years, payment of anticipated costs of treating alleged smoking-related diseases for the next 20 years, various forms of injunctive relief, plus punitive damages. In May 2010, the trial court rejected our service objections.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.
including misrepresentation, deception, and breach of consumer protection laws. Plaintiffs seek various forms of relief including restitution, injunctive relief, and compensatory and other damages. Defenses raised include lack of causation, lack of reliance, assumption of the risk, and statute of limitations.
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 1.2 billion (approximately $31 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. 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 defendants and the amount of the fine imposed. If our subsidiary ultimately prevails on appeal, then Thailand will be required to return this payment to our subsidiary. 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 122 million (approximately $3.2 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. Both the Public Prosecutor and our subsidiary may appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Thailand.
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 780 import entries during the period from January 2002 to July 2003. The government is seeking a fine of approximately THB 19.8 billion (approximately $596$519 million). In May 2017, Thailand enacted a new customs act. The case isnew act, which took effect in pre-trial proceedings and has not yet been set for trial.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 May 2017,March 2020, the Kingtrial court found our subsidiary guilty of under-declaration of the prices and imposed a fine of approximately THB 130 million (approximately $3.4 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. If our subsidiary ultimately prevails on appeal, then Thailand signed a new customs act.will be required to return this payment to our subsidiary. The new act, whichappellate court is scheduled to take effect in November 2017, would substantially limitissue its decision on the amount of fines that Thailand could seek in these proceedings.appeals on January 31, 2023.
The South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection (“BAI”) conducted an audit of certain Korean government agencies and the tobacco industry into whether inventory movements ahead of the January 1, 2015 increase of cigarette-related taxes by tobacco companies, including Philip Morris Korea Inc. ("PM Korea"), our South Korean affiliate,subsidiary, were in compliance with South Korean tax laws. In November 2016, the tax authorities completed their audit and assessed allegedly underpaid taxes and penalties. In order to avoid nonpayment financial costs, PM Korea paid approximately KRW 272 billion (approximately $240$190 million), of which KRW 100 billion (approximately $88$70 million) was paid in 2016 and KRW 172 billion (approximately $152$120 million) was paid in the first quarter of 2017. These paid amounts are included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and innegatively impacted net cash used inprovided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.flows in the period of payment. PM Korea is appealingappealed the assessments. In January 2020, a trial court ruled that PM Korea
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.
Income tax provisions for jurisdictions outside the United States of America, as well as state and local income tax provisions, were determined on a separate company basis, and the related assets and liabilities were recorded in PMI’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
PMI’s effective tax rates for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 20172022 were 27.1%20.6% and 28.5%22.0%, respectively. PMI’sPMI's effective tax rates for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 20162021 were 28.1%22.0% and 27.7%22.4%, respectively. PMI estimates that its full-year 2017 effective tax rate will be approximately 28%. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022, was favorably impacted by changes in earnings mix by
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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(in millions) | | Fair Value at September 30, 2017 | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 255 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 255 |
| | $ | — |
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Total assets | | $ | 255 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 255 |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | $ | 33,133 |
| | $ | 32,961 |
| | $ | 172 |
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Foreign exchange contracts | | 1,067 |
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| | 1,067 |
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Total liabilities | | $ | 34,200 |
| | $ | 32,961 |
| | $ | 1,239 |
| | $ | — |
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(in millions) | September 30, 2022 | | |
Level 1 | $ | 20,913 | | | |
Level 2 | 145 | | | |
For a description of the fair value hierarchy and the three levels of inputs used to measure fair values, see Item 8, Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of PMI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Revolving Credit Facilities:
At September 30, 2022, PMI's total committed revolving credit facilities were as follows:
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364-day revolving credit, expiring January 31, 2023 | 1.8 | | | |
Multi-year revolving credit, expiring February 10, 2026 (1) | 2.0 | | | |
Multi-year revolving credit, expiring September 29, 2026 (2) (3) | 2.5 | | | |
Total facilities | $ | 6.3 | | | |
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(1) On January 28, 2022, PMI entered into an agreement, effective February 10, 2022, to amend and extend the term of its $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 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.
(3) On September 20, 2022, PMI entered into an agreement, effective September 29, 2022, to amend and extend the term of its $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.
At September 30, 2022, there were no borrowings under these committed revolving credit facilities, and the entire committed amounts were available for borrowing.
Financing of the Swedish Match Offer
In connection with PMI’s all-cash recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match"), a public limited liability company organized under the laws of Sweden, for all the outstanding shares 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 new €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. As of September 30, 2022, there were no borrowings under these two facilities. If drawn upon, the proceeds under the bridge facility and the term loan facility will be used, directly or indirectly, to finance the offer, including, the payment of related fees and expenses.
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Note 12.13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses:
PMI’s accumulated other comprehensive losses, net of taxes, consisted of the following:
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(Losses) Earnings | | At | | At | | At |
(in millions) | | September 30, 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | | September 30, 2021 |
Currency translation adjustments | | $ | (7,055) | | | $ | (6,701) | | | $ | (6,529) | |
Pension and other benefits | | (2,654) | | | (2,880) | | | (3,987) | |
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | | 421 | | | 4 | | | (4) | |
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Total accumulated other comprehensive losses | | $ | (9,288) | | | $ | (9,577) | | | $ | (10,520) | |
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(in millions) | | At September 30, 2017 | | At December 31, 2016 | | At September 30, 2016 |
Currency translation adjustments | | $ | (5,451 | ) | | $ | (6,091 | ) | | $ | (5,605 | ) |
Pension and other benefits | | (3,399 | ) | | (3,565 | ) | | (3,178 | ) |
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | | 53 |
| | 97 |
| | (106 | ) |
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses | | $ | (8,797 | ) | | $ | (9,559 | ) | | $ | (8,889 | ) |
Reclassifications from Other Comprehensive Earnings
The movements in accumulated other comprehensive losses and the related tax impact, for each of the components above, that are due to current period activity and reclassifications to the income statement, are shown on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings for the nine months and three months ended September 30,2017 2022 and 2016.2021. For additional information, see Note 3. Benefit Plans and 2. Acquisitions (Purchase of Noncontrolling Interests) for disclosures related to currency translation adjustments, Note 5. Financial InstrumentsBenefit Plans for disclosures related to PMI's pension and other benefits and derivative financial instruments, respectively.
Note 13. Balance Sheet Offsetting:
Derivative 7. Financial Instruments
PMI uses foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts to mitigate its exposure to changes in exchange and interest rates from third-party and intercompany actual and forecasted transactions. Substantially all of PMI's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements, whereby the right to offset occurs in the event of default by a participating party. While these contracts contain the enforceable right to offset through close-out netting rights, PMI elects to present them on a gross basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Collateral associated with these arrangements is in the form of cash and is unrestricted. See Note 5. Financial Instrumentsfor disclosures related to PMI's derivative financial instruments.
The effects of these derivative financial instrument assets and liabilities on PMI's condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
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| (in millions) | Gross Amounts Recognized | Gross Amount Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet | Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet | |
| Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received/Pledged | Net Amount |
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| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 255 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 255 |
| $ | (148 | ) | $ | (96 | ) | $ | 11 |
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| Liabilities | | | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 1,067 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 1,067 |
| $ | (148 | ) | $ | (904 | ) | $ | 15 |
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| At December 31, 2016 | | | | | | |
| Assets | | | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 813 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 813 |
| $ | (126 | ) | $ | (607 | ) | $ | 80 |
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| Liabilities | | | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 163 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 163 |
| $ | (126 | ) | $ | (31 | ) | $ | 6 |
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Note 14. Related Parties - Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries:and Other:
Equity Method Investments:
At September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016,2021, PMI had total investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries of $1,080 million and $1,011 million, respectively, which were accounted for under the equity method investments of accounting.$1,033 million and $879 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 September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 20162021, exceeded our share of the unconsolidated subsidiaries'investees' book value by $874$859 million and $867$764 million, respectively. The difference between the investment carrying value and the amount of underlying equity in net assets, excluding $825$822 million and $810$728 million attributable to goodwill as of September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016,2021, respectively, which consists primarily of definite-lived intangible assets is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the underlying assets' estimated useful lives of 10 to 20 years.basis. At September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016,2021, PMI received year-to-date dividends from unconsolidated subsidiariesequity method investees of $43$8 million and $117$176 million, respectively.
PMI holds a 23% equity interest in Megapolis Distribution BV, the holding company of CJSC TK Megapolis, PMI's distributor in Russia (Eastern Europe segment), which as of September 30, 2022 had a carrying value of $521 million. While as of September 30, 2022, there have been no impairment indicators based on the business’ performance, there are still risks related to this investment as the fair value of these assets is difficult to predict due to the volatility in foreign currency and commodity markets, supply chain, and current economic, political and social conditions. For more information, see Note 3. War in Ukraine. Additionally, there was approximately $361 million of cumulative foreign currency translation losses associated with Megapolis Distribution BV reflected in accumulated other comprehensive losses in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2022.
PMI holds a 49% equity interest in United Arab Emirates-based Emirati Investors-TA (FZC) (“EITA”). PMI holds an approximate 25% economic interest in Société des Tabacs Algéro-Emiratie (“STAEM”), an Algerian joint venture that is 51% owned by EITA and 49% by the Algerian state-owned enterprise Société NationaleManagement et Développement des TabacsActifs et Allumettes SpA. STAEMdes Ressources Holding ("MADAR Holding"), which manufactures and distributes under license some of PMI’s brands.brands (Middle East & Africa segment).
At September 30, 2017, PMI held a 20% equity interest in Megapolis Distribution BV, the holding company of CJSC TK Megapolis, PMI's distributor in Russia.
The initial investments in EITA and Megapolis Distribution BV and EITA were recorded at cost and are included in equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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Equity securities:
Following the deconsolidation of RBH on March 22, 2019, PMI recorded the continuing investment in RBH, PMI's wholly owned subsidiary in Canada, at fair value of $3,280 million at the date of deconsolidation, within equity investments. For further details, see Item 8, Note 20. Deconsolidation of RBH, in PMI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. 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 $211 million at September 30, 2022. Unrealized pre-tax loss of $65 million ($52 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 nine months ended September 30, 2022, of which $5 million was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Other related parties:
United Arab Emirates-based Trans-Emirates Trading and Investments (FZC) ("TTI") holds a 33% non-controlling interest in Philip Morris Misr LLC ("PMM"), an entity incorporated in Egypt which is consolidated in PMI’s financial statements in the Middle East & Africa segment. PMM sells, under license, PMI brands in Egypt through an exclusive distribution agreement with a local entity that is also controlled by TTI.
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd ("GPI") is one of the non-controlling interest holders in IPM India, which is a 56.3% owned PMI consolidated subsidiary in the South & Southeast Asia segment. GPI also acts as contract manufacturer and distributor for IPM India. Amounts in the tables below include transactions between these related parties.
Financial activity with the above related parties:
PMI’s earnings activity from unconsolidated subsidiaries wasnet revenues and expenses with the above related parties were as follows:
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| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 |
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Net revenues: | | | | | |
Megapolis Group | $ | 1,770 | | $ | 1,631 | | | $ | 777 | | $ | 593 | |
Other | 864 | | 839 | | | 310 | | 279 | |
Net revenues (a) | $ | 2,634 | | $ | 2,470 | | | $ | 1,087 | | $ | 872 | |
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Other | $ | 62 | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 33 | | $ | 15 | |
Expenses | $ | 62 | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 33 | | $ | 15 | |
(a) Net revenues exclude excise taxes and VAT billed to customers.
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| | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2017 | 2016 | | 2017 | 2016 |
Net revenues | | $ | 3,342 |
| $ | 2,856 |
| | $ | 1,249 |
| $ | 1,090 |
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PMI’s balance sheet activity with the above related to unconsolidated subsidiariesparties was as follows:
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(in millions) | | At September 30, 2022 | At December 31, 2021 |
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Receivables: | | | |
Megapolis Group | | $ | 627 | | $ | 319 | |
Other | | 263 | | 199 | |
Receivables | | $ | 890 | | $ | 518 | |
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Other | | $ | 31 | | $ | 25 | |
Payables | | $ | 31 | | $ | 25 | |
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(in millions) | | At September 30, 2017 | At December 31, 2016 |
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Receivables | | $ | 422 |
| $ | 289 |
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The activity primarilyactivities with the above related to agreements with PMI’s unconsolidated subsidiaries within the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa segment. These agreements, whichparties are in the ordinary course of business, and are primarily for distribution, service fees, contract manufacturing and licenses.license agreements. PMI eliminated its respective share of all significant intercompany transactions with the equity method investees.
Note 15. Sale of Accounts Receivable:
To mitigate risk and enhance cash and liquidity management, PMI sells trade receivables to unaffiliated financial institutions. These arrangements allow PMI to sell, on an ongoing basis, certain trade receivables without recourse. The trade receivables sold are generally short-term in nature and are removed from the condensed consolidated balance sheets. PMI sells trade receivables under two 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 September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 2016.2021. 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.
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Cumulative trade receivables sold, including excise taxes, for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, were $7.1$8.4 billion and $7.0$8.6 billion, respectively. PMI’s operating cash flows were positively impacted by the amount of the trade receivables sold and derecognized from the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which remained outstanding with the unaffiliated financial institutions. The trade receivables sold that remained outstanding under these arrangements as of September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 2016,2021, were $0.6 billion,$512 million, and $0.7 billion,$652 million, respectively. 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. For the nine months and three months ended September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the loss on sale of trade receivables was immaterial.
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Note 16. New Accounting Standards:Product Warranty:
On February 25, 2016,PMI's heat-not-burn devices and e-vapor products are subject to standard product warranties generally for a period of 12 months from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2016-02, “Leases” (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 requires organizations that lease assets to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilitiesdate of purchase or such other periods as required by law. PMI generally provides in cost of sales for the rightsestimated cost of warranty in the period the related revenue is recognized. PMI assesses the adequacy of its accrued product warranties and obligations created by those leases. Additionally, ASU 2016-02 modifies current guidance for lessors' accounting. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interimadjusts the amounts as necessary based on actual experience and annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. PMI is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its financial position and results of operations.
On January 5, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 will require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognizedfuture 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. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, these amounts were as follows:
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(in millions) | As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | | As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 113 | | | $ | 137 | |
Changes due to: | | | |
Warranties issued | 81 | | | 154 | |
Settlements | (86) | | | (177) | |
Currency/Other | (1) | | | (1) | |
Balance at end of period | $ | 107 | | | $ | 113 | |
Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs:
For the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022, PMI did not record any charges for asset impairment and exit costs related to restructuring activities. As previously discussed, PMI recorded a pre-tax impairment charge on intangibles of $112 million for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022 within the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net. For the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021, PMI recorded total pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs related to restructuring activities of $170 million and $43 million, respectively. These pre-tax charges for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021 were included in net income. Additionally, ASU 2016-01 also changes certain disclosure requirementsmarketing, administration and other aspectsresearch costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
South Korea
In 2021 PM Korea implemented a new business operating model, which required the restructuring of its current U.S. GAAP. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. PMI has identified certain cost investments, which are applicable to ASU 2016-01 and is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-01 will have on its financial position and results of operations.
On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 contains principles that an entity will need to apply to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. In July 2015, the FASB approved a proposal, which allows for a deferral of the implementation until January 1, 2018, and permits early application, but not before the original effective date of January 1, 2017. In addition to the guidance in ASU 2014-09, PMI has evaluated ASU 2016-12, which was issued in May 2016 and provides some practical expedients to the original standard. As a result of this evaluation, PMI intends to make an accounting policy election to exclude excise taxes collected from customers from the measurement of the transaction price, thereby presenting revenues, net of excise taxes. PMI plans to adopt ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018 retrospectively to each prior period presented. PMI has elected this transition method solely to reflect the change in excise tax presentation in all prior periods. Based on PMI’s assessment to date, the underlying principles of the new standard, relating to the measurement of revenue and the timing of recognition, are closely aligned with PMI’s current business model and practices.distribution agreements. As a result, PMI does not expectrecorded exit costs of $42 million and $16 million in the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, related to contract terminations and restructuring with certain distributors. The full cost of the program, which was recorded as exit costs during the year ended December 31, 2021, was $57 million.
Organizational Design Optimization
As part of PMI’s transformation to a smoke-free future, PMI sought to optimize its organizational design, which included the elimination, relocation and outsourcing of certain operations center and centralized activities. In January 2020, PMI commenced a multi-phase restructuring project in Switzerland. PMI initiated the employee consultation procedures, as required under Swiss law, for the impacted employees. The consultation procedures for the first two phases were completed in 2020 with the final phases initiated and completed in 2021. Additionally, since the commencement of this multi-phase restructuring project in 2020, PMI launched a voluntary separation program in Switzerland for certain eligible employees and announced the outsourcing of certain activities in Argentina, Indonesia, Poland and the United States. This multi-phase restructuring project was completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.
For the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021, PMI recorded pre-tax charges of $128 million and $27 million, respectively, related to the organizational design optimization. Since inception of this multi-phase restructuring project in January 2020 through December 31, 2021, approximately 1,020 positions in total were impacted, resulting in cumulative pre-tax charges of $308 million related to the organizational design optimization program. Of this cumulative pre-tax amount, $300 million related to separation program charges and $8 million related to asset impairment charges.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs by Segment
PMI recorded the following pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs by segment related to restructuring activities:
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Separation programs: (1) | | | | | |
European Union | | $ | 56 | | | | $ | 12 | |
Eastern Europe | | 11 | | | | 2 | |
Middle East & Africa | | 13 | | | | 3 | |
South & Southeast Asia | | 17 | | | | 4 | |
East Asia & Australia | | 25 | | | | 5 | |
Americas | | 6 | | | | 1 | |
Total separation programs | | 128 | | | | 27 | |
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East Asia & Australia | | 42 | | | | 16 | |
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Asset impairment and exit costs | | $ | 170 | | | | $ | 43 | |
(1) Organizational design optimization pre-tax charges in 2021 were allocated across all geographical segments.
Movement in Exit Cost Liabilities
The movement in exit cost liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was as follows:
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Liability balance, January 1, 2022 | $ | 142 | |
Charges, net | — | |
Cash spent | (79) | |
Currency/other | (9) | |
Liability balance, September 30, 2022 | $ | 54 | |
Future cash payments for exit costs incurred to date are anticipated to be substantially paid by the end of 2023, with approximately $17 million expected to be paid in the remainder of 2022.
Philip Morris International Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 18. Leases:
The components of PMI’s lease cost were as follows for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:
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(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 |
Operating lease cost | $ | 187 | | $ | 195 | | | $ | 61 | | $ | 69 | |
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Amortization of right-of-use assets | 60 | | 27 | | | 13 | | 10 | |
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Short-term lease cost | 45 | | 39 | | | 15 | | 14 | |
Variable lease cost | 17 | | 18 | | | 6 | | 4 | |
Total lease cost | $ | 309 | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 95 | | $ | 97 | |
Note 19. Subsequent Event:
On October 20, 2022, PMI announced that it had reached an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to end the adoptioncompanies' commercial relationship covering IQOS in the U.S. as of ASU 2014-09April 30, 2024. Thereafter, PMI will have other material impactsthe full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. As part of the agreement, effective October 19, 2022, PMI will pay a total cash consideration of $2.7 billion, of which $1.0 billion was paid at the inception of the agreement using available cash. The remaining $1.7 billion, plus interest, at a per annum rate equal to six percent (6%), will be paid by July 2023 at the latest.
PMI is currently evaluating the impact of this agreement on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.statements.
Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Description of Our Company
We are a holdingleading international tobacco company whose subsidiariesworking to deliver a smoke-free future and affiliates,evolving our portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and their licensees, are engaged in the manufacture and salenicotine sector. Our current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes other tobaccoand reduced-risk products, including heat-not-burn, vapor and other nicotine-containingoral nicotine products, which are sold in markets outside the United StatesStates. Since 2008, we have invested more than $9 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of America. Currently,completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This 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. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has authorized the marketing of versions of our IQOS Platform 1 devices and consumables as Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTPs), finding that exposure modification orders for these products are appropriate to promote the public health. 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"). With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, in February 2021, we announced our ambition to expand into wellness and healthcare areas and deliver innovative products and solutions that aim to address unmet consumer and patient needs.
We currently manage our business in four segments:six geographical segments and a Wellness and Healthcare segment (formerly the Other category):
•European Union;Union ("EU");
•Eastern Europe ("EE");
•Middle East & Africa (“EEMA”("ME&A");, which includes our international duty free business;
Asia; and
Latin America & Canada.
To provide a greater focus on both parts of our business -- combustible and reduced-risk products -- and to support our transformation toward a smoke-free future, effective January 1, 2018, we will be managing our business in six reportable segments as follows:
European Union - Will cover all the European Union countries and also Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, which are linked to the European Union through trade agreements;
Eastern Europe - Will include Southeast Europe, Central Asia, Ukraine, Israel and Russia;
Middle East, Africa and Duty Free - Will cover the African continent, the Middle East, Turkey and PMI Duty Free;
•South & Southeast Asia - Will include Indonesia, the Philippines and other markets in this region;("S&SA");
•East Asia & Australia - Will include Australia, Japan, South Korea,("EA&A");
•Americas ("AMCS"); and
•Wellness and Healthcare ("W&H"), which includes the People's Republicoperating results of Chinaour new Wellness and other marketsHealthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma. In the third quarter of 2021, we acquired Fertin Pharma A/S, Vectura Group plc. (also known as Vectura Group Ltd.) and OtiTopic, Inc. On March 31, 2022, we launched a new Wellness and Healthcare business consolidating these entities, Vectura Fertin Pharma. The operating results of this new business are reported in this region, as well as Malaysiathe Wellness and Singapore; Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 2. Acquisitions and Note 9. Segment Reporting.
Latin America & Canada - Will cover
In the South American continent, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada.fourth quarter of 2021, we announced that we will be relocating our PMI corporate headquarters, including our AMCS headquarters, from New York, New York, to Stamford, Connecticut. This move is expected to be completed in November 2022.
Our productscigarettes are sold in more thanapproximately 180 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.
In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, and other tobacco products, we are engaged in the development and commercialization of reduced-risk products ("RRPs"). RRPs is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continuedcontinuing smoking. We have a rangeIQOS is the leading brand in our smoke-free product portfolio. As of RRPsSeptember 30, 2022, excluding Russia and Ukraine, our smoke-free products were available for sale in various stages70 markets.
During 2021, we laid the foundation for our long-term growth ambitions beyond nicotine in wellness and healthcare, including the milestone acquisitions of development, scientific assessmentVectura Group plc and commercialization. Because our RRPs do not burn tobacco, they produce significantly lower levels of harmful or potentially harmful constituents than found in cigarette smoke.Fertin Pharma A/S, as noted above, which provide essential capabilities for future product development.
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.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). We often collect excise taxes from our customers and then remit them to governments, and, in those circumstances, we include the excise taxes in our net revenues and in excise taxes on products.
Our cost of sales consists principally ofof: tobacco leaf, non-tobacco raw materials, labor and manufacturing costs.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-ownedwholly 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 respect to their common stock.law.
Executive Summary
The following executive summary provides the business update and significant highlights from the "Discussion and Analysis" that follows.
War in Ukraine
Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, our main priority has been the safety and security of our more than 1,300 employees and their families in the country. The company has helped to evacuate more than 1,000 people from Ukraine and relocate over 2,700 others from conflict zones to locations in the country away from the heaviest fighting; provided critical aid to employees who cannot leave or who decide to remain in Ukraine; and provided those who have left the country with a range of support in neighboring countries. We are continuing to pay salaries to all our Ukrainian employees and are also providing substantial in-kind support to them and their families. In addition, we have contributed approximately $10 million in funds and donated essential items across the country.
On February 25, 2022, we announced the temporary suspension of our operations in Ukraine, including at our factory in Kharkiv. We subsequently resumed some retail activities where safety allowed, in order to provide product availability and service to adult consumers, and began to supply the market from production centers outside Ukraine, as well as through contract manufacturing by a third party. We are applying increased security and safety measures for personnel. Production at our factory in Kharkiv remains suspended.
In 2021, Ukraine accounted for around 2% of our total cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume and under 2% of our total net revenues. As of September 30, 2022, our Ukrainian operations had approximately $0.5 billion in total assets, excluding intercompany balances.
We employ more than 3,200 people in Russia and will continue to support our employees there, including paying their salaries, while continuing to fulfill our legal obligations. We will continue to make decisions with employee safety and security as a priority.
On March 24, 2022, we announced the concrete steps we had taken to suspend planned investments and scale down our manufacturing operations in Russia, including: the discontinuation of a number of cigarette products; the suspension of our marketing activities; the cancellation of all product launches planned for 2022, including ILUMA; and the cancellation of our plans to manufacture heated tobacco units for ILUMA in Russia.
As previously announced, we intend to exit the Russian market in an orderly manner, as the complexities of continuing to operate in Russia increase, such as supply chain challenges and financial and banking sector restrictions. Our Board of Directors and senior executives continue to actively work on options for doing so, in the context of an increasingly complex and
rapidly changing regulatory and operating environment, including the requirement to obtain certain governmental approvals for any transaction.
In 2021, Russia made up almost 10% of total shipment volumes and around 6% of our total net revenues. As of September 30, 2022, our Russian operations had approximately $2.6 billion in total assets, excluding intercompany balances.
We recorded pre-tax charges related to the war in Ukraine of approximately $6 million in the third quarter of 2022 and approximately $128 million in the September year-to-date period. This includes charges in Russia related to the cancellation of the planned launch of ILUMA and the planned production of related heated tobacco units.
These developments above 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 impairment charges.
For further details, see Note 3. War in Ukraine to our condensed consolidated financial statements as well as the "Trade Policy" and "Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results" sections of this MD&A.
Agreement with Altria Group, Inc. regarding Commercialization of IQOSin the U.S.
On October 20, 2022, PMI announced that it had reached an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to end the companies' commercial relationship covering IQOS in the U.S. as of April 30, 2024. Thereafter, PMI will have the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. As part of the agreement, PMI will pay a total cash consideration of $2.7 billion, of which $1.0 billion was paid at the inception of the agreement using available cash. The remaining $1.7 billion, plus interest, at a per annum rate equal to six percent (6%), will be paid by July 2023 at the latest.
PMI is currently evaluating the impact of this agreement on its consolidated financial statements.
For further details, see Note 19. Subsequent Event to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Swedish Match Offer
On May 11, 2022, Philip Morris Holland Holdings B.V. ("PMHH"), an affiliate of PMI, announced a recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match") to tender all shares in Swedish Match (excluding treasury shares) to PMHH at a price of SEK 106 in cash per share.
On June 28, 2022, the offer document regarding PMHH's recommended offer was made public, following approval and registration by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
On October 20, 2022, PMHH announced an increase in the price in its recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match to SEK 116 in cash per share.
On October 25, 2022, PMHH announced that the European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Swedish Match, subject to PMHH’s divestiture of Swedish Match’s subsidiary SMD Logistics AB following the completion of the offer. PMHH does not believe that Swedish Match’s earnings and operations will be materially affected by the divestiture and the continued operation of SMD Logistics AB by a third-party outside of the Swedish Match Group. Accordingly, the condition to PMHH’s offer that all necessary regulatory, governmental or similar clearances, approvals, decisions and other actions be obtained on terms which, in PMHH’s opinion, are acceptable, has been satisfied.
PMI expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to the terms and conditions of the offer being fulfilled or waived as further set out in the offer document.
For further details, see the "Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements" section of this MD&A.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30,2017 –2022
•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $23.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by $0.3 billion, or 1.3%, from the comparable 2021 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2021 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with year-to-date results):
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 8.1%, mainly reflecting: favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by higher heated tobacco units ("HTU") volume and device volume, partly offset by unfavorable device mix, cigarette mix and HTU mix; a favorable pricing variance, driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing, partly offset by lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing; and a favorable comparison related to the Saudi Arabia customs assessments of $246 million in 2021, shown in "Other" and further described in the following "Diluted Earnings Per Share" discussion.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 8% of PMI's total net revenues.
Net revenues by product category for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are shown below:
•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) for the nine months ended September 30,2017, 2022, from the comparable 20162021 amounts, were as follows:
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 | | $ | 4.48 | | | |
2021 Asset impairment and exit costs | | 0.09 | | | |
2021 Saudi Arabia customs assessments | | 0.14 | | | |
2021 Asset acquisition cost | | 0.03 | | | |
2021 Equity investee ownership dilution | | (0.02) | | | |
2021 Amortization and impairment of intangibles | | 0.03 | | | |
2021 Tax items | | — | | | |
Subtotal of 2021 items | | 0.27 | | | |
2022 Charges related to the war in Ukraine | | (0.07) | | | |
2022 Fair value adjustment for equity security investments | | (0.03) | | | |
2022 Amortization and impairment of intangibles | | (0.12) | | | |
2022 Costs associated with Swedish Match AB offer | | (0.13) | | | |
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2022 Tax items | | 0.03 | | | |
Subtotal of 2022 items | | (0.32) | | | |
Currency | | (0.58) | | | |
Interest | | 0.03 | | | |
Change in tax rate | | 0.03 | | | |
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Operations | | 0.36 | | | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 | | $ | 4.27 | | | (4.7) | % |
Asset impairment and exit costs – During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $170 million, representing $143 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.09 per share, related to the organizational design optimization plan, primarily in Switzerland, and the product distribution restructuring in South Korea. For further details, see Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
Saudi Arabia customs assessments – In June 2021, the Customs Appeal Committee in Riyadh notified our distributors in Saudi Arabia of its decisions to largely reject their challenges of the Saudi Arabia Customs General Authority assessments as described in Note 10. Contingencies. On the basis of these decisions and in line with arrangements with the distributors, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $246 million in the second quarter of 2021 (representing $215 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.14 per share). The pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues on the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and was included in the Middle East & Africa segment results.
Asset acquisition cost – In August 2021, we acquired 100% of OtiTopic, Inc., a U.S. respiratory drug development company with a late-stage dry powder inhalation aspirin treatment for acute myocardial infarction. We accounted for this transaction as an asset acquisition since the acquired in-process research and development ("IPR&D") of the dry powder inhalation aspirin treatment represented substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired. At the date of acquisition, we determined that the acquired IPR&D had no alternative future use. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $51 million (representing a $0.03 charge to diluted EPS) to research and development costs within marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. For further details, see Note 2. Acquisitions.
Equity investee ownership dilution – In July 2021, our equity method investee, Medicago Inc, initiated an additional round of equity funding in which we did not participate. As a result, our share of holdings in Medicago Inc. was reduced from approximately 32% at December 31, 2020 to approximately 25% as of September 30, 2021. The ownership dilution resulted in a $0.02 favorable impact to diluted EPS and income of $38 million to Equity investments and securities (income)/loss, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. For further details, see Note 10. Contingencies.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 | | $ | 3.38 |
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2016 Asset impairment and exit costs | | — |
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2016 Tax items | | — |
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Subtotal of 2016 items | | — |
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2017 Asset impairment and exit costs | | — |
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2017 Tax items | | 0.04 |
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Subtotal of 2017 items | | 0.04 |
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Currency | | (0.23 | ) | | |
Interest | | 0.03 |
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Operations | | 0.20 |
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 | | $ | 3.43 |
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Amortization and impairment of intangibles– During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded amortization and impairment of intangibles of $213 million (representing $182 million net of income tax or $0.12 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $55 million (representing $45 million net of income tax or $0.03 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The pre-tax amortization and impairment of intangibles amount in 2022 consisted of amortization expense of $101 million primarily due to increased acquired intangible assets recorded as a result of our acquisitions in the third quarter of 2021 and an impairment charge of $112 million reflecting the impact of general economic and market conditions resulting in a reduction in future estimated cash flows on certain products within the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 2. Acquisitions and Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
Charges related to the war in Ukraine – During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $128 million, representing $109 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.07 per share, related to circumstances driven by the war, including machinery and inventory write-downs, additional allowances for receivables and the cost of PMI’s humanitarian efforts. For further details, see Note 3. War in Ukraine.
Fair Value adjustment for equity security investments – During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded an unfavorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka ($0.03 per share decrease in diluted EPS). For further details, see Note 14. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other.
Costs associated with Swedish Match AB offer – During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred pre-tax costs associated with the Swedish Match offer of $266 million (representing $203 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.13 per share) primarily related to financing costs, derivative financials instruments and certain transaction related costs. These pre-tax costs of $266 million were recorded in marketing, administration and research costs ($269 million expense) and interest expense, net ($3 million gain) on our condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Income taxes – The 2022 Tax items that increased our 2022 diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above were due to a reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to pension plan assets of $40 million. The change in the tax rate that increased our diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above was primarily due to changes in earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction.
