Anti-smuggling measures hit BAT
4-Apr-2003
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British American Tobacco (BAT) has blamed its 4% drop in group volumes in 2002 on a planned reduction of duty-free sales, as well as the general economic downturn. In December
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(18-Dec-2001) - British-American Tobacco (BAT) may lose up to 3% of its revenue next year in a move to curb smuggling. It said it was stepping up action in an attempt to secure government aid in combating counterfeiters.
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(15-Apr-2004) - Philip Morris International has reportedly offered the European Union $1bn in an effort to avoid legal action over smuggling

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