Swedish Match Accepts Philip Morris’ $16 Billion Takeover Bid

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Swedish Match Accepts Philip Morris’ $16 Billion Takeover Bid

seekingalpha2022-05-11

As anticipated on Monday, Philip Morris has struck a deal to purchase Swedish tobacco giant Swedish Match AB (OTCPK:SWMAY).Per a statement from the Stockholm-based company, Philip Morris International...

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