Tokyo, October 10, 2014
Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for September 2014 (Preliminary Report)
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) announced today a preliminary report of the Company's
Japanese domestic cigarette sales results for September 2014.
(figures are rounded off)
0.8%
(-1.0%)
* JT's market shares were as follows:
( ): net change in comparison to the same period in the previous year
• 60.0% for September 2014
• 60.5% for January-September 2014
• 60.5% for January-December 2013
The above figures are preliminarily reported on a management basis.
An announcement of the consolidated financial results is scheduled on October 30, 2014. The announcement includes the Japanese Domestic Tobacco Business performance for April - September FY2014.
The company has changed the closing date of its accounting period from March 31 to December 31. Consequently, year-to-date figures are calculated from January 1.
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Japan Tobacco Inc. is a leading international tobacco product company. Its products are sold in over 120 countries and its internationally recognized brands include Winston, Camel, Mevius and Benson & Hedges. With diversified operations, JT is also actively present in pharmaceuticals, beverages and processed foods. The company's revenue was ¥2.400 trillion (US$23,318 million(*)) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
*Translated at the rate of ¥102.92 per $1, as of March 31, 2014
Contacts: | Ryohei Sugata, General Manager |
Dmitry Krivtsov, Associate General Manager | |
Media and Investor Relations Division | |
Japan Tobacco Inc. | |
Tokyo: +81-3-5572-4292 | |
E-mail: jt.media.relations@jt.com |
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