Tuesday, 24 January 2017 10:08 amThe scribblers over at French broker Exane BNP Paribas were pushing the Japan Tobacco for Imperial Brands line hard this morning although I have still not unearthed any new facts (it's called journalism) that might substantiate their theory.
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.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 10:30 amThe venerable Financial Times has just published this rather good read about how Japanese companies will be back on the prowl for businesses in Blighty.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 3:38 pmIt's lucky I re-started the "flag pole alert" series a few weeks ago (click on the link if you don't recall - https://www.www.betaville.co.uk/news/flag-pole-alert-the-series-returns/) as Japan Tobacco has just carried out some organisational changes which has got a few of Betaville's Imperial Tobacco watchers a bit hot under the collar.
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.