Currency – The unfavorable currency impact of $0.58 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Brazilian real, Egyptian pound, Euro, Hungarian forint, Japanese yen and Turkish lira,Polish zloty, partially offset by the Russian ruble.ruble and Swiss franc. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.
Interest– The favorable impact of interest was due primarily to lower effective interest rates on debt and higher interest income.
Income Taxes – Our effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30,2017decreased by 1.0 percentage point to 27.1%. The 2017 tax items that increased our diluted EPS by $0.04$0.03 per share in the table above was due to a legal entity restructuring ($61 million). The change in the effective tax rate that increased our diluted EPS by $0.01 per sharefrom interest in the table above was primarily due to earnings mixdriven by taxing jurisdiction and repatriation cost differences. We estimate that our full-year 2017 effective tax rate will be approximately 28%.the repayment of long-term debt.
Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.20$0.36 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:
Asia: Higher•Middle East & Africa: Favorable volume/mix, favorable pricing and favorablelower marketing, administration and research costs, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs;
•European Union: Favorable volume/mix, partiallypartly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs;costs, higher manufacturing costs and unfavorable pricing;
Latin America & Canada: Higher•Eastern Europe: Favorable pricing, partiallypartly offset by unfavorable volume/mix and higher manufacturing costs; and
•South & Southeast Asia: Favorable volume/mix and lower marketing, administration and research costs, partly offset by unfavorable pricing;
partially offset by
European Union:•East Asia & Australia: Unfavorable volume/mix and higher manufacturing costs, partly offset by lower marketing, administration and research costs and favorable pricing;
•Wellness and Healthcare: Primarily reflecting investments in research and development, and expenses related to employee retention programs in 2022; and
•Americas: Higher manufacturing costs and higher marketing, administration and research costs, partiallypartly offset by higher pricing and lower manufacturing costs; andfavorable pricing.
EEMA: Unfavorable volume/mix and higher marketing, administration and research costs, partially offset by higher pricing.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30,2017 –2022
•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $8.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by $90 million, or 1.1%, from the comparable 2021 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2021 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with quarterly results):
During the quarter, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 6.7%, mainly reflecting: favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume and unfavorable device mix; and a favorable pricing variance, driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing, partly offset by lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing.
During the quarter, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 10% of PMI's total net revenues.
Net revenues by product category for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, are shown below:
•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted EPS for the three months ended September 30,2017, 2022, from the comparable 20162021 amounts, were as follows:
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For the three months ended September 30, 2021 | $ | 1.55 | | |
2021 Asset impairment and exit costs | 0.02 | | |
2021 Asset acquisition cost | 0.03 | | |
2021 Equity investee ownership dilution | (0.02) | | |
2021 Amortization and impairment of intangibles | 0.01 | | |
2021 Tax items | — | | |
Subtotal of 2021 items | 0.04 | | |
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2022 Amortization and impairment of intangibles | (0.08) | | |
2022 Costs associated with Swedish Match AB offer | (0.11) | | |
2022 Tax items | — | | |
Subtotal of 2022 items | (0.19) | | |
Currency | (0.19) | | |
Interest | 0.01 | | |
Change in tax rate | — | | |
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Operations | 0.12 | | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022 | $ | 1.34 | | (13.5) | % |
Asset impairment and exit costs – In the third quarter of 2021, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $43 million, representing $38 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.02 per share, related to the organizational design optimization plan, primarily in Switzerland, and the product distribution restructuring in South Korea. For further details, see Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
Asset acquisition cost – In August 2021, we acquired 100% of OtiTopic, Inc., a U.S. respiratory drug development company with a late-stage dry powder inhalation aspirin treatment for acute myocardial infarction. We accounted for this transaction as an asset acquisition since the acquired in-process research and development ("IPR&D") of the dry powder inhalation aspirin treatment represented substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired. At the date of acquisition, we determined that the acquired IPR&D had no alternative future use. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $51 million (representing a $0.03 charge to diluted EPS) to research and development costs within marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2021. For further details, see Note 2. Acquisitions.
Equity investee ownership dilution – In July 2021, our equity method investee, Medicago Inc, initiated an additional round of equity funding in which we did not participate. As a result, our share of holdings in Medicago Inc. was reduced from approximately 32% at June 30, 2021 to approximately 25% as of September 30, 2021. The ownership dilution resulted in a $0.02 favorable impact to diluted EPS and income of $38 million to Equity investments and securities (income)/loss, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2021. For further details, see Note 10. Contingencies.
Amortization and impairment of intangibles– During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded amortization and impairment of intangibles of $139 million (representing $119 million net of income tax or $0.08 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $18 million (representing $12 million net of income tax or $0.01 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The pre-tax amortization and impairment of intangibles amount in 2022 consisted of amortization expense of $27 million primarily due to increased acquired intangible assets recorded as a result of our acquisitions in the third quarter of 2021 and an impairment charge of $112 million reflecting the impact of general economic and market conditions resulting in a reduction in future estimated cash flows on certain products within the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 2. Acquisitions and Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
Costs associated with Swedish Match AB offer – During the third quarter of 2022, we incurred pre-tax costs associated with the Swedish Match offer of $227 million (representing $173 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.11 per share)
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For the three months ended September 30, 2016 | | $ | 1.25 |
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2016 Asset impairment and exit costs | | — |
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2016 Tax items | | — |
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Subtotal of 2016 items | | — |
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2017 Asset impairment and exit costs | | — |
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2017 Tax items | | — |
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Subtotal of 2017 items | | — |
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Currency | | (0.12 | ) | | |
Interest | | — |
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Change in tax rate | | (0.02 | ) | | |
Operations | | 0.16 |
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For the three months ended September 30, 2017 | | $ | 1.27 |
| | 1.6 | % |
primarily related to financing costs, derivative financial instruments and certain transaction related costs. These pre-tax costs of $227 million were recorded in marketing, administration and research costs ($217 million expense) and interest expense, net ($10 million expense) on our condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Currency – The unfavorable currency impact of $0.12$0.19 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Egyptian pound (approximately $0.08 per share of the unfavorable impact), Euro, Hungarian forint and Japanese yen, partially offset by the Russian ruble. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.
Income Taxes – Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased by 0.8 percentage points to 28.5%. The change in the effective tax rate that decreased our diluted EPS by $0.02 per share in the table above was primarily due to earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction and repatriation cost differences.
Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.16$0.12 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:
Asia:•European Union: Favorable volume/mix, higher pricing and lower manufacturing costs; and
Latin America & Canada: Higher pricing, partiallypartly offset by unfavorable volume/mix;
partially offset by
EEMA: Unfavorable volume/mix and higher marketing, administration and research costs partiallyand higher manufacturing costs;
•South & Southeast Asia: Favorable pricing and lower marketing, administration and research costs;
•Middle East & Africa: Favorable volume/mix and favorable pricing, partly offset by higher pricing;manufacturing costs; and
European Union: Unfavorable volume/mix•Eastern Europe: Favorable pricing and higherlower marketing, administration and research costs, partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix and higher manufacturing costs;
partially offset by
•East Asia & Australia: Unfavorable volume/mix, higher manufacturing costs and unfavorable pricing, partly offset by lower marketing, administration and lowerresearch costs;
•Wellness and Healthcare: Primarily reflecting investments in research and development in 2022; and
•Americas: Higher marketing, administration and research costs and higher manufacturing costs.costs, partly offset by favorable pricing.
For further details, see the “Consolidated Operating Results” and “Operating Results by Business Segment” sections of the following “Discussion and Analysis.”
2017 Forecasted Results - On October 19, 2017, we revised our 2017 full-year reported diluted EPS forecast to a range of $4.75 to $4.80, at prevailing exchange rates at that time, versus $4.48 in 2016. Excluding an unfavorable currency impact, at then-prevailing exchange rates, of approximately $0.17 per share for the full-year 2017, as well as the favorable tax item of $0.04 recorded in the first quarter of 2017, the forecast range represents a projected increase of approximately 9% to 10% versus adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.48 in 2016. This forecast anticipates net revenue growth, excluding excise taxes, of over 7%, excluding currency and acquisitions. This forecast does not include any share repurchases in 2017.
Our 2016 reported and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.48. During 2016, we did not have an EPS impact related to asset impairment and exit costs, and tax items.
Adjusted diluted EPS is not a measure under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). We define adjusted diluted EPS as reported diluted EPS adjusted for asset impairment and exit costs, tax items and
unusual items. We believe it is appropriate to disclose this measure as it represents core earnings, improves comparability and helps investors analyze business performance and trends. Adjusted diluted EPS should be considered neither in isolation nor as a substitute for reported diluted EPS prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
This 2017 guidance excludes the impact of any future acquisitions, unanticipated asset impairment and exit cost charges, future changes in currency exchange rates and any unusual events. The factors described in the "Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results" section of the following "Discussion and Analysis" represent continuing risks to this forecast.
Discussion and Analysis
Critical Accounting Estimates
For information on our critical accounting estimates, see "Critical Accounting Estimates" in the MD&A included in Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Consolidated Operating Results
See pages 77-81105-116 for a discussion of our "Cautionary"Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results.Results." Our net revenues excise taxes on products and operating companies income by segment are shown in the table below: |
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(in millions) | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 |
Net revenues: | | | | |
European Union | $ | 20,156 |
| $ | 20,664 |
| $ | 7,346 |
| $ | 7,387 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 13,177 |
| 13,650 |
| 4,990 |
| 5,122 |
|
Asia | 16,051 |
| 15,014 |
| 5,846 |
| 5,113 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 7,129 |
| 6,436 |
| 2,456 |
| 2,313 |
|
Net revenues | $ | 56,513 |
| $ | 55,764 |
| $ | 20,638 |
| $ | 19,935 |
|
Excise taxes on products: | | | | |
European Union | $ | 14,102 |
| $ | 14,446 |
| $ | 5,142 |
| $ | 5,187 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 8,242 |
| 8,448 |
| 3,207 |
| 3,186 |
|
Asia | 8,696 |
| 8,777 |
| 3,116 |
| 2,977 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 5,019 |
| 4,379 |
| 1,700 |
| 1,603 |
|
Excise taxes on products | $ | 36,059 |
| $ | 36,050 |
| $ | 13,165 |
| $ | 12,953 |
|
Operating income: | | | | |
Operating companies income: | | | | |
European Union | $ | 2,783 |
| $ | 3,096 |
| $ | 1,042 |
| $ | 1,120 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 2,188 |
| 2,389 |
| 765 |
| 962 |
|
Asia | 2,753 |
| 2,288 |
| 1,065 |
| 761 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 709 |
| 677 |
| 264 |
| 224 |
|
Amortization of intangibles | (65 | ) | (56 | ) | (21 | ) | (19 | ) |
General corporate expenses | (126 | ) | (119 | ) | (35 | ) | (36 | ) |
Less: | | | | |
Equity (income)/loss in unconsolidated subsidiaries, net | (57 | ) | (72 | ) | (12 | ) | (35 | ) |
Operating income | $ | 8,185 |
| $ | 8,203 |
| $ | 3,068 |
| $ | 2,977 |
|
As discussed in Note 7. Segment Reporting to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we evaluate segment performance and allocate resources based on operating companies income, which we define as operating income, excluding general corporate expenses and amortization of intangibles, plus equity (income)/loss in unconsolidated subsidiaries, net. We believe it is appropriate to disclose this measure to help investors analyze the business performance and trends of our various business segments.
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(in millions) | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
Net revenues: | | | | | |
European Union | $ | 9,229 | | $ | 9,250 | | $ | 3,074 | | $ | 3,192 | | |
Eastern Europe | 2,733 | | 2,632 | | 1,109 | | 941 | | |
Middle East & Africa | 2,977 | | 2,306 | | 980 | | 945 | | |
South & Southeast Asia | 3,295 | | 3,284 | | 1,138 | | 1,065 | | |
East Asia & Australia | 3,810 | | 4,509 | | 1,200 | | 1,523 | | |
Americas | 1,367 | | 1,320 | | 474 | | 456 | | |
Wellness and Healthcare | 199 | | — | | 57 | | — | | |
Net revenues | $ | 23,610 | | $ | 23,301 | | $ | 8,032 | | $ | 8,122 | | |
Operating income (loss): | | | | | |
European Union | $ | 4,441 | | $ | 4,811 | | $ | 1,395 | | $ | 1,680 | | |
Eastern Europe | 860 | | 913 | | 425 | | 338 | | |
Middle East & Africa | 1,451 | | 739 | | 432 | | 388 | | |
South & Southeast Asia | 1,135 | | 1,208 | | 384 | | 348 | | |
East Asia & Australia | 1,315 | | 2,041 | | 398 | | 631 | | |
Americas | 336 | | 367 | | 85 | | 121 | | |
Wellness and Healthcare | (216) | | (51) | | (151) | | (51) | | |
Operating income | $ | 9,322 | | $ | 10,028 | | $ | 2,968 | | $ | 3,455 | | |
Our shipment volume by segment for cigarettes and heated tobacco units is shown in the table below:
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PMI Shipment Volume (Million Units)
|
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 |
Cigarettes | | | | |
European Union | 141,412 |
| 148,393 |
| 49,114 |
| 52,001 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 189,825 |
| 203,630 |
| 68,837 |
| 72,172 |
|
Asia | 173,019 |
| 196,214 |
| 60,062 |
| 61,693 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 61,301 |
| 64,144 |
| 20,452 |
| 21,185 |
|
Total Cigarettes | 565,557 |
| 612,381 |
| 198,465 |
| 207,051 |
|
Heated Tobacco Units | | | | |
European Union | 1,040 |
| 103 |
| 464 |
| 56 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 761 |
| 37 |
| 427 |
| 27 |
|
Asia | 18,697 |
| 3,558 |
| 8,826 |
| 2,006 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 12 |
| — |
| 8 |
| — |
|
Total Heated Tobacco Units | 20,510 |
| 3,698 |
| 9,725 |
| 2,089 |
|
Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | | | | |
European Union | 142,452 |
| 148,496 |
| 49,578 |
| 52,057 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 190,586 |
| 203,667 |
| 69,264 |
| 72,199 |
|
Asia | 191,716 |
| 199,772 |
| 68,888 |
| 63,699 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 61,313 |
| 64,144 |
| 20,460 |
| 21,185 |
|
Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 586,067 |
| 616,079 |
| 208,190 |
| 209,140 |
|
Heated tobacco units is the term we use to refer to our heated tobacco consumables, which include HEETS, HEETS Marlboro and HEETS FROM MARLBORO, defined collectively as HEETS, as well as MarlboroHeatSticks and Parliament HeatSticks.
Our net revenues by product category which include excise taxes billed to customers, are shown in the table below:
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PMI Net Revenues by Product Category
|
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 |
Combustible Products | | | | |
European Union | $ | 19,983 |
| $ | 20,630 |
| $ | 7,269 |
| $ | 7,374 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 13,109 |
| 13,646 |
| 4,947 |
| 5,118 |
|
Asia | 14,232 |
| 14,660 |
| 4,974 |
| 4,917 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 7,126 |
| 6,435 |
| 2,454 |
| 2,312 |
|
Total Combustible Products | $ | 54,451 |
| $ | 55,371 |
| $ | 19,644 |
| $ | 19,722 |
|
Reduced-Risk Products | | | | |
European Union | $ | 173 |
| $ | 35 |
| $ | 79 |
| $ | 14 |
|
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | 69 |
| 3 |
| 43 |
| 4 |
|
Asia | 1,819 |
| 354 |
| 871 |
| 196 |
|
Latin America & Canada | 2 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| — |
|
Total Reduced-Risk Products | $ | 2,063 |
| $ | 394 |
| $ | 994 |
| $ | 214 |
|
| | | | |
Total PMI Net Revenues | $ | 56,513 |
| $ | 55,764 |
| $ | 20,638 |
| $ | 19,935 |
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PMI Net Revenues by Product Category |
(in millions) | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change |
Combustible Products | | | | | | |
European Union | $ | 5,625 | | $ | 6,283 | | (10.5) | % | $ | 1,862 | | $ | 2,170 | | (14.2) | % |
Eastern Europe | 1,774 | | 1,681 | | 5.5 | % | 732 | | 635 | | 15.4 | % |
Middle East & Africa | 2,771 | | 2,208 | | 25.5 | % | 909 | | 901 | | 0.9 | % |
South & Southeast Asia | 3,279 | | 3,277 | | 0.1 | % | 1,132 | | 1,061 | | 6.6 | % |
East Asia & Australia | 1,644 | | 1,850 | | (11.2) | % | 515 | | 591 | | (13.0) | % |
Americas | 1,339 | | 1,278 | | 4.8 | % | 463 | | 438 | | 5.8 | % |
Total combustible products | $ | 16,432 | | $ | 16,577 | | (0.9) | % | $ | 5,613 | | $ | 5,796 | | (3.2) | % |
Reduced-Risk Products | | | | | | |
European Union | $ | 3,604 | | $ | 2,967 | | 21.4 | % | $ | 1,212 | | $ | 1,022 | | 18.6 | % |
Eastern Europe | 959 | | 951 | | 0.9 | % | 377 | | 306 | | 23.0 | % |
Middle East & Africa | 206 | | 98 | | +100% | 71 | | 44 | | 60.2 | % |
South & Southeast Asia | 16 | | 7 | | +100% | 6 | | 4 | | 63.0 | % |
East Asia & Australia | 2,166 | | 2,659 | | (18.5) | % | 685 | | 932 | | (26.4) | % |
Americas | 28 | | 42 | | (34.2) | % | 11 | | 18 | | (39.9) | % |
Total reduced-risk products | $ | 6,979 | | $ | 6,724 | | 3.8 | % | $ | 2,362 | | $ | 2,326 | | 1.6 | % |
Wellness and Healthcare | | | | | | |
Wellness and Healthcare | 199 | — | — | % | 57 | — | — | % |
Total PMI net revenues | $ | 23,610 | | $ | 23,301 | | 1.3 | % | $ | 8,032 | | $ | 8,122 | | (1.1) | % |
Note: Sum of product categories or Regions might not foot to total PMI due to rounding.roundings.
Items affecting the comparability of results from operations were as follows:
•Charges related to the war in Ukraine– See Note 3. War in Ukraine for details of the $128 million and $6 million pre-tax charges in the Eastern Europe segment for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
•Impairment of intangibles - See Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net for the details of the $112 million pre-tax impairment charge included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment within the operating income table above for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022.
•Saudi Arabia customs assessments - See Note 10. Contingencies for the details of the $246 million reduction in net revenues of combustible products included in the Middle East & Africa segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
•Asset impairment and exit costs– See Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs for details of the $170 million and $43 million pre-tax charges and a breakdown of these costs by segment for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
•Asset acquisition cost - See Note 2. Acquisitions for the details of the $51 million pre-tax charge associated with the 2021 asset acquisition of OtiTopic, Inc. included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment within the operating income table above for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2021.
Net revenues related to combustible products 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.incentives, and excise taxes. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our cigarettes and other tobacco products combined. Other tobacco products primarily include roll-your-own and make-your-own cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigars and cigarillos, and do not include reduced-risk products.
Net revenues related to reduced-risk products 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.incentives, and excise taxes. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our heated tobacco units, IQOSheat-not-burn devices and related accessories, and other nicotine-containing products, which primarily include our e-vapor and oral nicotine products.
Net revenues related to wellness and healthcare products primarily consist of operating revenues generated from the sale of inhaled therapeutics, and oral and intra-oral delivery systems that are included in the operating results of our new 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 six geographical segments throughout this "Discussion and Analysis" reflects the currency-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 of and impairment of intangibles. “Cost/Other” also includes the currency-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 ME&A Region.
Our shipment volume by segment for cigarettes and heated tobacco units is shown in the table below:
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PMI Shipment Volume (Million Units) |
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change |
Cigarettes | | | | | | |
European Union | 118,465 | | 120,238 | | (1.5) | % | 40,745 | | 41,965 | | (2.9) | % |
Eastern Europe | 61,694 | | 67,771 | | (9.0) | % | 22,547 | | 25,020 | | (9.9) | % |
Middle East & Africa | 98,351 | | 93,155 | | 5.6 | % | 34,336 | | 35,166 | | (2.4) | % |
South & Southeast Asia | 109,391 | | 105,787 | | 3.4 | % | 37,176 | | 35,578 | | 4.5 | % |
East Asia & Australia | 32,440 | | 33,450 | | (3.0) | % | 10,496 | | 11,120 | | (5.6) | % |
Americas | 47,541 | | 46,092 | | 3.1 | % | 16,666 | | 15,994 | | 4.2 | % |
Total Cigarettes | 467,882 | | 466,493 | | 0.3 | % | 161,966 | | 164,843 | | (1.7) | % |
Heated Tobacco Units | | | | | | |
European Union | 28,130 | | 20,405 | | 37.9 | % | 10,211 | | 7,058 | | 44.7 | % |
Eastern Europe | 18,275 | | 18,594 | | (1.7) | % | 6,487 | | 6,119 | | 6.0 | % |
Middle East & Africa | 3,073 | | 1,485 | | +100% | 1,018 | | 577 | | 76.4 | % |
South & Southeast Asia | 315 | | 151 | | +100% | 125 | | 79 | | 58.2 | % |
East Asia & Australia | 27,016 | | 28,478 | | (5.1) | % | 9,542 | | 9,435 | | 1.1 | % |
Americas | 339 | | 466 | | (27.3) | % | 125 | | 221 | | (43.4) | % |
Total Heated Tobacco Units | 77,148 | | 69,579 | | 10.9 | % | 27,508 | | 23,489 | | 17.1 | % |
Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | | | | | | |
European Union | 146,595 | | 140,643 | | 4.2 | % | 50,956 | | 49,023 | | 3.9 | % |
Eastern Europe | 79,969 | | 86,365 | | (7.4) | % | 29,034 | | 31,139 | | (6.8) | % |
Middle East & Africa | 101,424 | | 94,640 | | 7.2 | % | 35,354 | | 35,743 | | (1.1) | % |
South & Southeast Asia | 109,706 | | 105,938 | | 3.6 | % | 37,301 | | 35,657 | | 4.6 | % |
East Asia & Australia | 59,456 | | 61,928 | | (4.0) | % | 20,038 | | 20,555 | | (2.5) | % |
Americas | 47,880 | | 46,558 | | 2.8 | % | 16,791 | | 16,215 | | 3.6 | % |
Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 545,030 | | 536,072 | | 1.7 | % | 189,474 | | 188,332 | | 0.6 | % |
Following the deconsolidation of our Canadian subsidiary in 2019, we continue to report the volume of brands sold by RBH for which other PMI subsidiaries are the trademark owners. These include HEETS, Next, Philip Morris and Rooftop.
Heated tobacco units ("HTU") is the term we use to refer to heated tobacco consumables, which include our HEETS, HEETS Creations, HEETS Dimensions, HEETS Marlboro and HEETS FROM MARLBORO (defined collectively as HEETS), MarlboroDimensions, Marlboro HeatSticks, Parliament HeatSticks, SENTIA and TEREA, as well as the KT&G-licensed brands, Fiit and Miix (outside of South Korea).
Market share for HTUs is defined as in-market sales volume for HTUs as a percentage of the total estimated industry sales volume for cigarettes and HTUs. For Japan, total estimated industry sales volume also includes cigarillos.
References to total industry, total market, our shipment volume and our market share performance reflect cigarettes and heated tobacco units, unless otherwise stated.
As of the first quarter of 2022, 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, East Asia & Australia Region, and Japanese domestic market.
References to total international market, defined as worldwide cigarette and our heated tobacco unit volume excluding the United States, total industry, total market and market shares throughout this "Discussion and Analysis"are our estimates for tax-paid estimatesproducts based on the latest available data from a number of internal and external sources.sources and may, in defined instances, exclude the People's Republic of China and/or our duty free business.
2021 and 2022 estimates for total industry volume and market share in certain geographies reflect limitations on the availability and accuracy of industry data during pandemic-related restrictions.
In-market sales ("IMS") is defined as sales to the retail channel, depending on the market and distribution model.
Central Asia is defined as Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
North Africa is defined as Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia.
The Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") is defined as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Southeast Europe is defined as Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
From time to time, PMI’s shipment volumes are subject to the impact of distributor inventory movements, 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.
Key market data regarding total market size, our shipments and market share are shown in the tables below: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | | | PMI Shipments (billion units) | | PMI Market Share (%)(2) |
Market | | Total Market (billion units) | | Total | | Cigarette | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | Total | | Heated Tobacco Unit |
| | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 |
Total (1) (3) | | 1,778.6 | 1,755.7 | | 545.0 | 536.1 | | 467.9 | 466.5 | | 77.1 | 69.6 | | 27.2 | 26.6 | | 3.6 | 3.0 |
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European Union | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
France | | 24.8 | 26.3 | | 10.8 | 11.6 | | 10.6 | 11.4 | | 0.2 | 0.2 | | 43.7 | 43.7 | | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Germany | | 54.2 | 56.5 | | 21.1 | 21.6 | | 19.0 | 20.0 | | 2.1 | 1.7 | | 38.9 | 38.3 | | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Italy | | 55.0 | 53.0 | | 30.7 | 28.9 | | 22.2 | 22.4 | | 8.5 | 6.5 | | 54.0 | 52.9 | | 14.3 | 11.1 |
Poland | | 42.9 | 37.2 | | 16.6 | 13.9 | | 13.0 | 11.7 | | 3.6 | 2.2 | | 38.7 | 37.4 | | 8.3 | 5.9 |
Spain | | 34.0 | 32.2 | | 10.6 | 10.2 | | 9.9 | 9.8 | | 0.7 | 0.4 | | 30.3 | 31.5 | | 1.6 | 1.2 |
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Eastern Europe | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russia | | n/a | 163.9 | | 48.6 | 52.0 | | 37.3 | 40.4 | | 11.3 | 11.7 | | n/a | 31.5 | | n/a | 7.2 |
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Middle East & Africa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Egypt | | 68.9 | 70.2 | | 15.2 | 14.7 | | 14.6 | 14.6 | | 0.5 | 0.1 | | 22.3 | 20.7 | | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Turkey | | 86.1 | 91.2 | | 40.4 | 40.4 | | 40.4 | 40.4 | | — | — | | 46.9 | 44.3 | | — | — |
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South & Southeast Asia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Indonesia | | 234.8 | 217.4 | | 65.6 | 60.8 | | 65.6 | 60.8 | | — | — | | 28.0 | 28.0 | | — | — |
Philippines | | 40.0 | 41.2 | | 24.5 | 25.6 | | 24.3 | 25.5 | | 0.2 | 0.1 | | 61.3 | 62.2 | | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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East Asia & Australia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | 6.6 | 7.1 | | 2.2 | 2.3 | | 2.2 | 2.3 | | — | — | | 33.6 | 32.4 | | — | — |
Japan (3) | | 110.4 | 116.7 | | 39.5 | 41.6 | | 16.1 | 16.8 | | 23.3 | 24.7 | | 37.5 | 35.6 | | 23.4 | 21.1 |
South Korea | | 55.0 | 54.1 | | 10.6 | 10.7 | | 7.2 | 7.2 | | 3.4 | 3.5 | | 19.2 | 19.7 | | 6.1 | 6.4 |
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Americas | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | 22.8 | 21.8 | | 14.4 | 14.6 | | 14.4 | 14.6 | | — | — | | 63.1 | 66.9 | | — | — |
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Mexico | | 22.6 | 22.5 | | 14.5 | 14.1 | | 14.4 | 14.1 | | 0.1 | 0.1 | | 64.3 | 62.8 | | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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(1) Total market and market share estimates excludes Russia & Ukraine |
(2) Market share estimates are calculated using IMS data |
(3) Total market and market share estimates include cigarillos in Japan |
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| | For the Three Months Ended September 30, | | | | | | | |
| | | | PMI Shipments (billion units) | | PMI Market Share (%)(2) | | | | | | | |
Market | | Total Market (billion units) | | Total | | Cigarette | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | Total | | Heated Tobacco Unit | | | | | | | |
| | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | 2022 | 2021 | | | | | | | |
Total (1) (3) | | 616.8 | 612.2 | | 189.5 | 188.3 | | 162.0 | 164.8 | | 27.5 | 23.5 | | 27.7 | 27.2 | | 3.7 | 3.1 | | | | | | | |
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France | | 8.5 | 9.0 | | 3.5 | 3.7 | | 3.4 | 3.6 | | 0.1 | 0.1 | | 43.3 | 44.0 | | 0.7 | 0.6 | | | | | | | |
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Germany | | 20.2 | 20.5 | | 7.3 | 7.3 | | 6.6 | 6.8 | | 0.7 | 0.6 | | 36.3 | 35.8 | | 3.7 | 2.8 | | | | | | | |
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Italy | | 19.4 | 19.2 | | 10.0 | 9.4 | | 7.2 | 7.3 | | 2.8 | 2.1 | | 53.9 | 52.9 | | 13.7 | 10.8 | | | | | | | |
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Poland | | 15.4 | 14.0 | | 6.2 | 5.3 | | 4.7 | 4.5 | | 1.5 | 0.8 | | 40.4 | 38.0 | | 9.7 | 6.0 | | | | | | | |
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Spain | | 12.4 | 12.1 | | 3.6 | 3.4 | | 3.3 | 3.2 | | 0.3 | 0.1 | | 30.5 | 32.1 | | 1.7 | 1.1 | | | | | | | |
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Eastern Europe | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russia | | n/a | 59.5 | | 17.7 | 18.8 | | 13.7 | 15.0 | | 4.0 | 3.8 | | n/a | 31.9 | | n/a | 6.8 | | | | | | | |
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Middle East & Africa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Egypt | | 22.9 | 24.0 | | 5.0 | 4.8 | | 4.8 | 4.7 | | 0.2 | 0.1 | | 21.8 | 19.7 | | 0.9 | 0.2 | | | | | | | |
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Turkey | | 30.6 | 35.2 | | 14.9 | 16.0 | | 14.9 | 16.0 | | — | — | | 48.4 | 45.3 | | — | — | | | | | | | |
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South & Southeast Asia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Indonesia | | 82.9 | 74.3 | | 23.3 | 20.8 | | 23.3 | 20.8 | | — | — | | 28.2 | 28.0 | | — | — | | | | | | | |
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Philippines | | 13.0 | 14.4 | | 7.8 | 8.9 | | 7.7 | 8.9 | | 0.1 | — | | 59.9 | 62.0 | | 0.5 | 0.3 | | | | | | | |
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East Asia & Australia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | 2.1 | 2.3 | | 0.7 | 0.8 | | 0.7 | 0.8 | | — | — | | 35.1 | 33.7 | | — | — | | | | | | | |
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Japan (3) | | 38.6 | 43.1 | | 13.2 | 13.6 | | 4.9 | 5.4 | | 8.3 | 8.2 | | 37.9 | 35.4 | | 24.1 | 21.1 | | | | | | | |
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South Korea | | 19.4 | 19.2 | | 3.7 | 3.7 | | 2.6 | 2.5 | | 1.2 | 1.2 | | 19.0 | 19.2 | | 5.9 | 6.1 | | | | | | | |
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Argentina | | 7.7 | 7.3 | | 4.8 | 4.8 | | 4.8 | 4.8 | | — | — | | 62.5 | 65.7 | | — | — | | | | | | | |
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Mexico | | 8.1 | 7.8 | | 5.3 | 5.0 | | 5.2 | 5.0 | | — | — | | 65.1 | 64.8 | | 0.4 | 0.3 | | | | | | | |
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(1) Total market and market share estimates exclude Russia & Ukraine | | | | | | | |
(2) Market share estimates are calculated using IMS data | | | | | | | |
(3) Total market and market share estimates include cigarillos in Japan | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30,2017 2022
The following discussion compares our consolidated operating results for the nine months ended September 30,2017, 2022, with the nine months ended September 30,2016. 2021.
Our total shipment volume decreasedincreased by 4.9%1.7%, principally due to:driven by increases of 10.9% and 0.3% for HTUs and cigarettes, respectively.
European Union, notably lower cigarette shipment volume in Germany, Italy and Spain, partly offset by higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume;
EEMA, notably Saudi Arabia where our cigarette shipment volume declined by 27.6%, reflecting the impact of the new excise tax implemented in June 2017 that resulted in the doubling of retail prices, as well as Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, partly offset by North Africa, notably Algeria, and higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume;
Asia, notably lower cigarette shipment volume in Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and the Philippines, partly offset by higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume, mainly in Japan; and
Latin America & Canada, mainly due to lower cigarette shipment volume in Brazil, Canada, Colombia and Mexico.
