Tuesday, 21 November 2017 9:41 amShares in Imperial Brands are enjoying a little bounce today. The stock is up around 3pc because Japan Tobacco's new chief executive, Mitsuomi Koizumi, has said:
"If there is a good M&A opportunity, company will pursue regardless of size."
Thursday, 23 February 2017 12:37 pmToday's stock market reports in the Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph edge the flag pole alert series further forwards.
Friday, 10 February 2017 7:01 amTucked away on page 6 of Japan Tobacco's investor presentation is an intriguing line about how is looking to "expand geographically notably through acquisitions". Here is a link to Japan Tobacco's investor presentation in case you haven't read it:
Wednesday, 11 January 2017 1:36 pmThis announcement (see below) from Imperial Brands (formerly Imperial Tobacco) about a joint venture with China Tobacco has got a few market watchers all aflutter.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 4:40 pmApparently, Japan Tobacco are in London town this week. This has set a few tongues wagging. However, from what I understand the Japanese ciggie giant is here to talk to investors i.e. they are in town for an investor roadshow.
