It is anticipated that the acquisition will be immediately marginallyaccretive to PMI`s earnings per share. About Philip Morris International Inc.Philip Morris International (PMI) [NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM] is the leadinginternational tobacco company, with seven of the world`s top 15 brands includingMarlboro, the number one cigarette brand worldwide. SMSA is the market leader in the South African pipe tobacco and snuffcategories, which represent an estimated 31% of total tobacco consumption In2008, SMSA reported net revenues of ZAR 687 million. Its principal brandsinclude Boxer, Best Blend and Taxi.”This financially attractive acquisition represents an excellent strategic fitfor our business in South Africa,” said Jean-Claude Kunz, President of PMI`sEastern Europe, Middle East & Africa Region. “We firmly believe that merging thetwo businesses will provide us with the talent, infrastructure and expertise tofurther build and grow our portfolio of strong brands in this important market.”The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant South African regulatoryauthorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter2009. [NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM] (PMI) announcedtoday that the company has entered into an agreement with Swedish Match AB topurchase its South African affiliate, Swedish Match South Africa (Proprietary)Limited (SMSA) for ZAR 1.75 billion (approximately $222 million).

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