Excluding the impact of estimated net inventory movements,Russia and Ukraine, our total shipment volume decreasedincreased by 4.6%3.4%, reflecting increases of 15.8% and 1.8% for HTUs and cigarettes, respectively. On the same basis, our total shipment volume in the Eastern Europe Region increased by 2.5%.
For additional detail on PMI's shipment volume performance by Region, please refer to the "Total Market, PMI Shipment & Market Share Commentaries" sections for PMI's regional operating segments.
Impact of Inventory Movements
The net unfavorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements was immaterial in the period, with PMI’s total in-market sales increasing by 1.8%, or by 3.4% excluding Russia and Ukraine -- both essentially in-line with the respective shipment volumes.
Our total HTU in-market sales volume in the nine months year-to-date was 78.5 billion units, or 63.3 billion units excluding Russia and Ukraine, representing growth of 14.0% and 19.2%, respectively.
Our cigarette shipment volume by brand and heated tobacco unitunits shipment volume are shown in the table below:
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PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units) |
| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| 2022 | 2021 | Change |
Cigarettes | | | |
Marlboro | 183,977 | | 177,287 | | 3.8 | % |
L&M | 62,257 | | 64,028 | | (2.8) | % |
Chesterfield | 50,060 | | 43,021 | | 16.4 | % |
Parliament | 32,001 | | 30,535 | | 4.8 | % |
Philip Morris | 30,325 | | 31,881 | | (4.9) | % |
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Others | 109,262 | | 119,741 | | (8.8) | % |
Total Cigarettes | 467,882 | | 466,493 | | 0.3 | % |
Heated Tobacco Units | 77,148 | | 69,579 | | 10.9 | % |
Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 545,030 | | 536,072 | | 1.7 | % |
Note: Philip Morris includes Philip Morris/Dubliss. |
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PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units)
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| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| 2017 | 2016 | Change |
Cigarettes
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Marlboro | 200,115 |
| 211,426 |
| (5.3 | )% |
L&M | 69,091 |
| 73,592 |
| (6.1 | )% |
Chesterfield | 40,311 |
| 34,203 |
| 17.9 | % |
Parliament | 31,723 |
| 34,247 |
| (7.4 | )% |
Bond Street | 28,675 |
| 32,792 |
| (12.6 | )% |
Philip Morris | 36,133 |
| 26,845 |
| 34.6 | % |
Lark | 18,534 |
| 21,031 |
| (11.9 | )% |
Others | 140,975 |
| 178,245 |
| (20.9 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 565,557 |
| 612,381 |
| (7.6 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 20,510 |
| 3,698 |
| +100.0% |
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Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 586,067 |
| 616,079 |
| (4.9 | )% |
Cigarette shipmentShipment volume of Marlboro decreased in:for our HTU brands increased, primarily driven by the European Union, mainly due to Germany, ItalyEU and Spain; EEMA, predominantly due to Saudi Arabia, reflecting the impact of the new excise tax implemented in June 2017 that resulted in the doubling of the retail price of Marlboro from SAR 12 to SAR 24 per pack,Middle East & Africa Regions, partly offset by North Africa;the East Asia mainly due to Japan, principally reflecting out-switching to HeatSticks, and Korea, partly offset by Indonesia and the Philippines; and Latin America & Canada, mainly due to Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.Australia Region.
CigaretteOur cigarette shipment volume of the following brands decreased: L&M, increased:
•Marlboro, mainly due to Russia, Saudi Arabiadriven by the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and Turkey,Americas Regions, partly offset by Kazakhstan; the EU Region;
•Chesterfield, primarily driven by the Eastern Europe and South & Southeast Asia Regions; and
•Parliament, mainly due to Japan, Russia and Turkey, partly offsetdriven by Kazakhstan and Korea; Bond Street, mainly due to Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine; Lark, principally due to Japan and Turkey; and "Others," mainly due to Indonesia and local, low-price brands in Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia and Ukraine.Middle East & Africa Region.
CigaretteOur cigarette shipment volume of the following brands increased: Chesterfield, notably driven by Argentina, Saudi Arabiadecreased:
•L&M, primarily due to the EU, Eastern Europe and Turkey,South & Southeast Asia Regions, partly offset by Italythe Americas Region; and Russia; and
•Philip Morris, mainly drivendue to the Eastern Europe Region, partly offset by the East Asia & Australia Region.
The cigarette shipment volume decline for "Others" was mainly due to: Bond Street (primarily Eastern Europe) and Lark (mainly Japan and Turkey), partly offset by Dji Sam Soe (Indonesia) and Sampoerna A (Indonesia).
Excluding Russia and Ukraine, notably reflecting successful portfolio consolidationour cigarette shipment volume increased by 3.3% for Marlboro, 6.8% for Chesterfield, 9.4% for Parliament and 12.3% for Philip Morris, and decreased by 1.1% for L&M.
International Share of Market (Excluding China and the United States, as well as Russia and Ukraine)
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| | | | | 2022 | 2021 | Change (pp) |
Total International Market Share (1) | | | | | | 27.2 | % | 26.6 | % | 0.6 | |
Cigarettes | | | | | | 23.7 | % | 23.6 | % | 0.1 | |
HTU | | | | | | 3.6 | % | 3.0 | % | 0.6 | |
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Cigarette over Cigarette Market Share (2) | | | | | | 24.8 | % | 24.6 | % | 0.2 | |
Note: Excludes Russia and Ukraine | | | | | | | | |
(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 |
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Financial Summary |
Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues (1) | | $ | 23,610 | | $ | 23,301 | | | 1.3 | % | 8.1 | % | | $ | 309 | | $ | (1,778) | | $ | 199 | | $ | 466 | | $ | 1,143 | | $ | 279 | |
Cost of Sales (2) | | (8,191) | | (7,223) | | | (13.4) | % | (17.2) | % | | (968) | | 439 | | (167) | | — | | (768) | | (472) | |
Marketing, Administration and Research Costs (3) | | (6,097) | | (6,050) | | | (0.8) | % | (3.1) | % | | (47) | | 247 | | (106) | | — | | — | | (188) | |
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Operating Income | | $ | 9,322 | | $ | 10,028 | | | (7.0) | % | 4.6 | % | | $ | (706) | | $ | (1,092) | | $ | (74) | | $ | 466 | | $ | 375 | | $ | (381) | |
(1) Favorable Cost/Other variance includes a $246 million reduction in "Others,"net revenues in 2021 related to the Saudi Arabia customs assessments. For more details, see Note 10. Contingencies.
(2) Cost/Other variance includes charges in 2022 of $112 million related to an impairment charge of intangible assets and $46 million related to the war in Ukraine. For more details, see Note 3. War in Ukraine and Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
(3) Cost/Other variance includes charges in 2022 of $82 million related to the war in Ukraine and $269 million in 2022 related to costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer, partly offset by Argentinacharges in 2021 of $170 million related to asset impairment and Italy.exit costs and $51 million in 2021 associated with the asset acquisition cost of OtiTopic, Inc. For more details, see Note 2. Acquisitions, Note 3. War in Ukraine and Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
OurFor the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and excise taxes on products were as follows:
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(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 56,513 |
| | $ | 55,764 |
| | $ | 749 |
| | 1.3 | % |
Excise taxes on products | | 36,059 |
| | 36,050 |
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Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | $ | 20,454 |
| | $ | 19,714 |
| | $ | 740 |
| | 3.8 | % |
Net revenues, which include excise taxes billed to customers,acquisitions, increased by $749 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $740 million due to:
price increases ($1,084 million) and
8.1%, mainly reflecting: favorable volume/mix, ($107 million),primarily driven by higher HTU volume and device volume, partly offset by
unfavorable currency ($451 million)device mix, cigarette mix and HTU mix; a favorable pricing variance, driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing, partly offset by lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing; and a favorable comparison related to the Saudi Arabia customs assessments of $246 million in 2021, shown in "Cost/Other".
The unfavorable currency in net revenues was due primarily to the ArgentineEuro, Japanese yen, Philippine peso, Egyptian pound, Euro, Philippine pesoPolish zloty and Turkish lira, partiallypartly offset by the Russian ruble.
Net revenues include $2,063 million$7.0 billion in 20172022 and $394 million$6.7 billion in 20162021 related to salesthe sale of RRPs, mainly driven by Japan. These net revenue amounts include excise taxes billed to customers. Excluding excises taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $1,997 million in 2017 and $390 million in 2016. In some jurisdictions, including Japan, we are not responsible for collecting excise taxes.RRPs.
Excise taxes on products increased by $9 million due to:
higher excise taxes resulting from changes in retail prices and tax rates ($3.6 billion), partially offset by
favorable currency ($1.8 billion) and
lower excise taxes resulting from volume/mix ($1.8 billion).
Our cost of sales; marketing, administration and research costs; and operating income were as follows:
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(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Cost of sales | | $ | 7,431 |
| | $ | 6,892 |
| | $ | 539 |
| | 7.8 | % |
Marketing, administration and research costs | | 4,773 |
| | 4,563 |
| | 210 |
| | 4.6 | % |
Operating income | | 8,185 |
| | 8,203 |
| | (18 | ) | | (0.2 | )% |
Cost of sales increased$539 million due primarily to:
higher cost of sales resulting from volume/mix ($591 million), partly offset by
favorable currency ($44 million).
Marketing, administration and research costs increased by $210 million due to:
higher expenses ($263 million, largely reflecting increased support behind reduced-risk products), partly offset by
favorable currency ($53 million).
Operating income decreased by $187.0%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 4.6%, which included: favorable comparisons versus the prior year period related to the 2021 Saudi Arabia customs assessments of $246 million due primarily to:(as noted above for net revenues), 2021 asset impairment and exit costs of $170 million and 2021 asset acquisition cost of $51 million, partly offset by the impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $269 million, higher
amortization and impairment of intangibles (primarily $112 million related to impairment charges in 2022), and 2022 charges related to the war in Ukraine of $128 million. In addition to these items, operating income was impacted by: a favorable pricing variance; and favorable volume/mix, ($484 million),
primarily driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by unfavorable currency ($353 million)cigarette mix, HTU mix and
device mix, the unfavorable impact on profitability of higher device volume, as well as lower cigarette volume; partially offset by higher manufacturing costs (primarily due to higher logistics costs and other inflationary impacts, partly offset by productivity); and higher marketing, administration and research costs. As reduced risk products grow as a proportion of our business, notably for IQOS ILUMA where unit costs ($263 million), partly offsetof devices and both the unit costs and weight of consumables are not yet fully optimized, a temporary dilutive margin impact is likely to continue in the coming quarters.
Like many other global companies, we are facing significant inflationary forces in the world economy. Inflationary pressures are growing as we renew pricing arrangements, notably for certain direct materials, wages, energy, and transportation costs. These inflationary pressures, including temporary margin pressure from inflation as well as the cost of capital, could continue to grow in the upcoming quarters.
Interest expense, net, of $418 million decreased by
$64 million (13.3%) primarily driven by the repayment of long-term debt.price increases ($1,084 million).
Our effective tax rate decreased by 1.01.4 percentage pointpoints to 27.1%20.6%. We estimate that our full-year 20172022 effective tax rate will be approximately 28%. The effective21% to 22%, excluding discrete tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was favorably impacted by a legal entity restructuring ($61 million)events. For further details, see Note 11. Income Taxes. The effective tax rate is based on our full-year earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction and cash repatriation plans. Changes in currency exchange rates, earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction, or cash repatriation plans could have an impact on the effective tax rate, which we monitor each quarter. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions.
We are regularly examined by tax authorities around the world, and we are currently under examination in a number of jurisdictions. 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.
Interest expense, net, of $655 million decreased by $35 million (5.1%), due primarily to lower effective interest rates on debt and higher interest income.
Net earnings attributable to PMI of $5.3$6.7 billionincreased decreased by $85$365 million (1.6%) or 5.2%. This increasedecrease was due primarily to a lower effective tax rate and lower interest expense, net,operating income as discussed above, partially offset by a lower operatingeffective income as discussed above. Diluted and basictax rate. Basic EPS of $3.43increased$4.28 and diluted EPS of $4.27 both decreased by 1.5%4.7%. Excluding an unfavorable currency impact of $0.23,$0.58, diluted EPS increased by 8.3%.
Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30,2017 2022
The following discussion compares our consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30,2017, 2022, with the three months ended September 30,2016. 2021.
Our total shipment volume decreased by 0.5%, principally due to:
European Union, notably lower cigarette shipment volume in Germany, Italy and Spain, partly offset by higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume;
EEMA, notably Saudi Arabia where our cigarette shipment volume declined by 48.3%, reflectingDuring the impact of the new excise tax implemented in June 2017 that resulted in the doubling of retail prices, as well as Russia and Ukraine, partly offset by North Africa and higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume; and
Latin America & Canada, mainly due to lower cigarette shipment volume in Mexico, partly offset by Argentina and Brazil.
The decline ofquarter, our total shipment volume was largely offsetincreased by growth in Asia, mainly driven by: Japan, reflecting higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume, Indonesia, and Pakistan, notably reflecting a lower price gap with illicit product following a modification to the excise tax structure, partly offset by the Philippines.
Our total shipment volume benefited from the favorable impact of estimated net combustible and heated tobacco unit inventory movements,0.6%, driven by approximately 2.1 billion unitsa 17.1% increase in Japan. The favorable estimated net inventory movements in Japan, anticipated to continue in the fourth quarter of 2017, primarily reflected the growing demand for HeatSticks and a manufacturing capability sufficient to begin establishing normal levels of distributor inventory of heated tobacco units for risk management purposes,HTU shipments, partly offset by a reduction of distributor inventory of combustible products. 1.7% decline in cigarette shipments.
Excluding the impact of total estimated net inventory movements,Russia and Ukraine, our total shipment volume decreasedincreased by 1.3%2.3%, reflecting a 21.9% increase for HTUs, partly offset by a 0.2% decrease for cigarettes. On the same basis, our total shipment volume in the Eastern Europe Region increased by 6.8%.
For additional detail on our shipment volume performance by Region, please refer to the "Total Market, PMI Shipment & Market Share Commentaries" sections for PMI's regional operating segments.
Impact of Inventory Movements
The net unfavorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements was immaterial in the quarter, with PMI’s total in-market sales increasing by 0.8%, or by 2.5% excluding Russia and Ukraine -- both essentially in-line with the respective shipment volumes.
Our total HTU in-market sales volume in the quarter was 27.9 billion units, or 22.7 billion units excluding Russia and Ukraine, representing growth of 13.5% and 18.2%, respectively.
Our cigarette shipment volume by brand and heated tobacco unitunits shipment volume are shown in the table below:
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PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units) | | | | | |
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Cigarettes | | | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 64,041 | | 65,139 | | (1.7) | % | | | | | |
L&M | 21,037 | | 21,564 | | (2.4) | % | | | | | |
Chesterfield | 17,369 | | 15,994 | | 8.6 | % | | | | | |
Parliament | 11,890 | | 11,556 | | 2.9 | % | | | | | |
Philip Morris | 10,255 | | 11,107 | | (7.7) | % | | | | | |
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Others | 37,374 | | 39,483 | | (5.3) | % | | | | | |
Total Cigarettes | 161,966 | | 164,843 | | (1.7) | % | | | | | |
Heated Tobacco Units | 27,508 | | 23,489 | | 17.1 | % | | | | | |
Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 189,474 | | 188,332 | | 0.6 | % | | | | | |
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PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units) |
| Third-Quarter |
| 2017 | 2016 | Change |
Cigarettes
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Marlboro | 68,886 |
| 73,338 |
| (6.1 | )% |
L&M | 23,809 |
| 25,349 |
| (6.1 | )% |
Chesterfield | 15,116 |
| 12,425 |
| 21.7 | % |
Parliament | 11,354 |
| 12,200 |
| (6.9 | )% |
Bond Street | 9,912 |
| 11,709 |
| (15.3 | )% |
Philip Morris | 12,838 |
| 8,726 |
| 47.1 | % |
Lark | 6,321 |
| 6,994 |
| (9.6 | )% |
Others | 50,229 |
| 56,310 |
| (10.8 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 198,465 |
| 207,051 |
| (4.1 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 9,725 |
| 2,089 |
| +100.0% |
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Total Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Units | 208,190 |
| 209,140 |
| (0.5 | )% |
Note: Philip Morris includes Philip Morris/Dubliss.
Cigarette shipment
Shipment volume of Marlboro decreased in:for PMI's HTU brands increased, primarily driven by the European Union, mainly due to Germany, ItalyEU, Eastern Europe and Spain; EEMA, predominantly due to Saudi Arabia, reflecting the impact of the new excise tax implemented in June 2017 that resulted in the doubling of the retail price of Marlboro from SAR 12 to SAR 24 per pack; Asia, mainly due to Japan, principally reflecting out-switching to HeatSticks, partly offset by Indonesia and the Philippines; and Latin AmericaMiddle East & Canada, mainly due to Mexico.Africa Regions.
CigaretteOur cigarette shipment volume of the following brands decreased: L&Mincreased:
•Chesterfield, mainly due to Russia, Saudi Arabiadriven by the Eastern Europe and Turkey,South & Southeast Asia Regions, partly offset by North Africa; the Middle East & Africa Region; and
•Parliament, mainly due to Japan and Russia, partly offsetprimarily driven by Kazakhstan and Turkey; Bond Street, mainly due to Russia and Ukraine; Lark, principally due to Japan, partly offset by Turkey; and "Others," mainly due to local, low-price brands in the Philippines, Russia and Ukraine, partly offset by Indonesia and low-price brandsin Pakistan.Middle East & Africa Region.
CigaretteOur cigarette shipment volume of the following brands increased: Chesterfield,decreased:
•Marlboro, mainly driven by Argentina, Brazil, reflecting successful brand portfolio consolidation, Saudi Arabiadue to the EU and Turkey,Eastern Europe Regions, partly offset by Russia;the Americas Region;
•L&M, primarily due to the Eastern Europe Region; and
•Philip Morris, mainly drivendue to the Eastern Europe Region, partly offset by the East Asia & Australia Region.
The cigarette shipment volume decline for "Others" was mainly due to: Bond Street (primarily Eastern Europe) and Lark (mainly Japan and Turkey), partly offset by Dji Sam Soe (Indonesia).
Excluding Russia and Ukraine, notably reflecting successful portfolio consolidationour cigarette shipment volume increased by 1.5% for Chesterfield, 7.9% for Parliament and 6.1% for Philip Morris, and decreased by 0.4% for Marlboro and 0.5% for L&M.
International Share of Market (Excluding China and the United States, as well as Russia and Ukraine)
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Total International Market Share (1) | 27.7 | % | 27.2 | % | 0.5 | | | | | |
Cigarettes | 24.1 | % | 24.1 | % | — | | | | | |
HTU | 3.7 | % | 3.1 | % | 0.6 | | | | | |
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Cigarette over Cigarette Market Share (2) | 25.3 | % | 25.1 | % | 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 |
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Financial Summary |
Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
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Net Revenues | | $ | 8,032 | | $ | 8,122 | | | (1.1) | % | 6.7 | % | | $ | (90) | | $ | (687) | | $ | 50 | | $ | 216 | | $ | 316 | | $ | 15 | |
Cost of Sales (1) | | (2,935) | | (2,596) | | | (13.1) | % | (17.8) | % | | (339) | | 198 | | (74) | | — | | (188) | | (275) | |
Marketing, Administration and Research Costs (2) | | (2,129) | | (2,071) | | | (2.8) | % | (8.2) | % | | (58) | | 111 | | — | | — | | — | | (169) | |
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Operating Income | | $ | 2,968 | | $ | 3,455 | | | (14.1) | % | (2.5) | % | | $ | (487) | | $ | (378) | | $ | (24) | | $ | 216 | | $ | 128 | | $ | (429) | |
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(1) Cost/Other variance includes charges in "Others,"2022 of $112 million related to an impairment charge of intangible assets. For more details, see Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
(2) Cost/Other variance includes charges in 2022 of $6 million related to the war in Ukraine and $217 million related to costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer, partly offset by Argentinacharges in 2021 of $43 million related to asset impairment and Italy.exit costs and $51 million in 2021 associated with the asset acquisition cost of OtiTopic, Inc. For more details, see Note 2. Acquisitions, Note 3. War in Ukraine, and Note 17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.
OurDuring the quarter, net revenues, excluding currency and excise taxes on products were as follows:
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(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 20,638 |
| | $ | 19,935 |
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Excise taxes on products | | 13,165 |
| | 12,953 |
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Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | $ | 7,473 |
| | $ | 6,982 |
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Net revenues, which include excise taxes billed to customers,acquisitions, increased by $703 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $491 million due to:
6.7%, mainly reflecting: favorable volume/mix, ($318 million) and
price increases ($309 million),primarily driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume and unfavorable device mix; and a favorable pricing variance, driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing, partly offset by lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing.
unfavorable currency ($136 million).
During the quarter, Russia and Ukraine accounted for nearly 10% of PMI's total net revenues.
The unfavorable currency in net revenues was due primarily to the Egyptian pound,Euro, Japanese yen, Philippine peso and Turkish lira,Polish zloty, partly offset by the Russian ruble.
Net revenues include $2.4 billion in 2022 and $2.3 billion in 2021 related to the sale of RRPs.
Operating income decreased by 14.1%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 2.5%, primarily reflecting: the impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $217 million, higher amortization and impairment of intangibles (primarily $112 million related to an impairment charge of intangible assets in 2022), partly offset by a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to the 2021 asset acquisition cost of $51 million and 2021 asset impairment and exit costs of $43 million. In addition to these items, operating income was impacted by: a favorable pricing variance; and favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume, unfavorable HTU mix and unfavorable cigarette mix; partly offset by higher manufacturing costs (mainly due to higher logistics costs and other inflationary impacts, partially offset by the Europroductivity); and Russian ruble.
Net revenues include $994 million in 2017 and $214 million in 2016 related to sale of RRPs, mainly driven by Japan. These amounts include excise taxes billed to customers. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $947 million in 2017 and $212 million in 2016.In some jurisdictions, including Japan, we are not responsible for collecting excise taxes.
Excise taxes on products increased by $212 million due to:
higher excise taxes resulting from changes in retail prices and tax rates ($1.1 billion), partially offset by
favorable currency ($480 million) and
lower excise taxes resulting from volume/mix ($405 million).
Our cost of sales; marketing, administration and research costs; and operating income were as follows:costs.
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Cost of sales | | $ | 2,735 |
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Marketing, administration and research costs | | 1,649 |
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Operating income | | 3,068 |
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CostInterest expense, net, of sales increased$138 million decreased by $303$16 million due primarily to:
higher cost of sales resulting from volume/mix ($338 million), partly offset by
lower manufacturing costs ($44 million).
Marketing, administration and research costs increased by $95 million due primarily to:
higher expenses ($98 million, largely reflecting increased support behind reduced-risk products, predominantly in the European Union); partly offset by
Operating income increased by $91 million due primarily to:
price increases ($309 million) and
lower manufacturing costs ($44 million), partly offset by
unfavorable currency ($141 million),
higher marketing, administration and research costs ($98 million) and
unfavorable volume/mix ($20 million)(10.4)%.
Our effective tax rate increaseddecreased by 0.80.4 percentage points to 28.5%22.0%. The effective tax rate is based on our full-year earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction and cash repatriation plans. Changes in currency exchange rates, earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction, or cash repatriation plans could have an impact on the effective tax rate, which we monitor each quarter. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions.For further details, see Note 11. Income Taxes.
Net earnings attributable to PMI of $2.0$2.1 billion increaseddecreased by $32$339 million (1.7%)or 14.0%. This increasedecrease was due primarily due to a higherlower operating income as discussed above, partiallypartly offset by a higherlower effective tax rate. DilutedBasic EPS and basicdiluted EPS of $1.27increased$1.34 decreased by 1.6%13.5%. Excluding an unfavorable currency impact of $0.12,$0.19, diluted EPS increaseddecreased by 11.2%1.3%.
Operating Results by Business Segment
Business Environment
Taxes, Legislation, Regulation and Other Matters Regarding the Manufacture, Marketing, Sale and Use of Tobacco Products
The tobacco industry and our businesscompany face a number of challenges that may adversely affect our business, volume, results of operations, cash flows and financial position. These challenges, which are discussed below and in “Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results,” include:
•regulatory restrictions on our products, including restrictions on the packaging, marketing, and sale of tobacco or other nicotine-containing products or related devices that could reduce our competitiveness, eliminate our ability to communicate with adult consumers, or even ban certain of our products;
•fiscal challenges, such as excessive excise tax increases and discriminatory tax structures;
•illicit trade in cigarettes and other tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including counterfeit, contraband and so-called “illicit whites”;
•intense competition, including from non-tax paid volume by certain local manufacturers;
•pending and threatened litigation as discussed in Note 8. 10. Contingencies; and
•governmental investigations.
Regulatory Restrictions: The tobacco industry operates in a highly regulated environment. The well-known risks of smoking have led regulators to impose significant restrictions and high excise taxes on cigarettes.
We support a comprehensive regulatory framework for tobacco products based on the principle of harm reduction, including mandated health warnings, minimum age laws, restrictions on advertising, and public place smoking restrictions. We also support regulatory measures that help reduce illicit trade.
Much of the regulation that shapes the business environment in which we operate is driven by the World Health Organization's (“WHO”) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (“FCTC”(the “FCTC”) of the World Health Organization (the “WHO”), which entered into force in 2005. The FCTC is the first international public health treaty and has as its main objective to establish a global agenda for tobacco regulation, with the purpose of reducing tobacco use. To date, 180182 countries and the European Union are Parties to the FCTC. The treaty requires Parties to
have in place various tobacco control measures and recommends others. The FCTC governing body, the Conference of the Parties (“CoP”), has also adopted non-binding guidelines and policy recommendations related to certain articles of the FCTC that go beyond the text of the treaty. In October 2018, the CoP recognized the need for more scientific assessment and improved reporting to define policy on heated tobacco products. Similar to its previous policy recommendations on e-cigarettes, the CoP invited countries to regulate, restrict or prohibit heated tobacco products, as appropriate under their national laws.
We have opposed certain measuresPrior to CoP 9 that took place in November 2021, the WHO and continuethe WHO FCTC Secretariat published two reports on novel and emerging tobacco products. The reports were noted by CoP 9 and related substantive discussions and decisions were
deferred to engage in a dialogue with regulators with respect to those measures that we do not believe would protect public health and, if implemented, could disrupt competition, severely limit our ability to market and sell our products to adult smokers, or increase illicit trade. Certain measures are discussed in more detail below.CoP 10, currently scheduled for 2023. It is not possible to predict whether or to what extent measures recommended by the WHO's reports will be implemented as the reports are not binding to the WHO Member States.
We believe that when better alternatives to cigarettes exist, the discussion should not be whether these alternatives should be made available to the more than one billion people who smoke today, but how fast, and within what regulatory framework to maximize their adoption while minimizing unintended use. Therefore, we advocate for regulatory frameworks that recognize a significant difference on a risk continuum between combustible tobacco on the one hand and non-combustible tobacco and other nicotine-containing products on the other. Regulation should include measures that will accelerate switching to non-combustible products, for example, by allowing adult consumers who would not otherwise quit to receive truthful and non-misleading information about such products to enable them to make informed decisions and by applying uniform product standards to enable manufacturers to demonstrate the safety of these products as well as the absence of combustion. Regulation should also include specific rules for ingredients, labeling and consumer communication, and should ensure that the public is informed about the health risks of all combustible and non-combustible tobacco and nicotine-containing products. Importantly, regulation must include measures designed to prevent initiation by youth and non-smokers. We support mandated health warnings, minimum age laws, restrictions on advertising, and public place smoking restrictions. We also support regulatory measures that help reduce illicit trade.
Certain measures are discussed in more detail below and in the FCTC guidelines will be implemented.Reduced-Risk Products (RRPs) section.
Fiscal Challenges: Excessive and disruptive excise, sales and other tax increases and discriminatory tax structures are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on our profitability, due to lower consumption and consumer down-trading to non-premium, discount, other low-price or low-taxed combustible tobacco products such as fine cut tobacco and illicit cigarettes. In addition, in certain jurisdictions, some of our combustible products are subject to tax structures that discriminate against premium-price products and manufactured cigarettes. We believe that such tax policies undermine public health by encouraging consumers to turn to the illicit trade, and ultimately undercut government revenue objectives, disrupt the competitive environment, and encourage criminal activity. Other jurisdictions have imposed, or are seeking to impose, levies or other taxes specifically on tobacco companies, such as taxes on revenues and/or profits.
World Customs Organization Developments: In 2020, the World Customs Organization (the “WCO”) amended the harmonized system nomenclature to introduce dedicated custom codes for novel tobacco and nicotine products, including heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products. The amendments became effective as of January 1, 2022. These amendments require WCO member states to transfer products from customs codes in the current nomenclature to the new one. These amendments are not expected to significantly impact current customs duty rates.
EU Tobacco Products Directive: In April 2014, the EU adopted the text of a significantly revised EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD),TPD, which entered into force in May 2016. All 28 Member States and Norwaymember states have adopted laws transposing the TPD. The TPD sets forth a comprehensive set of regulatory requirements for tobacco products, including:
•health warnings covering 65% of the front and back panels of cigarette packs, with an option for Member Statesmember states to further standardize tobacco packaging, including the introduction of plain packaging;
•a ban on characterizing flavors in some tobacco products, with a transition period for menthol expiringthat expired in May 2020;
•security features and tracking and tracing measures some of which could increase operational expenses depending on the scope of the implementing regulation;that became effective in May 2019; and
•a framework for the regulation of novel tobacco products and e-cigarettes, including requirements for health warnings and information leaflets, a prohibition on product packaging text related to reduced risk, and the introduction of notification requirements or authorization procedures in advance of commercialization.
In May 2021, the European Commission published its first report on the application of the TPD. The report identifies significant progress made due to the implementation of the TPD and where there is still room for improvement. Most notably, it finds that the EU legislation has enhanced tobacco control, contributed to protecting the health of EU citizens by providing Member States with strong rules to address the use of tobacco products in the EU. The TPD reportedly achieved the 2% reduction target of the impact assessment with decreased smoking prevalence among youth. The report also concludes that there is scope for improvement in certain areas, such as enforcement at national level, assessment of ingredients, and a better consideration for novel and emerging products.
In November 2021, the European Commission published the implementation roadmap to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan (the "Plan"). According to the Plan, a revision of the TPD is planned for 2024.
EU Tobacco Excise Directive ("TED"): The EU Commission is preparing a legislative proposal for the revision of the 2011 EU Tobacco Excise Directive that may include definitions and tax treatment for novel tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The proposal is expected to be published in the course of 2022 and adopted by the EU Council in 2023. Any final amendments to TED require unanimous agreement by all EU member states, followed by transposition of TED into national legislation. The potential effective date for any changes to TED, after the transposition period, is early 2025.
Plain Packaging and Other Packaging Restrictions: Plain packaging legislation bans the use of branding, logos and colors on packaging other than the brand name and variant that may be printed only in specified locations and in a uniform font. To date, plain packaging laws have been adopted in certain markets in all of our operating segments, including the key markets of Australia, France, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, SloveniaSaudi Arabia and the U.K. haveTurkey. Some countries, such as Canada, Denmark and Israel adopted plain packaging laws, which are in various degrees of implementation.
Several countries have initiated World Trade Organization (“WTO”) dispute settlement proceedings against Australia relatedregulations that apply to Australia's plain packaging legislation. The matter is still pending before the WTO panel.
all tobacco products, including RRPs. Other countries are also considering adopting plain packaging legislation, including, but not limited to, Canada, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey.legislation.
Some countries have adopted, or are considering adopting, packaging restrictions that could have an impact similar to plain packaging. Examples of such restrictions include standardizing the shape and size of packages, prohibiting certain colors or the use of certain descriptive phrases on packaging, and requiring very large graphic health warnings that leave little space for branding.
