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Philip Gorham
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FDA Signals Anti-Initiation Strategy Will Be Sustained Under New Commissioner

The FDA announced tighter measures against what it describes as "epidemic" levels of youth consumption of e-cigarettes, a move we think signals the FDA will continue to pursue anti-initiation policies despite the resignation of commissioner Scott Gottlieb. We are reiterating our fair value estimates for the tobacco manufacturers as the measures, while significant in terms of signalling the FDA’s stance, will not have much direct impact on tobacco manufacturers’ cash flows.
The FDA’s proposals in...
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Imperial Brands PLC

Imperial Brands is comprised of two distinct businesses: Tobacco and Logistics. The Tobacco business comprises the manufacture, marketing and sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including sales to (but not by) the Logistics business. The Logistics business comprises the distribution of tobacco products for tobacco product manufacturers, including Co., as well as a range of non-tobacco products and services.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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