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(b) Determined using the observed historical volatility.
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As of June 30, 2024, PMI had $ million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested PSU awards. The cost is recognized over the performance cycle of the awards, or upon death, disability or reaching the age of .
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, PSU awards vested. The grant date fair value of all the vested awards was approximately $ million. The total fair value of PSU awards that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $ million.
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As discussed in Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation, PMI updated in January 2024 its segment reporting by including the former Swedish Match segment results into its geographical segments. As a result, the December 31, 2023 goodwill balance in the table above included the reclassification of the former Swedish Match segment to the Europe and Americas segments.
The increase in goodwill was due to the preliminary purchase price allocation of PMI's acquisition in Egypt of United Tobacco Company in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by currency movements. For further details on the acquisition in Egypt, see Note 18. Acquisitions.
At June 30, 2024, goodwill primarily reflects PMI’s acquisitions of Swedish Match AB, Fertin Pharma A/S and Vectura Group plc., as well as acquisitions in Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines and Serbia.
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| | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | | | | Amortizable intangible assets: | | | | | | | | |
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Non-amortizable intangible assets substantially consist of the ZYN trademarks and other trademarks related to acquisitions in Indonesia and Mexico, as well as the tobacco manufacturing license associated with the preliminary purchase price allocation of PMI's acquisition in Egypt in the second quarter of 2024 (see Note 18. Acquisitions for further details). The decrease since December 31, 2023 was mainly due to currency movements of $ million and a pre-tax impairment charge in the first quarter of 2024 of $ million primarily for an in-process research and development project in the Wellness and Healthcare segment, partially offset by the recognition of the Egyptian tobacco manufacturing license. The pre-tax impairment charge of $ million was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs on PMI's condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The increase in the gross carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets from December 31, 2023, was primarily due to the classification of the IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. on the acquisition date (May 1, 2024) as Other intangible assets, net (see Note 18. Acquisitions), partially offset by currency movements of $ million.
The change in the accumulated amortization from December 31, 2023, was mainly due to the 2024 amortization of $ million, partially offset by currency movements of $ million. The amortization of intangibles for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was recorded in cost of sales ($ million) and in marketing, administration and research costs ($ million) on PMI's condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
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Derivative gains or losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive losses are a result of qualifying hedging activity. Transfers of these gains or losses to earnings are offset by the corresponding gains or losses on the underlying hedged item.
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At June 30, 2024, PMI expects $ million of derivative gains that are included in accumulated other comprehensive losses to be reclassified to the condensed consolidated statement of earnings within the next 12 months. These gains are expected to be substantially offset by the statement of earnings impact of the respective hedged transactions.
Contingent Features
PMI’s derivative instruments do not contain contingent features.
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million at June 30, 2024. For the six months and three months ended June 30, 2024, the unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) on these investments were immaterial.
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Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and therefore are included in PMI’s earnings per share calculation pursuant to the two-class method.
For the 2024 and 2023 computations, there were antidilutive stock awards.
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existing geographical segments. The existing geographical segments are as follows: Europe Region; South and Southeast Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East and Africa Region ("SSEA, CIS & MEA"); East Asia, Australia, and PMI Duty Free Region ("EA, AU & PMI DF"); and Americas Region. The Wellness and Healthcare segment remained unchanged.
PMI’s chief operating decision maker evaluates geographical segment performance and allocates resources based on regional operating income, which includes results from all product categories sold in each region, excluding Wellness and Healthcare products. Business operations in the Wellness and Healthcare segment are evaluated separately.
PMI disaggregates its net revenues from contracts with customers by product category for each of PMI's geographical segments. For the Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma, net revenues from contracts with customers are included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. PMI believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
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PMI's net revenues by product category were as follows:
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Note: Sum of product categories or Regions might not foot to total PMI due to roundings.
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million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East. This pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results for the six months ended June 30, 2023. •Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items – In the first quarter of 2023, PMI recorded $ million pre-tax purchase accounting adjustments related to the sale of acquired inventories stepped up to fair value included in the Americas segment.
•Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles – For the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023, PMI recorded $ million of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets impairment charges that was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
•South Korea indirect tax charge – On July 13, 2023, PMI's South Korean subsidiary, PM Korea, received an adverse ruling from the Supreme Court of South Korea related to cases alleging underpayment of excise taxes in connection with a 2015 excise tax increase and subsequent audit by the South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection. The Supreme Court ruling reversed previous decisions that were in PM Korea’s favor at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of the ruling, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $ million in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earning, reflecting the full amount previously paid by PM Korea, which was included in the EA, AU & PMI DF segment for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023.
Net revenues related to combustible tobacco refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of PMI's cigarettes and other tobacco products that are combusted. Other tobacco products primarily include roll-your-own and make-your-own cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigars and cigarillos, and do not include smoke-free products.
Net revenues related to smoke-free, excluding wellness and healthcare, refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes, if applicable. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of PMI's products that are not combustible tobacco products, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral products, as well as consumer accessories.
Net revenues related to wellness and healthcare consist of operating revenues generated from the sale of products primarily associated with inhaled therapeutics, and oral and intra-oral delivery systems that are included in the operating results of PMI's Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma.
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other Canadian manufacturers liable and found that the class members’ compensatory damages totaled approximately CAD billion (approximately $ billion), including pre-judgment interest. The trial court awarded compensatory damages on a joint and several liability basis, allocating % to our subsidiary (approximately CAD billion (approximately $ billion) including pre-judgment interest). In addition, the trial court awarded CAD (approximately $) in punitive damages, allocating CAD (approximately $) to RBH. The trial court estimated the disease class at members. RBH appealed to the Court of Appeal of Quebec. In October 2015, the Court of Appeal ordered RBH to furnish security totaling CAD million (approximately $ million) to cover both the Létourneau and Blais cases, which RBH has paid in installments through March 2017. The Court of Appeal ordered Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. to furnish security totaling CAD million (approximately $ million) in installments through June 2017. JTI Macdonald Corp. was not required to furnish security in accordance with plaintiffs’ motion. The Court of Appeal ordered that the security is payable upon a final judgment of the Court of Appeal affirming the trial court’s judgment or upon further order of the Court of Appeal.
On March 1, 2019, the Court of Appeal issued a decision largely affirming the trial court’s findings of liability and the compensatory and punitive damages award while reducing the total amount of compensatory damages to approximately CAD billion (approximately $ billion), including interest due to the trial court’s error in the calculation of interest. The compensatory damages award is on a joint and several basis with an allocation of % to RBH (approximately CAD billion (approximately $ billion), including pre-judgment interest). The Court of Appeal upheld the trial court’s findings that defendants violated the Civil Code of Quebec, the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and the Quebec Consumer Protection Act by failing to warn adequately of the dangers of smoking and by conspiring to prevent consumers from learning of the dangers of smoking. The Court of Appeal further held that the plaintiffs either need not prove, or had adequately proven, that these faults were a cause of the class members’ injuries. In accordance with the judgment, defendants were required to deposit their respective portions of the damages awarded in both the Létourneau case described below and the Blais case, approximately CAD billion (approximately $ million), into trust accounts within days. RBH’s share of the deposit was approximately CAD million (approximately $ million). PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $ million in its consolidated results, representing $ million net of tax, as tobacco litigation-related expense, in the first quarter of 2019. The charge reflects PMI’s assessment of the portion of the judgment that represents probable and estimable loss prior to the deconsolidation of RBH and corresponds to the trust account deposit required by the judgment.
In the second class action pending in Canada, Cecilia Létourneau v. Imperial Tobacco Ltd., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. and JTI-Macdonald Corp., Quebec Superior Court, Canada, filed in September 1998, RBH and other Canadian cigarette manufacturers (Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. and JTI-Macdonald Corp.) are defendants (the "Létourneau Class Action"). The plaintiff, an individual smoker, sought compensatory and punitive damages for each member of the class who is deemed addicted to smoking. The class was certified in 2005. The trial court issued its judgment on May 27, 2015. The trial court found RBH and other Canadian manufacturers liable and awarded a total of CAD million (approximately $ million) in punitive damages, allocating CAD million (approximately $ million) to RBH. The trial court estimated the size of the addiction class at members but declined to award compensatory damages to the addiction class because the evidence did not establish the claims with sufficient accuracy. The trial court found that a claims process to allocate the awarded punitive damages to individual class members would be too expensive and difficult to administer. On March 1, 2019, the Court of Appeal issued a decision largely affirming the trial court’s findings of liability and the total amount of punitive damages awarded allocating CAD million (approximately $ million), including interest to RBH. See the Blais description above for further detail concerning the security order pertaining to both Létourneau and Blais cases and the impact of the decision on PMI’s financial statements.
RBH and PMI believe the findings of liability and damages in both Létourneau and the Blais cases were incorrect and in contravention of applicable law on several grounds including, the following: (i) defendants had no obligation to warn class members who knew, or should have known, of the risks of smoking; (ii) defendants cannot be liable to class members who
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cigarettes and have allegedly suffered, or suffer, from COPD, emphysema, heart disease, or cancer, as well as restitution of profits.
In the fifth class action pending in Canada, Semple v. Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers' Council, et al., The Supreme Court (trial court), Nova Scotia, Canada, filed June 18, 2009, we, RBH, and our indemnitees (PM USA and Altria), and other members of the industry are defendants. The plaintiff, an individual smoker, alleges his own addiction to tobacco products and COPD resulting from the use of tobacco products. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of a proposed class comprised of all smokers, their estates, dependents and family members, as well as restitution of profits, and reimbursement of government health care costs allegedly caused by tobacco products.
In the sixth class action pending in Canada, Dorion v. Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers' Council, et al., The Queen's Bench, Alberta, Canada, filed June 15, 2009, we, RBH, and our indemnitees (PM USA and Altria), and other members of the industry are defendants. The plaintiff, an individual smoker, alleges her own addiction to tobacco products and chronic bronchitis and severe sinus infections resulting from the use of tobacco products. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of a proposed class comprised of all smokers, their estates, dependents and family members, restitution of profits, and reimbursement of government health care costs allegedly caused by tobacco products. To date, we, our subsidiaries, and our indemnitees have not been properly served with the complaint.
In the seventh class action pending in Canada, McDermid v. Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, et al., Supreme Court, British Columbia, Canada, filed June 25, 2010, we, RBH, and our indemnitees (PM USA and Altria), and other members of the industry are defendants. The plaintiff, an individual smoker, alleges his own addiction to tobacco products and heart disease resulting from the use of tobacco products. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of a proposed class comprised of all smokers who were alive on June 12, 2007, and who suffered from heart disease allegedly caused by smoking, their estates, dependents and family members, plus disgorgement of revenues earned by the defendants from January 1, 1954, to the date the claim was filed.
In the eighth class action pending in Canada, Bourassa v. Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, et al., Supreme Court, British Columbia, Canada, filed June 25, 2010, we, RBH, and our indemnitees (PM USA and Altria), and other members of the industry are defendants. The plaintiff, the heir to a deceased smoker, alleges that the decedent was addicted to tobacco products and suffered from emphysema resulting from the use of tobacco products. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of a proposed class comprised of all smokers who were alive on June 12, 2007, and who suffered from chronic respiratory diseases allegedly caused by smoking, their estates, dependents and family members, plus disgorgement of revenues earned by the defendants from January 1, 1954, to the date the claim was filed. In December 2014, plaintiff filed an amended statement of claim.
In the ninth class action pending in Canada, Suzanne Jacklin v. Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers' Council, et al., Ontario Superior Court of Justice, filed June 20, 2012, we, RBH, and our indemnitees (PM USA and Altria), and other members of the industry are defendants. The plaintiff, an individual smoker, alleges her own addiction to tobacco products and COPD resulting from the use of tobacco products. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of a proposed class comprised of all smokers who have smoked a minimum of cigarettes and have allegedly suffered, or suffer, from COPD, heart disease, or cancer, as well as restitution of profits.
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combustible tobacco product-related cases, including Smoking and Health, Label-Related, Health Care Cost Recovery, and Public Civil Actions, have been filed against a PMI entity, of those cases have been terminated in our favor, and the balance of remains pending. Of those pending cases, were initially decided in favor of plaintiffs and remain on appeal, or are subject to an appeal. These cases include the Blais Class Action and the Létourneau Class Action, described above under the caption "Smoking and Health Litigation — Canada," and individual cases where final resolution in the amount of the verdict would not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements, including our results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.
Pending claims related to combustible tobacco products generally fall within the following categories:
Smoking and Health Litigation: These cases primarily allege personal injury and are brought by individual plaintiffs or on behalf of a class or purported class of individual plaintiffs. Plaintiffs' allegations of liability in these cases are based on various theories of recovery, including negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, fraud, misrepresentation, design defect, failure to warn, breach of express and implied warranties, violations of deceptive trade practice laws and consumer protection statutes. Plaintiffs in these cases seek various forms of relief, including compensatory and other damages, and injunctive and equitable relief. Defenses raised in these cases include licit activity, failure to state a claim, lack of defect, lack of proximate cause, assumption of the risk, contributory negligence, and statute of limitations.
As of June 30, 2024, there were a number of smoking and health cases pending against us, our subsidiaries or indemnitees, as follows:
• cases brought by individual plaintiffs in Argentina (), Canada (), Chile (), and Turkey (), compared with such cases on June 30, 2023; and
• cases brought on behalf of classes of individual plaintiffs, compared with such cases on June 30, 2023.
The class actions pending in Canada are described above under the caption “Smoking and Health Litigation — Canada.”
Health Care Cost Recovery Litigation: These cases, brought by governmental and non-governmental plaintiffs, seek reimbursement of health care cost expenditures allegedly caused by tobacco products. Plaintiffs' allegations of liability in these cases are based on various theories of recovery including unjust enrichment, negligence, negligent design, strict liability, breach of express and implied warranties, violation of a voluntary undertaking or special duty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, conspiracy, public nuisance, defective product, failure to warn, sale of cigarettes to minors, and claims under statutes governing competition and deceptive trade practices. Plaintiffs in these cases seek various forms of relief including compensatory and other damages, and injunctive and equitable relief. Defenses raised in these cases include lack of proximate cause, remoteness of injury, failure to state a claim, adequate remedy at law, “unclean hands” (namely, that plaintiffs cannot obtain equitable relief because they participated in, and benefited from, the sale of cigarettes), and statute of limitations.
As of June 30, 2024, there were health care cost recovery cases pending against us, our subsidiaries or indemnitees in Brazil (), Canada (), Korea () and Nigeria (), compared with such cases on June 30, 2023.
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years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. We are in the process of making challenges to service and the court's jurisdiction. Currently, the case is stayed in the trial court pending the appeals of certain co-defendants relating to service objections. In the second health care cost recovery case in Nigeria, The Attorney General of Kano State v. British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited, et al., High Court of Kano State, Kano, Nigeria, filed May 9, 2007, we and other members of the industry are defendants. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for the cost of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the past years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. We are in the process of challenging the court's jurisdiction. Currently, the case is stayed in the trial court pending the appeals of certain co-defendants relating to service objections.
In the third health care cost recovery case in Nigeria, The Attorney General of Gombe State v. British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited, et al., High Court of Gombe State, Gombe, Nigeria, filed October 17, 2008, we and other members of the industry are defendants. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for the cost of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the past years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. In February 2011, the court ruled that the plaintiff had not complied with the procedural steps necessary to serve us. As a result of this ruling, plaintiff must re-serve its claim. We have not yet been re-served.
In the fourth health care cost recovery case in Nigeria, The Attorney General of Oyo State, et al., v. British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited, et al., High Court of Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria, filed May 25, 2007, we and other members of the industry are defendants. Plaintiffs seek reimbursement for the cost of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the past years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. We challenged service as improper. In June 2010, the court ruled that plaintiffs did not have leave to serve the writ of summons on the defendants and that they must re-serve the writ. We have not yet been re-served.
In the fifth health care cost recovery case in Nigeria, The Attorney General of Ogun State v. British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited, et al., High Court of Ogun State, Abeokuta, Nigeria, filed February 26, 2008, we and other members of the industry are defendants. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for the cost of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the past years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. In May 2010, the trial court rejected our objections to the court's jurisdiction. We have appealed. Currently, the case is stayed in the trial court pending the appeals of certain co-defendants relating to service objections.