Restrictions and Bans on the Use of Ingredients: The WHO and others in the public health community have recommended restrictions or total bans on the use of some or all ingredients in tobacco products, including menthol. Broad restrictions and ingredient bans would require us to reformulate our American blend tobacco products and could reduce our ability to differentiate these products in the market in the long term. MentholIn many countries, menthol bans would eliminate the entire category of mentholated tobacco products. The European Union has banned flavoredcigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products subject to an exemption until May 2020with characterizing flavors. Other tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, are currently exempted from this characterizing flavor ban. However, the European Union Commission adopted a proposal for menthol.a delegated directive that would end this exemption. If the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union do not object, the Commission's proposal will be published and will enter into force. If fully enacted, it would likely take effect in the second half of 2023 and ban the use of characterizing flavors in heated tobacco products in the European Union, impacting a significant proportion of our RRP products currently sold in the European Union. Other countries may follow the EU’s approach. For instance,approach toward tobacco product ingredients. Turkey has banned menthol as of May 2020. Broader ingredient bans have been adopted by CanadaBrazil and Brazil. While the Canadian ingredient ban initially exempted menthol, amendments to the federal Tobacco Act ban menthol in cigarettes as of October 2017. In addition, the Canadian parliament is considering further amendments to the Act that would extend the menthol ban to all tobacco products. The majority of Canadian provinces have also adopted or are in the process of adopting menthol bans. The Brazil ingredients ban, which would prohibit the use of virtually all ingredients with flavoring or aromatic properties, is not in force due to a legal challenge by a tobacco industry union, of which our BrazilianCanada.
subsidiary is a member. Other lawsuits are also pending against the Brazil ingredients ban. It is not possible to predict the outcome of these legal proceedings.
Bans on Display of Tobacco Products at Retail: In a number of our markets, including, but not limited to, Australia Canada, Norway,and Russia, and Singapore, governments have banned the display of tobacco products at the point of sale. Other countries are also considering similar bans.
Bans and Restrictions on Advertising, Marketing, Promotions and Sponsorships: For many years, the FCTC has called for, and countries have imposed, partial or total bans on tobacco advertising, marketing, promotions and sponsorships, including bans and restrictions on advertising on radio and television, in print and on the Internet. The FCTC's non-binding guidelines recommend that governments prohibit all forms of communication with adult smokers.
Restrictions on Product Design: Some members of the public health community are calling for the further standardization of tobacco products by requiring, for example, that cigarettes have a certain minimum diameter, which would amount to a ban on slim cigarettes, or requiring the use of standardized filter and cigarette paper designs. In addition, at its meeting in November 2016, the CoP adopted non-binding guidelines recommending that countries regulate product design features that increase the attractiveness of tobacco products, such as the diameter of cigarettes and the use of flavor capsules. Reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards previously recommended by the FCTC guidelines have been adopted in several of our markets (e.g., Australia, Canada, South Africa, South Korea, and the EU), and are being considered in others.
Restrictions on Public Smoking:Smoking and Use of Nicotine-Containing Products in Public: The pace and scope of public smoking restrictions on the use of our products have increased significantly in most of our markets. Many countries around the world have adopted, or are likely to adopt, regulations that restrict or ban smoking and use of nicotine-containing products in public and/or work places, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Some public health groups have called for, and some countries, regional governments and municipalities have adopted or proposed, bans on smoking in outdoor places, as well as bans on smoking in cars (typically, when minors are present) and private homes.
Other Regulatory Issues: Some regulators are considering, or in some cases have adopted, regulatory measures designed to reduce the supply of tobacco products. These include regulations intended to reduce the number of retailers selling tobacco products by, for example, reducing the overall number of tobacco retail licenses available or banning the sale of tobacco products within arbitraryspecified distances of certain public facilities. Other regulators are also considering generation sales bans, under which the sale of certain tobacco or nicotine products to people born after a certain year would be prohibited. In addition, South Africa banned the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and electronic devices that heat tobacco for several months during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The ban, which was lifted on August 17, 2020, resulted in a significant increase of illicit trade of tobacco products. In Mexico, a presidential decree was adopted on May 31, 2022, prohibiting the "circulation and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems, electronic non-nicotine delivery systems, alternative nicotine consumption systems, e-cigarettes and vaporizer devices with similar uses, as well as the solutions and mixtures used in said systems."
In a limited number of markets, most notably Japan, we are dependent on governmental approvals that may limit our pricing flexibility.
The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which will require tobacco manufacturers and importers to cover the costs of public collection systems for tobacco product filters, under Extended Producer Responsibility ("EPR") schemes, entered into force on July 2, 2019. To date, some member states transposed the Directive into national legislation. We expect remaining member states to transpose the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive into national legislation including EPR schemes by January 2023. While we cannot predict the impact of this initiative on our business at this time, we are monitoring developments in this area.
In some countries, including in the EU, cigarettes are subject to testing, disclosure and mandatory emissions limits for tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other smoke constituents. In the Netherlands, several public health organizations have requested that the Dutch enforcement body enforce the requirements for maximum tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide ("TNCO") emissions levels for cigarettes using a test method other than the method currently set forth in the EU TPD and transposed into national legislation. This request followed publication of a report by the Dutch State Institute for Public Health & Environment, which found that all cigarette brands sold in the Netherlands exceeded the maximum TNCO levels when measured under an alternative method. While the Dutch enforcement body declined the request, the applicants have challenged that decision in pending legal proceedings in the Netherlands. While we are not parties to the proceeding and cannot predict the outcome, a decision to enforce the existing TNCO ceilings in the Netherlands using an alternative test method could impact a significant portion of the manufactured cigarettes available on the market in the Netherlands and could lead to similar actions in other EU countries.
Illicit Trade: The illicit Illicit tobacco trade creates a cheap and unregulated supply of tobacco products, undermines efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, especially among youth, damages legitimate businesses and intellectual property rights, stimulates organized crime, increases corruption and reduces government tax revenue. IllicitWe generally estimate that, excluding China and the U.S., illicit trade may account for as much as 10%12% of global cigarette consumption; this includes counterfeit, contraband and the growingpersistent problem of “illicit whites,” which are cigarettes legally produced in one jurisdiction for the sole purpose of being exported and illegally sold in another jurisdiction where they have no legitimate market. WeCurrently, we estimate that illicit trade in the European Union accounted for slightly less than 10%approximately 8% of total cigarette consumption in 2016.2021.
A number of jurisdictions are considering actions to prevent illicit trade. In November 2012, the FCTC adopted the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (the “Protocol”), which includes supply chain control measures, such as licensing of manufacturers and distributors, enforcement of these control measures in free trade zones, controls on duty free and Internet saleschannels and the implementation of tracking and tracing technologies. To date, 54 Parties have signed the Protocol, and 3266 Parties, including the European Union, have ratified it. The Protocol will comecame into force once the fortieth Party ratifies it, after which countriesin September 2018. Parties must implementstart implementing its measures viaprovisions in their national legislation. In November 2021, the second Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol decided, among others, to focus on the implementation of a framework for global information sharing to combat illicit tobacco trade and enable the parties to exchange products' tracking and tracing information in a secure manner. We expect,welcome this decision and welcome,expect that other Parties will ratify the Protocol.
We devote substantial resources to help prevent illicit trade in combustible tobacco products and RRPs. For example, we engage with governments, our business partners and other stakeholders to implement effective measures to combat illicit trade and, in some instances, pursue legal remedies to protect our intellectual property rights.
The tracking and tracing regulations for cigarettes and roll-your-own products manufactured or destined for the EU became effective on May 20, 2019. The effective date for other tobacco-containing products, including some of our RRPs such as heated tobacco units, is May 20, 2024. While we expect that this regulation will increase our operating expenses, we do not expect this increase to be significant.
In 2009, our Colombian subsidiaries entered into an Investment and Cooperation Agreement with the national and regional governments of Colombia to promote investment in, and cooperation on, anti-contraband and anti-counterfeit efforts. The agreement provides $200 million in funding over a 20-year period to address issues such as combating the illegal cigarette trade and increasing the quality and quantity of locally-grown tobacco.
In May 2016, PMI launched PMI IMPACT, a new global initiative that supports third-party projects dedicated to fighting illegal trade and related crimes such as corruption, organized criminal networks and money laundering. The centerpiece of PMI
IMPACT is a council of external independent experts with impeccable credentials in the fields of law, anti-corruption and law enforcement. The experts are responsible for evaluating and approving funding proposals for PMI IMPACT grants. PMI has pledged $100 million to fund projects within PMI IMPACT over three funding rounds. The first round of grants were awarded in the second quarter of 2017.
In November 2016, PMI signed a joint Declaration of Intent to Prevent the Maritime Transportation of Counterfeit Goods together with eight other global brand owners and five of the world’s largest shipping companies. This commitment was a result of a dialogue with the International Chamber of Commerce’s Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy. The signatories aim to tackle the infiltration of shipping services by criminal networks that exploit vessels to transport counterfeit goods, including “illicit whites,” across the oceans.
Reduced-Risk Products (RRPs)
Our Approach to RRPs:We recognize that smoking cigarettes causes serious diseases and that the best way to avoid the harms of smoking is never to start or to quit. Nevertheless, it is predicted that over the next decadeby 2025, the number of smokers will remain largely unchanged from the current estimate of 1.1 billion, despite the considerable efforts to discourage smoking.
Cigarettes burn tobacco, which produces smoke. As a result of the combustion process, the smoker inhales various toxic substances. In contrast, RRPs do not burn tobacco and producetherefore contain significantly lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (“HPHCs”("HPHCs") than found in cigarette smoke.
For adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, we believe that RRPs, while not risk-free, offer a much better consumer choice. Accordingly, our key strategic priorities are:are to: (i) to develop and commercialize products that present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to those products versus continued smoking; and to(ii) educate and convince current adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke to switch to those products.
We recognize that this transformation from cigarettes to RRPs will take time and that the speed of transformation will depend in part upon factors beyond our control, such as the willingness of governments, regulators and other policy groups to embrace RRPs as a desired alternative to continued cigarette smoking. We also recognize that our part in this transformation must be funded from our existing cigarette business. For as long as a significant number of adult smokers continues to smoke, itresponsible leadership of the category is critical thatcritical. We aim to maintain our competitive position in the industry be led by responsible and ethical manufacturers. Therefore, during the transformation, we intend to remaincigarette market through selective investment. As a leading international cigarette manufacturer.manufacturer, we will continue to accelerate this transformation by using our regulatory and commercial expertise and extensive commercial and distribution infrastructure as an effective platform for the commercialization of our RRPs and communication with adult smokers and trade partners about the benefits of switching to our RRPs.
While seeking to remain competitive in the cigarette market, we are judiciously reallocating resources from cigarettes to RRPs and are streamlining our cigarette portfolio.
We have a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. We conduct rigorous scientific assessments of our RRP platforms to substantiate that they reduce exposure to HPHCs and, ultimately, that these products present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to them versus continued smoking. We draw upon a team of expert scientists and engineers from a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and our extensive learnings of adult consumer preferences to develop and assess our RRPs. Our efforts are guided by the following key objectives:
•to develop RRPs that adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke find to be satisfying alternatives to smoking;
•for those adult smokers, our goal is to offer RRPs with a scientifically substantiated risk-reduction profile that approaches as closely as possible that associated with smoking cessation;
•to 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
•to advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs, including the communication of scientifically substantiated information to enable adult smokers to make better consumer choices.
Our RRP Platforms:Our product development is based on the elimination of combustion via tobacco heating and other innovative systems, for aerosol generation, which we believe isare the most promising path to providing a better consumer choice for those who would otherwise continue to smoke. We recognize that no single product will appeal to all adult smokers. Therefore, we are developing a portfolio of products intended to appeal to a variety of distinct adult consumer preferences.
FourFive PMI-developed or improved RRP platforms are in various stages of development and commercialization readiness:
Platform 1 uses a precisely controlled heating device that we are commercializing under the incorporating our IQOS brand name, HeatControl technology, into which a specially designed and proprietary tobacco unit is inserted and heated to generate an aerosol. We have conducted a series of clinical studies for this platform, the results of which formed the basis forwere included in our submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) described below. We are also progressing with ourcompleted a 6+6 month6-month exposure response study initiatedand shared the results with the FDA in December 2014 and expect results regardingApril 2020. The study showed that for the group that switched to our Platform 1 product, the eight clinical risk endpoints that were tested as co-primary endpoints in the first six-month term bymoved in the endsame direction as observed for smoking cessation after 12 months of 2017.use of this product. In addition, we completed an 18-month combined chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity study in mice, which was on-going at the time of our FDA submission. We shared the results with the FDA in August 2018. In addition to the original version of Platform 1 which relies on a heating technology using a blade, a new version of Platform 1 is now available using induction. All studies referenced above were conducted with the blade version of Platform 1. We believe that there is full comparability between the versions, therefore the data from these studies remain valid.
Platform 2 uses used a pressed carbon heat source which, when ignited, generates ana nicotine-containing aerosol by heating tobacco. The resultsAs a result of consumer testing feedback, the design of our pharmacokinetic study (that measured the nicotine pharmacokinetic profile and subjective effects) and of our five-day reduced exposure study with Platform 2 indicate that this platform could be an acceptable substitute for adult smokers who seek an alternative to cigarettes. Furthermore, the reduced exposure study showed a substantial reduction in relevant biomarkers of exposure to HPHCs in those who switched to current Platform 2 compared to those who continued to smoke cigarettes over a five-day period. The sustainability oftechnology has been discontinued. We are assessing alternative designs for this reduction as well as changes in clinical risk markers are being determined in our ongoing 3-month reduced exposure study. We expect the results of this study by the end of 2017.consumer segment.
Platform 3 provides an aerosol of nicotine salt formed by the chemical reaction of nicotine with a weak organic acid.salt. We have explored two routes for this platform, one with electronics and one without, and have initiated a newconducted nicotine pharmacokinetic study.studies with both versions. The results of our pharmacokinetic study related to the version without electronics indicate this product's potential as an acceptable alternative to continued cigarette smoking in terms of product satisfaction. In February 2020, we completed a one-month product use and adaptation study in adult smokers for the product variant without electronics. The results of the study indicated that while during the study period, the adult smokers did not fully switch from smoking cigarettes to this Platform 3 product, on average, they used this product on a daily basis and significantly reduced their daily consumption of cigarettes. We are expected in the first quarter of 2018.working on product modifications to enable switching by those adult smokers who are looking for better alternatives to cigarettes.
Platform 4 covers e-vapor products, which are battery-powered devices that produce an aerosol by vaporizing a nicotine-containing liquid solution. OurIn 2020, our e-vapor products comprisecomprised devices using current generationwith the "coil and wick" technology and we areas well advanced in the development and commercialization ofas our new e-vapor mesh technology that addresses certain challenges presented by some e-vapor products currently on the market. Our MESH products are designed to ensure the consistency and quality of the generated aerosol.aerosol compared to the products with the “coil and wick” technology. Recently, we discontinued the commercialization of devices with the “coil and wick” technology. We have initiatedconducted a nicotine pharmacokinetic study for which results are expected earlywith respect to products with our e-vapor mesh technology in 2018; the2017. The results of this study indicate that these products are expectedan effective means of nicotine delivery while being a satisfying alternative for e-cigarette users. In March 2019, a six-month pre-clinical study in mice evaluating the impact of e-cigarette vapor on the risks of pulmonary and cardiovascular disease compared to contributecigarette smoke was completed; this study did not pertain to further developmentsa specific product. The study demonstrated that e-cigarette vapors induce significantly lower biological responses associated with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases compared with cigarette smoke.
Recently, we developed a new e-liquid for our e-vapor mesh technology to deliver real tobacco taste satisfaction in an E-Vapor product liquid-using patented technology, where flavors and nicotine are extracted directly from the tobacco leaves and captured in a liquid solution, without having to add flavoring ingredients.
We also entered into a licensing agreement with Kaival Brands International, LLC in June 2022 to distribute an e-vapor product, known in the U.S. as the BIDI® Stick. The agreement grants PMI certain intellectual property rights relating to the premium e-vapor device and, potentially, other newly developed devices, to permit PMI to manufacture, promote, sell, and distribute the e-vapor device and, to the extent included, other newly developed devices in international markets outside of the U.S. We have begun commercializing an improved version of the BIDI® Stick under the brand VEEBA in Canada.
Platform 4 products.5 covers Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches, which consist of white pre-portioned pouches containing nicotine derived from tobacco. Users place a pouch between the upper lip and gum and leave it there while the nicotine and taste are being released. At the end of the use, the user can dispose of the pouch. Nicotine pouches are inherently smoke-free as they are consumed orally, and no combustion process occurs during use. They contain primarily nicotine, flavors, and a cellulose substrate. The nicotine used in the pouches is of pharmaceutical-grade like the nicotine used in medicinal products, such as gums and inhalers, while the flavors are approved for use in food in accordance with the product quality standards for nicotine pouches developed by the Swedish Institute for Standards. In 2021, PMI acquired AG Snus as well as Fertin Pharma, two companies manufacturing and/or marketing nicotine pouches.
We aim to expand our brand portfolio and market positions with additional RRPs. In addition, we are continuing to use our expertise, technology and capabilities to explore new growth opportunities beyond our current business, including products that do not contain nicotine or tobacco.
After we receive the results of our scientific studies, including those mentioned above, in accordance with standard scientific practices, we share the conclusions in scientific forums and submit them for inclusion in peer-reviewed publications.
Commercialization of RRPs:We are developing a multicategory product approach and tailoring our commercialization strategy to the characteristics of each specific market. We focus our commercialization efforts on consumer retail experience, guided consumer trials and customer care, and increasingly, digital communication programs and e-commerce. In order to accelerate switching to our Platform 1 products, our initial market introductions typically entail one-to-one consumer engagement (in person or by digital means) and device discounts. These initial commercialization efforts require substantial investment, which we believe will moderate over time and further benefit from the increased use of digital engagement capabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we accelerated our investments in, and pivot to, digital consumer engagement.
As of September 30, 2022, excluding Russia and Ukraine, PMI's smoke-free products are available for sale in 70 markets.
In 2014, we introduced the IQOS systemour Platform 1 product in pilot city launches in Nagoya, Japan, and in Milan, Italy. Since then, we have continuously expanded our commercialization activities to include all of Japan, as well as multiple cities in Italy. To date, IQOS is available for sale in key cities in 30 markets and nationwide in Japan, and we estimate that more than 3.7 million adult consumers worldwide have stopped smoking and converted to IQOS. By the end of 2017, we expect IQOS to be available in key cities in up to 35 markets, as capacity permits. To further improve the consumer experience, we introduced a new version of the IQOS device in the first quarter of 2017.activities.
On the basis of our experience in Japan and Italy, we estimateData shows that only a very small percentage of adult smokers who convert to IQOSour Platform 1 product switch back to cigarettes.
In the first quarter of 2016, we started the large scale commercial production of heated tobacco units. We experienced supply shortages resulting from stronger-than-anticipated demand, primarily in Japan. Currently, capacity limitations are beginning to ease. We are integratinghave integrated the production of our heated tobacco units into a number of our existing manufacturing facilities, in Europe andare progressing with our plans to build manufacturing capacity for our other RRP platforms. Our 2016 year-end installed capacity was approximately 15 billion heated tobacco units,platforms and continue to optimize our manufacturing infrastructure.
An adequate supply chain for our RRP portfolio, including the supply of electronic devices, is important to our business. We work with five electronics manufacturing service providers for the supply of our Platform 1 and Platform 4 devices, and a small number of other providers for other products in our RRP portfolio and related accessories. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the operations of our two main electronic manufacturing service providers were temporarily suspended at different times. Even though these suspensions did not materially affect our operations, if one or more of these service providers were significantly constrained at the same time, the supply of the devices could be disrupted. Although we work closely with these service providers on monitoring their production capability and financial health, we cannot guarantee that they will remain capable of meeting their commitments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine; if they will not, the commercialization of our RRPs could be adversely affected. The production of our RRP portfolio requires various metals, and we expectbelieve that there is an adequate supply of such metals in the world markets to satisfy our 2017 year-end installed capacity will reach over 60 billion units. This installed capacity is expectedcurrent and anticipated production requirements. However, some components and materials necessary for the production of our RRPs, including those for the electronic devices, are obtained from single or limited sources, and can be subject to allow us to produce approximately 35 billion unitsindustry-wide shortages and price fluctuations. While we were successful in 2017, up from 7 billion in 2016. We will update our 2018 annual installed capacity plans in early 2018.
We are expanding our supplier base for IQOS devices. Currently,maintaining adequate supply of such components and materials so far, we experience constraints on the IQOS devices in Japan; however, we expect tomay not be able to fullysecure such supply going forward, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain disruptions caused by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine; this market with devices in early 2018, basedcould negatively impact the commercialization of our RRPs.
In addition, we are also exposed to a world-wide shortage of semiconductors, which continues to put constraints on our current demand forecasts.device supplies for RRPs. We believe, however, that the overall impact of this shortage remains manageable, and we have adjusted our device assortments to limit the effect on consumer availability of our RRPs.
Our IQOS devices are generally subject toWe discuss product warranties forin more detail in Note 16. Product Warranty. The significance of warranty claims is dependent on a periodnumber of 12 months from the date of purchase or such other periods as required by law. Warranty claims for these devices have not had a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows in any of the periods presented, although theyfactors, including device version mix, product failure rates, logistics and service delivery costs, and warranty policies, and may become more significant asincrease with the number of devices sold increases.sold.
Product quality may affect consumer acceptance of our RRPs.
Our near-term planned commercialization efforts for the other PMI-developed RRP platforms are as follows:
•We started commercializing an improved version of our IQOS MESH product in Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Ukraine, New Zealand and the Slovak Republic under the IQOS VEEV or VEEV brand names. We currently market our e-vapor productsplan to launch this product in several markets, including Ireland, Israel, Spainadditional markets.
•Following the consumer test conducted in 2020, and the U.K. A city testresults of MESH, one ofthe product use and adaptation study described above, we are incorporating our learnings into our plans to improve our Platform 4 products,3 product.
•We launched a Platform 5 product in Sweden in January 2022, and have since launched it in nine additional markets, that is ongoing in Birmingham, U.K. We also expecta reformulated version of the already commercialized nicotine pouches bearing the Shiro brand by our newly acquired affiliate AG Snus.
Due to initiate city teststhe COVID-19 pandemic and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, certain of our Platform 2 product before the end of 2017.these commercialization efforts could be delayed.
RRP Regulation and Taxation: RRPs contain nicotine and are not risk-free. We thereforeAs we describe in more detail above, we support science-based regulation and taxation of RRPs. RegulationRRPs, and believe that regulation and taxation should differentiate between cigarettes and products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking. Regulation should provide minimum standards for RRPs and specific rules for product assessment methodologies, ingredients, labelling and consumer communication,smoking and should ensure that the public is informed about the health risksrecognize a continuum of all combustiblerisk for tobacco and non-combustible tobacco andother nicotine-containing products. Regulation, as well as tobacco industry activities,practices, should reflect the fact that youth should not consume nicotine in any form.
Some governments have banned or are seeking to ban or severely restrict emerging tobacco and nicotine-containing products such as our RRPs. RRPs and communication of truthful and non-misleading information about such products.
These regulations might foreclose or unreasonably restrict adult consumer access even to products that might be shown to be a better consumer choice than continuing to smoke. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments have been and may continue to be temporarily unable to focus on the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs or on the enforcement or implementation of regulations that are significant to our business.
We oppose such blanket bans and unreasonable restrictions of products that have the potential to present less risk of harm compared to continued smoking. By contrast, we support regulation that sets clear standards for all RRP categories and propels innovation to benefit adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke.
In the United States, an established regulatory framework for assessing “Modified Risk Tobacco Products” and “New Tobacco Products” exists under the jurisdiction of the FDA. Future FDA actions may influence the regulatory approach of other governments. We submitted to the FDA a Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application (“MRTPA”) for our Platform 1 product in December 2016, and a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (“PMTA”) for our Platform 1 product in March 2017.
On April 30, 2019, the FDA determined that a version of our Platform 1 product, namely, IQOS 2.4 and three related consumables, is appropriate for the protection of public health ("APPH") and authorized it for sale in the United States. The FDA’s decision followed its comprehensive assessment of our PMTA. On December 7, 2020, the FDA reached the same determination for the IQOS 3 device and authorized that version of our Platform 1 product for sale in the United States.
On July 7, 2020, the FDA determined that the available scientific evidence demonstrates that the issuance of an exposure modification order would be appropriate for the promotion of public health and authorized the marketing of a version of our Platform 1 product, namely IQOS 2.4 and three related consumables, as a "modified risk tobacco product." The FDA authorized the marketing of this product in the U.S. with the following information:
"AVAILABLE EVIDENCE TO DATE:
•the IQOS system heats tobacco but does not burn it.
•this significantly reduces the production of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals.
•scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals."
We must request and receive authorization from the FDA in order to continue marketing this product with the same modified exposure information after the present order expires in four years from the date of the orders.
On March 18, 2021, we submitted to the FDA a supplemental MRTPA ("sMRTPA") for IQOS 3 requesting authorization to market this version of the device as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product with reduced exposure information like IQOS 2.4. In May 2017,June 2021, the FDA formally accepted and filed our MRTPAsMRTPA for substantive scientific review and, already in June 2017,May 2021, the FDA opened the period for the public to provide comments on our application. InThe public comment period, which was initially scheduled to be closed on August 2017,2, 2021, was extended on July 20, 2021 to provide time for the public to review application materials that were not previously posted by FDA. The FDA closed the comment period for IQOS 3's sMRTPA on December 10, 2021. On March 11, 2022, the FDA completedauthorized our sMRTPA for IQOS 3 by issuing a preliminaryModified Risk Granted Order – Exposure Modification.
There are two types of MRTP orders the FDA may issue: a “risk modification” order or an “exposure modification” order. We had requested both types of orders for IQOS 2.4 and an initial selection of 3 consumables' variants. After review, the FDA determined that the evidence did not support issuing a "risk modification" order at this time but that it did support issuing an "exposure modification" order for the product. This determination included a finding that issuance of the exposure modification order is expected to benefit the health of the population as a whole. We requested (and received) an exposure modification order for IQOS 3.
On April 29, 2022, we submitted the Annual Report for the IQOS Tobacco Heating System ("THS") to the US Food and Drug Administration. The report included a systematic review of ourthe literature covering publications related to the IQOS THS between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022. 226 publications were identified, of which 132 were in English and contained original research or data on Heated Tobacco Products (27 from PMI or other tobacco manufacturers and 105 from independent researchers). The report concludes that, although the scientific evidence continues to develop and evolve, the extensive data reviewed confirms that while HTPs are not risk-free, the risks of HTPs are significantly reduced for both users and non-users against the well-proven risks of continued smoking, and therefore continue to support the APPH status of IQOS THS.
We look forward to working with the FDA to provide any additional information they may require in order to market this product with reduced risk claims.
The FDA’s PMTA forand MRTP orders do not mean that the agency “approved” our Platform 1 product. These authorizations are subject to strict marketing, reporting and acceptedother requirements, and are not a guarantee that the product will remain authorized, particularly if there is a significant uptake in youth or non-smoker initiation. The FDA will monitor the marketing of the product.
Some states and municipalities in the U.S. have introduced severe restrictions for the sale of certain e-cigarettes and tobacco products, including those authorized by the FDA. We believe that such restrictions on FDA-authorized products will not advance public health and will unreasonably limit adult consumer access to products that are shown to be a better alternative to continued smoking.
In March 2020, we requested a clarification from the FDA regarding the applicability of its new health warning requirements to our application for substantive review.heated tobacco units sold in the United States. In June 2021, the FDA responded to our letter and requested additional information regarding the applicability of the cigarette health warnings rule to the IQOS System and HeatSticks. Philip Morris Products S.A. is committed to providing adult consumers of tobacco products with complete, accurate and non-misleading information regarding the health risks associated with the use of the IQOS System and HeatSticks. We shared our views with the FDA on the applicability of new health warnings to our products in our submission on December 2, 2021.
In the U.S., tobacco and nicotine-containing products that were not commercially marketed as of February 15, 2007, are subject to review and authorization by the FDA. Manufacturers of all non-authorized products currently on the market were required to file a PMTA with the FDA by September 9, 2020. The FDA announced on September 9, 2020 that it will prioritize enforcement against any tobacco and nicotine-containing product sold without a PMTA. On October 5, 2021, FDA published its final PMTA rule in the Federal Register, which is effective November 4, 2021.All future applications will have to comply with the requirements in the PMTA rule, which is substantially similar to the version of the final PMTA rule which was posted on Advanced Federal Register on January 19, 2021.
FDA actions may influence the regulatory approach of other governments.
On September 29, 2021, the International Trade Commission ("ITC") issued its Final Determination ("FD"), Limited Exclusion Order ("LEO") and Cease and Desist Order ("CDO"). The ITC upheld the finding of infringement in the ID and found a subsequent violation. The ITC issued a LEO prohibiting the importation of infringing tobacco heating articles and components thereof and CDOs against Philip Morris USA, Inc. and Altria Client Services, LLC, which went into effect at the end of the 60-day Presidential review period on November 28, 2021. We have appealed the patent issues. Furthermore, lawsuits based on the same patent families have been repeatedly and universally rejected in European courts and the European Patent Office. The decision has no bearing outside the United States.
On March 15, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 amended the definition of “tobacco product” contained in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FD&C Act") to “any product made or derived from tobacco, or containing nicotine from any source, that is intended for human consumption.” Under this definition, products containing synthetic nicotine, e.g., e-cigarettes, are subject to the FDA’s tobacco regulatory authority. According to this new provision, effective April 14, 2022,
manufacturers of tobacco products containing nicotine not derived from tobacco will be required to submit a PMTA to the FDA and obtain authorization from the Agency to market their product under the FD&C Act or they will be subject to FDA enforcement actions. This new provision does not have any impact on tobacco products developed by PMI and intended for commercialization in the U.S.
Until recently, there were no countries with specific product standards for heat-not-burn products. Currently, national standards setting minimum quality and safety requirements for such products have been adopted in several countries with technical heat-not-burn specifications and/or methods for demonstrating the absence of combustion. They are mandatory in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Bahrain, and voluntary in Armenia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Philippines, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam, the U.K. and Ukraine. In Japan, a voluntary standard sets minimum safety requirements for tobacco heating devices. We expect other governments to consider similar product standards and encourage making them mandatory.
All EU all EU Member States and Norwaymember states have transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive, including the provisions on Novel Tobacco Products,novel tobacco products, such as heated tobacco units, and e-cigarettes. Most of the EU Member Statesmember states require a notification submitted six months before the intended placing on the market of a Novel Tobacco Product,such products, while some require pre-market authorizations for the introduction of such products. To date, we have filed a comprehensive dossier summarizing our scientific assessment of our Platform 1 product in over 20 Member States.member states.
On September 12, 2022, Norway rejected a submission for authorization of HEETS as a novel tobacco product. Norway partially transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (the “TPD”) under the European Free Trade Association ("EFTA") agreement and introduced an authorization system for novel tobacco products following article 19 of TPD. So far Norway has not granted authorization of any novel tobacco product. E-cigarettes and tobacco free nicotine pouches have not be granted access either.
In addition, in Italy, in April 2018, we submitted an application for HEETS, used with the IQOS device, requesting regulatory recognition of the reduction of toxic substances and potential risk reduction resulting from switching to this product compared to continued cigarette smoking. In January 2019, our application was not granted primarily on the grounds of insufficient data and questions of methodology. Due to the constraints of the review process, we had been unable to supplement the application with all the data we subsequently filed with the FDA and to address methodological questions during the review. We plan to submit a new application where we will clarify the concerns raised by the decision and further strengthen our application by submitting additional evidence that became available since we submitted our first application, consistent with our FDA filings. We are confident that our evidence supports our application.
On October 31, 2019, our Australian subsidiary, Philip Morris Limited (“PML”), submitted an application to the Scheduling Committee of the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (“TGA”) seeking to exempt heated tobacco products from being prohibited in Australia. In August 2020, the TGA issued its decision denying the application and stating that it did not present compelling evidence to establish a public health benefit from greater access to nicotine in heated tobacco products.
To date, several governmental agencies have published their scientific findings that analyze the harm-reduction potential of certain RRPs versus continuing smoking, including:
In December 2017, at the request of the U.K. Department of Health and Public Health England, the U.K. Committee on Toxicity published its assessment of the risk of heat-not-burn products relative to cigarette smoking. This assessment included analysis of scientific data for two heat-not-burn products, one of which was our Platform 1 product. The assessment concluded that, while still harmful to health, compared with the known risks from cigarettes, heat-not-burn products are probably less harmful. Subsequently, in February 2018, Public Health England published a report stating that the available evidence suggests that heat-not-burn products may be considerably less harmful than cigarettes and more harmful than e-cigarettes.
In May 2018, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (“BfR”) published a study on the Platform 1 aerosol relative to cigarette smoke using the Health Canada Intense Smoking Regimen. BfR found reductions in selected HPHCs in a range of 80-99%. This publication indicates that significant reductions in the levels of selected toxicants are likely to reduce toxicant exposure, which BfR stated might be regarded as a discrete benefit compared to combustible cigarettes.
