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About Imperial Brands
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker IMB.L. It has been listed since 1 October 1996. It is a member of the FTSE 100. In the fiscal year to 30 September 2025, it reported revenue of £32.17bn and net income of £2.07bn. At that date it held total assets of £28.71bn and shareholders' equity of £4.82bn.
Imperial Brands Plc is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, tobaccos, cigars, rolling papers, and tubes. The company offers a range of cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobaccos and papers. The Tobacco & NGP business comprises the manufacture, marketing, and sale of Tobacco & NGP and Tobacco & NGP-related products, including sales to the Distribution business. The Distribution business comprises the distribution of Tobacco & NGP products for Tobacco & NGP product manufacturers, including Imperial Brands, as well as a range of non-Tobacco & NGP products and services. Its reportable segments are Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia & Australasia (AAA) and Distribution. Its Europe segment, it covers markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, and Poland. Americas segment includes the United States and Canada. Its AAA segment includes Australia, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and its African markets including Algeria and Morocco.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Listed since
- 1 Oct 1996
- Employees
- 32,500
- Website
- imperialbrandsplc.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Therese EsperdyIndependent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board£725,000
- Mr. Lukas ParaviciniChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2021£4.3m
- Mr. Murray Henry McgowanChief Financial Officer, since 2025
- Ms. Priyali KamathPresident, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and Central & Eastern Europe (AAACE) Region
- Ms. Kim ReedPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Americas Region
- Mr. Ales StruminskyPresident, Europe Region
- Ms. Alison ClarkeChief People and Culture Officer
- Mr. Kevin MassieGeneral Counsel
- Ms. Deborah Binks-MooreChief Corporate Affairs Officer
- Mr. Javier HuertaChief Supply Chain Officer, since 2024
- Ms. Paola PocciChief Consumer Officer, since 2023
- Ms. Emily CareyCompany Secretary
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 94
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 95
- Governance
- 87
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 73,437 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 108,470 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 981,703 t
- Women in the workforce
- 41%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Imperial Brands PLC has a strong portfolio of cigarette brands, including Winston, Kool, and Gauloises, which enjoy widespread recognition and consumer loyalty.
- The company has a diversified revenue base, with a presence in multiple geographical regions, providing it with stability and opportunities for growth.
- Imperial Brands has a strong distribution network, enabling efficient delivery of its products to retailers and customers worldwide.
- The company invests heavily in research and development, allowing it to innovate and introduce new products to meet changing consumer preferences and regulatory requirements.
Weaknesses
- Imperial Brands is highly dependent on cigarette sales, which are facing increasing regulation, taxation, and social stigma in many markets. This reduces the company's growth potential and exposes it to regulatory risks.
- The company has a relatively high debt burden, which could limit its ability to pursue strategic initiatives or respond to market challenges.
- Imperial Brands has faced criticism and legal challenges related to its marketing practices, which could harm its reputation and brand image.
Opportunities
- The growing popularity of reduced-risk products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, presents an opportunity for Imperial Brands to diversify its product offerings and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
- Expansion into emerging markets, where smoking rates are still high and regulations may be less stringent, could provide Imperial Brands with new growth opportunities.
- Increased focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility can help the company enhance its reputation and attract socially conscious consumers.
Threats
- The ongoing decline in cigarette consumption, influenced by factors such as health concerns, anti-smoking campaigns, and increased taxation, poses a significant threat to Imperial Brands' core business.
- Stringent regulations and potential bans on smoking in public places in various jurisdictions could further impact the company's sales and profitability.
- Competition from both traditional tobacco companies and emerging players in the reduced-risk product market is intensifying, potentially eroding Imperial Brands' market share.
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