In the health care cost recovery case in Korea, the National Health Insurance Service v. KT&G, et. al., filed April 14, 2014, our subsidiary and other Korean manufacturers are defendants. Plaintiff alleges, among other things, that defendants concealed the health hazards of smoking, marketed to youth, added ingredients to make their products more harmful and addictive, and misled consumers into believing that Lights cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes. The National Health Insurance Service seeks to recover damages allegedly incurred in treating patients with small cell lung cancer, squamous cell lung cancer, and squamous cell laryngeal cancer from 2003 to 2012. The trial court dismissed the case in its entirety on November 20, 2020. The Appellate court granted the Plaintiff a de novo appeal in 2021 and determined that the appellate proceedings will take place in stages: wrongful conduct/product defect allegations first, then causation and finally issues such as standing/direct action. The plaintiff's appeal remains pending.
Label-Related Cases: These cases, brought only by individual plaintiffs, allege that the use of the descriptor “Lights” or other alleged misrepresentations or omissions of labeling information constitute fraudulent and misleading conduct. Plaintiffs'
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label-related cases brought by individual plaintiffs in Italy () and Chile () pending against our subsidiaries, compared with such cases on June 30, 2023.
Public Civil Actions: Claims have been filed either by an individual, or a public or private entity, seeking to protect collective or individual rights, such as the right to health, the right to information or the right to safety. Plaintiffs' allegations of liability in these cases are based on various theories of recovery including product defect, concealment, and misrepresentation. Plaintiffs in these cases seek various forms of relief including injunctive relief such as banning cigarettes, descriptors, smoking in certain places and advertising, as well as implementing communication campaigns and reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by public or private institutions.
As of June 30, 2024, there was public civil action pending against our subsidiary in Venezuela (), compared with such case on June 30, 2023.
In a public civil action in Venezuela, Federation of Consumers and Users Associations (“FEVACU”), et al. v. National Assembly of Venezuela and the Venezuelan Ministry of Health, Constitutional Chamber of the Venezuelan Supreme Court, filed April 29, 2008, we were not named as a defendant, but the plaintiffs published a notice pursuant to court order, notifying all interested parties to appear in the case. In January 2009, our subsidiary appeared in the case in response to this notice. The plaintiffs purport to represent the right to health of the citizens of Venezuela and claim that the government failed to protect adequately its citizens' right to health. The claim asks the court to order the government to enact stricter regulations on the manufacture and sale of tobacco products. In addition, the plaintiffs ask the court to order companies involved in the tobacco industry to allocate a percentage of their “sales or benefits” to establish a fund to pay for the health care costs of treating smoking-related diseases. In October 2008, the court ruled that plaintiffs have standing to file the claim and that the claim meets the threshold admissibility requirements. In December 2012, the court admitted our subsidiary and a subsidiary of British American Tobacco plc as interested third parties. In February 2013, our subsidiary answered the complaint. On February 27, 2024, the Attorney General of Venezuela filed, on behalf of defendants, a motion to dismiss the case for lack of prosecution.
U.S. Government Matter: The U.S. government contacted Altria and PM USA in connection with an agreement between PMI and Altria to end their commercial relationship with respect to Platform 1 in the U.S. as of April 30, 2024 (“Altria Agreement"). Altria and PM USA are parties to a 2006 order in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia holding that they violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“2006 Order”). PMI was not a defendant in that proceeding. The 2006 Order imposed injunctive relief on defendants including, but not limited to, enjoining false, misleading, or deceptive statements concerning cigarettes; prohibiting express or implied health statements for any cigarette brand; and requiring defendants to make certain corrective statements at point-of sale and on websites. The 2006 Order also imposed restrictions on defendants from selling or transferring their cigarette brands, brand names, cigarette product formulas or cigarette businesses without the transferee submitting to the jurisdiction of the court and subjecting itself to the 2006 Order as of the date of sale or transfer. The U.S. government informed Altria that it believed the transaction contemplated by the Altria Agreement falls within the scope of this provision and that, before it can be effectuated, PMI must submit to the 2006 Order. On April 30, 2024, the transaction contemplated by the Altria Agreement was effectuated without the U.S. government having pursued the matter or having sought relief from the court.
Smoke-Free Products-Related Litigation
Claims have been filed against PMI and a subsidiary related to ZYN nicotine pouches. These cases were filed either on behalf of an individual plaintiff, or on behalf of a purported class of individuals. Plaintiffs assert a variety of common law and statutory claims, and seek various forms of relief, including monetary and equitable relief.
In the first case, a putative class action, Wolters v. Swedish Match North America LLC, et al., filed March 1, 2024, before United States District Court for the Southern District of California, plaintiff alleged, among other things, addiction to nicotine and dental harm resulting from the use of ZYN nicotine pouches. The named defendants were PMI and Swedish Match North America LLC. Plaintiff purported to represent classes comprised of (i) all persons who purchased ZYN products in the United States, (ii) all residents of California who purchased ZYN products, and (iii) all residents of California who, at the time of their
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former and current employees in the Bangkok Criminal Court alleging that PM Thailand and the individual defendants jointly and with the intention to defraud the Thai government, under-declared import prices of cigarettes to avoid full payment of taxes and duties in connection with import entries of cigarettes from the Philippines during the period of July 2003 to June 2006. The government sought a fine of approximately THB billion (approximately $ billion). In May 2017, Thailand enacted a new customs act. The new act, which took effect in November 2017, substantially limits the amount of fines that Thailand could seek in these proceedings. PM Thailand believes that its declared import prices are in compliance with the Customs Valuation Agreement of the World Trade Organization and Thai law and that the allegations of the Public Prosecutor are inconsistent with several decisions already taken by Thai Customs and other Thai governmental agencies. Trial in the case began in November 2017 and concluded in September 2019. In November 2019, the trial court found our subsidiary guilty of under-declaration of the prices and imposed a fine of approximately THB billion (approximately $ million). The trial court dismissed all charges against the individual defendants. In December 2019, as required by the Thai law, our subsidiary paid the fine. This payment is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and negatively impacted net cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the period of payment. Both our subsidiary and the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal of the trial court's decision. The appellate court issued its decision on the appeals on June 1, 2022. The appellate court affirmed the findings of under-declaration of import prices of cigarettes but reduced the fine to approximately THB million (approximately $ million) finding the trial court erred in its calculation of the under-declaration and fine. The appellate court affirmed the acquittals of the individual defendants. Our subsidiary has appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Thailand. The Public Prosecutor has also filed an appeal challenging the dismissal of charges against the individual defendants and the amount of the fine imposed. Thailand is required to refund any payment made by our subsidiary in excess of any fine asserted by the courts.
The DSI also conducted an investigation into alleged underpayment by PM Thailand of customs duties and excise taxes relating to imports from Indonesia covering the period 2000-2003. On January 26, 2017, the Public Prosecutor filed charges against PM Thailand and its former Thai employee in the Bangkok Criminal Court alleging that PM Thailand and its former employee jointly and with the intention to defraud the Thai government under-declared import prices of cigarettes to avoid full payment of taxes and duties in connection with import entries during the period from January 2002 to July 2003. The government is seeking a fine of approximately THB billion (approximately $ million). In May 2017, Thailand enacted a new customs act. The new act, which took effect in November 2017, substantially limits the amount of fines that Thailand could seek in these proceedings. PM Thailand believes that its declared import prices are in compliance with the Customs Valuation Agreement of the World Trade Organization and Thai law, and that the allegations of the Public Prosecutor are inconsistent with several decisions already taken by Thai Customs and a Thai court. Trial in the case began in November 2018 and concluded in December 2019. In March 2020, the trial court found our subsidiary guilty of under-declaration of the prices and imposed a fine of approximately THB million (approximately $ million). The trial court dismissed all charges against the individual defendant. In April 2020, as required by Thai law, our subsidiary paid the fine. This payment is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and negatively impacted net cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the period of payment. Our subsidiary filed an appeal of the trial court's decision. In addition, the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal of the trial court's decision challenging the dismissal of charges against the individual defendant and the amount of the fine imposed. The appellate court issued its decision on the appeals on January 31, 2023. The appellate court affirmed the findings of under-declaration of import prices of cigarettes but reduced the fine imposed by the trial court. The appellate court directed the Public Prosecutor to coordinate with customs officials to calculate such reduced fine in accordance with the appellate court’s decision. The appellate court affirmed the acquittal of the individual defendant. Our subsidiary has appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Thailand. The Public Prosecutor has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Thailand challenging the dismissal of charges against the individual defendant and the amount of the fine. Thailand is required to refund any payment made by our subsidiary in excess of any fine assessed by the courts.
In July 2020, the Public Prosecutor’s office of Rome, Italy, notified our Italian subsidiary, Philip Morris Italia S.r.l. (“PM Italia”), as well as former or current employees and a former external consultant of PM Italia in July and March 2020, respectively, that it concluded a preliminary investigation against them for alleged contravention of anti-corruption laws and related disruption of trade freedom. The Public Prosecutor alleges that the individuals involved promised certain personal favors to government officials from January to July of 2018 in exchange for favorable treatment for PM Italia, and that PM
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million (approximately $ million) in damages. After various postponements, trial started on September 25, 2023, and will continue through a series of hearings until 2025 (the court set the calendar only through January 20, 2025, although other hearings will have to be scheduled thereafter for the examination of the remaining witnesses). PM Italia believes the charges are without merit and will defend them vigorously.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation filed a petition before the Arbitrazh Court of the Moscow Region seeking the suspension of corporate rights that Megapolis Distribution B.V. (“MDBV”), a legal entity incorporated in the Netherlands, holds in JSC TK Megapolis (formerly CJSC TK Megapolis), distributor of PMI’s products in Russia. Our affiliate holds a % equity interest in MDBV. On July 18, 2024, the court admitted the petition and scheduled a hearing for August 8, 2024. MDBV is named as respondent. For additional information, see Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 12. Related Parties – Equity Investments and Other.
On December 21, 2023, we were informed that Future Technology K.K. (“FTKK”) filed an application with Tokyo Customs against Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”), Philip Morris Japan Limited’s (“PMJL”) importer and distributor, due to alleged infringement of JP7299432. FTKK sought an order stopping the importation of TEREA consumables. FTKK did not in its application seek any monetary damages or costs. PMJL entered an appearance in the proceeding as an interested party and filed its response to FTKK's application on January 31, 2024. The Customs hearing was held on May 28, 2024. On June 27, 2024 expert advisors to Customs provided their opinion that the patent at issue was not infringed. On June 28, 2024, FTKK withdrew its Customs application. The proceeding is now concluded. On January 26, 2024, PMJL filed a declaratory judgment action in Tokyo District Court seeking a declaration that JP7299432 is invalid and/or not infringed. The declaratory judgment action has now concluded following FTKK's waiver of its right to seek relief from PMJL for infringement of JP7299432, which effectively resolved PMJL's request for a declaration of no liability for infringement of that patent.
Other patent challenges are pending in various jurisdictions.
We are also involved in additional litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. While the outcomes of these proceedings are uncertain, management does not expect that the ultimate outcomes of other litigation, including any reasonably possible losses in excess of current accruals, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
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% and %, respectively. PMI’s effective tax rates for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023 were % and %, respectively.
The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was unfavorably impacted by a deferred tax charge for unrealized foreign currency gains on intercompany loans related to the Swedish Match acquisition financing reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings ($ million), while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in its condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity, and an increase in deferred tax liabilities related to the fair value adjustment of equity securities held by PMI ($ million), partially offset by a U.S. tax benefit for a worthless stock deduction under section 165(g) of the Internal Revenue Code related to PMI's investment in C.A. Tabacalera Nacional, a wholly owned foreign corporation incorporated in Venezuela ($ million). For further details on PMI's ceased operations in Venezuela, see Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
Changes in the tax laws of foreign jurisdictions could arise as a result of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”), which recommended changes to numerous long-
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million), while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in its condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity.
PMI is regularly examined by tax authorities around the world and is currently under examination in a number of jurisdictions. The U.S. federal statute of limitations remains open for the years 2019 and onward. Foreign and U.S. state jurisdictions have statutes of limitations generally ranging from to years after the filing of a return.
Subsidiaries of PMI in Indonesia, principally PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk ("HMS"), have recorded income tax receivables in the amount of trillion Indonesian rupiah (approximately $ million) relating to corporate income tax assessments paid to avoid potential penalties, primarily for domestic and other intercompany transactions for the years 2015 to 2020. Objection letters have been filed with the Tax Office and these assessments are being challenged at various levels in court. These income tax receivables are included in other assets in PMI’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months certain tax examinations will close, which could result in a change in unrecognized tax benefits along with related interest and penalties. An estimate of any possible change cannot be made at this time.
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Credit Facilities related to the Financing of the Swedish Match Acquisition
In connection with PMI's all-cash recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match, on May 11, 2022, PMI entered into a credit agreement relating to a -day senior unsecured bridge facility. The facility provided for borrowings up to an aggregate principal amount of $ billion, expiring days after the occurrence of certain events unless extended. On June 23, 2022, PMI entered into a € billion (approximately $ billion at the date of signing) senior unsecured term loan credit agreement consisting of a € billion (approximately $ billion at the date of signing) tranche expiring after the occurrence of certain events and a € billion (approximately $ billion at the date of signing) tranche expiring on June 23, 2027. In connection with the term loan facility, the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the -day senior unsecured bridge facility was reduced from $ billion to $ billion. On November 11, 2022, PMI acquired a controlling interest of % of the total issued shares in Swedish Match and acquired % of its outstanding shares as of December 31, 2022. In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, PMI subsequently exercised its right to compulsorily redeem the remaining shares for which acceptances were not received and obtained legal title to % of the shares in Swedish Match on February 17, 2023.
PMI borrowed $ billion under the bridge facility by delivering notices of borrowing for advances of $ billion and $ billion on November 7, 2022 and November 10, 2022, respectively. On November 21, 2022 and February 17, 2023, PMI repaid $ billion and $ billion, respectively, under the bridge facility. Effective February 20, 2023, the remaining outstanding commitments under the bridge facility were fully canceled and the bridge facility agreement was terminated in accordance with its terms.
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billion under the term loan facility, of which € billion will become due on November 9, 2025 and € billion will become due on June 23, 2027 unless prepaid pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the € billion (approximately $ billion) term loan facility was fully drawn and remained outstanding.
The proceeds under the bridge facility and the term loan facility were used, directly or indirectly, to finance the acquisition, including, the payment of related fees and expenses.
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(2) Includes pricing adjustments that may result in the reduction or increase in both the interest rate and commitment fee under the credit agreement if PMI achieves, or fails to achieve, certain specified targets.
billion multi-year revolving credit facility, for an additional year covering the period September 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027, in the amount of $ billion. On September 20, 2023, PMI entered into an agreement, effective September 29, 2023, to amend and further extend the term to September 29, 2028.
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borrowings under these committed revolving credit facilities, and the entire committed amounts were available for borrowing.
billion at June 30, 2024, and approximately $ billion at December 31, 2023. Borrowings under these arrangements and other bank loans amounted to $ million at June 30, 2024, and $ million at December 31, 2023.
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million and $ million, respectively. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is adjusted for PMI's proportionate share of earnings or losses, dividends, capital contributions, changes in ownership interests and movements in currency translation adjustments. The carrying value of our equity method investments at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, exceeded our share of the investees' book value by $ million and $ million, respectively. The difference between the investment carrying value and the amount of underlying equity in net assets is mainly attributable to equity method goodwill, convertible debt instruments, and definite-lived intangible assets and other assets. The difference related to the definite-lived intangibles and other assets at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 of $ million and $ million, respectively, is amortized on a straight-line basis and is included in Equity investments and securities (income)/loss, net on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. At June 30, 2024, PMI received year-to-date dividends from equity method investees. At December 31, 2023, PMI received year-to-date dividends from equity method investees of $ million.