In May 2018, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment (“RIVM”) published a factsheet on novel tobacco products that heat rather than burn tobacco, focusing on our Platform 1 product. RIVM analyzed the aerosol generated by our Platform 1 product and concluded that the use of this product, while still harmful to health, is probably less harmful than continued smoking.
In June 2018, the Korean Food and Drug Administration (“KFDA”) issued a statement on products that heat rather than burn tobacco. The KFDA tested three heat-not-burn products, one of which was our Platform 1 product. The KFDA confirmed that the levels of the nine HPHCs tested in the aerosol of these products were on average approximately 90% lower compared to those measured in the cigarette smoke of the top five cigarette brands in South Korea. However, the KFDA stated that it could not establish that the tested heat-not-burn products are less harmful than cigarettes. In October 2018, our Korean subsidiary filed a request with a local court seeking information underlying KFDA’s analysis, conclusions and public statements. In May 2020, the court ordered KFDA to produce certain records.
In August 2018, the Science & Technology Committee of the U.K. House of Commons published a report of its inquiry into e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn products. The report concluded that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful to health than smoking tobacco. The report also observed that for those smokers who do not accept e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn products may offer a public health benefit despite their relative risk. The report called for a risk-proportionate regulatory environment for both e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn products and noted that e-cigarettes should remain the least taxed, cigarettes the most taxed, with heat-not-burn products falling between the two. The U.K. Committee on Advertising Practice announced the removal of a prohibition of health claims in the advertising of e-cigarettes in the U.K. effective November 2018.
In November 2018, the Eurasian Economic Commission (regulatory body of the Eurasian Union consisting of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia) published the results of its commissioned study on novel nicotine-containing products, including our Platform 1 product. The study confirms significantly lower levels of HPHCs in the aerosol generated by this product compared to cigarette smoke.
In January 2019, scientific media published the results of the study of the China National Tobacco Quality Supervision and Test Centre (“CNTQST”) comparing the aerosol generated by our Platform 1 product with cigarette smoke. The CNTQST found that the former contained fewer, and lower levels of, harmful constituents than the latter and concluded that the lower temperature of heating tobacco in our Platform 1 product contributed to the difference. The CNTQST stated that the reduction in emissions of harmful constituents cannot be interpreted as a harm/risk reduction for smokers in the same proportion.
In 2020, the Superior Health Council of Belgium (“SHC”) published results of its inquiry into heat-not-burn products. The SHC concluded that heat-not-burn products, while not safe, have a more favorable toxicity profile than cigarettes. However, in light of the uncertainty of such products’ short and long-term impacts, the toxic effects of the dual use with cigarettes, and the existence of approved smoking cessation tools, the SHC recommended that current regulations for cigarettes should apply to heat-not-burn products.
In June 2022, the SHC published new advice on e-cigarettes in which they confirm that e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than smoking cigarettes and therefore a better alternative for smokers. The SHC underlines that the vast majority of the risks of tobacco smoking are not caused by nicotine, but by the harmful substances that are released by the combustion of tobacco. Based on the cited science they call for legislation that makes a clear distinction between cigarettes and e-cigarettes, by focusing on better-informing smokers about the benefits of the lower-risk (but not risk-free) alternative, as well as on protecting non-smokers and young people.
The foregoing scientific findings of government agencies may not be indicative of the measures that the relevant government authorities could take in regulating our products.
We make our scientific findings publicly available for scrutiny and peer review through several channels, including our websites. From time to time, adult consumers, competitors, members of the scientific community, and others inquire into our scientific methodologies, challenge our scientific conclusions or request further study of certain aspects of our RRPs and their health effects. We are committed to a robust and open scientific debate butand believe that such debate should be based on accurate and reliable scientific information. We seek to provide accurate and reliable scientific information about our RRPs; nonetheless, we may not be able to prevent third-party dissemination of false, misleading or unsubstantiated information about these products. The dissemination of scientifically unsubstantiated information or studies with a strong confirmation bias by third parties may cause confusion among adult smokers and affect their decision to switch to better alternatives to continued smoking, such as our RRPs.
To date, we have been largely successful in demonstrating to regulators that our RRPsheated tobacco units are not cigarettes due to the absence of combustion, and as such they are generally taxed either as a separate category or as other tobacco products, which typically yields more favorable tax rates than cigarettes. Although we believe that this is sensible from the public health perspective, we cannot guarantee that regulators will maintaincontinue this approach.
There can be no assurance that we will succeed in our efforts to replace cigarettes with RRPs or that regulation will allow us to commercialize RRPs in all markets, to communicate about our RRPs, including making scientifically substantiated risk-reduction claims, or to treat RRPs differently from cigarettes.
Legal Challenges to RRPs: We face various administrative and legal challenges related to certain RRP activities, including allegations concerning product classification, advertising restrictions, corporate communications, product coach activities, scientific substantiation, product liability, 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 RRPs and to communicate publicly. The outcomes of these matters may affect our RRP commercialization and public communication activities and performance in one or more markets.
Our RRP Business Development Initiatives:In December 2013, we established a strategic framework with Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) under which Altria will make available itssetting out terms on how the parties would collaborate to develop and commercialize e-vapor products exclusively to us for commercialization outside the United States, and we will make availablecommercialize two of our RRPs exclusively to Altria for commercialization in the United States.U.S. In March 2015, we launched Solarislate 2018, Altria announced that it will participate in the e-vapor category only through another e-vapor company in which Altria acquired a minority interest. In September 2019, Altria's subsidiary, Philip Morris USA Inc. (“PM USA”), began commercialization of a version of our Platform 4 e-vapor1 product licensed from Altria, in Spain. In December 2015, we introduced Solaristhe U.S. Under the agreement, PM USA was required to achieve certain milestones in Israel.
In July 2015, we extendedorder to maintain its exclusive distribution right and additional milestones to extend the strategic frameworkagreement after the initial 5-year term. On October 20, 2022, PMI announced that it had reached an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to include a Joint Research, Development and Technology Sharing Agreement. The additional agreement providesend the framework under which PMI and Altria will collaborate to develop the next generation of e-vapor products for commercializationcompanies' commercial relationship covering IQOS in the United States by AltriaU.S. as of April 30, 2024. Thereafter, PMI will have the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. (For more details, please refer to Note 10. Contingencies, and Note 19. Subsequent Event).
In January 2020, we announced an agreement with KT&G, a leading tobacco and nicotine company in markets outside the United States by PMI. The collaboration between PMI and Altria in this endeavor is enabled by exclusive technology cross licenses and technical information sharing. The agreements also provide for cooperation on the scientific assessment of, andSouth Korea, for the sharingcommercialization of improvements to, the existing generationKT&G’s smoke-free products outside of licensed products.South Korea on an exclusive basis. For more information, see Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements below.
Other Developments: On In September 12, 2017, we announced our support of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. In September 2020, our pledge agreement with the Foundation was amended. We contributed $45 million in 2020, $40 million in 2021, and expect to contribute $35 million annually from 2022 through 2029, as specified in the amended pledge agreement. To date, we contributed a total of $249.5 million. The Foundation is an independent body and is governed by its independent Board of Directors. The Foundation will fundFoundation’s role, as set out in its corporate charter, includes funding research and encourage innovativein the field of tobacco harm reduction, encouraging measures tothat reduce the harm caused by smoking. It will evaluate the impact that smoke-free alternatives can have on smokerssmoking, and public health, assessassessing the effect of reduced cigarette consumption on the industry value chain, and measure overall progress towards a smoke-free world. We currently expect to support the Foundation by contributing approximately USD 80 million per year, depending on the Foundation's requirements and operations, over the next 12 years, beginning in 2018.chain.
Governmental Investigations
From time to time, we are subject to governmental investigations on a range of matters.matters, including tax, customs, antitrust, advertising, and labor practices. We describe certain matters pending in Thailand andRussia, South Korea and Thailand in Note 8. 10. Contingencies.
In November 2010, a WTOWorld Trade Organization ("WTO") panel issued its decision in a dispute relating to facts that arose from August 2006 between the Philippines and Thailand, concerning a series of Thai customs and tax measures affecting cigarettes imported by PM Thailand into Thailand (see Note 8. 10. Contingencies for additional information). The WTO panel decision which was upheld by the WTO Appellate Body, concluded that Thailand had no basis to find that PM Thailand's declared customs values and taxes paid were too low, as alleged by the DSI in 2009. The decision alsoThai government, and created obligations for Thailand to revise its laws, regulations, or practices affecting the customs valuation and tax treatment of future cigarette imports. Thailand agreed in September 2011 to fully comply with the decision, by October 2012. Thebut the Philippines asserts that to date Thailand has not fully complied with the WTO panel decision. The Philippines has repeatedly expressed concerns with ongoing investigations by Thailand of PM Thailand, including those that led to the criminal charges described in Note 8. Contingencies,decision and has commenced two formal proceedingschallenges at the WTO Appellate Body. The WTO Appellate Body is not operational, and the appeals by Thailand are suspended indefinitely. In December 2020, the Philippines and Thailand agreed to challenge criminal chargespursue facilitator-assisted discussions aimed at progressing and resolving outstanding issues and the countries have since agreed to seek the establishment of a bilateral consultative mechanism, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive settlement of their dispute, consistent with their rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement, as well as the recommendations and rulings of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
The Public Prosecutor’s office of Rome, Italy, notified our Italian subsidiary, Philip Morris Italia S.r.l. (“PM Italia”), as well as three former or current employees and a former external consultant of PM Italia in July 2020 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 Italia lacked appropriate organizational controls to prevent the alleged actions by the individuals. BAT has filed a civil claim against PM Thailand arguing thatItalia claiming
vicarious liability for any wrongdoing of its former or current employees and seeking EUR 50 million in damages. The court admitted the criminalclaim as a matter of course and issued summons for PM Italia to appear as civil party in the case. The next trial hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2022. PM Italia believes the charges appear to be based on grounds not supportedbrought against it by WTO customs valuation rulesthe Public Prosecutor are without merit and inconsistent with several decisions already taken by Thai Customswill defend them vigorously.
Asset Impairment and other Thai governmental agencies.Exit Costs
Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
We discuss our investments in unconsolidated subsidiariesasset impairment and exit costs related to restructuring activities in Note 14. Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries17. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
U.S. GAAP Treatment of Turkey as a Highly Inflationary Economy
Following the categorization of Turkey by the International Practices Task Force of the Center for Audit Quality as a country with a three-year cumulative inflation rate greater than 100%, the country is considered highly inflationary in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Consequently, PMI has begun to account for the operations of its Turkish affiliates as highly inflationary, and treat the U.S. dollar as the functional currency of the affiliates, effective April 1, 2022. The impact of this accounting change was not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2022.
Climate Change Laws and Regulations
While, to date, the effect of climate-related laws and regulations on PMI has not been material to our business, results of operations or financial conditions, consideration of environmental and climate-related laws and regulations is an integral aspect of PMI’s climate-related risk assessment process. To this end, we actively monitor the existing and potential impact on PMI of significant pending or existing climate change-related legislation, regulations, international accords, reporting frameworks, standards, principles, and other forms of guidance. Examples include, but are not limited to, the EU Emissions Trading System, the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, the SEC’s proposed rules regarding climate-related disclosures, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, European Commission proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and the International Sustainability Standards Board proposed standards.
Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements
We discuss our acquisitions in Note 2. Acquisitions to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Swedish Match Offer
On May 11, 2022, Philip Morris Holland Holdings B.V. ("PMHH"), an affiliate of PMI, announced a recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match") to tender all shares in Swedish Match to PMHH at a price of SEK 106 in cash per share. The total value of the Swedish Match offer amounts to approximately SEK 161.2 billion, or approximately $16.0 billion, using the exchange rate at the time of the Swedish Match offer.
On June 28, 2022, the offer document regarding PMHH's recommended offer was made public, following approval and registration by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
On October 20, 2022, PMHH announced an increase in the price in its recommended public offer to the shareholders of Swedish Match to SEK 116 in cash per share.
The price in the revised offer represents a premium of 52.5% compared to the undisturbed Swedish Match closing share price of SEK 76.06 on May 9, 2022, and the offer price will not be further increased by PMHH. In accordance with the Takeover Rules for Nasdaq Stockholm, PMHH cannot increase the price in the revised offer any further. The revised offer remains subject to the 90% acceptance condition, which PMI believes to be critical to capture the full potential of the combination.
The price in the revised offer primarily reflects the higher net value to PMI related to the portion of Swedish Match’s cash flows generated in U.S. dollars, given currency movements since the initial offer was announced in May. PMI believes that the
deterioration in the global economic outlook, equity markets and the interest rate environment since the time of the initial offer strengthens yet further the attractiveness of the revised offer to Swedish Match shareholders.
On October 25, 2022, PMHH announced that the European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Swedish Match, subject to PMHH’s divestiture of Swedish Match’s subsidiary SMD Logistics AB following the completion of the offer. PMHH does not believe that Swedish Match’s earnings and operations will be materially affected by the divestiture and the continued operation of SMD Logistics AB by a third-party outside of the Swedish Match Group. Accordingly, the condition to PMHH’s offer that all necessary regulatory, governmental or similar clearances, approvals, decisions and other actions be obtained on terms which, in PMHH’s opinion, are acceptable, has been satisfied.
PMI expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to the terms and conditions of the offer being fulfilled or waived as further set out in the offer document.
Should the offer fail, PMI will continue with its strategic alternatives to the Swedish Match combination, including its well-advanced plans for the U.S. commercialization of IQOS -- upon regaining full control after April 30, 2024 -- as well as its broader smoke-free portfolio.
Global Collaboration Agreement with KT&G
In January 2020, PMI announced a global collaboration agreement with the leading tobacco and nicotine company in South Korea, KT&G, to commercialize KT&G’s smoke-free products outside of the country. The agreement will run for an initial period of three years. The two companies plan for global collaboration with the intention to actively expand to cover many markets, based on commercial success. The agreement allows PMI to distribute current KT&G smoke-free products, and their evolutions, on an exclusive basis, and does not restrict PMI from distributing its own or third-party products. KT&G’s smoke-free product brand portfolio includes heat-not-burn tobacco products (e.g., LIL Mini and LIL Plus), hybrid technologies that combine heat-not-burn tobacco and e-vapor technologies (e.g., LIL HYBRID), and e-vapor products (e.g., LIL Vapor). PMI will be responsible for the commercialization of smoke-free products supplied under the agreement.
Products sold under the agreement are subject to careful assessment to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements in the markets where they are launched, as well as our standards of quality and scientific substantiation to confirm the absence of combustion and significant reductions of emissions of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes. PMI and KT&G will seek any necessary regulatory approvals that may be required on a market-by-market basis. There are no current plans to commercialize KT&G products in the United States.
Since the third quarter of 2020, we have launched commercial initiatives for licensed KT&G products in select markets.
Equity Investments
We discuss our equity investments in Note 14. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Trade Policy
We are subject to various trade restrictions imposed by the United States of AmericaU.S., EU, and countriesother jurisdictions in which we do business (“Trade Sanctions”), including the trade and economic sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and the U.S. Department of State. It is our policy to comply fully with these Trade Sanctions.
Tobacco products are agricultural products under U.S. law and are not technological or strategic in nature. From time to time, we make sales in countries subject to Trade Sanctions, either where such sanctions do not apply to our business or pursuant to exemptions or licenses.
To our knowledge, none of our commercial arrangements results in the governments of any country identified by the U.S. government as a state sponsor of terrorism, nor entities controlled by those governments, receiving cash or acting as intermediaries in violation of U.S. laws.
We do not sell products in Iran, Sudan, North Korea and Syria. From time to time, we explore opportunities to sell our products in one or more of these countries, as permitted by law.
We expect to commence sales ofsell cigarettes in Cuba within the next six months, asunder a distribution agreement. These sales are permitted by law.U.S. law under a License Exception for Agricultural Commodities, issued by the United States Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security), granted to our distributor.
Certain states within the U.S. have enacted legislation permitting or requiring state pension funds to divest or abstain from
future investment in stocks of companies that do business with certain countries that are sanctioned by the U.S. Because we do business in certain of these countries, consistent with our policy to fully comply with Trade Sanctions and as described above, these state pension funds may have divested of our stock or may not invest in our stock. We do not believe such legislation has had a material effect on the price of our shares.
PMI is also subject to various Trade Sanctions imposed by the EU and other jurisdictions. We comply fully with these Trade Sanctions.
TableOn June 24, 2021, the EU introduced sanctions regarding Belarus aimed at specific sectors of Contentsthe Belarus economy, including the tobacco sector. Subsequently, seven non-EU countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania) announced that they “aligned themselves” with the majority of the EU sanctions. Switzerland and the UK have also imposed sanctions similar in scope to the EU sanctions.
On August 9, 2021, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions on certain Belarusian individuals and entities pursuant to an Executive Order, which expanded the bases for the imposition of sanctions, including, among others, by authorizing the imposition by OFAC of blocking sanctions on persons operating in the tobacco sector of the Belarus economy. In 2021, the U.S., the EU, the U.K., Switzerland and several other jurisdictions supplemented their respective sanctions lists by including additional Belarusian sanctions targets.
Following the start of the conflict in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the U.S., the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and other countries introduced extensive economic sanctions and export controls regarding Russia. While the introduced sanctions slightly vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, they are largely aligned. The restrictions are primarily targeted at the Russian financial, banking, oil, military, aviation and marine sectors. The U.S. has also introduced a prohibition on new investment in the Russian Federation by a U.S. person, wherever located. Among sanctions targets are Russian political figures and military personnel, certain oligarchs and journalists, and companies operating in the above-mentioned sectors. Export to Russia of certain luxury goods, and goods and technology which might contribute to Russia’s technological enhancement was banned. Seven non-EU countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania) announced that they “aligned themselves” with the majority of the EU sanctions. Ukraine imposed its own sanctions against Russia, and certain targeted Russian entities and individuals. On April 8, 2022, the EU introduced additional trade restrictions banning, among many other goods, the export of certain non-tobacco materials used to produce cigarettes and heated tobacco consumables in Russia. On April 27, 2022, Switzerland introduced similar restrictions. In addition, the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned Mr. Igor Kesaev, a non-majority shareholder of Megapolis Distribution B.V.
Russia introduced certain countermeasures aimed at reducing the effect of Western sanctions. Countermeasures include restrictions on export of certain goods from Russia, including tobacco-related production equipment, restrictions on lending to foreign borrowers, repatriation of dividends and transactions with securities and real estate involving companies from “hostile” countries (i.e., those which introduced sanctions regarding Russia).
PMI complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including sanctions, in the markets where it operates. We have taken appropriate actions in response to the latest sanctions to ensure full compliance with the relevant restrictions.
Segment Operating Results – NineThree Months and ThreeNine Months Ended September 30, 20172022
The following discussion compares operating results within each of our reportablegeographical segments and the Wellness and Healthcare segment for the ninethree months and threenine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, with the ninethree months and threenine months ended September 30, 2016.2021.
Unless otherwise stated, references to total industry, total market, our shipment volume and our market share performance reflect cigarettes and our heated tobacco unitsunits. Estimates for those markets that have commercial salestotal industry volume and market share in certain geographies reflect limitations on the availability and accuracy of IQOS.industry data during pandemic-related restrictions.
European Union:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
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Net Revenues | | $ | 3,074 | | $ | 3,192 | | | (3.7) | % | 10.8 | % | | $ | (118) | | $ | (465) | | $ | 3 | | $ | (8) | | $ | 352 | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 1,395 | | $ | 1,680 | | | (17.0) | % | 2.0 | % | | $ | (285) | | $ | (318) | | $ | — | | $ | (8) | | $ | 246 | | $ | (205) | |
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(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 20,156 |
| | $ | 20,664 |
| | $ | (508 | ) | | (2.5 | )% |
Excise taxes on products | | 14,102 |
| | 14,446 |
| | (344 | ) | | (2.4 | )% |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 6,054 |
| | 6,218 |
| | (164 | ) | | (2.6 | )% |
Operating companies income | | 2,783 |
| | 3,096 |
| | (313 | ) | | (10.1 | )% |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 10.8%, reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher HTU volume and device volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume, unfavorable HTU mix and unfavorable cigarette mix. Pricing variance was slightly unfavorable, primarily reflecting lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing, partly offset by higher combustible pricing.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 2.0%, primarily reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume, unfavorable HTU mix, unfavorable cigarette mix and the unfavorable impact on profitability of higher device volume; partially offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs (including the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $96 million); and higher manufacturing costs.
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Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 9,229 | | $ | 9,250 | | | (0.2) | % | 10.5 | % | | $ | (21) | | $ | (998) | | $ | 10 | | $ | (38) | | $ | 1,005 | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 4,441 | | $ | 4,811 | | | (7.7) | % | 7.1 | % | | $ | (370) | | $ | (708) | | $ | (2) | | $ | (38) | | $ | 675 | | $ | (297) | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, net revenues, decreasedexcluding currency and acquisitions, increased by $508 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues decreased10.5%, reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by $164 million due to:
higher HTU volume and device volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume, unfavorable volume/cigarette mix, ($192 million) and
unfavorable currency ($94 million),HTU mix; partially offset by an unfavorable pricing variance, mainly due to lower device pricing and lower HTU (net) pricing, partly offset by higher combustible pricing.
price increases ($122 million).
The net revenues of the European Union segment include $173 million in 2017 and $35 million in 2016 related to the sale of RRPs. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $145 million in 2017 and $32 million in 2016.
Operating companies income, decreasedexcluding currency and acquisitions, increased by $313 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due7.1%, primarily to:
unfavorablereflecting: favorable volume/mix, ($220 million),
mainly driven by higher HTU volume, partly offset by lower cigarette volume, unfavorable cigarette mix, unfavorable HTU mix and the unfavorable impact on profitability of higher device volume; partially offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs ($162 million) and
(including the unfavorable currency ($82 million),impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $119 million, partly offset by a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to asset impairment and exit costs of $56 million); higher manufacturing costs; and an unfavorable pricing variance.
price increases ($122 million) and
lower manufacturing costs ($30 million).87
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European Union | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 7,346 |
| | $ | 7,387 |
| | $ | (41 | ) | | (0.6 | )% |
Excise taxes on products | | 5,142 |
| | 5,187 |
| | (45 | ) | | (0.9 | )% |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 2,204 |
| | 2,200 |
| | 4 |
| | 0.2 | % |
Operating companies income | | 1,042 |
| | 1,120 |
| | (78 | ) | | (7.0 | )% |
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues decreased by $41 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $4 million due to:
favorable currency ($53 million) and
price increases ($37 million), partly offset by
unfavorable volume/mix ($86 million).
The net revenues of the European Union segment include $79 million in 2017 and $14 million in 2016 related to the sale of RRPs. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $65 million in 2017 and $13 million in 2016.
Operating companies income decreased by $78 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due primarily to:
unfavorable volume/mix ($88 million) and
higher marketing, administration and research costs ($47 million, primarily reflecting increased investment behind reduced-risk products), partially offset by
price increases ($37 million) and
lower manufacturing costs ($14 million).
European Union - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Market Share Commentaries
Total market and market share performance are shown in the table below:
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European Union Key Data | Third-Quarter | | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
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| 2022 | 2021 | % / pp | | 2022 | 2021 | % / pp |
Total Market (billion units) | 133.0 | 132.2 | 0.6 | % | | 369.0 | 361.0 | 2.2 | % |
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Marlboro | 15.7 | % | 16.6 | % | (0.9) | | | 15.9 | % | 16.7 | % | (0.8) | |
L&M | 5.3 | % | 5.6 | % | (0.3) | | | 5.4 | % | 5.6 | % | (0.2) | |
Chesterfield | 5.5 | % | 5.5 | % | — | | | 5.5 | % | 5.5 | % | — | |
Philip Morris | 2.0 | % | 2.2 | % | (0.2) | | | 2.1 | % | 2.2 | % | (0.1) | |
Heated Tobacco Units | 7.3 | % | 5.3 | % | 2.0 | | | 7.3 | % | 5.5 | % | 1.8 | |
Others | 2.9 | % | 3.0 | % | (0.1) | | | 3.0 | % | 3.1 | % | (0.1) | |
Total European Union | 38.8 | % | 38.3 | % | 0.5 | | | 39.3 | % | 38.6 | % | 0.7 | |
Note: Sum may not foot due to roundings.
In the third quarter, the estimated total market in the European Union decreasedEU increased by 4.5%0.6% to 131.9133.0 billion units. Excludingunits, primarily driven by:
•Poland, up by 10.0%, primarily reflecting a lower estimated prevalence of illicit trade, as well as higher border sales (largely due to the neteasing of pandemic-related measures); and
•Romania, up by 8.4%, mainly reflecting a lower estimated prevalence of illicit trade, as well as higher border sales (largely due to the easing of pandemic-related measures);
partly offset by
•the U.K., down by 15.0%, notably reflecting the impact of estimated trade inventory movements, largely associated withincreased out-bound tourism compared to the third quarter of 2016 reflecting the anticipated implementation of the Tobacco Products Directive in 2017, notably in France, Italy and the United Kingdom, the estimated total market declined by 3.9%.pandemic-affected prior year period.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market in the European Union decreasedEU increased by 2.7%2.2% to 372.8369.0 billion units. Theunits, primarily driven by:
•Italy, up by 3.9%, mainly reflecting the impact on adult smoker average daily consumption of the easing of pandemic-related measures (particularly in the first half of the year);
•Poland, up by 15.3%, primarily reflecting the same factors as in the quarter; and
•Romania, up by 9.7%, mainly reflecting the same factors as in the quarter;
partly offset by
•Germany, down by 4.0%, primarily reflecting the impact of excise tax-driven price increases and higher cross-border (non-domestic) purchases due to the easing of pandemic-related measures; and
•the U.K., down by 12.5%, primarily reflecting the same factor as in the quarter.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume increased by 3.9% to 51.0 billion units, mainly driven by:
•Italy, up by 6.7%, mainly reflecting a higher market share driven by HTUs, as well as a higher total market;
•Poland, up by 17.1%, primarily reflecting the higher total market and a higher market share driven by HTUs; and
•Romania, up by 51.4%. Excluding the net favorable impact of estimated tradedistributor inventory movements, total in-market sales volume increased by 26.8%, mainly reflecting a higher market share driven by HTUs, as well as the higher total market.
For the nine months year-to-date, was immaterial.our total shipment volume increased by 4.2% to 146.6 billion units, primarily driven by:
•Italy, up by 6.1%, primarily reflecting the same factors as in the quarter;
European Union•Poland, up by 19.1%, mainly reflecting the same factors as in the quarter; and
•Romania, up by 42.6%. Excluding the net favorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements, total in-market sales volume increased by 31.6%, mainly reflecting the same factors as in the quarter.
Eastern Europe:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
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Net Revenues | | $ | 1,109 | | $ | 941 | | | 17.9 | % | 9.5 | % | | $ | 168 | | $ | 79 | | $ | — | | $ | 119 | | $ | (30) | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 425 | | $ | 338 | | | 25.7 | % | 3.8 | % | | $ | 87 | | $ | 74 | | $ | — | | $ | 119 | | $ | (52) | | $ | (54) | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 9.5%, reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily driven by higher combustible pricing; partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to lower cigarette volume, partially offset by higher HTU volume.
During the quarter, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 71% of PMI's total net revenues in the Region.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 3.8%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance; and lower marketing, administration and research costs (including the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $23 million); partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix, primarily due to the same factors as for net revenues; and higher manufacturing costs.
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Net Revenues | | $ | 2,733 | | $ | 2,632 | | | 3.8 | % | 2.9 | % | | $ | 101 | | $ | 25 | | $ | — | | $ | 244 | | $ | (168) | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 860 | | $ | 913 | | | (5.8) | % | (13.5) | % | | $ | (53) | | $ | 70 | | $ | — | | $ | 244 | | $ | (147) | | $ | (220) | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 2.9%, reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily driven by higher combustible pricing; partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to lower cigarette volume and unfavorable cigarette mix.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 69% of PMI's total net revenues in the Region.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 13.5%, primarily reflecting 2022 charges related to the war in Ukraine ($128 million) and costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $29 million, as well as unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to the same factors as for net revenues; and higher manufacturing costs; partly offset by a favorable pricing variance.
Eastern Europe - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Market Share Commentaries
Shipment volumeGiven the company's intention to exit the Russian market and market share performance by brand for cigarettes and heated tobacco units are shownthe impact of the war in Ukraine on business operations in the tables below:country, PMI's references to the total market estimate for the Eastern Europe Region exclude Russia and Ukraine.
In the third quarter, the estimated total market in Eastern Europe, excluding Russia and Ukraine, increased, mainly driven by:
•Kazakhstan, up by 5.5%. Excluding the net unfavorable impact of estimated trade inventory movements, total in-market sales volume decreased by 0.9%; and
•Southeast Europe, up by 2.8%, mainly reflecting increased in-bound travel, the impact on adult smoker average daily consumption of the easing of pandemic-related measures and a lower estimated prevalence of illicit trade.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market in Eastern Europe, excluding Russia and Ukraine, increased, mainly driven by:
•Southeast Europe, up by 7.5%, mainly reflecting the same factors as in the quarter;
partly offset by
•Central Asia, down by 11.0%, primarily reflecting a higher estimated prevalence of illicit trade following excise tax-driven price increases in July 2021.
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Cigarettes | 2017 |
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Marlboro | 24,246 |
| 25,943 |
| (6.5 | )% | 69,770 |
| 73,582 |
| (5.2 | )% |
L&M | 8,990 |
| 9,454 |
| (4.9 | )% | 25,992 |
| 26,628 |
| (2.4 | )% |
Chesterfield | 8,002 |
| 8,055 |
| (0.7 | )% | 22,270 |
| 23,111 |
| (3.6 | )% |
Philip Morris | 3,779 |
| 4,330 |
| (12.7 | )% | 11,635 |
| 12,621 |
| (7.8 | )% |
Others | 4,097 |
| 4,219 |
| (2.9 | )% | 11,745 |
| 12,451 |
| (5.7 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 49,114 |
| 52,001 |
| (5.6 | )% | 141,412 |
| 148,393 |
| (4.7 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 464 |
| 56 |
| +100.0% |
| 1,040 |
| 103 |
| +100.0% |
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Total European Union | 49,578 |
| 52,057 |
| (4.8 | )% | 142,452 |
| 148,496 |
| (4.1 | )% |
The company's reported shipment volume, presented below, includes Russia and Ukraine.
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| European Union Market Shares by Brand
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| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| p.p. |
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Marlboro | 18.6 | % | 19.0 | % | (0.4 | ) | 18.7 | % | 19.0 | % | (0.3 | ) |
L&M | 6.8 | % | 6.9 | % | (0.1 | ) | 6.9 | % | 6.9 | % | — |
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Chesterfield | 6.0 | % | 5.9 | % | 0.1 |
| 6.0 | % | 5.9 | % | 0.1 |
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Philip Morris | 3.0 | % | 3.2 | % | (0.2 | ) | 3.1 | % | 3.3 | % | (0.2 | ) |
Others* | 3.6 | % | 3.1 | % | 0.5 |
| 3.4 | % | 3.2 | % | 0.2 |
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Total European Union | 38.0 | % | 38.1 | % | (0.1 | ) | 38.1 | % | 38.3 | % | (0.2 | ) |
*Includes heated tobacco units.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume decreased by 4.8%6.8% to 49.629.0 billion units, mainlyprimarily due to:
•Russia, down by 5.6%, due to cigarette volume declines in Germany, Italycigarettes; and Spain. Estimated
•Ukraine, down by 37.0%, due to cigarettes and HTUs;
partly offset by
•Kazakhstan, up by 19.7%, or by 11.0% excluding the net favorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements, were immaterial. The decrease in cigaretteprimarily driven by a higher market share for cigarettes and HTUs, as well as the higher total market.
During the third quarter of 2022, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 70% of PMI's total shipment volume of Marlboro was mainly due to Germany, Italyin the Region. Excluding Russia and Spain. The decrease in cigaretteUkraine, total shipment volume of L&M was mainly due to Germany, Poland and Spain. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Chesterfield was mainly due to Portugal and the United Kingdom, largely offsetincreased by Poland. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Philip Morris was mainly due to France and Italy. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly due to RGD in Poland.6.8%.
