT: "Critical Legal Issues Facing Connecticut," will be discussed by the state's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. These issues include global warming and air pollution, the Broadwater LNG...

Maryland Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Funding for Tobacco Prevention

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The State Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee heard testimony yesterday on Senator Nathaniel McFadden's Senate Bill 513. Senate Bill 513 requires that Maryland increase its commitment to preventing and reducing tobacco use to $63...

Philip Morris USA Takes Action Against Internet-Based Cigarette Vendors

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Philip Morris USA (PM USA) has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) to stop illegally imported gray market cigarettes bearing PM USA's trademarks, including the Marlboro(R) mark, from entering the United States. "Our brands are...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 49.3%; February Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 50.8%; New Orders Index at 49.6%; Employment Index at 46.9%

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in February, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of...

Cigar Rollers, Cigars to the Stars(TM) and Cigar Catering(R) for High Profile Events from CF Dominicana Cigars

NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO and MIAMI, March 5 PRNewswire — CF Dominicana Cigars has officially launched Cigars to the Stars(TM) announced their newest addition to their innovative Cigar Catering(R) service which features on-site Cigar Rollers and Cigar Servers for special events...

Ad Campaign Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Stop Waffling and Pass Comprehensive Smoke-Free Law

WASHINGTON, March 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund today launched a newspaper and radio advertising campaign urging key Pennsylvania lawmakers to stop waffling and pass a comprehensive smoke-free law that applies to all workplaces and protects all...

Cigarette Smoking Drops to Lowest Level in 25 Year Trend

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Efforts to reduce the number of cigarette smokers have been ongoing for many years, but it has proved very difficult to reduce the numbers of young people who start to smoke and to break the addiction of smokers. So a new Harris Poll that finds the...

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) will host a live audio webcast of its investor presentation concerning the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) at www.altria.com on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 beginning approximately 8:30 a.m. until...

Apriso Reports Record Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2008 - Apriso, a provider of adaptive software solutions for global manufacturers, today announced the Company's largest comparative quarter-over-quarter software license revenue growth of 86% and total revenue growth of 45% for the fourth quarter 2007...

Nice-Pak Products, Inc. Responds to Erroneous and Damaging Allegations

ORANGEBURG, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2008 - Nice-Pak Products, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of pre-moistened wipes, learned on Friday that Philip Morris filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that Nice-Pak imported counterfeit cigarettes. A healthcare products company, Nice-Pak has...

Credit.com Launches Consumer-Friendly `Credit Report Card'

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2008 - Credit.com, a leading consumer education and financial services company, today announced the official launch of its "Credit Report Card," a free interactive online scorecard that offers any U.S. consumer a user-friendly version of their credit profile...

William E. Eder Named Vice President of Marketing at Nordic American Smokeless Inc.

DANBURY, Conn., March 1 PRNewswire — Nordic American Smokeless Inc., a smokeless tobacco company whose quality products are based on a unique Swedish smokeless manufacturing process (snus), announced today the appointment of William E. "Bill" Eder as Vice President of Marketing. Eder is...

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Expiration of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 1, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced the expiration and results of the previously announced cash tender offers and consent solicitations by Altria and its subsidiary, Altria Finance (Cayman Islands) Ltd. ("Altria Finance"), for any...

Vector Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 29, 2008 - Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. For the full year ended December 31, 2007, revenues were $555.4 million, compared to $506.3 million for 2006. The Company recorded...

Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 29, 2008 - Philip Morris USA filed a lawsuit in federal court yesterday in the Central District of California against Nice Pak Products, Inc. of Orangeburg, N.Y. The lawsuit is aimed at stopping the importation, distribution, and sale of counterfeit...

Tobacco One Inc. (Formerly VTWN) Commences Trading under the Symbol TBCO

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 29, 2008 - Tobacco One Inc. (OTC: TBCO.PK) plans to acquire companies focused on the manufacturing and direct national distribution of current high volume high margin tobacco products. The national distribution network will serve to properly brand our new...

Vector Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Conference Call

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 28, 2008 - Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2007 results on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Investors can access the call by dialing 800-859-8150 and entering 60604104 as...

Star Scientific, Inc. Appoints Curtis Wright, MD, MPH, as Senior Vice President, Medical/Clinical Director of Company's Star Pharma Subsidiary

PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 28, 2008 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) announced today that Curtis Wright, MD, MPH, has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Medical/Clinical Director of its pharmaceutical subsidiary Star Pharma. Dr. Wright previously served as Vice President...

British American Tobacco Plc: Preliminary Announcement - Year Ended 31 December 2007

LONDON, February 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Summary 2007 2006 Change Revenue GBP10,018m GBP9,762m +3% Profit from operations GBP2,905m GBP2,622m +11% Adjusted diluted earnings 108.53p 98.12p +11% per share Dividends per share 66.20p 55.90p +18% The reported profit from operations was...

BAT - Results and Cost Savings Targets

LONDON, February 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Video interviews with Jan du Plessis, Chairman, Paul Adams, CEO, and Paul Rayner, FD, on BAT's preliminary results including details of increased profit and market share growth together with details of a new five year cost-savings programme...

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Pricing of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 28, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced the pricing terms for the previously announced cash tender offers and consent solicitations by Altria and its subsidiary, Altria Finance (Cayman Islands) Ltd. ("Altria Finance"), for any and...

ATF Offers $10,000 Reward in Arson, Homicide

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the arson fire that claimed the life of four-year-old Amariana Crenshaw at a...

Swedish Match AB Appoints Patrik Hildingsson Vice President Public Affairs

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2008 - Patrik Hildingsson has been appointed Vice President Public Affairs in Swedish Match Group (STO:SWMA). Patrik will have responsibility for Public Relations within Europe with a special focus on the regulatory situation for smoke free products...

Mexico City's New Smoke-Free Law Sets Example for Latin America and World

Statement of Matthew L. Myers President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Setting important examples for Latin America and the world, both the Mexico...

Court Denies Tobacco Giants' Motions to Dismiss Claims Alleging Explicit Age Discrimination and Retaliation

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 PRNewswire — Broach & Stulberg, LLP announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied motions to dismiss age discrimination and retaliation claims brought by a Swiss-based...

Liggett Group to Introduce Grand Prix Snus

MEBANE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2008 - Vector Group Ltd.'s (NYSE: VGR), subsidiary, Liggett Group, announced today that it plans to introduce Grand Prix snus, a Premium quality pouched tobacco product designed for adult smokers who are interested in smokeless tobacco alternatives to...

Nebraska's New Smoke-Free Law is Historic Win for Health

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: All Nebraska workplaces, including restaurants, bars and gaming facilities, will be smoke-free beginning June 1, 2009, thanks to...

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