PMI holds a % equity interest in Megapolis Distribution B.V. ("MDBV"), the holding company of JSC TK Megapolis (formerly CJSC TK Megapolis), PMI's distributor in Russia (SSEA, CIS & MEA segment), which as of June 30, 2024 had a carrying value of $ million. Additionally, there was approximately $ million of cumulative foreign currency translation losses associated with MDBV reflected in accumulated other comprehensive losses in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2024. In June 2024, the Russian government included JSC TK Megapolis in the list of economically significant organizations that may be subject to forced localization under applicable Russian law, which refers to the mandatory removal of a foreign holding company from the shareholding structure. If a forced localization were to occur, MDBV’s shares in JSC TK Megapolis will be transferred to JSC TK Megapolis and may subsequently be transferred to its indirect shareholders. On July 18, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (given standing to initiate the claim under the law)
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% equity interest in United Arab Emirates-based Emirati Investors-TA (FZC) (“EITA”). PMI holds an approximate % economic interest in Société des Tabacs Algéro-Emiratie (“STAEM”), an Algerian joint venture that is % owned by EITA and % by the Algerian state-owned enterprise Management et Développement des Actifs et des Ressources Holding ("MADAR Holding"), which manufactures and distributes under license some of PMI’s brands (SSEA, CIS & MEA segment).
In April 2023, PMI acquired an approximate economic interest of % in United Tobacco Company ("UTC"). UTC is an entity incorporated in Egypt which manufactures products under license for PMI’s Egyptian subsidiary. On May 16, 2024, PMI acquired a controlling interest in UTC. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions.
In May 2024, PMI acquired an indirect economic interest of % in Eastern Company (“Eastern"), Egypt’s largest cigarette manufacturer which also includes cigars and pipe tobacco, among others, in its portfolio. PMI accounted for its investment in Eastern under the equity method of accounting as it has the indirect ability to participate in Eastern's policy making processes. As of June 30, 2024, PMI has not finalized the basis difference allocation resulting from the investment.
The initial investments in Megapolis Distribution BV, EITA, Eastern and UTC (up to the acquisition of controlling interest in UTC on May 16, 2024) have been recorded at cost and are included in equity investments on the consolidated balance sheets. Transactions between these equity method investees and PMI subsidiaries are considered to be related-party transactions and are included in the tables below.
Equity securities:
On March 22, 2019, PMI’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (“RBH”) obtained an initial order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granting it protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA"), which is a Canadian federal law that permits a Canadian business to restructure its affairs while carrying on its business in the ordinary course with minimal disruption to its customers, suppliers and employees. The administration of the CCAA process, principally relating to the powers provided to the court under the CCAA and the oversight provided by the court appointed monitor, removes certain elements of control of the business from both PMI and RBH. As a result, PMI determined that it no longer had a controlling financial interest over RBH as defined in ASC 810 (Consolidation), and deconsolidated RBH as of the date of the CCAA filing. For further details, see Note 8. Contingencies.
Since the deconsolidation of RBH on March 22, 2019, PMI has accounted for its continuing investment in RBH in accordance with ASC 321 (Investments-Equity Securities) as an equity security, without readily determinable fair value, and recorded its continuing investment in RBH at fair value of $ million at the date of deconsolidation, within equity investments. Developments in the CCAA process, including resolution through a plan of arrangement or compromise of some or all tobacco-related litigation pending in Canada may have a material adverse impact on the fair value of PMI’s continuing investment in RBH and may result in impairment charges. Transactions between PMI and RBH are considered to be related-party transactions from the date of deconsolidation and are included in the tables below.
The fair value of PMI’s other equity securities, which have been classified within Level 1, was $ million at June 30, 2024. Unrealized pre-tax gain (loss) of $ million ($ million net of tax) on these equity securities was recorded in equity investments and securities (income)/loss, net on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Other related parties:
United Arab Emirates-based Trans-Emirates Trading and Investments (FZC) ("TTI") holds a % non-controlling interest in Philip Morris Misr LLC ("PMM"), an entity incorporated in Egypt which is consolidated in PMI’s financial statements in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment. PMM sells, under license, PMI brands in Egypt through an exclusive distribution agreement with a local entity that is also controlled by TTI.
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% owned PMI consolidated subsidiary in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment. GPI also acts as contract manufacturer and distributor for IPM India.
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types of arrangements, servicing and non-servicing. For servicing arrangements, PMI continues to service the sold trade receivables on an administrative basis and does not act on behalf of the unaffiliated financial institutions. When applicable, a servicing liability is recorded for the estimated fair value of the servicing. The amounts associated with the servicing liability were not material as of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Under the non-servicing arrangements, PMI does not provide any administrative support or servicing after the trade receivables have been sold to the unaffiliated financial institutions.
Cumulative trade receivables sold, including excise taxes, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, were $ billion and $ billion, respectively. PMI’s operating cash flows were positively impacted by the amount of the trade receivables sold
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billion. The net proceeds received are included in cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The difference between the carrying amount of the trade receivables sold and the sum of the cash received is recorded as a loss on sale of trade receivables within marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
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months from the date of purchase or such other periods as required by law. PMI generally provides in cost of sales for the estimated cost of warranty in the period the related revenue is recognized. PMI assesses the adequacy of its accrued product warranties and adjusts the amounts as necessary based on actual experience and changes in future estimates. Factors that affect product warranties may vary across markets but typically include device version mix, product failure rates, logistics and service delivery costs, and warranty policies. PMI accounts for its product warranties within other accrued liabilities. | | $ | | | | Changes due to: | | | |
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million and $ million, respectively, related to restructuring activities. These 2024 and 2023 pre-tax charges were included in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, PMI did record any charges for asset impairment and exit costs related to restructuring activities.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, PMI recorded a pre-tax impairment charge on other intangibles of $ million within the Wellness and Healthcare segment. During the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax impairment charge on goodwill and other intangibles of $ million within the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details on these impairment charges, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
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million related to this restructuring activity. This amount included contract termination costs with suppliers of $ million, including prepaid commitments of $ million. The amount also included asset impairment costs of $ million, primarily related to machinery and equipment and other assets, which were non-cash charges.
Venezuela
In the first quarter of 2024, PMI ceased its operations in Venezuela and as a result, recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $ million. The amount primarily included non-cash charges related to the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation losses from other comprehensive losses of $ million and asset impairment charge of $ million related to land and buildings. This amount also included contract termination, severance and other related costs of $ million, which were paid in cash.
For details on the income tax impact of the transaction, see Note 9. Income Taxes.
e-Vapor Products Manufacturing Optimization
In the first quarter of 2023, PMI initiated a project to fully outsource and restructure the manufacturing of e-vapor devices and consumables. As a result, PMI recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $ million. This amount included contract termination costs for suppliers of $ million, including $ million of embedded finance lease terminations, payable in cash. This amount also included asset impairment costs of $ million, primarily related to machinery and equipment, which were non-cash charges.
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days. All outstanding payable amounts related to suppliers that are participating in the SCF program are recorded in accounts payable in PMI's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated payments are included in cash flows from operating activities within PMI's condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total amount due to suppliers participating in the SCF program was approximately $ billion and $ billion, respectively.
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% stake of its holding in Philip Morris Tütün Mamulleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. ("PMTM") (formerly Philsa Philip Morris Sabanci Sigara ve Tütüncülük Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.) and % stake in Philip Morris Pazarlama ve Satiş A.Ş. ("PMPS") (formerly Philip Morris SA, Philip Morris Sabanci Pazarlama ve Satiş A.Ş.) from its Turkish partners, Sabanci Holding for a total acquisition price including transaction costs and remaining dividend entitlements of approximately $ million. As a result of this acquisition, PMI owned % of these Turkish subsidiaries as of December 31, 2022. The purchase of the remaining stakes in these holdings resulted in a decrease to PMI's additional paid-in capital of $ million and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $ million primarily following the reclassification of accumulated currency translation losses from noncontrolling interests to PMI’s accumulated other comprehensive losses during the first quarter of 2022.
In January 2023, PMI sold the acquired stakes of its holdings in PMTM and PMPS to Pioneers Tutun Yatirim Anonim Sirketi (“Pioneers”) for a consideration of approximately $ million, including transaction costs and dividend entitlements. The sale resulted in an increase to PMI's additional paid-in capital of $ million and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $ million, following the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive losses from PMI’s accumulated other comprehensive losses to noncontrolling interests.
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billion, including interest, of which $ billion was paid at the inception of the agreement and the remaining $ billion was paid on July 14, 2023. The cash consideration paid was accounted for within Other assets in PMI's condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023.
On the acquisition date and as of June 30, 2024, the reacquired rights were classified as Other intangible assets, net in PMI's condensed consolidated balance sheets, and will be amortized over their useful life of years. For further details on PMI's agreement with Altria, see Note 8. Contingencies.
United Tobacco Company
In April 2023, PMI acquired % of Egyptian Investment Holding (“EIH”), a United Arab Emirates based company and as a result, acquired an approximate economic interest of % in United Tobacco Company ("UTC"), which was accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In May 2024, PMI increased its indirect economic interest and acquired a controlling interest of % in UTC. UTC is an entity incorporated in Egypt and manufactures products under license for Philip Morris Misr LLC (“PMM”), PMI’s Egyptian subsidiary. The acquisition builds on PMI’s existing investments in Egypt and increases the manufacturing synergies between PMM and UTC.
As a result of PMI obtaining control over UTC, PMI’s previously held % economic interest in UTC was remeasured to its fair value by applying the guideline transaction method adjusted for a discount for lack of control. The difference between the book value of $ million, including related cumulative translation losses balance of $ million, which was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses and the fair value of PMI’s previously held interest in UTC was not material.
The total purchase price for the incremental equity interest of $ million included cash consideration of $ million, contingent consideration of $ million and $ million of assumed bank loan liabilities.
| | Current assets, including receivables and inventories | | |
| Other intangible assets - Tobacco manufacturing license | | |
| Other non-current assets, including property, plant and equipment | | |
| Current liabilities | () | |
| Identifiable net assets acquired | | |
| Noncontrolling interest | () | |
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| Acquisition fair value | $ | | |
Goodwill is primarily attributable to future growth opportunities, anticipated synergies in the manufacturing processes and intangible assets that did not qualify for separate recognition. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated based on the enterprise value of UTC, adjusted for a discount for lack of control. The manufacturing license, which relates to the manufacturing of both smoke-free and combustible tobacco products, was valued using the multi-period excess earnings method and has been determined to have an indefinite life.
The purchase price allocation is preliminary and continues to be subject to refinement. PMI is evaluating the deductibility of goodwill for income tax purposes. UTC's results of operations from May 16, 2024, through June 30, 2024, were included in PMI's consolidated statements of earnings and were not material. Pro forma results of operations for the business combination have not been presented as the aggregate impact is not material to PMI's consolidated statements of earnings.
Philip Morris International Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 19.
Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Description of Our Company
We are a leading international tobacco company, actively delivering a smoke-free future. We are evolving our portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Our current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products. Since 2008, we have invested over $12.5 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This investment includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. In November 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match") – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free combination led by the companies’ IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has authorized versions of our IQOS devices and consumables and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products ("MRTPs") and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. We describe the MRTP orders in more detail in the "Business Environment" section of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A").
Following the combination and the progress in 2023 toward the integration of the Swedish Match business into PMI's existing regional structure, PMI updated in January 2024 its segment reporting by including the former Swedish Match segment results into the four existing geographical segments. Our four geographical segments are as follows:
•Europe Region;
•South and Southeast Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East and Africa Region ("SSEA, CIS & MEA");
•East Asia, Australia, and PMI Duty Free Region ("EA, AU & PMI DF"); and
•Americas Region.
The Wellness and Healthcare segment ("W&H"), which includes the operating results of our Vectura Fertin Pharma business, remains unchanged.
Our cigarettes are sold in approximately 175 markets, and in many of these markets they hold the number one or number two market share position. We have a wide range of premium, mid-price and low-price brands. Our portfolio comprises both international and local brands.
Smoke-Free Business ("SFB”) is the term PMI uses to refer to all of its smoke-free products. SFB also includes wellness and healthcare products, as well as consumer accessories, such as lighters and matches.
Smoke-free products (also referred to herein as "SFPs") is the term PMI uses to refer to all of its products that provide nicotine without combusting tobacco, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral smokeless, and that therefore generate far lower levels of harmful chemicals. As such, these products have the potential to present less risk of harm versus continued smoking.
IQOS and ZYN are the leading brands in our SFPs portfolio. As of June 30, 2024, our smoke-free products were available for sale in 90 markets.
In 2021, we laid the foundation for our long-term growth ambitions beyond nicotine in wellness and healthcare, including through acquisitions of Vectura Group plc ("Vectura") and Fertin Pharma A/S ("Fertin Pharma"), which provide essential capabilities for future product development. Now, with a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, we aim to expand into wellness and healthcare in areas such as inhalable drugs, nicotine-replacement therapy, consumer wellness products, medical and pharmaceutical cannabinoids, and non-recreational cannabinoid products (including CBD), in line with applicable regulatory requirements.
In 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB, a market leader in oral nicotine delivery with a significant presence in the United States market. The Swedish Match acquisition is a key milestone in PMI’s transformation to becoming a smoke-free company. Swedish Match has a leading nicotine pouch franchise in the U.S. under the ZYN brand name. The Swedish Match product portfolio is complementary to our existing portfolio, permitting us to bring together a leading oral nicotine product with the leading heat-not-burn product. By joining forces with Swedish Match, we expect to accelerate the achievement of our joint
smoke-free ambitions, switching more adults who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes to better alternatives faster than either company could achieve separately.
In 2022, we also completed an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to end our commercial relationship in the U.S. covering IQOS as of April 30, 2024. PMI now holds the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions.
We use the term net revenues to refer to our operating revenues from the sale of our products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes. Our net revenues and operating income are affected by various factors, including the volume of products we sell, the price of our products, changes in currency exchange rates and the mix of products we sell. Mix is a term used to refer to the proportionate value of premium-price brands to mid-price or low-price brands in any given market (product mix). Mix can also refer to the proportion of shipment volume in more profitable markets versus shipment volume in less profitable markets (geographic mix).
Our cost of sales consists principally of: tobacco leaf, non-tobacco raw materials, labor and manufacturing costs; shipping and handling costs; and the cost of devices produced by third-party electronics manufacturing service providers. Estimated costs associated with device warranty programs are generally provided for in cost of sales in the period the related revenues are recognized.
Our marketing, administration and research costs include the costs of marketing and selling our products, other costs generally not related to the manufacture of our products (including general corporate expenses), and costs incurred to develop new products. The most significant components of our marketing, administration and research costs are marketing and sales expenses and general and administrative expenses.
Philip Morris International Inc. is a legal entity separate and distinct from its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our right, and thus the right of our creditors and stockholders, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of any subsidiary is subject to the prior rights of creditors of such subsidiary, except to the extent that claims of our company itself as a creditor may be recognized. As a holding company, our principal sources of funds, including funds to make payment on our debt securities, are from the receipt of dividends and repayment of debt from our subsidiaries. Our principal wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries currently are not limited by long-term debt or other agreements in their ability to pay cash dividends or to make other distributions that are otherwise compliant with law.
Executive Summary
The following executive summary provides the business update and significant highlights from the "Discussion and Analysis" that follows.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $18.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $1.3 billion, or 7.5%, from the comparable 2023 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2023 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with year-to-date results):

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net revenues increased by 7.5%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 10.8%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, driven by higher smoke-free products volume, partly offset by unfavorable cigarette mix, as well as a favorable comparison to 2023 reflecting a charge in the first quarter of 2023 of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, shown in "Other." The termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East is further described in the following "Diluted Earnings Per Share" discussion.