In the quarter, our total market share decreased by 0.1 point to 38.0%, with gains in France, Italy and Poland largely offset by declines in Germany and Spain.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume decreased by 4.1%7.4% to 142.580.0 billion units, mainlyprimarily due to:
•Russia, down by 6.5%, due to cigarette volume declines in Germany, Italycigarettes and Spain. Excluding estimated net inventory movements, principally associated with distributor cigarette inventory movements in France, ItalyHTUs; and Spain, our
•Ukraine, down by 29.6%, due to cigarettes and HTUs.
During the first nine months of 2022, Russia and Ukraine accounted for around 71% of PMI's total shipment volume decreased by 3.2%. The decrease in cigarettethe Region. Excluding Russia and Ukraine, total shipment volume increased by 2.5%.
Middle East & Africa:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 980 | | $ | 945 | | | 3.7 | % | 9.7 | % | | $ | 35 | | $ | (57) | | $ | — | | $ | 22 | | $ | 54 | | $ | 16 | |
Operating Income | | $ | 432 | | $ | 388 | | | 11.3 | % | 11.9 | % | | $ | 44 | | $ | (2) | | $ | — | | $ | 22 | | $ | 46 | | $ | (22) | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 9.7%, primarily reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly due to Germany, Italydriven by higher HTU volume and Spain. The decrease infavorable cigarette shipment volume of L&M wasvolume/mix; and a favorable pricing variance, driven by combustible pricing.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 11.9%, primarily reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly due to Germanydriven by the same factors as for net revenues; and Spain. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Chesterfield was mainly due to Italy, Portugal and Spain,a favorable pricing variance; partly offset by Poland. The decrease in cigarette shipment volumethe unfavorable impact of Philip Morris was mainly due to Italy. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of "Others" was mainly due to Muratti in Italy.$24 million.
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Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 2,977 | | $ | 2,306 | | | 29.1 | % | 40.0 | % | | $ | 671 | | $ | (251) | | $ | — | | $ | 205 | | $ | 440 | | $ | 277 | |
Operating Income | | $ | 1,451 | | $ | 739 | | | 96.3 | % | +100% | | $ | 712 | | $ | (121) | | $ | — | | $ | 205 | | $ | 353 | | $ | 275 | |
For the nine months year-to-date, our total market share decreasedended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 0.2 points40.0%, notably reflecting a favorable comparison related to 38.1%the Saudi Arabia customs assessments of $246 million in 2021, shown in "Cost/Other", favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by higher cigarette volume, higher HTU volume and favorable cigarette mix; and a favorable pricing variance, mainly driven by combustible pricing.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by +100%, notably reflecting a favorable comparison related to the Saudi Arabia customs assessments in 2021 (as noted above for net revenues), favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by the same factors as for net revenues; a favorable pricing variance; and lower marketing, administration and research costs (including the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with declines in Germany, Italy and Spainthe Swedish Match AB offer of $30 million); partly offset by gains in Francehigher manufacturing costs.
Middle East & Africa - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Poland.
European Union - Key Market Share Commentaries
In France, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.
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| France Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
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Total Market (billion units) | 11.4 |
| 12.1 |
| (5.4 | )% | 34.0 |
| 34.5 |
| (1.3 | )% |
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PMI Shipments (million units) | 4,804 |
| 5,037 |
| (4.6 | )% | 14,679 |
| 14,872 |
| (1.3 | )% |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 27.3 | % | 26.3 | % | 1.0 |
| 26.9 | % | 26.2 | % | 0.7 |
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Philip Morris | 10.0 | % | 10.1 | % | (0.1 | ) | 10.2 | % | 10.1 | % | 0.1 |
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Chesterfield | 3.0 | % | 3.1 | % | (0.1 | ) | 3.1 | % | 3.1 | % | — |
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Others* | 2.7 | % | 2.7 | % | — |
| 2.7 | % | 2.8 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Total | 43.0 | % | 42.2 | % | 0.8 |
| 42.9 | % | 42.2 | % | 0.7 |
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*Includes heated tobacco units.
In the third quarter, the estimated total market in the Middle East & Africa decreased, mainly due to:
•Egypt, down by 5.4%. Excluding4.5%, primarily reflecting a higher estimated prevalence of illicit trade and the aforementioned net impact of price increases in the first half of 2022; and
•Turkey, down by 13.1%, mainly reflecting a higher estimated prevalence of illicit trade, inventory movements, the estimated total market declined by 3.6%. The decrease in our shipment volume was mainly due to the lower total market, partly offset by higher market share, principally Marlborothe impact of increased in-bound tourism;
partly offset by
•International Duty Free, up by 41.6%, notablyprimarily reflecting the growthimpact of both Marlboro Redreduced government travel restrictions and Goldincreased passenger traffic in 30s packs launched in March 2017.certain geographies.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market in the Middle East & Africa decreased, mainly due to:
•Algeria, down by 1.3%. The decrease11.5%, primarily reflecting industry supply chain disruptions, as well as the impact of excise tax-driven price increases in our shipment volumethe first quarter of 2021; and
•Turkey, down by 5.7%, mainly reflected the lower total market,reflecting a higher estimated prevalence of illicit trade, partly offset by the impact on adult smoker average daily consumption of the easing of pandemic-related measures, coupled with increased in-bound tourism;
partly offset by
•International Duty Free, up by 42.1%, reflecting the same factors as in the quarter.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume decreased by 1.1% to 35.4 billion units, mainly due to:
•Turkey, down by 6.9%, primarily reflecting the total market, partially offset by a higher market share, driven by cigarettes;
partly offset by
•PMI Duty Free, up by 30.6%, or by 42.2% excluding the net unfavorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements, reflecting the higher total market and a higher market share.
In Germany,Excluding the net unfavorable impact of estimated industry size,distributor inventory movements, our total in-market sales volume increased by 3.5%.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume and market share performance, shownincreased by 7.2% to 101.4 billion units, mainly driven by:
•PMI Duty Free, up by 94.4%, or by 47.6% excluding the net favorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements (primarily due to cigarettes) reflecting the same factors as in the table below, include cigarettesquarter.
South & Southeast Asia:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 1,138 | | $ | 1,065 | | | 6.9 | % | 13.9 | % | | $ | 73 | | $ | (75) | | $ | — | | $ | 68 | | $ | 80 | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 384 | | $ | 348 | | | 10.3 | % | 19.3 | % | | $ | 36 | | $ | (31) | | $ | — | | $ | 68 | | $ | (5) | | $ | 4 | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and our heated tobacco units.acquisitions, increased by 13.9%, reflecting: favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by favorable cigarette mix and higher cigarette volume; and a favorable pricing variance, driven by combustible pricing.
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| Germany Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
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Total Market (billion units) | 20.4 |
| 21.7 |
| (6.1 | )% | 57.6 |
| 59.7 |
| (3.4 | )% |
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PMI Shipments (million units) | 7,082 |
| 7,693 |
| (7.9 | )% | 21,014 |
| 22,068 |
| (4.8 | )% |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 21.0 | % | 21.5 | % | (0.5 | ) | 22.1 | % | 22.3 | % | (0.2 | ) |
L&M | 10.8 | % | 11.1 | % | (0.3 | ) | 11.3 | % | 11.6 | % | (0.3 | ) |
Chesterfield | 1.5 | % | 1.5 | % | — |
| 1.5 | % | 1.6 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Others* | 1.4 | % | 1.3 | % | 0.1 |
| 1.6 | % | 1.5 | % | 0.1 |
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Total | 34.7 | % | 35.4 | % | (0.7 | ) | 36.5 | % | 37.0 | % | (0.5 | ) |
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 19.3%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance and lower marketing, administration and research costs (including the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $24 million).*Includes heated tobacco units.
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Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 3,295 | | $ | 3,284 | | | 0.3 | % | 5.1 | % | | $ | 11 | | $ | (158) | | $ | — | | $ | (60) | | $ | 229 | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 1,135 | | $ | 1,208 | | | (6.0) | % | 0.4 | % | | $ | (73) | | $ | (78) | | $ | — | | $ | (60) | | $ | 46 | | $ | 19 | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 5.1%, reflecting: favorable volume/mix, primarily driven by higher cigarette volume and favorable cigarette mix; partly offset by an unfavorable pricing variance, mainly due to combustible pricing.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 0.4%, primarily reflecting: favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher cigarette volume, partly offset by lower cigarette mix; and lower marketing, administration and research costs (including a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to asset impairment and exit costs of $17 million, partly offset by the impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $29 million).
South & Southeast Asia - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Market Share Commentaries
In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreasedin South & Southeast Asia increased, mainly driven by:
•India, up by 6.1%21.3%, primarily reflecting a favorable comparison versus the prior year period, during which pandemic-related restrictions impacted the movement of certain products, including tobacco; and
•Indonesia, up by 11.5%, mainly reflecting the impact on adult smoker consumption of the easing of pandemic-related measures, which drove growth in the tax-advantaged 'below tier one' segment;
partly offset by
•Bangladesh, down by 9.6%, primarily reflecting the impact of second-quarter 2022 excise tax-driven price increases in March 2017 as well as a challenging comparison with increases; and
•the third quarter of 2016, which declinedPhilippines, down by 0.5%. The decrease in our shipment volume was9.7%, mainly due to the lower total market and market share, mainly Marlboro, reflecting the impact of itsfirst-quarter 2022 excise tax-driven price increase from the round €6.00 per pack price point to €6.30 in March 2017, combined with the later timing of competitors' price increases.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreasedin South & Southeast Asia increased, mainly driven by:
•India, up by 3.4%17.5%, primarily reflecting the same factor as in the quarter; and
•Indonesia, up by 8.0%, mainly reflecting the same factor as in the quarter;
partly offset by
•Bangladesh, down by 13.0%, primarily reflecting the impact of price increases in March 2017pandemic-related restrictions on mobility during February 2022, as well as a challenging comparison with the nine months year-to-date of 2016, which declined by 0.3%, benefiting from a lower prevalence of illicit trade and the estimated favorable impact of immigration. The decrease insecond-quarter 2022 excise tax-driven price increases.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume wasincreased by 4.6% to 37.3 billion units, mainly duedriven by:
•Indonesia, up by 12.1%, primarily reflecting the higher total market and a higher market share (mainly driven by share growth for PMI's premium and hand-rolled portfolio, partly offset by adult smoker down-trading to the 'below tier one' segment as a result of significantly lower retail prices;
partly offset by
•the Philippines, down by 12.8%, primarily reflecting the lower total market and a lower market share largelyfor cigarettes.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume increased by 3.6% to 109.7 billion units, mainly driven by:
•India, up by 78.4%, primarily reflecting a higher market share (driven by geographic expansion) and the higher total market; and
•Indonesia, up by 7.9%, mainly reflecting the higher total market;
partly offset by
•the Philippines, down by 4.5%, primarily reflecting the same dynamicsfactors as in the quarter.
East Asia & Australia:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ 1,200 | $ 1,523 | | (21.2) | % | (10.6) | % | | $ | (323) | | $ | (161) | | $ | — | | $ | (26) | | $ | (136) | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ 398 | $ 631 | | (36.9) | % | (20.3) | % | | $ | (233) | | $ | (105) | | $ | — | | $ | (26) | | $ | (110) | | $ | 8 | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 10.6%, estimated industry size, our shipmentreflecting: unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to unfavorable device mix (primarily due to ILUMA ONE), lower cigarette volume (largely due to an unfavorable comparison versus the third quarter of 2021 related to the October 2021 excise tax-driven price increases) and lower device volume (mainly due to an unfavorable comparison versus the third quarter of 2021 associated with the initial launch of ILUMA); and an unfavorable pricing variance.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 20.3%, mainly reflecting: unfavorable volume/mix, primarily due to lower cigarette volume and market share performance, shownunfavorable HTU mix; higher manufacturing costs (mainly due to higher logistics costs); and an unfavorable pricing variance; partly offset by lower marketing, administration and research costs (including a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to asset impairment and exit costs of $21 million, partly offset by the unfavorable impact of the 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $39 million.
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Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 3,810 | | $ | 4,509 | | | (15.5) | % | (7.1) | % | | $ | (699) | | $ | (379) | | $ | — | | $ | 31 | | $ | (351) | | $ | — | |
Operating Income | | $ | 1,315 | | $ | 2,041 | | | (35.6) | % | (22.8) | % | | $ | (726) | | $ | (261) | | $ | — | | $ | 31 | | $ | (547) | | $ | 51 | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 7.1%, reflecting: unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to lower HTU volume (primarily in Japan, as the company manages temporary production and supply chain impacts), unfavorable device mix, unfavorable cigarette mix and lower cigarette volume, partly offset by higher device volume. Pricing variance in the table below, includeperiod was favorable.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 22.8%, mainly reflecting: unfavorable volume/mix, primarily due to lower HTU volume, unfavorable mix for cigarettes, devices and our heated tobacco units.HTUs, and lower cigarette volume; and higher manufacturing costs; partly offset by lower marketing, administration and research costs (including a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to asset impairment and exit costs of $67 million, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $49 million); and a favorable pricing variance.
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| Italy Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
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Total Market (billion units) | 18.7 |
| 19.7 |
| (5.1 | )% | 53.1 |
| 55.6 |
| (4.3 | )% |
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PMI Shipments (million units) | 9,694 |
| 9,967 |
| (2.7 | )% | 27,738 |
| 29,914 |
| (7.3 | )% |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 24.1 | % | 24.3 | % | (0.2 | ) | 23.9 | % | 24.5 | % | (0.6 | ) |
Chesterfield | 11.3 | % | 11.6 | % | (0.3 | ) | 11.3 | % | 11.6 | % | (0.3 | ) |
Philip Morris | 7.7 | % | 8.3 | % | (0.6 | ) | 7.8 | % | 8.6 | % | (0.8 | ) |
HEETS | 0.7 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.6 |
| 0.6 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.5 |
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Others | 8.6 | % | 8.0 | % | 0.6 |
| 8.5 | % | 7.9 | % | 0.6 |
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Total | 52.4 | % | 52.3 | % | 0.1 |
| 52.1 | % | 52.7 | % | (0.6 | ) |
East Asia & Australia - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Market Share Commentaries
In the third quarter, the estimated total market in East Asia & Australia, excluding China, decreased, mainly due to:
•Japan, down by 5.1%. Excluding10.4%, primarily reflecting the aforementioned net impact of estimated trade inventory movements, the estimated total market declined by 3.6%, partly reflecting the Tobacco Product Directive's ban on pack sizes of ten cigarettes that fueled growth in cheaper alternatives, including fine cut and cigarillos. The decline of our shipments, down by 5.0% excluding the net impact of distributor inventory movements, mainly reflected the lower total market. Our slightly higher market share was mainly driven by HEETS and Merit in "Others," largely offset by low-price Philip Morris, impacted by the growth of the super-lowOctober 2021 excise tax-driven price segment.increase.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 4.3%, mainly reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter. The decline of the total market also reflected a challenging comparison with the first nine months of 2016, which were flat. The decline of our shipments, down by 5.4% excluding the net impact of distributor inventory movements, mainly reflected the lower total market, as well as lower cigarette market share, principally due to Marlboro, partly reflecting the ban on pack sizes of ten cigarettes, and low-price Philip Morris, impacted by the growth of the super-low price segment, partly offset by HEETS, as well as Merit in "Others."
In Poland, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.
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| Poland Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 11.2 |
| 11.5 |
| (2.9 | )% | 32.3 |
| 32.3 |
| (0.1 | )% |
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PMI Shipments (million units) | 4,819 |
| 4,864 |
| (0.9 | )% | 13,695 |
| 13,515 |
| 1.3 | % |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 10.6 | % | 11.3 | % | (0.7 | ) | 10.6 | % | 11.3 | % | (0.7 | ) |
L&M | 17.9 | % | 18.2 | % | (0.3 | ) | 18.3 | % | 18.3 | % | — |
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Chesterfield | 11.6 | % | 9.4 | % | 2.2 |
| 10.5 | % | 9.1 | % | 1.4 |
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Others* | 2.9 | % | 3.2 | % | (0.3 | ) | 3.0 | % | 3.1 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Total | 43.0 | % | 42.1 | % | 0.9 |
| 42.4 | % | 41.8 | % | 0.6 |
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*Includes heated tobacco units.
In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 2.9%. The decrease in our shipment volume primarily reflected the lower total market, partly offset by an increase in our market share, driven by Chesterfield, benefiting from brand support.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market in East Asia & Australia, excluding China, decreased, mainly due to:
•Japan, down by 0.1%5.4%, reflecting a lower prevalence of illicit trade. The increase in our shipment volume was primarily driven by higher market share, mainly reflecting the same dynamicsfactor as in the quarter.
In Spain, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.quarter;
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| Spain Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
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Total Market (billion units) | 12.4 |
| 13.0 |
| (5.0 | )% | 34.1 |
| 35.3 |
| (3.4 | )% |
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PMI Shipments (million units) | 3,847 |
| 4,274 |
| (10.0 | )% | 11,131 |
| 12,640 |
| (11.9 | )% |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 17.1 | % | 18.6 | % | (1.5 | ) | 16.6 | % | 18.1 | % | (1.5 | ) |
L&M | 5.3 | % | 5.3 | % | — |
| 5.4 | % | 5.4 | % | — |
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Chesterfield | 8.5 | % | 8.4 | % | 0.1 |
| 8.5 | % | 8.6 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Others* | 2.2 | % | 2.1 | % | 0.1 |
| 1.9 | % | 2.0 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Total | 33.1 | % | 34.4 | % | (1.3 | ) | 32.4 | % | 34.1 | % | (1.7 | ) |
partly offset by*Includes heated tobacco units.
In•South Korea, up by 1.7%, primarily reflecting a favorable comparison versus the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 5.0%, mainly reflecting the impact of price increases in December 2016. The decline of our shipment volume was mainlyprior year period due to the lower total market and lower market share, principally due to Marlboro, reflecting the impacteasing of price increases, particularly above the round €5.00 per pack price point in the vending channel, as well as a challenging comparison with the third quarter of 2016 in which the market share of Marlboro grew by 0.9 points.pandemic-related measures.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 3.4%. The decline of our shipment volume, down by 7.8% excluding the net impact of distributor inventory movements, was mainly due to the lower total market and lower market
share, principally due to Marlboro, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter, as well as a challenging comparison with the first nine months of 2016 in which the market share of Marlboro grew by 1.2 points.
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa:
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Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 13,177 |
| | $ | 13,650 |
| | $ | (473 | ) | | (3.5 | )% |
Excise taxes on products | | 8,242 |
| | 8,448 |
| | (206 | ) | | (2.4 | )% |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 4,935 |
| | 5,202 |
| | (267 | ) | | (5.1 | )% |
Operating companies income | | 2,188 |
| | 2,389 |
| | (201 | ) | | (8.4 | )% |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues decreased by $473 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues decreased by $267 million due to:
unfavorable volume/mix ($344 million) and
unfavorable currency ($268 million), partly offset by
price increases ($345 million).
The net revenues of the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa segment include $69 million in 2017 related to the sale of RRPs. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $64 million in 2017.
Operating companies income decreased by $201 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due primarily to:
unfavorable volume/mix ($299 million),
unfavorable currency ($183 million) and
higher marketing, administration and research costs ($52 million), partly offset by
price increases ($345 million).
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Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 4,990 |
| | $ | 5,122 |
| | $ | (132 | ) | | (2.6 | )% |
Excise taxes on products | | 3,207 |
| | 3,186 |
| | 21 |
| | 0.7 | % |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 1,783 |
| | 1,936 |
| | (153 | ) | | (7.9 | )% |
Operating companies income | | 765 |
| | 962 |
| | (197 | ) | | (20.5 | )% |
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues decreased by $132 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues decreased by $153 million due to:
unfavorable volume/mix ($111 million) and
unfavorable currency ($107 million), partly offset by
price increases ($65 million).
The net revenues of the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa segment include $43 million in 2017 related to the sale of RRPs. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $41 million in 2017.
Operating companies income decreased by $197 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due primarily to:
unfavorable volume/mix ($121 million),
unfavorable currency ($84 million) and
higher marketing, administration and research costs ($48 million), partly offset by
price increases ($65 million).
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa - PMI Shipment Volume Commentaries
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| EEMA PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units)
|
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | | | | |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
|
Cigarettes | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 18,655 |
| 20,082 |
| (7.1 | )% | 51,808 |
| 55,005 |
| (5.8 | )% |
L&M | 12,639 |
| 13,486 |
| (6.3 | )% | 35,919 |
| 39,511 |
| (9.1 | )% |
Bond Street | 9,473 |
| 11,159 |
| (15.1 | )% | 27,449 |
| 31,310 |
| (12.3 | )% |
Parliament | 8,710 |
| 9,262 |
| (6.0 | )% | 23,525 |
| 25,501 |
| (7.8 | )% |
Philip Morris | 5,501 |
| 344 |
| +100.0% |
| 13,813 |
| 824 |
| +100.0% |
|
Others | 13,859 |
| 17,839 |
| (22.3 | )% | 37,311 |
| 51,479 |
| (27.5 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 68,837 |
| 72,172 |
| (4.6 | )% | 189,825 |
| 203,630 |
| (6.8 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 427 |
| 27 |
| +100.0% |
| 761 |
| 37 |
| +100.0% |
|
Total EEMA | 69,264 |
| 72,199 |
| (4.1 | )% | 190,586 |
| 203,667 |
| (6.4 | )% |
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume decreased by 4.1%2.5% to 69.320.0 billion units, mainly due to cigarette volume declines in: Russia, Saudi Arabia, where our cigarette shipment volume declinedto:
•Japan, down by 48.3%3.2%, primarily reflecting the impact of the new excise tax implemented in June 2017, and Ukraine, partly offset by North Africa, notably Egypt, and higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro was mainly due to Saudi Arabia. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of L&M was mainly due to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, partly offset by Kazakhstan and North Africa, notably Egypt. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Bond Street was mainly due to Russia and Ukraine. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Parliament was mainly due to Russia, partly offset by Kazakhstan and Turkey. The increase in cigarette shipment volume of Philip Morris was driven by Russia and Ukraine, reflecting successful portfolio consolidation of local, low-price brands. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly due to low-price Next/Dubliss in Russia.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume decreased by 6.4% to 190.6 billion units, mainly reflecting cigarette volume declines in Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Ukraine, partly offset by North Africa, notably Algeria, and higher heated tobacco unit shipment volume. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro was mainly due to Saudi Arabia, partly offset by North Africa. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of L&M was mainly due to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, partly offset by Kazakhstan. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of BondStreet was mainly due to Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Parliament was mainly due to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, partly offset by Kazakhstan. The increase in cigarette shipment volume of PhilipMorris was driven by Russia and Ukraine, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly due to the same dynamics as in the quarter.
Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa - Key Market Commentaries
In North Africa (defined as Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia), estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume and cigarette market share performance are shown in the table below.
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| North Africa Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 37.6 |
| 36.9 |
| 1.7 | % | 104.7 |
| 105.4 |
| (0.7 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 9,558 |
| 8,480 |
| 12.7 | % | 25,953 |
| 25,893 |
| 0.2 | % |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 10.4 | % | 10.2 | % | 0.2 |
| 9.3 | % | 8.2 | % | 1.1 |
|
L&M | 13.1 | % | 11.6 | % | 1.5 |
| 12.1 | % | 12.5 | % | (0.4 | ) |
Others | 3.3 | % | 2.5 | % | 0.8 |
| 2.9 | % | 2.9 | % | — |
|
Total | 26.8 | % | 24.3 | % | 2.5 |
| 24.3 | % | 23.6 | % | 0.7 |
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In the third quarter, the estimated total cigarette market increased by 1.7%. The increase in our cigarette shipment volume mainly reflected higher cigarette market share, notably of Marlboro and L&M in Algeria and Egypt.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 0.7%, mainly due to Algeria, partially offset by Egypt. The increase in our cigarette shipment volume, up by 2.2% excluding estimated distributor inventory movements, was mainly driven by higher cigarette market share, notably of Marlboro in Algeria, partly offset by L&M in Egypt.
In Russia, estimated industry size and our shipment volume, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units. Our August quarter-to-date and year-to-date market share performance, as measured by Nielsen and shown in the table below, reflects that of cigarettes.
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| Russia Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 70.4 |
| 76.5 |
| (7.9 | )% | 193.9 |
| 209.0 |
| (7.2 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Shipments (million units) | 18,942 |
| 20,778 |
| (8.8 | )% | 53,365 |
| 59,132 |
| (9.8 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 1.6 | % | 1.3 | % | 0.3 |
| 1.4 | % | 1.4 | % | — |
|
Parliament | 3.6 | % | 3.8 | % | (0.2 | ) | 3.6 | % | 3.9 | % | (0.3 | ) |
Bond Street | 8.5 | % | 8.2 | % | 0.3 |
| 8.9 | % | 8.1 | % | 0.8 |
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Philip Morris | 5.1 | % | 0.1 | % | 5.0 |
| 3.6 | % | 0.1 | % | 3.5 |
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Others | 8.5 | % | 13.5 | % | (5.0 | ) | 9.7 | % | 13.7 | % | (4.0 | ) |
Total | 27.3 | % | 26.9 | % | 0.4 |
| 27.2 | % | 27.2 | % | — |
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In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 7.9%, reflecting the impact of excise tax-driven price increases and an increase in the prevalence of illicit trade. The decline of our shipment volume was mainly due to the lower total market. The increase in our market share was mainly driven by Philip Morris, reflecting successful portfolio consolidation of local, low-price brands in "Others."
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 7.2%, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter. Our market share was flat, largely reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter.
In Turkey, estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume and August quarter-to-date and year-to-date cigarette market share performance, as measured by Nielsen, are shown in the table below.
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| Turkey Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 29.9 |
| 29.3 |
| 2.1 | % | 77.6 |
| 79.5 |
| (2.3 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 14,130 |
| 14,041 |
| 0.6 | % | 36,094 |
| 37,550 |
| (3.9 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 10.3 | % | 10.4 | % | (0.1 | ) | 10.1 | % | 10.2 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Parliament | 11.6 | % | 11.7 | % | (0.1 | ) | 11.5 | % | 11.6 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Lark | 6.8 | % | 7.3 | % | (0.5 | ) | 6.9 | % | 7.5 | % | (0.6 | ) |
Others | 14.7 | % | 15.1 | % | (0.4 | ) | 14.7 | % | 14.9 | % | (0.2 | ) |
Total | 43.4 | % | 44.5 | % | (1.1 | ) | 43.2 | % | 44.2 | % | (1.0 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total cigarette market increased by 2.1%. Excluding the net impact of estimated trade inventory movements, the estimated total cigarette market increased by 1.1%. The increase in our cigarette shipments was mainly due to the higher total market. The decline in our cigarette market share, as measured by Nielsen, was mainly due to low-price Lark, reflecting competitive pressure from super-low price alternatives,and L&M and Muratti in "Others."
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 2.3%, partly reflecting a challenging comparison with the nine months year-to-date of 2016, which increased by 6.0%, benefiting from a lower prevalence of illicit trade. Excluding the net impact of estimated trade inventory movements associated with the timing of anticipated price increases, the estimated total cigarette market declined by 4.1%, mainly reflecting a higher prevalence of illicit trade resulting from the impact of price increases. The decrease in our cigarette shipments was principally due to the lower total cigarette market and lower cigarette market share, mainly due to the same dynamics as in the quarter.
In Ukraine, estimated industry size and our shipment volume, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units. Our August quarter-to-date and year-to-date market share performance, as measured by Nielsen and shown in the table below, reflects that of cigarettes.
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| Ukraine Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 17.9 |
| 19.1 |
| (6.2 | )% | 50.7 |
| 56.0 |
| (9.5 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Shipments (million units) | 5,116 |
| 5,626 |
| (9.1 | )% | 14,521 |
| 17,226 |
| (15.7 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 3.0 | % | 3.2 | % | (0.2 | ) | 3.1 | % | 3.2 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Parliament | 3.3 | % | 3.0 | % | 0.3 |
| 3.3 | % | 2.8 | % | 0.5 |
|
Bond Street | 8.4 | % | 10.3 | % | (1.9 | ) | 8.9 | % | 10.4 | % | (1.5 | ) |
Philip Morris | 3.6 | % | — | % | 3.6 |
| 2.7 | % | — | % | 2.7 |
|
Others | 9.4 | % | 13.1 | % | (3.7 | ) | 9.7 | % | 13.8 | % | (4.1 | ) |
Total | 27.7 | % | 29.6 | % | (1.9 | ) | 27.7 | % | 30.2 | % | (2.5 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 6.2%, mainly due to the impact of price increases and a challenging comparison with the third quarter of 2016, which grew by 1.7%. The decrease in our shipment volume was primarily due to the lower total market, as well as lower cigarette market share, notably of low-price Bond Street, partly offset by Parliament and Philip Morris, following successful portfolio consolidation of a local, low-price brand in "Others."
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 9.5%, mainly due to the impact of price increases and a challenging comparison with the first nine months of 2016, which grew by 6.9%. The decrease in our shipment volume was primarily due to the lower total market, as well as lower cigarette market share, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter.
Asia:
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Asia | | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 16,051 |
| | $ | 15,014 |
| | $ | 1,037 |
| | 6.9 | % |
Excise taxes on products | | 8,696 |
| | 8,777 |
| | (81 | ) | | (0.9 | )% |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 7,355 |
| | 6,237 |
| | 1,118 |
| | 17.9 | % |
Operating companies income | | 2,753 |
| | 2,288 |
| | 465 |
| | 20.3 | % |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues increased by $1.0 billion. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $1.1 billion due to:
favorable volume/mix ($758 million) and
price increases ($393 million), partly offset by
unfavorable currency ($33 million).
The net revenues of the Asia segment include $1,819 million in 2017 and $354 million in 2016 related to the sale of RRPs, mainly driven by Japan. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $1,786 million in 2017 and $354 million in 2016. In some jurisdictions, including Japan, we are not responsible for collecting excise taxes.
Operating companies income increased by $465 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This increase was due primarily to:
price increases ($393 million) and
favorable volume/mix ($151 million), partly offset by
higher marketing, administration and research costs ($50 million) and
unfavorable currency ($26 million).
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Asia | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 5,846 |
| | $ | 5,113 |
| | $ | 733 |
| | 14.3 | % |
Excise taxes on products | | 3,116 |
| | 2,977 |
| | 139 |
| | 4.7 | % |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 2,730 |
| | 2,136 |
| | 594 |
| | 27.8 | % |
Operating companies income | | 1,065 |
| | 761 |
| | 304 |
| | 39.9 | % |
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues increased by $733 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $594 million due to:
favorable volume/mix ($540 million) and
price increases ($122 million), partly offset by
unfavorable currency ($68 million).
The net revenues of the Asia segment include $871 million in 2017 and $196 million in 2016 related to the sale of RRPs, mainly driven by Japan. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues for RRPs were $841 million in 2017 and $196 million in 2016.
Operating companies income increased by $304 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017. This increase was due primarily to:
favorable volume/mix ($226 million),
price increases ($122 million) and
lower manufacturing costs ($18 million), partly offset by
unfavorable currency ($55 million).
Asia - PMI Shipment Volume Commentaries
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| Asia PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units)
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| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | | | | |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
|
Cigarettes | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 18,227 |
| 18,967 |
| (3.9 | )% | 54,255 |
| 57,277 |
| (5.3 | )% |
Lark | 3,539 |
| 4,274 |
| (17.2 | )% | 11,396 |
| 13,421 |
| (15.1 | )% |
Parliament | 2,269 |
| 2,545 |
| (10.8 | )% | 7,128 |
| 7,534 |
| (5.4 | )% |
Others | 36,027 |
| 35,907 |
| 0.3 | % | 100,240 |
| 117,982 |
| (15.0 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 60,062 |
| 61,693 |
| (2.6 | )% | 173,019 |
| 196,214 |
| (11.8 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 8,826 |
| 2,006 |
| +100.0% |
| 18,697 |
| 3,558 |
| +100.0% |
|
Total Asia | 68,888 |
| 63,699 |
| 8.1 | % | 191,716 |
| 199,772 |
| (4.0 | )% |
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume increased by 8.1% to 68.9 billion units, mainly driven by Indonesia, Pakistan, notably reflecting a lower price gap with illicit product following a modification to the excise tax structure, and higher heated tobacco unit volume, mainly in Japan and Korea. The increase was partly offset by cigarette volume declines in Japan, primarily reflecting out-switching to HeatSticks, and the Philippines. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro was notably due to Japan and Korea, primarily reflecting out-switching to our heated tobacco units, partly offset by Indonesia. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Lark was primarily due to Japan. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Parliament was mainly due to Japan, partly offset by Korea. The increase in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly driven by Indonesia and low-price brands in Pakistan.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume benefited from the favorable impact of estimated net combustible and heated tobacco unit inventory movements, driven by approximately 2.1 billion units in Japan. The favorable estimated net inventory movements in Japan, anticipated to continue in the fourth quarter of 2017, primarily reflected the growing demand for HeatSticks and a manufacturing capability sufficient to begin establishing normal levels of distributor inventory of heated tobacco units for risk management purposes, partly offset by a reduction of distributor inventory of combustible products. Excluding the impact of total estimated net inventory movements, our total shipment volume increasedhigher market share (driven by 4.7%HTUs).
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume decreased by 4.0% to 191.759.5 billion units, mainly due to:
•Japan, down by 5.1%. Excluding the net unfavorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements (primarily due to HTUs), total in-market sales volume decreased by 0.1%, reflecting the lower total market, essentially offset by a higher market share.
Excluding the net unfavorable impact of estimated distributor inventory movements, our total in-market sales volume decreased by 0.7%.
Americas:
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 474 | | $ | 456 | | | 3.9 | % | 5.5 | % | | $ | 18 | | $ | (7) | | $ | — | | $ | 30 | | $ | (4) | | $ | (1) | |
Operating Income | | $ | 85 | | $ | 121 | | | (29.8) | % | (31.4) | % | | $ | (36) | | $ | 2 | | $ | — | | $ | 30 | | $ | 3 | | $ | (71) | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 5.5%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, driven by combustible pricing. Volume/mix was slightly unfavorable, mainly reflecting unfavorable cigarette shipmentmix and lower device volume, in Indonesia, Japan, Pakistanlargely offset by higher cigarette volume.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 31.4%, mainly reflecting: higher marketing, administration and research costs (including the Philippines,unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $11 million; and higher manufacturing costs; partly offset by a favorable pricing variance. Volume/mix was slightly favorable, reflecting higher heated tobacco unitcigarette volume, mainly in Japanlargely offset by unfavorable cigarette mix.
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Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 1,367 | | $ | 1,320 | | | 3.6 | % | 4.8 | % | | $ | 47 | | $ | (16) | | $ | — | | $ | 73 | | $ | (12) | | $ | 2 | |
Operating Income | | $ | 336 | | $ | 367 | | | (8.4) | % | (9.5) | % | | $ | (31) | | $ | 4 | | $ | — | | $ | 73 | | $ | (5) | | $ | (103) | |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net revenues, excluding currency and Korea. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro wasacquisitions, increased by 4.8%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, driven by combustible pricing; partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix, mainly due to Japan, primarily reflecting out-switching to HeatSticksunfavorable cigarette mix and lower device volume, partially offset by higher cigarette volume.
Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, decreased by 9.5%, mainly reflecting: higher manufacturing costs; and Korea,higher marketing, administration and research costs (including the unfavorable impact of 2022 costs associated with the Swedish Match AB offer of $13 million); partly offset by Indonesia and the Philippines. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Larka favorable pricing variance. Volume/mix was primarily due to Japan. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Parliament wasslightly unfavorable, mainly due to Japan, unfavorable cigarette mix, largely offset by higher cigarette volume.
Americas - Total Market, PMI Shipment Volume and Market Share Commentaries
In the third quarter, the estimated total market in Americas, excluding the U.S., increased, primarily driven by:
•Argentina, up by 5.4%, mainly reflecting a favorable comparison due to the impact on adult smoker average daily consumption of strict pandemic-related measures implemented during 2021;
•Brazil, up by 5.8%, primarily reflecting a lower estimated prevalence of illicit trade; and
•Mexico, up by 4.3%, mainly reflecting the impact on adult smoker average daily consumption of the easing of pandemic-related measures, coupled with the impact of increased in-bound tourism;
partly offset by Korea. The decrease
•Canada, down by 10.1%, notably reflecting the impact of price increases and out-switching from cigarettes to e-vapor products.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market in cigaretteAmericas, excluding the U.S., increased, primarily driven by:
•Argentina, up by 4.9% mainly reflecting the same factor as in the quarter; and
•Brazil, up by 7.5%, primarily reflecting the same factor as in the quarter;
partly offset by
•Canada, down by 13.4%, notably reflecting the same factors as in the quarter.
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume of "Others" wasincreased by 3.6% to 16.8 billion units, mainly due to Indonesiadriven by:
•Brazil, up by 17.5%, mainly reflecting the higher total market and local, low-price brands in Pakistana higher market share driven by Chesterfield; and
•Mexico, up by 4.8%, primarily reflecting the Philippines.higher total market.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume benefited from the favorable impact of estimated net combustible and heated tobacco unit inventory movements, drivenincreased by approximately 3.52.8% to 47.9 billion units, mainly driven by:
•Brazil, up by 13.7%, primarily reflecting the same factors as in Japan. Excluding the impact of these estimated net inventory movements, our total shipment volume decreasedquarter; and
•Mexico, up by 5.6%.
Asia - Key Market Commentaries
In Indonesia2.7%, estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume, cigarettemainly reflecting a higher market share and segmentation performance are shown in the tables below.for cigarettes;
partly offset by
•Argentina, down by 1.2%, primarily reflecting a lower market share due to adult smokers downtrading to ultra-low-price brands produced by local manufacturers.
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| Indonesia Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 79.2 |
| 74.4 |
| 6.5 | % | 225.9 |
| 235.1 |
| (3.9 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 26,211 |
| 25,084 |
| 4.5 | % | 74,421 |
| 78,792 |
| (5.5 | )% |
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PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Sampoerna A | 13.2 | % | 14.0 | % | (0.8 | ) | 13.7 | % | 14.0 | % | (0.3 | ) |
Dji Sam Soe | 8.1 | % | 6.4 | % | 1.7 |
| 6.9 | % | 6.5 | % | 0.4 |
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Sampoerna U | 4.2 | % | 5.9 | % | (1.7 | ) | 4.6 | % | 5.2 | % | (0.6 | ) |
Others | 7.6 | % | 7.4 | % | 0.2 |
| 7.7 | % | 7.8 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Total | 33.1 | % | 33.7 | % | (0.6 | ) | 32.9 | % | 33.5 | % | (0.6 | ) |
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| Indonesia Segmentation Data
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| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| p.p. |
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Segment % of Total Market | | | | | | |
Hand-Rolled Kretek (SKT) | 17.4 | % | 17.6 | % | (0.2 | ) | 17.7 | % | 18.2 | % | (0.5 | ) |
Machine-Made Kretek (SKM) | 77.6 | % | 76.4 | % | 1.2 |
| 77.0 | % | 75.7 | % | 1.3 |
|
Whites (SPM) | 5.0 | % | 6.0 | % | (1.0 | ) | 5.3 | % | 6.1 | % | (0.8 | ) |
Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | — |
| 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | — |
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PMI % Share of Segment | | | | | | |
Hand-Rolled Kretek (SKT) | 38.4 | % | 36.8 | % | 1.6 |
| 37.5 | % | 37.1 | % | 0.4 |
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Machine-Made Kretek (SKM) | 29.7 | % | 29.5 | % | 0.2 |
| 29.2 | % | 28.9 | % | 0.3 |
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Whites (SPM) | 67.3 | % | 79.3 | % | (12.0 | ) | 72.4 | % | 80.4 | % | (8.0 | ) |
In the third quarter of 2021, we acquired Fertin Pharma A/S, Vectura Group plc. and OtiTopic, Inc.On March 31, 2022, we launched a new Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma, consolidating these entities.The operating results of this business are reported in the estimated total cigarette market increased by 6.5%Wellness and Healthcare segment (formerly the Other category). ExcludingThe business operations of our Wellness and Healthcare segment are managed and evaluated separately from the favorable impactgeographical segments.
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Financial Summary - Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 57 | | $ | — | | | — | % | — | % | | $ | 57 | | $ | (1) | | $ | 47 | | $ | 11 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Operating Income / (Loss) | | $ | (151) | | $ | (51) | | | -(100)% | -(100)% | | $ | (100) | | $ | 2 | | $ | (24) | | $ | 11 | | $ | — | | $ | (89) | |
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded net revenues of net estimated trade inventory movements mainly associated$57 million in the Wellness and Healthcare segment, with the timingan operating loss of Ramadan, the estimated total cigarette market was flat,$151 million, primarily reflecting the impact of above-inflation tax-driven price increasesa $112 million impairment on acquired intangibles, and the impact of higher utility prices on consumer spending. The increaseinvestments in our cigarette shipments was primarily driven by the higher estimated total cigarette market, research and development,partly offset by a lower cigarette market share, mainly duefavorable comparison versus the prior year period related to Sampoerna A and Sampoerna U, largely reflecting the impactasset acquisition cost of price increases, partly offset by Dji Sam Soe, notably Magnum Mild, and Marlboro Filter Black in "Others."$51 million.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 3.9%, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter. The decrease in our shipments was mainly due to the lower total market and lower cigarette market share, largely reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | Change Fav./(Unfav.) | | Variance Fav./(Unfav.) |
| 2022 | 2021 | | Total | Excl. Curr. & Acquis. | | Total | Cur- rency | Acqui-sitions | Price | Vol/ Mix | Cost/ Other |
(in millions) | | | |
Net Revenues | | $ | 199 | | $ | — | | | — | % | — | % | | $ | 199 | | $ | (1) | | $ | 189 | | $ | 11 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Operating Income / (Loss) | | $ | (216) | | $ | (51) | | | -(100)% | -(100)% | | $ | (165) | | $ | 2 | | $ | (72) | | $ | 11 | | $ | — | | $ | (106) | |
In Japan, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.
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| Japan Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 44.0 |
| 46.1 |
| (4.6 | )% | 128.0 |
| 133.7 |
| (4.3 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Shipments (million units) | | | | | | |
Cigarettes | 8,196 |
| 10,691 |
| (23.3 | )% | 27,171 |
| 33,284 |
| (18.4 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 8,325 |
| 2,006 |
| +100% |
| 18,157 |
| 3,559 |
| +100% |
|
Total | 16,521 |
| 12,697 |
| 30.1 | % | 45,328 |
| 36,843 |
| 23.0 | % |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 9.5 | % | 10.7 | % | (1.2 | ) | 9.7 | % | 10.7 | % | (1.0 | ) |
HeatSticks | 11.9 | % | 3.5 | % | 8.4 |
| 9.7 | % | 2.2 | % | 7.5 |
|
Parliament | 2.0 | % | 2.3 | % | (0.3 | ) | 2.1 | % | 2.4 | % | (0.3 | ) |
Lark | 8.5 | % | 9.7 | % | (1.2 | ) | 8.8 | % | 9.7 | % | (0.9 | ) |
Others | 1.3 | % | 1.6 | % | (0.3 | ) | 1.5 | % | 1.7 | % | (0.2 | ) |
Total | 33.2 | % | 27.9 | % | 5.3 |
| 31.8 | % | 26.7 | % | 5.1 |
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In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 4.6%. The increase in our shipment volume, up by 13.7% excluding the impact of estimated net distributor inventory movements of approximately 2.1 billion units, mainly reflected higher share, driven by HeatSticks.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 4.3%. Our shipment volume increased by 13.5%, excluding the impact of estimated net distributor inventory movements of approximately 3.5 billion units, mainly reflecting higher share, driven by HeatSticks.
In Korea, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.
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| Korea Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 19.9 |
| 19.8 |
| 0.1 | % | 54.2 |
| 55.6 |
| (2.5 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Shipments (million units) | 4,214 |
| 4,109 |
| 2.6 | % | 10,959 |
| 11,553 |
| (5.1 | )% |
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PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 8.5 | % | 9.7 | % | (1.2 | ) | 8.8 | % | 9.5 | % | (0.7 | ) |
Parliament | 7.8 | % | 7.5 | % | 0.3 |
| 8.0 | % | 7.6 | % | 0.4 |
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HEETS | 2.5 | % | — | % | 2.5 |
| 1.0 | % | — | % | 1.0 |
|
Virginia S. | 2.0 | % | 3.1 | % | (1.1 | ) | 2.0 | % | 3.2 | % | (1.2 | ) |
Others | 0.3 | % | 0.5 | % | (0.2 | ) | 0.4 | % | 0.5 | % | (0.1 | ) |
Total | 21.1 | % | 20.8 | % | 0.3 |
| 20.2 | % | 20.8 | % | (0.6 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total market increased by 0.1%. The increase in our shipment volume mainly reflected higher market share, driven mainly by the May 2017 launch of HEETS. The decline in market share of Virginia S. reflected the successful consolidation of its super slims variants to Parliament during the first nine months of 2016.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 2.5%, primarily reflecting a challenging comparison with the first nine months of 2016, which increased by 12.6%. The decrease in our shipment volume was due to the lower total market, as well as lower market share, mainly reflecting the impact of competitors' new cigarette brand launches, partly offset by HEETS.
In the Philippines, estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume and cigarette market share performance are shown in the table below.
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| Philippines Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 18.6 |
| 20.2 |
| (8.1 | )% | 54.3 |
| 60.2 |
| (9.8 | )% |
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PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 12,677 |
| 14,277 |
| (11.2 | )% | 36,303 |
| 43,558 |
| (16.7 | )% |
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PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 31.9 | % | 28.4 | % | 3.5 |
| 32.0 | % | 27.9 | % | 4.1 |
|
Fortune | 18.6 | % | 23.3 | % | (4.7 | ) | 18.0 | % | 24.3 | % | (6.3 | ) |
Jackpot | 6.5 | % | 7.5 | % | (1.0 | ) | 6.3 | % | 8.3 | % | (2.0 | ) |
Others | 11.1 | % | 11.3 | % | (0.2 | ) | 10.6 | % | 11.9 | % | (1.3 | ) |
Total | 68.1 | % | 70.5 | % | (2.4 | ) | 66.9 | % | 72.4 | % | (5.5 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 8.1%, mainly due to the impact of excise tax-driven price increases, including those on our full brand portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2016. The decline in our cigarette shipment volume was due to the lower total cigarette market, as well as lower cigarette market share, particularly of our low and super-low price brands as a result of the timing of competitors' price increases, which initially widened the price gaps to our principal competitor's discounted brands, partly offset by Marlboro, which benefited from in-switching from lower-priced brands.
For the nine months year-to-date, the decline of the estimated total cigarette market, our cigarette shipment volume and cigarette market share all reflected the same dynamics as in the quarter.
Latin America & Canada:
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Latin America & Canada | | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 7,129 |
| | $ | 6,436 |
| | $ | 693 |
| | 10.8 | % |
Excise taxes on products | | 5,019 |
| | 4,379 |
| | 640 |
| | 14.6 | % |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 2,110 |
| | 2,057 |
| | 53 |
| | 2.6 | % |
Operating companies income | | 709 |
| | 677 |
| | 32 |
| | 4.7 | % |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, we recorded net revenues increased by $693 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $53of $199 million due to:
price increases ($224 million),in the Wellness and Healthcare segment, with an operating loss of $216 million, primarily reflecting a $112 million impairment on acquired intangibles (as noted above for the quarter) and investments in research and development, as well as expenses related to employee retention, partly offset by a favorable comparison versus the prior year period related to asset acquisition cost of $51 million.
unfavorable volume/mix ($115 million) and
unfavorable currency ($56 million).
Operating companies income increased by $32 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This increase was due primarily to:
price increases ($224 million), partly offset by
unfavorable volume/mix ($116 million),
unfavorable currency ($60 million) and
higher manufacturing costs ($21 million).
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Latin America & Canada | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, | | |
(in millions) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Variance | | % |
Net revenues | | $ | 2,456 |
| | $ | 2,313 |
| | $ | 143 |
| | 6.2 | % |
Excise taxes on products | | 1,700 |
| | 1,603 |
| | 97 |
| | 6.1 | % |
Net revenues, excluding excise taxes on products | | 756 |
| | 710 |
| | 46 |
| | 6.5 | % |
Operating companies income | | 264 |
| | 224 |
| | 40 |
| | 17.9 | % |
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues increased by $143 million. Excluding excise taxes, net revenues increased by $46 million due to:
price increases ($85 million), partly offset by
unfavorable volume/mix ($25 million) and
unfavorable currency ($14 million).
Operating companies income increased by $40 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 due primarily to:
price increases ($85 million), partly offset by
unfavorable volume/mix ($37 million).
Latin America & Canada - PMI Shipment Volume Commentaries
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| Latin America & Canada PMI Shipment Volume by Brand (Million Units)
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| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
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| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| Change |
|
Cigarettes | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 7,758 |
| 8,345 |
| (7.0 | )% | 24,282 |
| 25,561 |
| (5.0 | )% |
Philip Morris | 3,335 |
| 3,793 |
| (12.1 | )% | 9,985 |
| 12,550 |
| (20.4 | )% |
Chesterfield | 2,537 |
| 667 |
| +100.0% |
| 6,536 |
| 1,061 |
| +100.0% |
|
Others | 6,822 |
| 8,380 |
| (18.6 | )% | 20,498 |
| 24,972 |
| (17.9 | )% |
Total Cigarettes | 20,452 |
| 21,185 |
| (3.5 | )% | 61,301 |
| 64,144 |
| (4.4 | )% |
Heated Tobacco Units | 8 |
| — |
| — | % | 12 |
| — |
| — | % |
Total Latin America & Canada | 20,460 |
| 21,185 |
| (3.4 | )% | 61,313 |
| 64,144 |
| (4.4 | )% |
In the third quarter, our total shipment volume decreased by 3.4% to 20.5 billion units, mainly due to Mexico, partly offset by Argentina and Brazil. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro was mainly due to Mexico. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Philip Morris was mainly due to Argentina. The increase in cigarette shipment volume of Chesterfield was mainly driven by Argentina and Brazil. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly due to local brands in Argentina, Brazil, reflecting successful brand portfolio consolidation, Colombia and Mexico.
For the nine months year-to-date, our total shipment volume decreased by 4.4% to 61.3 billion units, mainly due to cigarette volume declines in Brazil, Canada, Colombia and Mexico. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Marlboro was mainly due to Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of Philip Morris was mainly due to Argentina. The increase in cigarette shipment volume of Chesterfield was driven by Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela. The decrease in cigarette shipment volume of "Others" was mainly due to local brands in Argentina, Brazil, reflecting successful brand portfolio consolidation, Canada, Colombia and Venezuela.
Latin America & Canada - Key Market Commentaries
In Argentina, estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume and cigarette market share performance are shown in the table below.
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| Argentina Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 8.9 |
| 8.5 |
| 4.9 | % | 27.0 |
| 26.7 |
| 1.2 | % |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 6,683 |
| 6,418 |
| 4.1 | % | 20,142 |
| 20,389 |
| (1.2 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 20.2 | % | 22.1 | % | (1.9 | ) | 20.1 | % | 23.0 | % | (2.9 | ) |
Chesterfield | 16.0 | % | 6.7 | % | 9.3 |
| 15.4 | % | 3.5 | % | 11.9 |
|
Philip Morris | 33.2 | % | 39.9 | % | (6.7 | ) | 33.4 | % | 43.2 | % | (9.8 | ) |
Others | 5.6 | % | 6.8 | % | (1.2 | ) | 5.8 | % | 6.8 | % | (1.0 | ) |
Total | 75.0 | % | 75.5 | % | (0.5 | ) | 74.7 | % | 76.5 | % | (1.8 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total cigarette market increased by 4.9%, primarily reflecting a favorable comparison to the third quarter of 2016, which declined by 14.1%, mainly due to the impact of excise-tax driven price increases. The increase in our cigarette shipment volume mainly reflected the higher total market, partly offset by lower cigarette market share. The lower cigarette market share principally reflected the growth of the ultra-low price segment, where local manufacturers are exempt from paying minimum excise tax, resulting in widened price gaps with premium Marlboro and mid-price Philip Morris, partly offset by low-price Chesterfield that benefited from successful brand portfolio consolidation of a low-price brand in "Others."
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total cigarette market increased by 1.2%, primarily reflecting a favorable comparison to the nine months year-to-date 2016, which declined by 10.5%. The decrease in our cigarette shipment volume was mainly due to lower cigarette market share, reflecting the same dynamics as in the quarter.
In Canada, estimated industry size, our shipment volume and market share performance, shown in the table below, include cigarettes and our heated tobacco units.
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| Canada Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Market (billion units) | 6.4 |
| 6.9 |
| (6.3 | )% | 18.0 |
| 19.5 |
| (7.8 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Shipments (million units) | 2,554 |
| 2,675 |
| (4.5 | )% | 6,782 |
| 7,466 |
| (9.2 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Market Share | | | | | | |
Belmont | 4.4 | % | 3.9 | % | 0.5 |
| 4.0 | % | 3.7 | % | 0.3 |
|
Canadian Classics | 10.0 | % | 10.2 | % | (0.2 | ) | 9.5 | % | 10.2 | % | (0.7 | ) |
Next | 12.2 | % | 11.5 | % | 0.7 |
| 11.5 | % | 11.3 | % | 0.2 |
|
Others* | 13.1 | % | 13.3 | % | (0.2 | ) | 12.4 | % | 13.1 | % | (0.7 | ) |
Total | 39.7 | % | 38.9 | % | 0.8 |
| 37.4 | % | 38.3 | % | (0.9 | ) |
*Includes heated tobacco units.
In the third quarter, the estimated total market decreased by 6.3%, mainly reflecting the impact of retail price increases. The decrease in our shipment volume was mainly due to the lower total market, partly offset by higher market share that largely reflected the favorable impact of estimated trade inventory movements.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total market decreased by 7.8%, reflecting the impact of price increases. The decrease in our shipment volume was mainly due to the lower total market, as well as lower cigarette market share, reflecting the unfavorable impact of estimated trade inventory movements.
In Mexico, estimated cigarette industry size, our cigarette shipment volume and cigarette market share performance are shown in the table below.
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| Mexico Key Market Data |
| Third-Quarter | Nine Months Year-to-Date |
| | | Change |
| | | Change |
|
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
| % / p.p. |
|
Total Cigarette Market (billion units) | 8.0 |
| 8.8 |
| (10.0 | )% | 25.6 |
| 26.4 |
| (3.1 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Shipments (million units) | 5,129 |
| 6,055 |
| (15.3 | )% | 17,092 |
| 18,013 |
| (5.1 | )% |
| | | | | | |
PMI Cigarette Market Share | | | | | | |
Marlboro | 46.7 | % | 48.3 | % | (1.6 | ) | 48.2 | % | 47.8 | % | 0.4 |
|
Delicados | 7.9 | % | 9.6 | % | (1.7 | ) | 8.2 | % | 9.8 | % | (1.6 | ) |
Benson & Hedges | 4.5 | % | 4.8 | % | (0.3 | ) | 4.9 | % | 4.6 | % | 0.3 |
|
Others | 5.4 | % | 5.8 | % | (0.4 | ) | 5.5 | % | 6.0 | % | (0.5 | ) |
Total | 64.5 | % | 68.5 | % | (4.0 | ) | 66.8 | % | 68.2 | % | (1.4 | ) |
In the third quarter, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 10.0%. Excluding the impact of estimated trade inventory movements, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 1.9%. The decrease in our cigarette shipment volume mainly reflected the lower total cigarette market. The decrease of our cigarette market share largely reflected the unfavorable impact of the estimated trade inventory movements.
For the nine months year-to-date, the estimated total cigarette market decreased by 3.1%, or increased by 0.5% excluding the impact of estimated inventory movements. The decrease in our cigarette shipment volume mainly reflected the lower total cigarette market. The decrease of our cigarette market share largely reflected the unfavorable impact of the estimated trade inventory movements.
Financial Review
Cash Flow Highlights
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| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 7,710 | | $ | 7,935 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (151) | | (2,018) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (6,071) | | (8,176) | |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
During the first nine months of 2017,2022, net cash provided by operating activities of $5,991 million increaseddecreased by $63 million$0.2 billion compared with the first nine months of 2016.2021. Excluding favorableunfavorable currency movements of $198 million, the change was$0.7 billion, net cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.5 billion, due primarily due to an increase in deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits,higher currency-neutral net earnings of $0.5 billion and the 2017 payment in the South Korean tax matter (see Note 8. Contingencies for additional information),lower pension plan contributions, net of refunds, of $0.3 billion, partially offset by higher net earnings.
The net movements in working capital requirements of $0.4 billion and other movements. For details on our pension contributions, net of refunds, see Note 5. Benefit Plans.
The higher working capital requirements in the first nine months of 2022 as compared with the first nine months of 2021 were primarily due to favorable currency.more cash used for accounts receivable in 2022 mainly reflecting the timing of sales and cash collections, and less cash provided by inventory mainly reflecting unfavorable comparison with 2021 primarily due to depletion of COVID-19 pandemic related build-up of inventory levels across our supply chain in 2020, partially offset by more cash provided by accrued liabilities and other current assets mainly reflecting the timing of excise tax-paid inventory movements and excise tax payments, as well as less cash used in accounts payable mainly reflecting higher IQOS device purchases.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
During the first nine months of 2017,2022, net cash used in investing activities was $2,292 million,decreased by $1.9 billion as compared with net cash used in investing activities of $943 million during the first nine months of 2016.2021. This increase in netdecrease was due primarily to the $1.9 billion of cash used in 2021 for our acquisitions, net of $1,349acquired cash and favorable movements of $356 million was due principally toin cash collateral postedreceived from financial institutions primarily to secure derivatives designated as net investment hedges of Euro assets following the strengthening ofand was principally related to changes in exchange rates between the Euro versusand the U.S. dollar, andpartly offset by higher capital expenditures.expenditures and other investments. For further detailsdetail on our acquisitions and derivatives designated as net investment hedges and other investments, see Note 5. 2. Acquisitions and Note 7.Financial Instruments.Instruments.
Our capitalCapital expenditures were $995 million and $734of $730 million during the first nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.of 2022 increased by $271 million as compared with the first nine months of 2021. The 20172022 capital expenditures were primarily related to our ongoing investments in RRPs to support capacity expansion (notably for heated tobacco units).RRPs. We expect
total capital expenditures in 20172022 to be approximately $1.6$1.0 billion.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
During the first nine months of 2017,2022, net cash used in financing activities was $1,232 million,decreased by $2.1 billion compared with net cash used in financing activities of $3,560 million duringto the first nine months of 2016.2021. The change was duelower cash usage primarily to higherreflected proceeds from short-term borrowings in 2022 (primarily commercial paper of $2.3$2.6 billion), partially offset by higher dividend payments and higher proceeds from long-term debt issuances (primarily the $3.7 billion proceedspurchase of the remaining stakes in 2017 from our U.S. dollar debt issuances versus the $3.5 billion proceeds in 2016 from our U.S. dollar and Euro debt issuances).
Dividends paidTurkish affiliates in the first nine monthsquarter of 2017 and 2016 were $4,854 million and $4,759 million, respectively.2022. For further details on the purchase of the remaining stakes in our Turkish affiliates, see Note 2. Acquisitions.
Debt and Liquidity
We define cash and cash equivalents as short-term, highly liquid investments, readily convertible to known amounts of cash that mature within a maximum of three months and have an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate or credit risk changes. As a policy, we do not hold any investments in structured or equity-linked products. Our cash and cash equivalents are predominantly held in demand deposits with institutions that have investment-grade long-term credit rating. As part of our cash management strategy and in order to manage counterparty exposure, we also enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Such agreements are collateralized with government or corporate securities held by a custodial bank and, at maturity, cash is paid back to PMI, and the collateral is returned to the bank. While we entered into these agreements duringFor the periods, we had a zero balance atnine months ended September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016. If we had had a balance outstanding at period end, it would have been included in other current assets.the full-year 2021, the activities for such reverse repurchase agreements were not material.
We utilize long-term and short-term debt financing, including a commercial paper program that is regularly used to finance ongoing liquidity requirements, as part of our overall cash management strategy. Our ability to access the capital and credit markets as well as overall dynamics of these markets may impact borrowing costs. We expect that the combination of our long-term and short-term debt financing, the commercial paper program and the committed credit facilities, coupled with our operating cash flows, will enable us to meet our liquidity requirements.
Table of ContentsIn August 2021, we published a business transformation-linked financing framework (“Framework”), which integrates the company’s smoke-free transformation into its financing strategy. The Framework outlines the guidelines that we will follow in issuing business transformation-linked financing instruments in the debt capital and loan markets, which may include public notes offerings, private placements, loans, and other relevant financing instruments.
Credit Ratings – The cost and terms of our financing arrangements as well as our access to commercial paper markets may be affected by applicable credit ratings. At Following the announcement of the Swedish Match Offer on May 11, 2022, Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch revised their respective credit rating outlooks. Accordingly, at September 30, 2017,2022, our credit ratings and outlook by major credit rating agencies were as follows:
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Moody’s | | P-1 | | A2 | | StableRating(s) Under Review |
Standard & Poor’s | | A-1 | | A | | CreditWatch Negative |
Fitch | | F1 | | A | | Rating Watch Negative |
For further details of the Swedish Match offer, see the Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements section of this MD&A.
Revolving Credit Facilities – On January 27, 2017, we entered into an agreement to extend our $2.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility from February 7, 2017 to February 6, 2018.
At September 30, 2017,2022, our committed revolving credit facilities and commercial paper outstanding were as follows:
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364-day revolving credit, expiring January 31, 2023 | | $ | 1.8 | | | |
Multi-year revolving credit, expiring February 10, 2026 (1) | | 2.0 | | | |
Multi-year revolving credit, expiring September 29, 2026 (2) (3) | | 2.5 | | | |
Total facilities | | $ | 6.3 | | | |
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364-day revolving credit, expiring February 6, 2018 | | $ | 2.0 |
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Multi-year revolving credit, expiring February 28, 2021 | | 2.5 |
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Multi-year revolving credit, expiring October 1, 2021 | | 3.5 |
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At September 30, 2017, there were no borrowings under the committed credit facilities, and the entire committed amounts were available for borrowing.
(1) On August 29, 2017,January 28, 2022, we entered into an agreement, effective October 1, 2017,February 10, 2022, to amend and extend the term of our $3.5$2.0 billion multi-year revolving credit facility, for an additional year covering the period October 1, 2021February 11, 2026 to October 1, 2022.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.
At September 30, 2022, there were no borrowings under the committed revolving credit facilities, and the entire committed amounts were available for borrowing. Subject to market conditions, we currently expect to request a further extension of the terms of our 364-day revolving credit facility for an additional one-year period, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant revolving credit facility agreement.
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.
Each of these facilities requires us to maintain a ratio of consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“consolidated EBITDA”) to consolidated interest expense of not less than 3.5 to 1.0 on a rolling four-quarter basis. At September 30, 2017, our ratio calculated in accordance with the agreements was 10.4 to 1.0. 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. The terms “consolidated EBITDA” and “consolidated interest expense,” both of which include certain adjustments, are defined in the facility agreements previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition to the committed revolving credit facilities discussed above, certain of our subsidiaries maintain short-term credit arrangements to meet their respective working capital needs. These credit arrangements, which amounted to approximately $2.8$2.0 billion at September 30, 20172022 and $2.9$2.3 billion at December 31, 2016,2021, are for the sole use of our subsidiaries. Borrowings under these arrangements and other bank loans amounted to $630$229 million at September 30, 2017,2022, and $643$225 million at December 31, 2016.2021.
Financing of the Swedish Match Offer
In connection with the Swedish Match offer, 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 new €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. As of September 30, 2022, there were no borrowings under these two facilities. If drawn upon, the proceeds under the bridge facility and the term loan facility will be used, directly or indirectly, to finance the Swedish Match offer, including, the payment of related fees and expenses. For further details of the Swedish Match offer, see the Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements section of this MD&A.
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 September 30, 2017,2022, we had $2.6 billion of commercial paper outstanding of $2.3 billion.outstanding. At December 31, 2021, we had no commercial paper outstanding. The average commercial paper balance outstanding during the first nine months of 20172022 was $5.1$3.3 billion. There was no balance outstanding at December 31, 2016. The average commercial paper balance outstanding during 20162021 was $4.2$1.1 billion.
Sale of Accounts Receivable– To mitigate credit risk and enhance cash and liquidity management, we sell trade receivables to unaffiliated financial institutions. These arrangements allow us to sell, on an ongoing basis, certain trade receivables without
recourse. The trade receivables sold are generally short-term in nature and are removed from the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We sell trade receivables under two types of arrangements, servicing and nonservicing.
Our operating cash flows were positively impacted by the amount of the trade receivables sold and derecognized from the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which remained outstanding with the unaffiliated financial institutions. The trade receivables sold that remained outstanding under these arrangements as of September 30, 2017,2022, and September 30, 20162021 were $0.6 billion$512 million and $0.7 billion,$652 million, respectively. The net proceeds received are included in cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
For further details, see Note 15. Sale of Accounts Receivable to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Debt – Our total debt was $34.0$27.2 billion at September 30, 20172022 and $29.1$27.8 billion at December 31, 2016.2021.