Net revenues by product category for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are shown below:
•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from the comparable 2023 amounts, were as follows:
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| | Diluted EPS | | % Change |
| For the six months ended June 30, 2023 | | $ | 2.29 | | | |
| 2023 Asset impairment and exit costs | | 0.06 | | | |
| 2023 South Korea indirect tax charge | | 0.11 | | | |
| 2023 Fair value adjustment for equity security investments | | 0.01 | | | |
| 2023 Amortization of intangibles | | 0.08 | | | |
| 2023 Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | | 0.44 | | | |
| 2023 Termination of distribution arrangement in the Middle East | | 0.04 | | | |
| 2023 Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items | | 0.01 | | | |
| 2023 Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match AB financing | | (0.06) | | | |
| 2023 Tax items | | — | | | |
| Subtotal of 2023 items | | 0.69 | | | |
| 2024 Asset impairment and exit costs | | (0.09) | | | |
| 2024 Impairment of other intangibles | | (0.01) | | | |
| 2024 Amortization of intangibles | | (0.17) | | | |
| 2024 Fair value adjustment for equity security investments | | 0.15 | | | |
| 2024 Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match AB financing | | (0.09) | | | |
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| 2024 Tax items | | 0.03 | | | |
| Subtotal of 2024 items | | (0.18) | | | |
| Currency | | (0.38) | | | |
| Interest | | (0.04) | | | |
| Change in tax rate | | (0.06) | | | |
| Operations | | 0.60 | | | |
| For the six months ended June 30, 2024 | | $ | 2.92 | | | 27.5 | % |
Asset impairment and exit costs – During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $109 million, representing $96 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.06 per share, related to a project to fully outsource and restructure the manufacturing of e-vapor devices and consumables. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $168 million, representing $141 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.09 per share, related to the restructuring of the sourcing of IQOS products to be commercialized in the U.S., and the cessation of our operations in Venezuela. For further details, see Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
South Korea indirect tax charge – On July 13, 2023, our South Korean subsidiary, PM Korea, received an adverse ruling from the Supreme Court of South Korea related to cases alleging underpayment of excise taxes in connection with a 2015 excise tax increase and subsequent audit by the South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection. The Supreme Court ruling reversed previous decisions that were in PM Korea’s favor at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of the ruling, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $204 million (representing $174 million net of income tax or $0.11 per share decrease in diluted EPS) in the second quarter results of 2023, reflecting the full amount previously paid by PM Korea.
Fair value adjustment for equity security investments – During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded an unfavorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $10 million after tax (or $0.01 per share decrease in diluted EPS). During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $242 million after tax (or $0.15 per share increase in diluted EPS). For further details, see Note 12. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other.
Amortization of intangibles – During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, we recorded amortization of intangible expense of $163 million (representing $128 million net of income tax or $0.08 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $332 million (representing $260 million net of income tax or $0.17 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The higher 2024 amount includes the reacquired rights recorded as other intangible assets, net following the reacquisition of IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. from Altria Group, Inc. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles – During the second quarter of 2023, as a result of the completion of our annual review of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets for potential impairment, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the Wellness and Healthcare reporting unit was lower than its carrying value. Consequently, we recorded a total non-cash impairment charge of $680 million (representing a $0.44 per share decrease in diluted EPS) consisting of a goodwill impairment charge of $665 million and a non-amortizable intangible asset pre-tax impairment charge of $15 million for an in-process research and development project related to one of our 2021 acquisitions. The impairment charge was recorded in impairment of goodwill ($665 million) and marketing, administration and research costs ($15 million) in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment results. During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded an impairment charge of $27 million (representing $20 million net of income tax or $0.01 per share decrease in diluted EPS), primarily reflecting the impairment of non-amortizable intangible assets related to an in-process research and development project in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. The impairment charge of $27 million was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2024. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
Termination of distribution arrangement in the Middle East – Following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $80 million in the first quarter of 2023 (representing $70 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.04 per share). The pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results.
Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items – During the first quarter of 2023, we recorded pre-tax purchase accounting adjustments of $18 million related to the sale of acquired inventories stepped up to fair value (representing $13 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.01 per share). These pre-tax adjustments were recorded in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Income taxes – The Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match financing that increased our 2023 diluted EPS by $0.06 per share and decreased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.09 per share in the table above was due to a deferred tax impact for unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans related to the Swedish Match acquisition financing reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity. The 2024 tax items that increased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above were due to a U.S. tax benefit for a worthless stock deduction under section 165(g) of the Internal Revenue Code related to PMI’s investment in C.A. Tabacalera Nacional, a wholly owned foreign corporation incorporated in Venezuela. The change in the tax rate that decreased our diluted EPS by $0.06 per share in the table above was primarily due to increases in U.S. state tax expense, repatriation cost differences, and changes in earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction.
Currency – The unfavorable impact of $0.38 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Egyptian pound, Japanese yen and Russian ruble. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.
Interest – The unfavorable impact of $0.04 per share from interest in the table above was primarily due to higher average debt levels and higher average interest rates on debt.
Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.60 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:
•SSEA, CIS & MEA: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs;
•EA, AU & PMI DF: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix;
•Europe: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs
and manufacturing costs; and
•Americas: Favorable volume/mix and favorable pricing, partly offset by higher marketing and administration costs.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $9.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $0.5 billion, or 5.6%, from the comparable 2023 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2023 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with quarterly results):
During the quarter, net revenues increased by 5.6%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 9.6%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, driven by higher smoke-free products volume.
Net revenues by product category for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, are shown below:
•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from the comparable 2023 amounts, were as follows:
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| Diluted EPS | % Change |
| For the three months ended June 30, 2023 | $ | 1.01 | | |
| 2023 South Korea indirect tax charge | 0.11 | | |
| 2023 Fair value adjustment for equity security investments | 0.01 | | |
| 2023 Amortization of intangibles | 0.04 | | |
| 2023 Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | 0.44 | | |
| 2023 Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match AB financing | (0.01) | | |
| 2023 Tax items | — | | |
| Subtotal of 2023 items | 0.59 | | |
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| 2024 Amortization of intangibles | (0.11) | | |
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| 2024 Fair value adjustment for equity security investments | 0.08 | | |
| 2024 Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match AB financing | (0.02) | | |
| 2024 Tax items | — | | |
| Subtotal of 2024 items | (0.05) | | |
| Currency | (0.18) | | |
| Interest | (0.01) | | |
| Change in tax rate | (0.05) | | |
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| Europe | $ | 7,180 | | $ | 6,642 | | $ | 3,815 | | $ | 3,574 |
SSEA, CIS & MEA | 5,429 | | 5,145 | | 2,771 | | 2,668 |
EA, AU & PMI DF | 3,357 | | 3,200 | | 1,673 | | 1,680 |
| Americas | 2,125 | | 1,837 | | 1,129 | | 969 |
| Wellness and Healthcare | 170 | | 162 | | 80 | | 76 |
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| Europe | $ | 3,116 | | $ | 2,834 | | $ | 1,660 | | $ | 1,619 |
SSEA, CIS & MEA | 1,663 | | 1,614 | | 891 | | 880 |
EA, AU & PMI DF | 1,516 | | 1,194 | | 753 | | 557 |
| Americas | 282 | | 426 | | 183 | | 243 |
| Wellness and Healthcare | (88) | | (771) | | (43) | | (733) |
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Our net revenues by product category are shown in the table below:
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| PMI Net Revenues by Product Category |
| (in millions) | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Combustible tobacco: | | | | | | |
| Europe | $ | 4,145 | | $ | 3,924 | | 5.6 | % | $ | 2,214 | | $ | 2,108 | | 5.0 | % |
SSEA, CIS & MEA | 4,778 | | 4,504 | | 6.1 | % | 2,432 | | 2,350 | | 3.5 | % |
EA, AU & PMI DF | 1,217 | | 1,412 | | (13.9) | % | 620 | | 724 | | (14.3) | % |
| Americas | 1,126 | | 1,173 | | (4.0) | % | 592 | | 608 | | (2.5) | % |
| Total combustible tobacco | 11,265 | | 11,013 | | 2.3 | % | 5,858 | | 5,790 | | 1.2 | % |
| Smoke-free: | | | | | | |
| Smoke-free excluding Wellness and Healthcare: | | | | |
| Europe | 3,035 | | 2,718 | | 11.7 | % | 1,601 | | 1,466 | | 9.3 | % |
SSEA, CIS & MEA | 651 | | 641 | | 1.5 | % | 339 | | 318 | | 6.6 | % |
EA, AU & PMI DF | 2,140 | | 1,788 | | 19.7 | % | 1,053 | | 956 | | 10.1 | % |
| Americas | 999 | | 664 | | 50.4 | % | 537 | | 361 | | 48.5 | % |
| Total Smoke-free excluding Wellness and Healthcare | 6,826 | | 5,811 | | 17.5 | % | 3,530 | | 3,101 | | 13.8 | % |
| Wellness and Healthcare | 170 | 162 | 4.9 | % | 80 | 76 | 5.3 | % |
| Total Smoke-free | 6,996 | | 5,973 | | 17.1 | % | 3,610 | | 3,177 | | 13.6 | % |
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| Total PMI net revenues | $ | 18,261 | | $ | 16,986 | | 7.5 | % | $ | 9,468 | | $ | 8,967 | | 5.6 | % |
Note: Sum of product categories or Regions might not foot to total PMI due to roundings.
Items affecting the comparability of results from operations were as follows:
•Asset impairment and exit costs – See Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs for a breakdown of these costs by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
•Termination of distribution arrangement in the Middle East – In the first quarter of 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East. This pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
•Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items – In the first quarter of 2023, PMI recorded $18 million pre-tax purchase accounting adjustments related to the sale of acquired inventories stepped up to fair value included in the Americas segment.
•Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles – For the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023, PMI recorded $680 million of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets impairment charges that was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
•South Korea indirect tax charge – On July 13, 2023, PMI's South Korean subsidiary, PM Korea, received an adverse ruling from the Supreme Court of South Korea related to cases alleging underpayment of excise taxes in connection with a 2015 excise tax increase and subsequent audit by the South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection. The Supreme Court ruling reversed previous decisions that were in PM Korea’s favor at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of the ruling, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $204 million in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earning, reflecting the full amount previously paid by PM Korea, which was included in the EA, AU & PMI DF segment for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2023.
Net revenues related to combustible tobacco refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our cigarettes and other tobacco products that are combusted. Other tobacco products primarily include roll-your-own and make-your-own cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigars and cigarillos and do not include smoke-free products.
Net revenues related to smoke-free, excluding wellness and healthcare, refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes, if applicable. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our products that are not combustible tobacco products, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral products, as well as consumer accessories.
Net revenues related to wellness and healthcare consist of operating revenues generated from the sale of products primarily associated with inhaled therapeutics, and oral and intra-oral delivery systems that are included in the operating results of our Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma.
PMI's heat-not-burn products include licensed KT&G heat-not-burn products.
References to "Cost/Other" in the Consolidated Financial Summary table of total PMI and the five segments throughout this "Discussion and Analysis" reflects the currency and acquisition-neutral variances of: cost of sales (excluding the volume/mix cost component); marketing, administration and research costs (including asset impairment and exit costs); and amortization and impairment of intangibles. “Cost/Other” also includes the currency and acquisition-neutral net revenue variance, unrelated to volume/mix and price components, attributable to: fees for certain distribution rights billed to customers in certain markets in the SSEA, CIS & MEA Region and the revenue adjustment for the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East.
Our consolidated shipment volume is shown in the table below:
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Consolidated Shipment Volume |
| For the Six Months Ended June 30, | For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units (million units) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Cigarettes | 300,809 | | 300,718 | | — | % | 157,618 | | 157,010 | | 0.4 | % |
| Heated Tobacco Units | 68,678 | | 58,820 | | 16.8 | % | 35,544 | | 31,424 | | 13.1 | % |
| Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 369,487 | | 359,538 | | 2.8 | % | 193,162 | | 188,434 | | 2.5 | % |
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| Nicotine Pouches | 295.6 | | 180.7 | | 63.5 | % | 149.9 | | 99.5 | | 50.6 | % |
| Snus | 120.2 | | 118.2 | | 1.7 | % | 58.8 | | 62.6 | | (6.2) | % |
| Moist Snuff | 68.6 | | 69.3 | | (1.1) | % | 34.2 | | 34.1 | | 0.2 | % |
Other Oral SFP (2) | 2.0 | | 2.5 | | (16.8) | % | 1.0 | | 1.2 | | (17.0) | % |
| Total Oral Products | 486.4 | | 370.7 | | 31.2 | % | 243.8 | | 197.4 | | 23.5 | % |
(1) Excluding snuff, snuff leaf and U.S. chew | | | | | | |
(2) Includes chew bags and tobacco bits | | | | | | |
Note: Sum may not foot due to roundings
Following the deconsolidation of our Canadian subsidiary, we continue to report the volume and corresponding royalty revenues of brands sold by RBH for which other PMI subsidiaries are the trademark owners. These include HEETS, Next, Philip Morris and Rooftop. The volume and corresponding royalty revenues of these brands sold by RBH were not material to PMI for all periods presented.
Heated tobacco units ("HTUs") is the term we use to refer to heated tobacco consumables, which include our BLENDS, DELIA, HEETS, HEETS Creations, HEETS Dimensions (defined collectively as HEETS), SENTIA, TEREA, TEREA CRAFTED and TEREA Dimensions, as well as the KT&G-licensed brands, Fiit and Miix (outside of South Korea). HTUs also include zero tobacco heat-not-burn consumables (LEVIA).
Oral smoke-free product volume excludes snuff, snuff leaf and U.S. chew and is measured in cans or, for the purposes of total shipment volumes, in pouches or pouch equivalents.
Oral smoke-free products conversion: (i) nicotine pouches: 15 pouches per can in the U.S. and weighted average 21 pouches per can outside the U.S.; (ii) snus products: weighted average 21 pouches equivalent per can; (iii) moist snuff products: weighted average 17 pouches equivalent per can; (iv) tobacco bits products: weighted average 30 pouches equivalent per can; (v) chew bags products: weighted average 20 pouches per can.
Unless otherwise stated, market share for HTUs is defined as the in-market sales volume for HTUs as a percentage of the total estimated industry sales volume for cigarettes and HTUs.
References to total industry (or total market), our shipment volume and our market share performance reflect cigarettes and heated tobacco units, unless otherwise stated.
Total industry volume, PMI in-market sales volume and PMI market share for the following geographies include the cigarillo category in Japan: the total international market, EA, AU & PMI DF Region, and Japanese domestic market.
In-market sales ("IMS") is defined as sales to the retail channel, depending on the market and distribution model.
Adjusted market share for HTUs is defined as the total in-market sales volume for PMI HTUs as a percentage of the total estimated sales volume for cigarettes and HTUs, excluding the impact of estimated distributor and wholesaler inventory movements.
References to total international market, defined as worldwide cigarette and heated tobacco unit volume excluding the United States, total industry (or total market) and market shares throughout this "Discussion and Analysis" are our estimates for tax-paid products based on the latest available data from a number of internal and external sources and may, in defined instances, exclude China and/or our duty free business.
From time to time, PMI’s shipment volumes are subject to the impact of distributor inventory movements (or wholesaler inventory movements in certain markets where PMI does not sell to distributors), and estimated total industry/market volumes are subject to the impact of inventory movements in various trade channels that include estimated trade inventory movements of PMI’s competitors arising from market-specific factors that significantly distort reported volume disclosures. Such factors may include changes to the manufacturing supply chain, shipment methods, consumer demand, timing of excise tax increases or other influences that may affect the timing of sales to customers. In such instances, in addition to reviewing PMI shipment volumes and certain estimated total industry/market volumes on a reported basis, management reviews these measures on an adjusted basis that excludes the impact of distributor and/or estimated trade inventory movements. Management also believes that disclosing PMI shipment volumes and estimated total industry/market volumes in such circumstances on a basis that excludes the impact of distributor and/or estimated trade inventory movements improves the comparability of performance and trends for these measures over different reporting periods.
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| | | | PMI Shipments (billion units) | | PMI Market Share (2), (%) |
| Market | | Total Market (billion units) | | Total | | Cigarette | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | Total | | Heated Tobacco Unit |
| | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 |
Total (1) (2) | | 1,274.9 | 1,261.5 | | 369.5 | 359.5 | | 300.8 | 300.7 | | 68.7 | 58.8 | | 28.3 | 27.9 | | 5.1 | 4.6 |
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| France | | 13.0 | 15.1 | | 5.9 | 7.5 | | 5.8 | 7.4 | | 0.1 | 0.1 | | 40.9 | 42.3 | | 0.6 | 0.8 |
Germany (3) | | 33.3 | 33.7 | | 13.2 | 12.9 | | 11.1 | 11.6 | | 2.1 | 1.3 | | 39.4 | 39.3 | | 6.2 | 5.4 |
Italy (3) | | 35.6 | 35.6 | | 18.5 | 18.7 | | 13.7 | 13.9 | | 4.8 | 4.8 | | 53.1 | 53.7 | | 17.2 | 17.0 |
Poland (3) | | 29.1 | 28.5 | | 12.5 | 11.6 | | 9.9 | 9.2 | | 2.7 | 2.5 | | 43.1 | 41.0 | | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Spain | | 20.9 | 21.2 | | 6.3 | 6.5 | | 5.8 | 6.0 | | 0.5 | 0.4 | | 29.1 | 29.1 | | 2.7 | 2.2 |
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| Egypt | | 38.4 | 38.5 | | 12.0 | 11.7 | | 11.3 | 11.3 | | 0.6 | 0.5 | | 30.7 | 30.4 | | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Indonesia | | 145.8 | 141.4 | | 39.4 | 40.5 | | 39.4 | 40.5 | | 0.5 | 0.2 | | 27.3 | 28.8 | | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Philippines | | 20.0 | 21.7 | | 10.6 | 12.3 | | 10.4 | 12.2 | | 0.1 | 0.1 | | 52.8 | 56.7 | | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Russia | | 101.9 | 96.7 | | 32.9 | 31.2 | | 24.4 | 23.5 | | 8.5 | 7.7 | | 32.0 | 32.0 | | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Turkey | | 70.1 | 63.5 | | 36.3 | 31.3 | | 36.3 | 31.3 | | — | — | | 51.9 | 49.3 | | — | — |
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| Australia | | 2.7 | 3.8 | | 1.0 | 1.3 | | 1.0 | 1.3 | | — | — | | 35.2 | 34.2 | | — | — |
Japan (2) | | 73.7 | 72.9 | | 35.4 | 31.5 | | 8.4 | 9.6 | | 27.0 | 21.9 | | 41.0 | 39.4 | | 29.4 | 26.3 |
| South Korea | | 34.7 | 35.4 | | 6.9 | 6.9 | | 4.2 | 4.4 | | 2.8 | 2.5 | | 20.0 | 19.5 | | 7.9 | 6.9 |
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| Argentina | | 13.0 | 15.1 | | 8.0 | 9.4 | | 8.0 | 9.4 | | — | — | | 61.6 | 62.2 | | — | — |
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| Mexico | | 13.7 | 13.5 | | 8.3 | 8.3 | | 8.2 | 8.3 | | 0.1 | 0.1 | | 61.1 | 61.9 | | 0.8 | 0.4 |
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| (2) Total market and market share estimates include cigarillos in Japan |
| (3) PMI market share reflects estimated adjusted IMS volume share |
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| Market | | Total Market (billion units) | | Total | | Cigarette | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | Total | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | |
| | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 | | |
Total (1) (2) | | 657.2 | 647.2 | | 193.2 | 188.4 | | 157.6 | 157.0 | | 35.5 | 31.4 | | 28.7 | 28.6 | | 5.1 | 4.7 | | |
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| France | | 6.7 | 7.6 | | 3.3 | 3.7 | | 3.3 | 3.7 | | — | 0.1 | | 41.5 | 42.4 | | 0.6 | 0.8 | | |
Germany (3) | | 17.3 | 17.9 | | 6.8 | 6.9 | | 5.8 | 6.1 | | 1.1 | 0.7 | | 39.0 | 39.2 | | 6.0 | 5.4 | | |
Italy (3) | | 18.1 | 18.4 | | 10.6 | 9.8 | | 8.0 | 7.0 | | 2.5 | 2.8 | | 53.6 | 53.6 | | 16.7 | 17.1 | | |
Poland (3) | | 15.0 | 15.0 | | 6.5 | 6.1 | | 5.1 | 4.9 | | 1.4 | 1.2 | | 43.3 | 41.1 | | 9.1 | 8.6 | | |
| Spain | | 11.2 | 11.3 | | 3.5 | 3.6 | | 3.2 | 3.3 | | 0.3 | 0.3 | | 29.2 | 29.2 | | 2.6 | 2.2 | | |
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| Egypt | | 19.0 | 16.1 | | 6.7 | 6.0 | | 6.3 | 5.7 | | 0.3 | 0.3 | | 34.5 | 37.2 | | 1.9 | 1.8 | | |
| Indonesia | | 71.9 | 72.2 | | 19.6 | 21.0 | | 19.4 | 20.8 | | 0.3 | 0.1 | | 27.3 | 29.1 | | 0.4 | 0.2 | | |
| Philippines | | 9.7 | 10.2 | | 5.1 | 5.7 | | 5.0 | 5.6 | | 0.1 | — | | 52.7 | 55.6 | | 0.7 | 0.5 | | |
| Russia | | 55.1 | 51.9 | | 17.4 | 16.5 | | 12.9 | 12.6 | | 4.4 | 3.9 | | 31.6 | 32.8 | | 8.2 | 7.9 | | |
| Turkey | | 38.9 | 37.4 | | 20.3 | 18.5 | | 20.3 | 18.5 | | — | — | | 52.3 | 49.6 | | — | — | | |
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| Australia | | 1.4 | 1.9 | | 0.4 | 0.6 | | 0.4 | 0.6 | | — | — | | 32.8 | 32.5 | | — | — | | |
Japan (2) | | 37.9 | 37.6 | | 17.5 | 16.7 | | 4.1 | 4.9 | | 13.4 | 11.8 | | 40.9 | 39.4 | | 29.4 | 26.3 | | |
| South Korea | | 18.2 | 18.5 | | 3.6 | 3.6 | | 2.2 | 2.3 | | 1.4 | 1.3 | | 19.6 | 19.5 | | 7.7 | 7.0 | | |
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| Argentina | | 5.9 | 7.3 | | 3.6 | 4.5 | | 3.6 | 4.5 | | — | — | | 61.5 | 61.5 | | — | — | | |
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| Mexico | | 7.4 | 7.4 | | 4.6 | 4.6 | | 4.6 | 4.6 | | 0.1 | — | | 62.2 | 63.0 | | 0.8 | 0.4 | | |
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| Financial Summary |
Financial Summary - Six Months Ended June 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2024 | 2023 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
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Net Revenues (1) | | $ | 18,261 | | $ | 16,986 | | | 7.5 | % | 10.8 | % | | $ | 1,275 | | $ | (552) | | $ | — | | $ | 1,032 | | $ | 767 | | $ | 28 | |
| Cost of Sales | | (6,540) | | (6,266) | | | (4.4) | % | (5.7) | % | | (274) | | 71 | | 12 | | — | | (314) | | (43) | |
Marketing, Administration and Research Costs (2) | | (5,232) | | (4,758) | | | (10.0) | % | (6.2) | % | | (474) | | (178) | | — | | — | | — | | (296) | |
Impairment of Goodwill (3) | | — | | (665) | | | +100% | +100% | | 665 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 665 | |
| Operating Income | | $ | 6,489 | | $ | 5,297 | | | 22.5 | % | 34.7 | % | | $ | 1,192 | | $ | (659) | | $ | 12 | | $ | 1,032 | | $ | 453 | | $ | 354 | |
(1) Cost/Other variance includes charges in 2023 of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East.
(2) Cost/Other variance includes charges in 2024 of $168 million related to asset impairment and exit costs, $300 million related to amortization of intangibles and $27 million related to impairment of other intangibles, partly offset by charges in 2023 of $109 million related to asset impairment and exit costs, $204 million related to the South Korea indirect tax charge, $119 million related to amortization of intangibles and $15 million related to the impairment of other intangibles. For more details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net, Note 7. Segment Reporting and Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
(3) For details on the impairment of goodwill recorded in the second quarter of 2023, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net revenues increased by 7.5%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 10.8%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, driven by higher smoke-free products volume, partly offset by unfavorable cigarette mix, as well as a favorable comparison to 2023 reflecting a charge in the first quarter of 2023 of $80 million (recognized as a reduction of net
revenues in 2023) following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, shown in "Other."
The unfavorable currency impact in net revenues was due primarily to the Egyptian pound, Japanese yen and Russian ruble.
Net revenues include $7.0 billion in 2024 and $6.0 billion in 2023 related to smoke-free.
Operating income increased by 22.5%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 34.7%, primarily reflecting: the favorable pricing variance, predominantly driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free products volume, as well as a favorable comparison to 2023 reflecting the impairment of goodwill recorded in the second quarter of 2023, the South Korea indirect tax charge of $204 million in 2023, a charge in 2023 of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East and charges in 2023 of $18 million related to Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items. The increase was partly offset by higher amortization of intangibles in 2024, higher asset impairment and exit costs in 2024, higher marketing, administration and research costs (primarily due to inflationary impacts, notably related to wages, and higher commercial investments) as well as higher manufacturing costs (primarily due to inflationary impacts, notably related to tobacco leaf and the impact of the EU single-use plastics directive, partly offset by productivity).
Amortization expense on a pre-tax basis for each of the next five years is estimated to be approximately $1.0 billion or less, assuming no additional transactions occur that require the amortization of intangible assets. This amount includes the reacquired rights recorded as other intangible assets, net, in May 2024 following the reacquisition of IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. from Altria Group, Inc. (see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net, Note 18. Acquisitions and the "Business Environment" section of this MD&A for details).
Interest expense, net, of $628 million increased by $101 million or 19.2%, primarily due to higher average debt levels and higher average interest rates on debt.
Our effective tax rate increased by 3.4 percentage points to 24.2%. For further details, see Note 9. Income Taxes. PMI estimates that its full-year 2024 effective tax rate will be approximately 21% to 22%, excluding discrete tax events. Changes in currency exchange rates, earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction or future legislative or regulatory developments may have an impact on the effective tax rates, which PMI monitors each quarter. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions.
Income from equity investments and securities increased by $322 million or over 100%, primarily driven by a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka.
Net earnings attributable to PMI of $4.6 billion increased by $1.0 billion or 27.8%. This increase was due primarily to higher operating income and higher income from equity investments and securities, partly offset by a higher effective tax rate and higher interest expense, net, as discussed above. Basic and diluted EPS of $2.92 increased by 27.5%. Excluding an unfavorable currency impact of $0.38, diluted EPS increased by 44.1%.
We continue to expect our 2024 performance to be favorably impacted by accelerated total volume growth and pricing despite currency headwinds in the first half of 2024. This reflects the strong outlook for ZYN, despite short-term supply constraints; and the increasing profitability of IQOS due to operating leverage, manufacturing efficiencies, as well as a robust combustibles performance.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
The following discussion compares our consolidated operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, with the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Total Market
During the quarter, estimated international industry volume (excluding China and the U.S.) for cigarettes and HTUs increased by 1.5%, reflecting increases in the SSEA, CIS & MEA Region, partly offset by decreases in the Europe, Americas and EA, AU & PMI DF Regions, as described in the Regional sections of this MD&A.
Shipment Volume
Our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume increased by 2.5% (HTU shipments increased by 13.1%, and cigarette shipments increased by 0.4%), with increases across all regions except the Americas Region.
Our total oral product shipment volume in cans increased by 23.5%, predominantly reflecting growth in nicotine pouches.
Adjusted in-market sales for HTUs increased by 10.2%, including growth in Japan of 12.5% and Europe of 6.8%.
International Share of Market - Cigarette and HTUs (Excluding China and the United States)
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Total International Market Share (1) | 28.7 | % | 28.6 | % | 0.1 | |
| Cigarettes | 23.6 | % | 24.0 | % | (0.4) | |
| HTU | 5.1 | % | 4.7 | % | 0.4 | |
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Cigarette over Cigarette Market Share (2) | 25.3 | % | 25.5 | % | (0.2) | |
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| (1) Defined as PMI's cigarette and heated tobacco unit in-market sales volume as a percentage of total industry cigarette and heated tobacco unit sales volume, excluding China and the U.S., including cigarillos in Japan |
| (2) Defined as PMI's cigarette in-market sales volume as a percentage of total industry cigarette sales volume, excluding China and the U.S., including cigarillos in Japan |
| Note: Sum of share of market by product categories might not foot to total due to roundings |
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| Financial Summary - Quarters Ended June 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2024 | 2023 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
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Net Revenues | | $ | 9,468 | | $ | 8,967 | | | 5.6 | % | 9.6 | % | | $ | 501 | | $ | (358) | | $ | — | | $ | 583 | | $ | 303 | | $ | (27) | |
| Cost of Sales | | (3,345) | | (3,228) | | | (3.6) | % | (5.9) | % | | (117) | | 63 | | 12 | | — | | (145) | | (47) | |
Marketing, Administration and Research Costs (1) | | (2,679) | | (2,508) | | | (6.8) | % | (5.4) | % | | (171) | | (36) | | — | | — | | — | | (135) | |
Impairment of Goodwill (2) | | — | | (665) | | | +100% | +100% | | 665 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 665 | |
| Operating Income | | $ | 3,444 | | $ | 2,566 | | | 34.2 | % | 46.6 | % | | $ | 878 | | $ | (331) | | $ | 12 | | $ | 583 | | $ | 158 | | $ | 456 | |
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(1) On January 28, 2022, we entered into an agreement, effective February 10, 2022, to amend and extend the term of our $2.0 billion multi-year revolving credit facility, for an additional year covering the period February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2027, in the amount of $1.9 billion.
(2) Includes business transformation-linked pricing adjustments that may result in the reduction or increase in both the interest rate and commitment fee under the credit agreement if PMI achieves, or fails to achieve, certain specified targets based on its business transformation goals.
(3) On September 20, 2022, we entered into an agreement, effective September 29, 2022, to amend and extend the term of our $2.5 billion multi-year revolving credit facility, for an additional year covering the period September 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027, in the amount of $2.3 billion. On September 20, 2023, we entered into an agreement, effective September 29, 2023, to amend and further extend the term to September 29, 2028.
At June 30, 2024, there were no borrowings under the committed revolving credit facilities, and the entire committed amounts were available for borrowing.
All banks participating in our committed revolving credit facilities have an investment-grade long-term credit rating from the credit rating agencies. We continuously monitor the credit quality of our banking group, and at this time we are not aware of any potential non-performing credit provider.
These committed revolving credit facilities do not include any credit rating triggers, material adverse change clauses or any provisions that could require us to post collateral. We expect to continue to meet our covenants.
In addition to the committed revolving credit facilities discussed above, PMI maintains certain short-term credit arrangements, including uncommitted credit lines, to primarily meet working capital needs. These credit arrangements amounted to approximately $2.1 billion at June 30, 2024, and approximately $2.7 billion at December 31, 2023. Borrowings under these arrangements and other bank loans amounted to $139 million at June 30, 2024, and $283 million at December 31, 2023.
Credit Facilities related to the Financing of the Swedish Match Acquisition
In connection with PMI's all-cash recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match, on May 11, 2022, PMI entered into a credit agreement relating to a 364-day senior unsecured bridge facility. The facility provided for borrowings up to an aggregate principal amount of $17 billion, expiring 364 days after the occurrence of certain events unless extended. On June 23, 2022, PMI entered into a €5.5 billion (approximately $5.8 billion at the date of signing) senior unsecured term loan credit agreement consisting of a €3.0 billion (approximately $3.2 billion at the date of signing) tranche expiring three years after the occurrence of certain events and a €2.5 billion (approximately $2.6 billion at the date of signing) tranche expiring on June 23, 2027. In connection with the term loan facility, the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the 364-day senior unsecured bridge facility was reduced from $17 billion to $11 billion. On November 11, 2022, PMI acquired a controlling interest of 85.87% of the total issued shares in Swedish Match and acquired 94.81% of its outstanding shares as of December 31, 2022. In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, PMI subsequently exercised its right to compulsorily redeem the remaining shares for which acceptances were not received and obtained legal title to 100% of the shares in Swedish Match on February 17, 2023.
PMI borrowed $8.4 billion under the bridge facility by delivering notices of borrowing for advances of $7.9 billion and $0.5 billion on November 7, 2022 and November 10, 2022, respectively. On November 21, 2022 and February 17, 2023, PMI repaid $4.0 billion and $4.4 billion, respectively, under the bridge facility. Effective February 20, 2023, the remaining outstanding commitments under the bridge facility were fully canceled and the bridge facility agreement was terminated in accordance with its terms.
On November 7, 2022, PMI also delivered notices of borrowing for advances totaling €5.5 billion under the term loan facility, of which €3.0 billion will become due on November 9, 2025 and €2.5 billion will become due on June 23, 2027 unless prepaid pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the €5.5 billion (approximately $6 billion) term loan facility was fully drawn and remained outstanding.
The proceeds under the bridge facility and the term loan facility were used, directly or indirectly, to finance the acquisition, including, the payment of related fees and expenses.
Commercial Paper Program – We continue to have access to liquidity in the commercial paper market through programs in place in the U.S. and in Europe having an aggregate issuance capacity of $8.0 billion. At June 30, 2024, we had no commercial paper outstanding. At December 31, 2023, we had $1.7 billion commercial paper outstanding. The average commercial paper balance outstanding during the first six months of 2024 was $1.9 billion. The average commercial paper balance outstanding during 2023 was $3.6 billion.
Sale of Accounts Receivable – To mitigate credit risk and enhance cash and liquidity management, we sell trade receivables to unaffiliated financial institutions. For further details, see Note 13. Sale of Accounts Receivable to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Supply Chain Financing – We engage with unaffiliated global financial institutions that offer a voluntary supply chain financing program to some of our suppliers. For further details, see Note 17. Supply Chain Financing to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Debt – Our total debt was $49.1 billion at June 30, 2024 and $47.9 billion at December 31, 2023.
On February 10, 2023, we filed a shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, under which we may from time to time sell debt securities and/or warrants to purchase debt securities over a three-year period.
PMI's debt issuances in the first six months of 2024 were as follows:
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| U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $750 | | 4.750% | | February 2024 | | February 2027 |
| U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $1,000 | | 4.875% | | February 2024 | | February 2029 |
| U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $1,250 | | 5.125% | | February 2024 | | February 2031 |
| U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $1,750 | | 5.250% | | February 2024 | | February 2034 |
| Euro notes | (b) (c) | €500 (approximately $543) | | 3.750% | | June 2024 | | January 2031 |
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(a) Interest is payable semi-annually, commencing in August 2024
(b) Interest is payable annually, commencing in January 2025
(c) USD equivalents for foreign currency notes were calculated based on exchange rates on the date of issuance.
The net proceeds from the sale of the securities listed in the table above have been or will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital requirements, repayment of commercial paper and to refinance certain of our outstanding notes due in 2024.
Guarantees – At June 30, 2024, we have guarantees of our own performance, which are primarily related to excise taxes on the shipment of our products. There is no liability in the condensed consolidated financial statements associated with these guarantees. These guarantees have not had, and are not expected to have, a significant impact on PMI’s liquidity.
Swedish Match Notes Consent Solicitation and PMI Guarantee
On June 15, 2023, our wholly owned subsidiary, Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match"), initiated a public consent solicitation of eligible holders of certain outstanding series of its notes to amend certain terms and conditions of these respective notes. The eligible noteholders provided the requisite irrevocable consent instructions voting in favor of the amendments, which were subsequently passed by way of extraordinary resolution at the noteholders’ meeting held on July 28, 2023. As a result of the passage of the extraordinary resolution, Philip Morris International Inc. entered into a guarantee, which guarantees unconditionally and irrevocably to the noteholders the punctual payment when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on the notes.
Equity and Dividends
We discuss our stock awards as of June 30, 2024 in Note 2. Stock Plans to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
On June 11, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $7 billion, with target spending of $5 billion to $7 billion over a three-year period. On July 22, 2021, we began repurchasing shares under this share repurchase program. On May 11, 2022, we announced the suspension of our three-year share repurchase program following the recommended public offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Swedish Match from its shareholders. We did not make any share repurchases in 2023 and 2024. Our three-year share repurchase program expired on July 21, 2024.
Dividends paid in the first six months of 2024 were $4.1 billion. During the third quarter of 2023, our Board of Directors approved a 2.4% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.30 per common share. As a result, the present annualized dividend rate is $5.20 per common share.
Market Risk
Counterparty Risk - We predominantly work with financial institutions with strong short- and long-term credit ratings as assigned by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. These banks are also part of a defined group of relationship banks. Non-investment grade institutions are only used in certain emerging markets to the extent required by local business needs. We have a conservative approach when it comes to choosing financial counterparties and financial instruments. As such, we do not invest or hold investments in any structured or equity-linked products. The majority of our cash and cash equivalents is currently invested with maturities of less than 30 days.
We continuously monitor and assess the credit worthiness of all our counterparties.
Derivative Financial Instruments - We operate in markets globally with manufacturing and sales facilities in various locations around the world. Consequently, we use certain financial instruments to manage our foreign currency and interest rate exposure. We use derivative financial instruments principally to reduce our exposure to market risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange and interest rates by creating offsetting exposures. We are not a party to leveraged derivatives and, by policy, do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
See Note 5. Financial Instruments to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further details on our derivative financial instruments and the related collateral arrangements.
Contingencies
See Note 8. Contingencies to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of contingencies.
Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
We may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in filings with the SEC, in reports to stockholders and in press releases and investor webcasts. You can identify these forward-looking statements by use of words such as "strategy," "expects," "continues," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "aspires," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "aims," "goals," "targets," "forecasts" and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Our SFPs constitute a relatively new product category that is less predictable than our mature cigarette business. Achievement of future results is subject to risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors should bear this in mind as they consider forward-looking statements and whether to invest in or remain invested in our securities. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we are identifying important factors that, individually or in the aggregate, could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements made by us; any such statement is qualified by reference to the following cautionary statements. We elaborate on these and other risks we face throughout this document, particularly in the Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Business Environment section in this report. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Consequently, you should not consider the following to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that we may make from time to time, except in the normal course of our public disclosure obligations.
Overall Business Risks
We may be unsuccessful in our attempts to introduce, commercialize, and grow smoke-free products in existing and new markets, and regulators may prohibit or significantly restrict the commercialization of these products or the communication of scientifically substantiated information and claims.
Our key strategic priorities are to: (i) continue developing and commercializing products that present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to smoke-free products versus continued cigarette smoking; and (ii) encourage and educate current adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes to switch to those products. For our efforts to be successful, we must:
•develop SFPs that adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes find to be satisfying alternatives to smoking;
•for those adult smokers, our goal is to offer SFPs with a scientifically substantiated risk-reduction profile that approaches as closely as possible the risk-reduction profile associated with smoking cessation;
•substantiate the reduction of risk for the individual adult smoker and the reduction of harm to the population as a whole, based on scientific evidence of the highest standard that is made available for scrutiny and review by external independent scientists and relevant regulatory bodies; and
•advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of SFPs, including the communication of scientifically substantiated information to enable adult smokers to make better choices.
We might not succeed in our effort to introduce, commercialize, and grow our SFPs in existing and new markets. If we do not succeed, but others do, or if heat-not-burn products are inequitably regulated compared to other SFP categories without regard to the totality of the scientific evidence available for such products, we may be at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, actions of some market participants, such as the inappropriate marketing of e-vapor products to youth, as well as alleged health consequences associated with the use of certain e-vapor products, may unfavorably impact public opinion and/or mischaracterize the health consequences of all e-vapor products or other SFPs to consumers, regulators and policy makers without regard to the totality of scientific evidence available for specific products. This may impede our efforts to advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of SFPs. We cannot predict the extent to which regulators will permit the sale and/or marketing of SFPs. Regulatory restrictions could limit the success of our SFPs.
The World Health Organization (the "WHO") study group on tobacco product regulation published their ninth report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation in August 2023. The report is based on a review of scientific evidence related to novel and emerging nicotine and tobacco products, such as electronic nicotine delivery systems ("ENDS"), electronic non-nicotine delivery systems and HTPs. The report concludes by making a number of policy recommendations on HTPs and ENDS that, if implemented, could restrict both the availability of these products and the access to accurate information about them. In August 2021, the FCTC Secretariat published two reports on novel and emerging tobacco products to the Ninth Session of the CoP of the FCTC, which are not materially different from the WHO study group report. Substantive decisions based on these reports were deferred to the Tenth Session of the CoP ("CoP 10"). CoP 10 to the FCTC took place in February 2024. According to reports and decisions published, neither new decisions nor new policy recommendations on novel and emerging tobacco products were adopted. Specific Guidelines were adopted to address cross-border Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship ("TAPS") and the depiction of tobacco in entertainment media. The Eleventh session of the CoP is currently scheduled to take place in 2025.
The WHO’s reports and other FCTC guidelines or recommendations are not binding on the WHO Member States or on parties to the FCTC, and so it is not possible to predict the extent to which any proposals it adopts will be implemented. However, the WHO proposals could lead to restrictions on the availability of certain of our SFPs and access to accurate information about them in one or more of our markets, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Additionally, any claims, regardless of merit, challenging our research and clinical data available to date, may impact the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the commercialization of the SFP category and the commercialization of the SFP category in general.
Our SFPs and commercial activities for these products are designed for, and directed toward, current adult smokers and users of nicotine-containing products. We put significant effort to restrict access of our products from non-smokers and youth. Despite our efforts, technological, operational, regulatory and/or commercial developments might impact the implementation or effectiveness of youth access prevention mechanisms and surrounding infrastructure. If there is significant usage, whether actual or perceived, of our products or competitive products among youth or non-smokers, even in situations over which we have no control, our reputation and credibility may suffer, the regulatory approach to our products may become more restrictive, and our efforts to advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of SFPs may be significantly impacted.
Moreover, the FDA’s premarket tobacco product and modified risk tobacco product authorizations of two versions of our Platform 1 product are subject to strict marketing, reporting and other requirements. Although we have received these authorizations from the FDA, there is no guarantee that the product will remain authorized for sale in the U.S., or that new versions of the product (Platform 1 or other smoke-free platforms) will receive necessary authorizations, particularly if there is a significant uptake in youth or non-smoker initiation.
Premarket tobacco applications for certain ZYN products, which are currently marketed in the U.S., were submitted in March 2020. The FDA has not completed its review of such applications but, consistent with its practice concerning products with respect to which applications were filed prior to a September 9, 2020 deadline, the FDA has not taken enforcement action to prevent these ZYN products from being marketed or indicated that it intends to do so. We also submitted additional premarket tobacco applications for other ZYN products after the deadline, and we are unable to market these products until the FDA authorizes such applications. There is no guarantee that the ZYN products will receive the necessary authorizations from the FDA or that the FDA will allow us to continue to sell the ZYN products currently in the market, pending its review of the applications.
The commercialization of our products in the United States is dependent on successfully managing compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, legal agreements, and related interpretations. Failure to successfully manage compliance and to resolve any disputes that may arise regarding the application of legal and administrative requirements to our products could negatively impact the timing, manner, or success of our SFP commercialization in the United States and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, revenues, cash flows, or profitability.
The financial and business performance of our smoke-free products is less predictable than our cigarette business.
Our SFPs are novel products in a relatively new category, and the pace at which adult smokers adopt them may vary, depending on the competitive, regulatory, fiscal and cultural environment, and other factors in a specific market. There may be periods of accelerated growth and periods of slower growth for these products, the timing and drivers of which may be more difficult for us to predict versus our mature cigarette business. The impact of this lower predictability on our projected results for a specific
period may be significant, due to geopolitical or macroeconomic events that negatively impact SFP availability or adoption, which in turn may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We may be unsuccessful in our efforts to differentiate smoke-free products and cigarettes with respect to taxation.
To date, we have been largely successful in demonstrating to regulators that our SFPs are not cigarettes due to the absence of combustion, and accordingly they are generally taxed either as a separate category or as other tobacco products, which typically yields more favorable tax rates than cigarettes. Nevertheless, we are unable to predict whether regulators will be issuing new regulations under which SFPs will be equally taxed in line with other tobacco products such as conventional cigarettes. If we cease to be successful in these efforts, SFP unit margins may be materially adversely affected, which in turn may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, revenues, cash flows, and profitability.
Consumption of tax-paid cigarettes continues to decline in many of our markets.
This decline is due to multiple factors, including increased taxes and pricing, governmental actions, the diminishing social acceptance of smoking, health concerns, competition, continuing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and the continuing prevalence of illicit products. These factors and their potential consequences are discussed more fully below and in Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Business Environment section of this report. A continuous decline in the consumption of cigarettes could have a material adverse effect on our revenue, cash flow and profitability, which in turn may have a material adverse effect on our ability to fund our smoke-free transformation.
Cigarettes are subject to substantial taxes. Significant increases in cigarette-related taxes have been proposed or enacted and are likely to continue to be proposed or enacted in numerous jurisdictions. These tax increases may disproportionately affect our profitability and make us less competitive versus certain of our competitors.
Tax regimes, including excise taxes, sales taxes and import duties, can disproportionately affect the retail price of cigarettes versus other combustible tobacco products, or disproportionately affect the relative retail price of our cigarette brands versus cigarette brands manufactured by certain of our competitors. Because our portfolio is weighted toward the premium-price cigarette category, tax regimes based on sales price can place us at a competitive disadvantage in certain markets. Furthermore, our volume and profitability may be adversely affected in these markets.
In addition, increases in cigarette taxes are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on our sales of cigarettes, due to resulting lower consumption levels, a shift in sales from manufactured cigarettes to other combustible tobacco products and from the premium-price to the mid-price or low-price cigarette categories, where we may be under-represented, from local sales to cross-border purchases of lower price products, or to illicit products such as contraband, counterfeit and "illicit whites."
Each of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, results of operations, revenues, cash flow and profitability.
Our business faces significant governmental action aimed at increasing regulatory requirements with the goal of reducing or preventing the use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products.
Governmental actions, combined with the diminishing social acceptance of smoking and private actions to restrict smoking, have resulted in reduced industry volumes for our products in many of our markets, and we expect that such factors will continue to reduce consumption levels and will increase down-trading and the risk of counterfeiting, contraband, "illicit whites" and cross-border purchases. Significant regulatory developments will continue to take place over the next few years in most of our markets, driven principally by the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (the "FCTC"). Since it came into force in 2005, the FCTC has led to increased efforts by tobacco control advocates and public health organizations to promote increasingly restrictive regulatory measures on the marketing and sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products to adult nicotine users. Regulatory initiatives that have been proposed, introduced or enacted by governmental authorities in various jurisdictions include:
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| • | restrictions on or licensing of outlets permitted to sell tobacco or nicotine-containing products; |
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| • | the levying of substantial and increasing tax and duty charges; |
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| • | restrictions or bans on advertising, marketing and sponsorship; |
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| • | the display of larger health warnings, graphic health warnings and other labeling requirements; |
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| • | restrictions on packaging design, including the use of colors, and mandating plain packaging; |
| • | restrictions on packaging and cigarette formats and dimensions; |
| • | restrictions or bans on the display of product packaging at the point of sale and restrictions or bans on vending machines; |
| • | generation sales bans, under which the sale of certain tobacco or nicotine-containing products to people born after a certain year would be prohibited; |
| • | requirements regarding testing, disclosure and performance standards for tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and/or other smoke or product constituents; |
| • | disclosure, restrictions, or bans of tobacco product ingredients, including bans on the flavors of certain tobacco and nicotine-containing products; |
| • | increased restrictions on smoking and use of tobacco and nicotine-containing products in public and work places and, in some instances, in private places and outdoors; |
| • | restrictions or prohibitions of novel tobacco or nicotine-containing products or related devices; |
| • | elimination of duty free sales and duty free allowances for travelers; |
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| • | restrictions in terms of importing or exporting our products impacting our logistics activities and ability to ship our products; |
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| • | encouraging litigation against tobacco companies; and |
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| • | excluding tobacco companies from transparent public dialogue regarding public health and other policy matters. |
Our financial results could be materially affected by regulatory initiatives resulting in a significant decrease in demand for our brands. More specifically, requirements that lead to a commoditization of tobacco products or impede adult consumers' ability to convert to our SFPs, as well as any significant increase in the cost of complying with new regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
Changes in the earnings mix and changes in tax laws may result in significant variability in our effective tax rates. Our ability to receive payments from foreign subsidiaries or to repatriate royalties and dividends could be restricted by local country currency exchange controls and other regulations.
We are subject to income tax laws in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Changes in the U.S. tax system, including significant increases in the U.S. corporate income tax rate and the minimum tax rate on certain earnings of foreign subsidiaries could be enacted. Such changes could have a material adverse impact on our effective tax rate thereby reducing our net earnings. Further changes in the tax laws of foreign jurisdictions could arise as a result of the base erosion and profit shifting project undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which recommended changes to numerous long-standing tax principles, and could have a material adverse impact on our effective tax rate thereby reducing our net earnings. Currently, many countries have enacted the OECD’s framework on a global minimum tax (referred to as “Pillar Two”), effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. While we have determined that Pillar Two should not have a material impact on our 2024 consolidated financial statements, we will continue to evaluate and monitor as additional guidance and clarification becomes available. If implemented, such changes, as well as changes in taxing jurisdictions’ administrative interpretations, decisions, policies, or positions, could also have a material adverse impact on our effective tax rate thereby reducing our net earnings. In future periods, our ability to recover deferred tax assets could be subject to additional uncertainty as a result of such developments. Furthermore, changes in the earnings mix or applicable foreign tax laws may result in significant variability in our effective tax rates.
As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, certain taxing jurisdictions, including the U.S., have proposed punitive tax legislation applicable to companies doing business in Russia, which could also have a material adverse impact on our effective tax rate if enacted thereby reducing our net earnings.
Because we are a U.S. holding company, our most significant source of funds is distributions from our non-U.S. subsidiaries. Certain countries in which we operate have adopted or could institute currency exchange controls and other regulations or policies that limit or prohibit our local subsidiaries' ability to convert local currency into U.S. dollars or to make payments outside the country. This could subject us to the risks of local currency devaluation and business disruption.
Disruptions in the credit markets or changes to our credit ratings may adversely affect our business.
We currently generate significant cash flows from ongoing operations and have access to global credit markets through our various short- and long- term financing activities. Our financial performance, credit ratings, interest rates, the stability of
financial institutions with which we partner, geopolitical or national developments, the stability and liquidity of the credit markets and the state of the global economy could affect the availability and cost of financing.
Disruption in the credit markets, limitations on our ability to borrow, slower than anticipated debt deleveraging, or a downgrade of our current credit rating could increase our future borrowing costs which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, tighter or more volatile credit markets may lead to business disruptions for certain of our suppliers, contract manufacturers or trade customers which could, in turn, adversely impact our business, results of operations, cash flow and financial condition.
We could decide, or be required to, recall products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
We could decide - or laws, regulations, or judicial administrative action could require us - to recall products due to the failure, or alleged failure, to meet quality or safety standards or specifications, suspected or confirmed and deliberate or unintentional product contamination, manufacturing defects, or other product safety concerns, adulteration, misbranding or tampering. A product recall or a product liability or other claim (even if unsuccessful or without merit) could generate negative publicity about us and our products, and our Company’s reputation or that of our brands may be adversely affected. In addition, if another company recalls or experiences negative publicity related to a product in a category in which we compete, adult nicotine consumers might reduce their overall consumption of products in that product category. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
We may be required to write down assets due to impairment, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.
We continuously monitor the values of our long-lived assets, reporting units, intangible assets, as well as investments in equity securities, including our continuing investment in Rothmans, Benson & Hedges ("RBH"), to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment exists. Additionally, we test goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets for impairment annually. The values of these assets may be affected by several factors, including general macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions; regulatory and legal developments; changes in product volume growth rates; changes in pricing strategies and costs bases; discount rates; success of planned new product expansions; competitive activity; and income and excise taxes. If an impairment is determined to exist, we will incur impairment losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position. See Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 for additional information concerning impairment determination and calculation.
Risks Related to the Impact of the War in Ukraine on our Business
Our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position may be adversely impacted by the continuation and consequences of the war in Ukraine.
In 2023, Russia accounted for around 9% of our total cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume, and around 6% of our total net revenues. Ukraine accounted for around 2% of our total cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume, and around 1% of our total net revenues. Historically, we also produced finished goods in Ukraine for export and manufactured products in Russia. In 2022, as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we suspended planned investments and scaled down our manufacturing operations in Russia.
The full implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for our operations in those countries are impossible to predict at this time. The likelihood of retaliatory action by the Russian government against companies, including PMI, as a result of actions and statements made in response to the Russian invasion or otherwise, including the possibility of legal action against us or our employees; the deprivation of rights in, or access to, our Russian or Russia-related assets; or nationalization of foreign businesses or assets (including cash reserves held in Russia and intangible assets such as trademarks), is impossible to predict. We are continuously assessing the evolving situation in Russia, including regulatory constraints in the market entailing very complex terms and conditions that must be met for any divestment transaction to be granted approval by the authorities, and restrictions resulting from international regulations. In the event of a divestment, our ability to fully realize the value of the business would likely be subject to material impairment. The deprivation of rights in, or access to, our Russian or Russia-related assets could also result in a material impairment and could cause the deconsolidation of our Russian business. In Ukraine, there is no way to know when and to what extent we will be able to fully normalize our operations or to what extent our workforce, facilities, inventory, and other assets will remain intact. These developments have and will continue to have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position, and may result in further impairment charges.
The conflict also continues to elevate the likelihood of supply chain disruptions, both in the region and globally, and may inhibit our ability to timely source materials and services needed to make and sell our products. For example, historically we sourced certain finished goods, production materials and components from both Russia and Ukraine, including printed materials and filters, and the invasion has, and may continue to, disrupt the availability of and impact our supply chain for these materials. These disruptions, to the extent we are unable to find alternative sources or otherwise address these supply constraints, may impact the availability and cost of our products in other markets, which would adversely impact our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position, and may result in impairment charges. Furthermore, the imposition of various restrictions on transactions with parties from certain jurisdictions, the ban on exports of various products, and other economic and financial restrictions may adversely affect certain third parties with which we do business in Russia, such as customers, suppliers, intermediaries, service providers and banks.
The broader consequences of the invasion are also impossible to predict, but could include reputational consequences, further sanctions, financial or currency restrictions, punitive tax law changes, embargoes, regional instability, and geopolitical shifts as well as adverse effects on macroeconomic conditions, security conditions, currency exchange rates, and financial markets. Given the nature of our business and global operations, such geo-political instability and uncertainty could increase the costs of our materials and operations; reduce demand for our products; have a negative impact on our supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, or distribution capabilities; increase our exposure to currency fluctuations; constrain our liquidity or our ability to access capital markets; create staffing or operations difficulties; or subject us to increased cyber-attacks. While we will continue to monitor this fluid situation and develop contingency plans as necessary to address any disruptions to our business operations as they develop, the extent of the conflict’s effect on our business and results of operations as well as the global economy, cannot be predicted.
The conflict may also heighten many other risks disclosed in this report, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial position. Such risks could affect, without limitation, the achievement of our strategic priorities, including achievement of our smoke-free business growth targets; the availability of third-party manufacturing resources; the availability of attractive acquisition and strategic business opportunities and our ability to fully realize the benefits of these transactions; our ability to attract, motivate, and retain the best global talent; and our loss of revenue from counterfeiting and similar illicit activities.
Risks Related to Sourcing and Distribution of Products, Services and Materials
Use of third-parties may negatively impact the distribution, quality, and availability of our products and services, and we may be required to replace third-party contract distributors, manufacturers or service providers.
We increasingly rely on third-parties and their subcontractors/suppliers, sometimes concentrated in a specific geographic area, for product distribution and to manufacture some of our products and product parts (particularly, the electronic devices and accessories), as well as to provide services, including to support our finance, commercialization and information technology processes. While many of these arrangements improve efficiencies and decrease our operating costs, they also diminish our direct control. Such diminished control may lead to disruption in the distribution of our products and may have a material adverse effect on the quality and availability of products or services, our supply chain, and the speed and flexibility in our response to changing market conditions and adult consumer preferences, all of which may place us at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, we may be unable to renew these agreements on satisfactory terms for numerous reasons, including government regulations, and the distribution of our products may be disrupted in certain markets or our costs may increase significantly if we must replace such third parties with other partners or our own resources.
The effects of climate change, other environmental issues, and related legal or regulatory responses may have a negative impact on our business and results of operations.
While we seek to mitigate our business risks associated with environmental issues, such as climate change, by establishing environmental goals and standards and seeking business partners, including within our supply chain, that are committed to operating in ways that protect the environment or mitigate environmental impacts, we recognize that there are inherent environmental-related risks, including climate change-related risks, wherever business is conducted. Among other potential impacts, climate change could influence the quality and volume of the agricultural products we rely on, including tobacco, due to several factors beyond our control, including more frequent variations in weather patterns, extreme weather events causing unexpected downtime and inventory losses, other adverse weather conditions, and governmental restrictions on trade, all of which may lead to disruption of operations at factories, warehouses and other premises.
Furthermore, nature-related risks, including those related to natural ecosystems degradation, decreased agricultural productivity in certain regions of the world, biodiversity loss, water resource depletion and deforestation, which are partially driven or
exacerbated by climate change, may negatively impact the resilience of, or otherwise disrupt, our business operations or those of our suppliers and business partners.
There is an increased focus by foreign, federal, state and local regulatory and legislative bodies on environmental policies, including those relating to climate change. New environmental-related legal or regulatory requirements may lead to additional carbon taxation, raw or other materials taxation, energy price increases, new compliance costs, increased distribution and supply chain costs, and other expenses impacting our cost of operations. Moreover, given that the regulatory framework in this regard is highly dynamic, additional uncertainties may be driven by further upcoming regulatory changes on which we might have limited visibility or limited time to implement, which could have an impact on several elements of our business, including elevating the cost or complexity of our operations. Even if we make changes to align ourselves with legal or regulatory requirements, we may still be subject to significant penalties if such laws or regulations are interpreted and applied in a manner inconsistent with our practices.
Government mandated prices, production control programs, and shifts in crops driven by economic conditions may increase the cost or reduce the quality of the tobacco and other agricultural products used to manufacture our products.
As with other agricultural commodities, the price of tobacco leaf and cloves can be influenced by imbalances in supply and demand and the impacts of natural disasters and pandemics such as COVID-19. Tobacco production in certain countries is subject to a variety of controls, including government mandated prices and production control programs. Changes in the patterns of demand for agricultural products could cause farmers to produce less tobacco or cloves. Any significant change in tobacco leaf and clove prices, quality and quantity could affect our profitability and our business.
A prolonged disruption of our production facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A prolonged disruption at or shut-down of one or more of our production facilities, especially our ZYN production facility in Kentucky, U.S., which currently supplies substantially all of our capacity for ZYN sales in the U.S., due to natural- or man-made disasters or other events outside of our control, such as equipment malfunction or widespread outbreaks of acute illness, including COVID-19, or for any other reason, could limit our capacity to meet customer demands. Such an event could disrupt our operations; delay production, shipments and revenue; and result in significant expense to repair or replace our affected facilities. As a result, we could forgo revenue opportunities and potentially lose market share, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to our International Operations
Because we have operations in numerous countries, our results may be adversely impacted by economic, regulatory and political developments, natural disasters, pandemics or conflicts.
Some of the countries in which we operate face the threat of civil unrest and can be subject to regime changes. In others, nationalization, terrorism, conflict and the threats of war or acts of war may have a significant impact on the business environment. Factors beyond our control, such as, without limitation, natural disasters, extreme weather events, pandemics (including COVID-19), economic, political, regulatory, acts of war or threats of war, or other developments could disrupt or increase the expenses related to our supply chain, manufacturing capabilities, distribution capabilities, or the energy and other utility services required to operate our factories, warehouses, and other premises. Our business continuity plans and other safeguards might not always be effective to fully mitigate their impact. For example, the global pandemic outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in 2020 created significant societal and economic disruption and the closure of stores, factories and offices, restrictions on manufacturing, distribution and travel, and supply chain disruptions, among other impacts. Such developments – including the impact of geopolitical disruptions resulting from the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices and availability in the EU and elsewhere resulting from the invasion of Ukraine by Russia – could cause significant volume declines in our duty-free business and certain other key markets; disrupt or delay our distribution, manufacturing or supply chain; increase currency volatility; increase costs of our materials and operations and lead to loss of property or equipment that are critical to our business in certain markets and difficulty in staffing and managing our operations, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, volumes, revenue, cash flows, financial position, net earnings and profitability. We discuss additional risks associated with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change, above.
In certain markets, we are dependent on governmental approvals of various actions such as price changes, and failure to obtain such approvals could impair growth of our profitability.
In addition, despite our high ethical standards and rigorous controls and compliance policies aimed at preventing and detecting unlawful conduct, given the breadth and scope of our international operations, we may not be able to detect all potential improper or unlawful conduct by our employees and partners. Such improper or unlawful conduct (actual or alleged) could lead to litigation and regulatory action, cause damage to our reputation and that of our brands, and result in substantial costs.
Our reported results could be adversely affected by unfavorable currency exchange rates and currency fluctuations could impair our competitiveness. Our results could also be adversely affected by capital controls or by foreign currency exchange constraints or devaluations.
We conduct our business primarily in local currency and, for purposes of financial reporting, the local currency results are translated into U.S. dollars based on average exchange rates prevailing during a reporting period. Foreign currencies may fluctuate significantly against the U.S. dollar, reducing our net revenues, operating income and EPS. Our primary local currency cost bases may be different from our primary currency revenue markets, and U.S. dollar fluctuations against various currencies may have disproportionate negative impact on cash flows and on net revenues as compared to our gross profit and operating income margins.
Capital controls and/or foreign currency exchange constraints may affect the ability of our subsidiaries in impacted jurisdictions to settle foreign currency denominated imports of goods and services and/or to pay dividends and royalties. These factors may also increase foreign currency devaluation risks, which may have a negative impact on our net assets and results of operations in these jurisdictions. All of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, including our leverage ratios, cash flows, net earnings, and profitability.
A sustained period of elevated inflation across the markets in which we operate could result in higher operating and financing costs and lead to reduced demand for our products.
Increasing inflationary pressures has and may continue to result in significant increases to our expenses, including direct materials, wages, energy, and transportation costs. While we take actions, wherever possible, to reduce the impact of the effects of inflation, in cases of sustained and elevated inflation across several of our major markets, it may be difficult to effectively control the increases to our costs. In recent periods, increased inflation has and may continue to lead to growing pressures on the cost of certain direct materials, wages, energy, transportation, and logistics as well as an increased cost of capital due to interest rate increases driven by the response to increased inflation. Inflationary pressures may also negatively impact consumer purchasing power, which could result in reduced demand for our products. We expect certain inflationary elements to ease, with a moderate increase in 2024. If we are unable to increase our prices sufficiently or take other actions to mitigate the effect of inflationary pressures, our profitability and financial position could be negatively impacted.
Risks Related to Legal Challenges and Investigations
Litigation related to tobacco products and nicotine products could substantially reduce our profitability and could severely impair our liquidity.
There is litigation related to tobacco products and/or nicotine products pending in certain jurisdictions in which we operate. Damages claimed in some tobacco-related litigation are significant and, in certain cases in Canada and Nigeria, range into the billions of U.S. dollars. As of March 2024, we began facing litigation related to our oral nicotine products before certain courts in the United States. We anticipate that new cases will continue to be filed. The FCTC encourages litigation against tobacco product manufacturers. It is possible that our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position could be materially adversely affected in a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year by an unfavorable outcome or settlement of certain pending litigation. We face various administrative and legal challenges related to certain SFP activities, including allegations concerning product classification, advertising and distribution restrictions, corporate communications, product coach activities, scientific substantiation, product liability, antitrust, and unfair competition. While we design our programs to comply with relevant regulations, we expect these or similar challenges to continue as we expand our efforts to commercialize SFPs and to communicate with the public. The outcomes of these matters may affect our SFP commercialization and public communication activities and performance in one or more markets. Also, see Note 8. Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of pending litigation.
From time to time, we are subject to governmental investigations on a range of matters.
Investigations include allegations of contraband shipments of cigarettes, allegations of unlawful pricing activities within certain markets, allegations of underpayment of income taxes, customs duties and/or excise taxes, allegations of false and misleading usage of descriptors, allegations of unlawful advertising or distribution, and allegations of unlawful labor practices. We cannot predict the outcome of those investigations or whether additional investigations may be commenced, and it is possible that our
business could be materially adversely affected by an unfavorable outcome of pending or future investigations. See Note 8. Contingencies—Other Litigation to our condensed consolidated financial statements and Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Operating Results by Business Segment—Business Environment—Governmental Investigations in this report for a description of certain governmental investigations to which we are subject.
We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, and disputes relating to intellectual property rights could harm our business.
Our intellectual property rights are valuable assets, their protection is important to our business, and that protection may not be equally available in every country in which we operate or in which our products are sold. If the steps we take to protect our intellectual property rights globally, including through applying for, prosecuting, maintaining and enforcing, where relevant, a combination of trademark, design, copyright, patent, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights, are inadequate, or if others infringe or misappropriate our intellectual property rights, notwithstanding legal protection, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely impacted. Moreover, failing to manage our existing and/or future intellectual property may place us at a competitive disadvantage. Intellectual property rights of third parties may limit our ability to develop, manufacture and/or commercialize our products in one or more markets. Competitors or other third parties may claim that we infringe their intellectual property rights. Any such claims, regardless of merit, could divert management’s attention, be costly, disruptive, time-consuming and unpredictable and expose us to significant litigation costs and damages, and may impede our ability to develop, manufacture and/or commercialize new or existing SFPs and improve our products, and thus have a material adverse effect on our revenue and our profitability. In addition, if, as a result, we are unable to manufacture or sell our SFPs or improve their quality in one or more markets, our ability to convert adult smokers to our SFPs in such markets would be adversely affected. See Note 8. Contingencies— Other Litigation to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of certain intellectual property proceedings.
The research, development, and commercialization of non-recreational cannabinoid products subjects the Company to legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks.
Our Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma, is researching, developing, and exploring the commercialization of medical and pharmaceutical cannabinoids and non-recreational cannabinoid products (including CBD). Vectura Fertin Pharma currently anticipates pursuing these activities in select non-U.S. markets. While Vectura Fertin Pharma will undertake the activities in a manner consistent with all applicable requirements, successful commercialization is dependent on compliance with a constantly evolving legal and regulatory environment. These activities subject us to various legal, reputational, and regulatory risks, and a failure by Vectura Fertin Pharma to comply with applicable laws could result in criminal, civil, or tax liability.
Risks Related to our Competitive Environment
We face intense competition, and our failure to compete effectively could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and results of operations.
We are subject to highly competitive conditions in all aspects of our business. We compete primarily on the basis of product quality, brand recognition, brand loyalty, taste, R&D, innovation, packaging, customer service, marketing, advertising and retail price and, increasingly, adult smoker willingness to convert to our SFPs. The competitive environment and our competitive position can be significantly influenced by weak economic conditions; erosion of consumer confidence; competitors' introduction of lower-price products or innovative products; novel products which given their taste characteristics may be more commercially successful; higher product taxes; higher absolute prices and larger gaps between retail price categories; and product regulation that diminishes the ability to differentiate tobacco products, restricts adult consumer access to truthful and non-misleading information about our SFPs, or disproportionately impacts the commercialization of our products in relation to our competitors.
Competitors in our industry include British American Tobacco plc, Japan Tobacco Inc., Imperial Brands plc, new market entrants, particularly with respect to innovative products, several regional and local tobacco companies and, in some instances, state-owned tobacco enterprises, principally in Algeria, Egypt, China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Some competitors have different profit, volume and regulatory objectives, some international competitors may be less susceptible than PMI to changes in currency exchange rates, and some competitors may sell products in circumvention of applicable regulations that compete directly with our products. Certain new market entrants in the non-combustible product category may alienate consumers from innovative products through inappropriate marketing campaigns, messaging and inferior product satisfaction, and without scientific substantiation based on appropriate R&D protocols and standards. The growing use of digital media could increase
the speed and extent of the dissemination of inaccurate and misleading information about our SFPs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and results of operations. See Item 1. Business—Competition of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 for a description of the competitive environment in which we operate.
We may be unable to anticipate changes in adult consumer preferences.
Our business is subject to changes in adult consumer preferences, which may be influenced by local economic conditions, accessibility to our products and availability of accurate information related to our products.
To be successful, we must:
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| • | promote brand equity successfully; |
| • | anticipate and respond to new adult consumer trends; |
| • | ensure that our products meet our quality standards; |
| • | develop new products and markets and broaden brand portfolios; |
| • | improve productivity; |
| • | educate and encourage adult smokers to convert to our SFPs; |
| • | ensure effective adult consumer engagement, including communication about product characteristics and usage of SFPs; |
| • | mitigate the impact of developments that cause damage to our reputation and that of our brands; |
| • | provide excellent customer care; |
| • | ensure adequate production capacity to meet demand for our products; and |
| • | be able to protect or enhance margins through price increases. |
In periods of economic uncertainty, adult consumers may tend to purchase low-price brands, and the volume of our premium-price and mid-price brands and our profitability could be materially adversely impacted as a result. Such down-trading trends may be reinforced by regulation that limits branding, communication and product differentiation. In addition to economic uncertainty (including recessions and inflation) unusual weather events and global or local epidemics, endemics or pandemics (such as COVID-19) has and may change the preferences of our adult consumers and lower demand for our products, particularly for our mid-price or premium-price brands.
Our ability to grow profitability may be limited by our inability to introduce new products, enter new markets, maintain sufficient production capacity, or improve our margins through higher pricing and improvements in our brand and geographic mix.
Our profit growth may be materially adversely impacted if we are unable to introduce new products or enter new markets successfully, to meet the demand for our products with increased production capacity, to raise prices, or to improve the proportion of our sales of higher margin products and in higher margin geographies.
We may be unable to expand our brand portfolio through acquisitions or the development of strategic business relationships, and the intended benefits from our investments may not materialize.
One element of our growth strategy is to expand our brand portfolio and market positions through selective acquisitions and the development of strategic business relationships. Acquisition and strategic business development opportunities are limited and present risks of failing to achieve efficient and effective integration, strategic objectives and/or anticipated revenue improvements and cost savings. There is no assurance that we will be able to acquire attractive businesses or enter into strategic business relationships on favorable terms ahead of our competitors, or that such acquisitions or strategic business development relationships will be accretive to earnings or improve our competitive position. In addition, we may not have a controlling position in certain strategic investments or relationships, which could impact the extent to which the intended financial growth and other benefits from these investments or relationships may ultimately materialize.
Our ability to achieve our strategic goals may be impaired if we fail to attract, motivate and retain the best global talent and effectively align our organizational design with the goals of our transformation.
To be successful, we must continue transforming our culture and ways of working, align our talent and organizational design with our increasingly complex business needs, and innovate and transform to a consumer-centric business. We compete for talent, including in areas that are relatively new to us such as digital, information technology, and life sciences, with companies
in the consumer products, technology, pharmaceutical and other sectors that enjoy greater societal acceptance. As a result, we may be unable to attract, motivate and retain the best global talent with the right degree of diversity, experience and skills to achieve our strategic goals.
Risks Related to Illicit Trade
We lose revenues as a result of counterfeiting, contraband, cross-border purchases, "illicit whites," non-tax-paid volume produced by local manufacturers, and counterfeiting of our smoke-free products' devices and consumables.
Large quantities of counterfeit cigarettes are sold in the international market. We believe that Marlboro is the most heavily counterfeited international cigarette brand, although we cannot quantify the revenues we lose as a result of this activity. In addition, our revenues are reduced by contraband, cross-border purchases, "illicit whites" and non-tax-paid volume produced by local manufacturers. Our revenues and consumer satisfaction with our smoke-free products' devices and consumables may be materially adversely affected by counterfeit products that do not meet our product quality standards and scientific validation procedures.
Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Governance
We are significantly dependent on our and third-party information technology networks and systems, and a cybersecurity incident or attack against those networks or systems may adversely impact our business and operations.
We and our business partners heavily rely on information technology networks and systems, including those connected to the Internet, to help manage business processes and operations, including the collection, storage, interpretation, and processing of confidential, sensitive, personal and other data; internal and external communications; marketing and e-commerce activities; the manufacture, sale, and distribution of our products; management of third-party business relationships; engagement with governmental authorities; innovation through research and development; and other activities necessary for business operations. Some of these information systems and networks are developed, supplied, or managed by third-party service providers that may make us vulnerable to “supply chain” style cyberattacks. The failure or disruption of our information technology networks and systems, or those managed by third-party service providers or owned by our business partners and used in furtherance of PMI’s business, due to cybersecurity attacks; unauthorized attempts to corrupt or extract data; security vulnerabilities; misconfigurations; human error; or failure or inability by us, third-parties, or our business partners to adhere to cybersecurity industry best practices, could place us at a competitive disadvantage, cause reputational damage, impact our operations, result in data breaches, significant business disruption, litigation, regulatory action including significant fines or penalties, financial impact, loss of revenue or assets including our intellectual property, personal, confidential, or sensitive data.
Cyberattacks, security incidents and vulnerabilities, including through artificial intelligence-driven techniques, impacting PMI, newly acquired companies, our business partners, or our third-party providers, continue to dynamically evolve in sophistication and volume, making it difficult for us to predict probability, frequency, and impact severity of security incidents. Further, it may be inherently difficult to detect vulnerabilities during due diligence, for long periods of time, or soon enough to mitigate exploitation. There can be no assurance that such security incidents or vulnerabilities will not have a material adverse effect on us in the future. While PMI works to mitigate these risks by implementing a cybersecurity risk program and a third-party cybersecurity risk management program, there can be no assurance that these programs are comprehensive or accurately identify and sufficiently mitigate all cybersecurity risks.
We continue to make investments in administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to maintain information security protections in line with industry standards and best practices. We evaluate the adequacy of preventative actions to reduce security incidents on an ongoing basis.
Our safeguards may not, however, be effective in mitigating the impact of service disruptions or other failures of these information technology networks and systems. Failure to timely respond and mitigate security incidents, could result in wide-ranging business interruptions. Such security incidents could place us at a competitive disadvantage; result in financial impacts, a loss of revenue, assets, including our intellectual property, personal or other sensitive data; result in litigation and regulatory action including significant fines or penalties; impact our operations; cause damage to our reputation and that of our brands; and result in significant remediation and other costs. See Item 1C. Cybersecurity of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 for a description of our cybersecurity risk management and strategy and governance.
Our or our business partners’ failure or inability to adhere to privacy, data, artificial intelligence and information security laws could result in business disruption, loss of reputation and consumer trust, litigation, regulatory action including significant fines or penalties, financial impact, and loss of revenue, assets or personal, confidential, or sensitive data.
An actual or alleged failure to comply with complex and changing privacy, data, artificial intelligence and information security laws and regulations under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, various U.S. state and federal laws, and other similar privacy and information security laws across the jurisdictions in which PMI operates, such as the failure to protect personal data; implement appropriate technological and reasonable security measures; implement and maintain appropriate safeguards for personal data being transferred internationally; respect the privacy rights of data subjects; provide sufficient detailed notices of personal data processing; retrieve consent and provide opt-outs; meet stringent timeframe requirements for incident reporting to regulatory authorities; comply with artificial intelligence regulations including, but not limited to, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act; and others, could have a material adverse effect on us, subject us to substantial fines and/or legal challenges, and/or harm our business, reputation, financial condition, or operating results. Such laws and regulations across the jurisdictions in which PMI operates may vary, resulting in inconsistent or conflicting legal obligations.
Risks Related to Swedish Match and Vectura Fertin Pharma
We may be unable to fully realize the expected benefits from the acquisitions of Swedish Match or Vectura Fertin Pharma.
Since 2021, we have acquired Swedish Match, OtiTopic, Fertin Pharma and Vectura (collectively, the "Acquisitions"), and subsequently launched Vectura Fertin Pharma, our new Wellness and Healthcare business, consolidating OtiTopic, Fertin Pharma and Vectura. The anticipated benefits of the Acquisitions may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. Furthermore, the success of the Acquisitions also depends on the continued successful commercialization and growth of Swedish Match's products in highly competitive markets and on the success of the research and development efforts of Vectura Fertin Pharma, including the ability to obtain regulatory approval for new products, and the ability to commercialize or license these new products developed by them. Moreover, our combustible product portfolio may stand in the way of introducing and growing new Wellness and Healthcare product categories and may prevent our business from developing a long-term sustainable ecosystem of products in the wellness, therapeutic, and healthcare categories.
Swedish Match and Vectura Fertin Pharma may have liabilities that are not known to us.
The businesses that we have acquired may have liabilities that we were unable to identify, or were unable to discover, in the course of performing our due diligence investigations during the acquisitions thereof. There is no assurance that the indemnification available to us under the respective acquisition agreements, will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with the respective business or property that we assumed upon consummation of each Acquisition. Furthermore, the acquisition of Swedish Match was structured as a direct purchase of shares from Swedish Match shareholders and therefore did not include an acquisition agreement or indemnification rights. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Accounting adjustments related to the Acquisitions could adversely affect our financial results.
We accounted for the completion of the Acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. Given the nature of the assets acquired in the Acquisitions, we may not be able to avoid future impairments of those assets, which may also have a material impact on our future results of operation and financial position.
PMI, Swedish Match and Vectura Fertin Pharma may be subject to uncertainties that could adversely affect our respective businesses, and adversely affect the financial results of our combined businesses.
Our success following these Acquisitions depends in part upon our ability and the ability of each of Swedish Match and Vectura Fertin Pharma to maintain business relationships. The effect of the Acquisitions on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies of each of Swedish Match, Fertin Pharma and Vectura, may have a material adverse effect on us and/or the businesses that we have acquired through the Acquisitions. Customers, suppliers and others who do business with Swedish Match or Vectura Fertin Pharma may delay or defer business decisions, decide to terminate, modify or renegotiate their relationships, or take other actions, which could negatively affect the revenues, earnings and cash flows of our company or the businesses that we have acquired. Regulatory changes may have an impact on the development and/or commercialization of products which originate from the Swedish Match or Vectura Fertin Pharma value chains, as well as our revenues, earnings and cash flow. If we are unable to maintain the business and operational relationships of Swedish Match, or of Vectura Fertin Pharma, our financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon combining with these companies could be adversely affected.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
PMI carried out an evaluation, with the participation of PMI’s management, including PMI’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of PMI’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, PMI’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that PMI’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have been no changes in PMI’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, PMI’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
See Note 8. Contingencies of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I – Item 1 of this report for a discussion of legal proceedings pending against Philip Morris International Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Information regarding Risk Factors appears in “MD&A – Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results,” in Part I – Item 2 of this Form 10-Q and in Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Our share repurchase activity for each of the three months in the quarter ended June 30, 2024, was as follows:
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| Period | | Total Number of Shares Repurchased | | Average Price Paid Per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
Pursuant to Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | — | | | $ | — | | | | | |
April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024 (2) | | 9,801 | | | $ | 91.69 | | | | | |
May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024 (2) | | 8,035 | | | $ | 94.88 | | | | | |
June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 (2) | | 16,042 | | | $ | 103.34 | | | | | |
| For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 | | 33,878 | | | $ | 97.96 | | | | | |
(1)On June 11, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $7 billion, with target spending of $5 billion to $7 billion over a three-year period that commenced in July 2021. These share repurchases have been made pursuant to the $7 billion program. On May 11, 2022, we announced the suspension of our three-year share repurchase program following the recommended public offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Swedish Match from its shareholders. Our three-year share repurchase program expired on July 21, 2024.
(2)Shares repurchased represent shares tendered to us by employees who vested in restricted and performance share unit awards and used shares to pay all, or a portion of, the related taxes.
Item 5. Other Information.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, no director or officer of PMI or a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as such terms are defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. |
| /s/ EMMANUEL BABEAU |
| Emmanuel Babeau |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| July 25, 2024 |
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