On February 14, 2017,11, 2020, 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.
Our debt issuances in the first nine months of 2017 were as follows: |
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U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $700 | | 1.625% | | February 2017 | | February 2019 |
U.S. dollar notes | (b) | $300 | | Floating | | February 2017 | | February 2020 |
U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $1,000 | | 2.000% | | February 2017 | | February 2020 |
U.S. dollar notes | (a) | $500 | | 2.625% | | February 2017 | | February 2022 |
U.S. dollar notes | (c) | $750 | | 2.375% | | August 2017 | | August 2022 |
U.S. dollar notes | (c) | $500 | | 3.125% | | August 2017 | | August 2027 |
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(a) Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears beginning in August 2017.
(b) Interest on these notes is payable quarterly in arrears beginning in May 2017.
(c) Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears beginning in February 2018.
The net proceeds from the sale of the securities listed in the table above have been and will be used for general corporate purposes.
Guarantees – At September 30, 2017,2022, we were contingently liable for $0.8 billion ofhave guarantees of our own performance, which wereare 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. At September 30, 2017,These guarantees have not had, and are not expected to have, a significant impact on PMI’s liquidity. In October 2020, we guaranteed an obligation for an equity method investee. For further details, see Note 10. Contingencies to our third-party guarantees were insignificant.condensed consolidated financial statements.
Equity and Dividends
We discuss our stock awards as of September 30, 20172022 in Note 2. 4. Stock Plans to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
During 2016, we did not repurchase any shares underOn June 11, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program andof up to $7 billion, with target spending of $5 billion to $7 billion over a three-year period. On July 22, 2021, we do not presently intend tobegan repurchasing shares under this new share repurchase program. From July 22, 2021 through March 31, 2022, we repurchased 10.5 million shares of our common stock in 2017.at a cost of approximately $1.0 billion. During the first three months of 2022, we repurchased 2.0 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $199 million.
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. Prior to the suspension of the program, we made no share repurchases during the second quarter of 2022. For further details on the offer, see the Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements section of this MD&A.
Dividends paid in the first nine months of 20172022 were $4.9$5.8 billion. During the third quarter of 2017,2022, our Board of Directors approved a 2.9%1.6% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.07$1.27 per common share. As a result, the present annualized dividend rate is $4.28$5.08 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 in demand deposits maturing withinwith 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 outside of the United States of America, with manufacturing and sales facilities in various locations throughout 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. 7. Financial Instruments, Note 11. Fair Value Measurements,and Note 13. Balance Sheet Offsettingto our condensed consolidated financial statements for further details on our derivative financial instruments and the related collateral arrangements.
Contingencies
See Note 8. 10. 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""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 RRPs constitute a new product category in its early stages 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 “Business Environment” "Business Environment"section. 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.
OverallBusiness Risks Related
We may be unsuccessful in our attempts to introduce reduced-risk products, and regulators may not permit the commercialization of these products or the communication of scientifically substantiated information and claims.
Our Businesskey strategic priorities are to: (i) develop and Industrycommercialize products that present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to those products versus continued smoking; and (ii) convince and educate current adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke to switch to those RRPs. For our efforts to be successful, we must:
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• | develop RRPs that adult smokers find acceptable alternatives to smoking; |
• | conduct rigorous scientific studies to substantiate that they reduce exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents in smoke and, ultimately, that these products present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to them versus continued smoking; and |
• | effectively advocate for a timely development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs, including communication of scientifically substantiated information to enable adult smokers to make better consumer choices. |
We might not succeed in our efforts. If we do not succeed, but others do, or if heat-not-burn products are inequitably regulated compared to other RRP 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 entrants, 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 all e-vapor products or other RRPs 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 RRPs. We cannot predict whether regulators will permit the sale and/or marketing of RRPs with scientifically substantiated information and claims. Such restrictions could limit the success of our RRPs.
The WHO study group on tobacco product regulation ("TobReg") published their eighth report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation in May 2021. 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 ("ENNDS") and heated tobacco products ("HTPs") on a number of scientific topics. 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 WHO FCTC Secretariat published two reports on novel and emerging tobacco products to the ninth session of the Conference of the Parties ("CoP") of the FCTC, which are not materially different from the WHO study group report. Substantive decisions based on these reports were deferred to CoP 10, currently scheduled to take place in the fourth quarter of 2023. It is not possible to predict whether or to what extent measures recommended by the WHO's reports will be implemented as the reports are not binding to the WHO Member States.
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 RRP category and the commercialization of the RRP category in general.
Our RRPs and commercial activities for these products are designed for, and directed toward, current adult smokers and users of nicotine-containing products, and not for non-smokers or youth. We put significant effort in place to restrict access of our products to non-smokers or youth. Nevertheless, technological, operational, regulatory and/or commercial setbacks might prevent us from delivering necessary infrastructure required to fulfill our commitment of having 100% of our RRP device portfolio equipped with “Age Verification”-technology and device activation features by 2023.
If nonetheless there is a significant usage of our products or competitive products among youth or non-smokers, even in situations over which we have no control, our credibility may suffer, and our efforts to advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs 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 products' authorizations from the FDA, there is no guarantee that the product will remain authorized for sale in the U.S., particularly if there is a significant uptake in youth or non-smoker initiation.
The financial and business performance of our reduced-risk products is less predictable than our cigarette business.
Our RRPs are novel products in a 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, particularly during the early stages of this new product category, during the COVID-19 pandemic as
a result of unpredictability due to shortage of key components in our supply chain or due to geopolitical or macroeconomic events that negatively impact RRP availability or adoption.
We may be unsuccessful in our efforts to differentiate reduced-risk products and cigarettes with respect to taxation.
To date, we have been largely successful in demonstrating to regulators that our RRPs are not cigarettes due to the absence of combustion, and as such 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 where RRP will be equally taxed in line with other tobacco products such as ordinary cigarettes. However, if we cease to be successful in these efforts, RRP unit margins may be materially adversely affected.
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 and 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 the "Business Environment" section.Business Environment section. A continuous decline in the consumption of cigarettes could have a material adverse effect on our revenue and profitability.
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. As a result,Furthermore, our volume and profitability may be adversely affected in these markets.
IncreasesIn 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 legal cross-border purchases of lower price products, or to illicit products such as contraband, counterfeit and "illicit whites."
Our business faces significant governmental action aimed at increasing regulatory requirements with the goal of reducing or preventing the use of tobacco products.
Governmental actions, combined with the diminishing social acceptance of smoking and private actions to restrict smoking, have resulted in reduced industry volumevolumes 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 legal 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 World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control ("FCTC"(the "FCTC"). The FCTC isSince it came into force in 2005, the first international public health treaty on tobacco, and its objective is to establish a global agenda for tobacco regulation. 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 products to adult smokers. 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 cigarettes; |
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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; |
the levying of substantial and increasing tax and duty charges;
restrictions or bans on advertising, marketing and sponsorship; | | | | | |
• | 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 tobacco 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 products to people born after a certain year would be prohibited; |
• | requirements regarding testing, disclosure and performance standards for tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other smoke constituents; |
• | disclosure, restrictions, or bans of tobacco product ingredients, including bans on the flavors of certain tobacco 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; |
the display of larger health warnings, graphic health warnings and other labeling requirements; | | | | | |
• | restrictions in terms of importing or exporting our products impacting our logistics activities and ability to ship our products; |
restrictions on packaging design, including the use of colors, and plain packaging; | | | | | |
• | encouraging litigation against tobacco companies; and |
restrictions on packaging and cigarette formats and dimensions;
restrictions or bans on the display of tobacco product packaging at the point of sale and restrictions or bans on cigarette vending machines;
requirements regarding testing, disclosure and performance standards for tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other smoke constituents;
disclosure, restrictions, or bans of tobacco product ingredients;
increased restrictions on smoking in public and work places and, in some instances, in private places and outdoors;
restrictions on the sale of novel tobacco or nicotine-containing products;
elimination of duty free sales and duty free allowances for travelers; and
encouraging litigation against tobacco companies. | | | | | |
• | excluding tobacco companies from transparent public dialogue regarding public health and other policy matters. |
Our operating incomefinancial results could be significantlymaterially affected by regulatory initiatives resulting in a significant decrease in demand for our brands, in particularbrands. More specifically, requirements that lead to a commoditization of tobacco products or impede adult consumers' ability to convert to our RRPs, as well as any significant increase in the cost of complying with new regulatory requirements.
Litigation related to tobacco use and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke could substantially reduce our profitability and could severely impair our liquidity.
There is litigation related to tobacco products pending in certain jurisdictions. Damages claimed in some tobacco-related litigation are significant and, in certain cases in Brazil, Canada and Nigeria, range into the billions of U.S. dollars. 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 affected in a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year by an unfavorable outcome or settlement of certain pending litigation. Please see Note 8. Contingencies to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of pending litigation.
We face intense competition, and our failure to compete effectivelyrequirements could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and results of operations.financial results.
We compete primarily on the basis of product quality, brand recognition, brand loyalty, taste, innovation, packaging, service, marketing, advertising and price. We are subject to highly competitive conditions in all aspects of our business. 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, higher tobacco product taxes, higher absolute prices and larger gaps between retail price categories, and product regulation that diminishes the ability to differentiate tobacco products. Competitors include three large international tobacco companies and several regional and local tobacco companies and, in some instances, state-owned tobacco enterprises, principally in Algeria, Egypt, the PRC, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Industry
consolidation and privatizations of state-owned enterprises have led to an overall increase in competitive pressures. Some competitors have different profit and volume objectives, and some international competitors are susceptible to changes in different currency exchange rates.
Because we have operations in numerous countries, our results may be influenced by economic, regulatory and political developments, natural disasters 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 threat of war may have a significant impact on the business environment. Economic, political, regulatory or other developments or natural disasters could disrupt our supply chain, manufacturing capabilities or distribution capabilities. In addition, such developments could lead to loss of property or equipment that are critical to our business in certain markets and difficulty in staffing and managing our operations, which could reduce our volumes, revenues and net earnings.
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 control and compliance procedures 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 international partners.
We may be unable to anticipate changes in consumer preferences or to respond to consumer behavior influenced by economic downturns.
Our business is subject to changes in adult consumer preferences, which may be influenced by local economic conditions. To be successful, we must:
promote brand equity successfully;
anticipate and respond to new adult consumer trends;
develop new products and markets and broaden brand portfolios;
improve productivity;
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 lower-price brands, and the volume of our premium-price and mid-price brands and our profitability could suffer accordingly. Such down-trading trends may be reinforced by regulation that limits branding, communication and product differentiation.
We lose revenues as a result of counterfeiting, contraband, cross-border purchases and non-tax-paid volume produced by local manufacturers.
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, legal cross-border purchases and non-tax-paid volume produced by local manufacturers.
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 customs duties and/or excise taxes, allegations of false and misleading usage of descriptors and allegations of unlawful advertising. 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 affected by an unfavorable outcome of pending or future investigations. See “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Operating Results by Business Segment-Business Environment-Governmental Investigations” for a description of certain governmental investigations to which we are subject.
We may be unsuccessful in our attempts to introduce reduced-risk products, and regulators may not permit the commercialization of these products or the communication of scientifically substantiated risk-reduction claims.
Our key strategic priorities are: to develop and commercialize products that present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to those products versus continued smoking; and to convince current adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke to switch to those RRPs. For our efforts to be successful, we must: develop RRPs that such adult smokers find acceptable alternatives to smoking; conduct rigorous scientific studies to substantiate that they reduce exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents in smoke and, ultimately, that these products present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to adult smokers who switch to them versus continued smoking; and effectively advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs, including communication of scientifically substantiated information to enable adult smokers to make better choices. We might not succeed in our efforts. If we do not succeed, but others do, we may be at a competitive disadvantage. Furthermore, we cannot predict whether regulators will permit the sale and/or marketing of RRPs with scientifically substantiated risk-reduction claims. Such restrictions could limit the success of our RRPs.
We may be unsuccessful in our efforts to differentiate reduced-risk products and cigarettes with respect to taxation.
To date, we have been largely successful in demonstrating to regulators that our RRPs are not cigarettes, and as such they are generally taxed either as a separate category or as other tobacco products, which yields more favorable tax rates than cigarettes. If we cease to be successful in these efforts, RRP unit margins may be adversely affected.
Our reported results could be adversely affected by unfavorable currency exchange rates, and currency devaluations could impair our competitiveness.
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. During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, our reported net revenues and operating income will be reduced because the local currency translates into fewer U.S. dollars. During periods of local economic crises, foreign currencies may be devalued significantly against the U.S. dollar, reducing our margins. Actions to recover margins may result in lower volume and a weaker competitive position.
The repatriation of our foreign earnings, changesChanges in the earnings mix and changes in tax laws may increaseresult in significant variability in our effective tax rate.rates. Our ability to receive payments from foreign subsidiaries or to repatriate royalties and dividends could be restricted by local country currency exchange controls.controls and other regulations.
We are subject to income tax laws in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. The new administration resulting from the 2020 U.S. presidential and congressional elections could lead to 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. If ultimately enacted into law, 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. 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. While we are working on options to exit the Russian market in an orderly manner, these punitive tax law changes, if enacted, could also have a material adverse impact on our effective tax rate thereby reducing our net earnings. Further, in the event we are able to successfully exit the Russian market, the sale of our Russian assets may result in U.S. tax liabilities that are material to our financial results.
Because we are a U.S. holding company, our most significant source of funds is distributions from our non-U.S. subsidiaries. Under current U.S. tax law, in general we do not pay U.S. taxes on our foreign earnings until they are repatriated to the U.S. as distributions from our non-U.S. subsidiaries. These distributions may result in a residual U.S. tax cost. It may be advantageous to us in certain circumstances to significantly increase the amount of such distributions, which could result in a material increase in our overall effective tax rate under current U.S. tax law. Furthermore, our effective tax rate could be increased due to changes in the earnings mix or applicable tax laws. In addition, certainCertain countries in which we operate have adopted or could institute currency exchange controls and other regulations 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.
Risks Related to the Impact of the War in Ukraine on our Business
Our ability to grow profitabilitybusiness, results of operations, cash flows and financial position may be limitedadversely impacted by the continuation and consequences of the war in Ukraine.
In 2021, Russia accounted for around 10% of our inabilitytotal 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 under 2% of our total net revenues. Historically, we also produced finished goods in Ukraine for export and manufactured products in Russia. As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we have stopped both planned and any new investments in Russia, including all new product launches and commercial, innovation, and manufacturing investments.We have also scaled down our Russian manufacturing operations and continue to introduce new products, enter new marketswork on options to exit the Russian market in an orderly manner. In Ukraine, we have temporarily reduced operations, including closing our factory in the country.
The short and long-term implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for our operations in those countries are impossible to predict at this time. There can be no assurance that our exit from the Russian market will be successful, orderly, or improverepresent a fair value for our margins through higher pricingRussian assets and improvementsoperations. The likelihood of retaliatory action by the Russian government against companies, including us, as a result of actions and statements made in response to the Russian invasion, including the possibility of legal action against us or our brandemployees or nationalization of foreign businesses or assets, including cash reserves held in Russia and geographic mix.
Our profit growth may sufferintangible assets such as trademarks, is impossible to predict. Further, if we are unableable to introduce new products or enter new markets successfully, to raise prices or to improvedivest our Russian assets in an orderly manner, the proportioncircumstances of our salesdivestiture may adversely impact the value we receive for those assets or, due to financial or legal restrictions, our ability to access the proceeds of higher margin products and in higher margin geographies.
We may be unable to expand our brand portfolio through successful acquisitions or the development of strategic business relationships.
One element of our growth strategy is to strengthen 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 anticipated revenue improvements and cost savings. Theresale. In Ukraine, there is no assurance thatway to know when and to what extent we will be able to acquirefully 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 impairment charges.
The conflict also elevates 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 and 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 have the effect of heightening many other risks disclosed in this Form 10-Q, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial position. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the achievement of our strategic priorities, including achievement of our RRP growth targets; the availability of third-party manufacturing resources; the availability of attractive businesses on favorable terms, or that future acquisitions oracquisition and strategic business developments willopportunities 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 of Materials, Products and Services
Use of third-party resources may negatively impact quality and availability of our products and services, and we may be accretiverequired to earnings.replace third-party contract manufacturers or service providers with our own resources.
We increasingly rely on third-party resources and their subcontractors/suppliers, sometimes concentrated in a specific geographic areas, to manufacture some of our products and product parts (particularly, the electronic devices and accessories),
and 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 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 our costs may increase significantly if we must replace such third parties with our own resources.
Government mandated prices, production control programs, shifts in crops driven by economic conditions and the impact of climate change 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. Furthermore, crop quality canmay be influenced by variations in weather patterns, including those caused by climate change. 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.
Our ability
Risks Related to implement our strategy of attracting and retaining the best global talentInternational Operations
Because we have operations in numerous countries, our results may be impairedadversely impacted by economic, regulatory and political developments, natural disasters, pandemics or conflicts.
Some of the decreasing social acceptancecountries in which we operate face the threat of cigarette smoking.
The tobacco industry competes for talent with consumer productscivil unrest and other companies that enjoy greater societal acceptance. Ascan be subject to regime changes. In others, nationalization, terrorism, conflict and the threats of war or acts of war may have a result, we may be unable to attract and retainsignificant impact on the best global talent.
The failurebusiness environment. Natural disasters, pandemics, economic, political, regulatory, acts of our information systems to function as intendedwar or their penetration by outside parties with the intent to corrupt them could result in business disruption, litigation and regulatory action, and lossthreats of revenue, assets or personalwar, or other sensitive data.
We use information systems to help manage business processes, collectdevelopments could disrupt our supply chain, manufacturing capabilities or distribution capabilities, and interpret business data and communicate internally and externally with employees, suppliers, customers and others. Some of these information systems are managed by third-party service providers. We have backup systems andour business continuity plans in place, and we take careother safeguards might not always be effective to protect our systems and data from unauthorized access. Nevertheless, failurefully mitigate their impact. In addition, such developments could increase costs of our systemsmaterials and operations and lead to functionloss 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 operations, volumes, revenue, net earnings and profitability. We discuss risks associated with the invasion of Ukraine above and with the COVID-19 pandemic below.
In certain markets, we are dependent on governmental approvals of various actions such as intended, or penetrationprice changes, and failure to obtain such approvals could impair growth of our systemsprofitability.
In addition, despite our high ethical standards and rigorous controls and compliance procedures 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 outside parties intent on extractingour employees and partners. Such improper or corrupting informationunlawful conduct (actual or otherwise disrupting business processes,alleged) could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in a loss of revenue, assets or personal or other sensitive data,lead to litigation and regulatory action, cause damage to our reputation and that of our brands, and result in significant remediationsubstantial costs.
Our reported results could be adversely affected by unfavorable currency exchange rates, and other costs to us.currency fluctuations could impair our competitiveness.
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 requireddifferent from our primary currency revenue markets, and U.S. dollar fluctuations against various currencies may have disproportionate negative impact on net revenues as compared to replace third-party contract manufacturers or service providers with our own resources.gross profit and operating income margins.
In certain instances,A sustained period of elevated inflation across the markets in which we contract with third partiesoperate could result in higher operating and financing costs and lead to manufacture somereduced demand for our products.
Increasing inflationary pressures may 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. Increased inflation also has and may continue to lead to interest rate increases, thereby increasing our interest expense.
Increasing inflationary pressures may also negatively impact consumer purchasing power, which could result in reduced demand for our products. If we are unable to increase our prices or take other actions to mitigate the effect of increasing inflationary pressures, our profitability and financial position could be negatively impacted.
Risks Related to Legal Challenges and Investigations
Litigation related to tobacco use and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke could substantially reduce our profitability and could severely impair our liquidity.
There is litigation related to tobacco products pending in certain jurisdictions in which we operate. Damages claimed in some tobacco-related litigation are significant and, in certain cases in Brazil, Canada, and Nigeria, range into the billions of U.S. dollars. 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 RRP activities, including allegations concerning product partsclassification, advertising 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 provide other services. continue as we expand our efforts to commercialize RRPs and to communicate publicly. The outcomes of these matters may affect our RRP commercialization and public communication activities and performance in one or more markets. Also see Note 10. Contingencies to our condensed 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, 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 10. Contingencies—Other Litigation and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Operating Results by Business Segment—Business Environment—Governmental Investigations” for a description of certain governmental investigations to which we are subject.
We may be unable to renew these agreements on satisfactory termsadequately protect our intellectual property rights, and disputes relating to intellectual property rights could harm our business.
Our intellectual property rights are valuable assets, and their protection is important to our business. If the steps we take to protect our intellectual property rights globally, including through applying for, numerous reasons, including government regulations. Accordingly,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 costsintellectual property rights, notwithstanding legal protection, our business could be adversely impacted. Moreover, failing to manage our existing and/or future intellectual property may increase significantly if we must replace suchplace us at a competitive disadvantage. Intellectual property rights of third parties withmay limit our own resources.
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 RRPs 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 RRPs or improve their quality in one or more markets, our ability to convert adult smokers to our RRPs in such markets would be adversely affected. See Note 10. Contingencies— Other Litigation to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of certain intellectual property proceedings.
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 RRPs. 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 tobacco product taxes, higher absolute prices and larger gaps between retail price categories, and product regulation that diminishes the ability to differentiate tobacco products and restricts adult consumer access to truthful and non-misleading information about our RRPs. Competitors in our industry include three large international tobacco companies, 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, the PRC, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Some competitors have different profit, volume and regulatory objectives, and some international competitors are susceptible to changes in different currency exchange rates. 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, while not relying on 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 RRPs, all of which could have a mutual adverse effect on our profitability and results of operations.
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 convince adult smokers to convert to our RRPs; |
• | ensure effective adult consumer engagement, including communication about product characteristics and usage of RRPs; |
• | 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 lower-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.
Our ability to grow profitability may be limited by our inability to introduce new products, enter new markets 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 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 successful 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 new to us, such as digital, information technology, 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 the Impact of COVID-19 on our Business
Our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position may be adversely impacted during the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created significant societal and economic disruption, and resulted in closures of stores, factories and offices, and restrictions on manufacturing, distribution and travel, all of which have and will continue to adversely impact our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position. Our business continuity plans and other safeguards may not be effective to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
An adequate supply chain for our cigarettes and RRP portfolio, including the supply of electronic devices, is important to our business. We work with four electronics manufacturing service providers for the supply of our Platform 1 and Platform 4 devices, and a small number of other providers for other products in our RRP portfolio and related accessories. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the operations of our two main electronic manufacturing service providers were temporarily suspended at different times. Even though these suspensions did not materially affect our operations, if one or more of these service providers were significantly constrained at the same time, the supply of the devices could be disrupted. Although we work closely with these service providers on monitoring their production capability and financial health, we cannot guarantee that they will remain capable of meeting their commitments, particularly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; if they will not, the commercialization of our RRPs could be adversely affected. The production of our RRP portfolio requires various metals, and we believe that there is an adequate supply of such metals in the world markets to satisfy our current and anticipated production requirements. However, some components and materials necessary for the production of our RRPs, including those for the electronic devices, are obtained from single or limited sources, and can be subject to industry-wide shortages and price fluctuations. While we were successful in maintaining adequate supply of such components and materials so far, we may not be able to secure such supply going forward, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; this could negatively impact the commercialization of our RRPs.
Significant risks to our business during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic also include our diminished ability to convert adult smokers to our RRPs, significant volume declines in our duty-free business and certain other key markets, disruptions or delays in our manufacturing and supply chain, including delays and increased costs in the shipment of parts to manufacture our products or for the products themselves, increased currency volatility, and delays in certain cost saving, transformation and restructuring initiatives. Our business could also be adversely impacted if key personnel or a significant number of employees or business partners become unavailable due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The significant adverse impact of COVID-19 on the economic or political conditions in markets in which we operate could result in changes to the preferences of our adult consumers and lower demand for our products, particularly for our mid-price or premium-price brands.
Continuation of the pandemic could disrupt our access to the credit markets or increase our borrowing costs. Governments may temporarily be unable to focus on the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs or on the enforcement or implementation of regulations that are significant to our business. In addition, messaging about the potential negative impacts of the use of our products on COVID-19 risks may lead to increasingly restrictive regulatory measures on the sale and use of our products, negatively impact demand for our products and the willingness of adult consumers to switch to our RRPs, and adversely impact our efforts to advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of RRPs. All of the aforementioned impacts
of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, results of operations, revenues, cash flow and profitability.
The impact of these risks also depends on factors beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in general and specifically in the jurisdictions in which we operate, its recurrence in our key markets, actions taken to contain its spread and to mitigate its public health effects, and the ultimate economic consequences thereof.
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 Platform 1 device and heated tobacco units.
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, legal cross-border purchases, "illicit whites" and non-tax-paid volume produced by local manufacturers. Our revenues and consumer satisfaction with our Platform 1 device and heated tobacco units may be adversely affected by counterfeit products that do not meet our product quality standards and scientific validation procedures.
Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Governance
The failure of our information systems, and systems owned and operated by our business partners, to function as intended, or their penetration with the intent to corrupt them or to extract data from them, or our and our business partners failure to adhere to strict data governance and cybersecurity protocols, and to comply with privacy laws and regulations, could result in business disruption, loss of reputation, litigation and regulatory action, and loss of revenue, assets or personal or other confidential data.
We as well as our business partners use information systems to help manage business processes, collect and interpret data and communicate internally and externally with employees, suppliers, consumers, customers and others. Some of these information systems are managed by third-party service providers. Our business continuity plans and other safeguards may not be effective to mitigate the impact of service interruptions, connectivity outages, and other failures of these systems to function as intended, or to mitigate the penetration of these systems or systems owned and operated by our business partners by parties intent on extracting or corrupting information or otherwise disrupting business processes. These events could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in a loss of revenue, assets, including our intellectual property, personal or other sensitive data, result in litigation and regulatory action, impact our operations, cause damage to our reputation and that of our brands and result in significant remediation and other costs. Failure to protect personal data, respect the rights of data subjects, and adhere to strict data governance and cybersecurity protocols could subject us to substantial fines and other legal challenges under regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation. As we are increasingly relying on digital platforms in our business, and as privacy, data and cyber laws in the jurisdictions in which we do business are introduced or become more stringent, the magnitude of these risks is likely to increase.
Risks related to the proposed acquisition of Swedish Match AB (“Swedish Match”)
The proposed acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Swedish Match may not be timely completed, or completed at all, and may not achieve the intended benefits.
Consummation of our proposed acquisition of Swedish Match is conditioned on, among other things, the acceptance of the offer by Swedish Match shareholders and obtaining necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. If any of the conditions to the acquisition are not satisfied, it could delay or prevent the proposed acquisition from occurring, which could negatively impact our stock price, future business or financial results. Further, regulators and regulatory requirements may impose requirements, limitations or costs or require divestitures or place restrictions on the conduct of our business after the closing. These requirements, limitations, costs, divestitures or restrictions could jeopardize or delay the consummation of the acquisition or may reduce the anticipated benefits of the transaction.Moreover, the occurrence of any other event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the offer could negatively impact our stock price, future business or financial results.
We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the Swedish Match acquisition.
If consummated, the success of the Swedish Match acquisition will depend on, among other things, our ability to integrate and combine our business and the business of Swedish Match in a manner that facilitates our strategic and financial goals. If we are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the Swedish Match acquisition may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected.
The integration may be complex and time consuming and involve delays or additional and unforeseen expenses. Any failure to successfully or cost-effectively integrate Swedish Match following the acquisition could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results and cause reputational harm.
We expect to incur a substantial amount of debt in connection with the acquisition.
To fund the cash consideration for the acquisition and pay related fees and expenses, we expect to incur substantial acquisition-related debt. Following completion of the acquisition, our increased indebtedness and higher debt-to-equity ratio may have the effect, among other things, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions, may increase our borrowing costs, and could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Risks Related to the Acquisitions of OtiTopic, Inc. ("OtiTopic"), Fertin Pharma A/G ("Fertin Pharma") and Vectura Group Ltd. ("Vectura")
As previously disclosed in this Form 10-Q, we have acquired Fertin Pharma and Vectura, and have since launched a new Wellness and Healthcare business consolidating these entities, Vectura Fertin Pharma (with the Fertin Pharma acquisition and the Vectura acquisition being collectively referred to in these Risk Factors as the “Acquisitions”).
We may be unable to successfully integrate and realize the expected benefits from the Acquisitions.
The successful integration of the acquired businesses and their operations into those of our own and our ability to realize the benefits of the Acquisitions, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not in our control.The risks and uncertainties relating to integrating the businesses acquired include, among other things: (i) the challenge of integrating complex organizations, systems, operating procedures, industry specific compliance programs, technology, networks and other assets of the businesses that we acquire, and the costs related to such integration efforts; (ii) the possibility that we are unable to gain access to differentiated proprietary technology and pharmaceutical development expertise as anticipated by these Acquisitions, and thus fail to realize our desired entry into additional smoke-free, wellness, therapeutic and healthcare platforms; (iii) the challenge of integrating the cultures and business practices of each of Fertin Pharma and Vectura to our culture and business practices, which if not managed correctly, could lead to difficulties in retaining key management and other key employees; and (iv) the challenge of achieving a successful integration as a result of our affiliation to our combustible product portfolio.In addition, even if we are able to successfully integrate, 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 Acquisition also depends 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 affiliation to its combustible product portfolio may stand in the way of introducing and growing new product categories, and may prevent us in being successful in developing a long-term sustainable ecosystem of products in the wellness, therapeutic and healthcare categories.
The businesses that we acquire in the Acquisitions may have liabilities that are not known to us.
The businesses that we have acquired in the Acquisitions 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. We cannot assure you that the indemnification available to us under the respective acquisition agreements that we have negotiated, will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with the respective business or property that we will assume upon consummation of each acquisition. 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 have accounted for the completion of the Acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. Differences between preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may occur, and these differences could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and our future results of operations and financial position in combination with the businesses
acquired.Furthermore, given the nature of the assets being 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 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 will depend in part upon our ability, and the ability of Vectura Fertin Pharma, to maintain business relationships. Uncertainty about the effect of the Acquisitions on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies of each of Fertin Pharma and Vectura, may have a material adverse effect on us and/or the businesses that we have acquired with the proposed Acquisitions. Customers, suppliers and others who do business with Vectura Fertin Pharma may delay or defer business decisions, decide to terminate, modify or renegotiate their relationships, or take other actions as a result of the Acquisitions, which could negatively affect the revenues, earnings and cash flows of our company or the businesses that we have acquired with these Acquisitions. Regulatory changes may have an impact on the development and/or commercialization of products which originate from the Vectura Fertin Pharma value chain, as well as our revenues, earnings and cash flow. If we are unable to maintain the business and operational relationships 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
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
See Note 8. 10. 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, 2016.
2021.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | |
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 September 30, 20172022, 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 |
July 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017 (1) | | — |
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August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017 (1) | | — |
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September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 (1) | | — |
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Pursuant to Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | — |
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July 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017 (2) | | 123 |
| | $ | 117.75 |
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August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017 (2) | | 248 |
| | $ | 117.43 |
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September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 (2) | | 384 |
| | $ | 116.86 |
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For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 | | 755 |
| | $ | 117.19 |
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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 |
July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022 (1) | | — | | | $ | — | | | 10,481,359 | | | $ | 6,016,847,275 | |
Pursuant to Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | — | | | $ | — | | | | | |
July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 (2) | | 9,243 | | | $ | 98.37 | | | | | |
August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022 (2) | | 2,550 | | | $ | 96.73 | | | | | |
September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022 (2) | | 1,631 | | | $ | 95.89 | | | | | |
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 | | 13,424 | | | $ | 97.76 | | | | | |
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(1) | During this reporting period, we did not have an authorized share repurchase program. |
(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. For further details on the offer, see the Acquisitions and Other Business Arrangements section of Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
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(2) | Shares repurchased represent shares tendered to us by employees who vested in restricted share unit awards and used shares to pay all, or a portion of, the related taxes. |
(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 6.Exhibits.
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10.1 | | Extension Agreement, effective October 1, 2017,Amendment to the Bridge Credit Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015, among Philip Morris International Inc., the lenders party theretonamed therein and Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, (formerly, Citibank International Limited), as Facility Agent, and Citibank, N.A., as Swingline Agentdated September 2, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 29, 2017)September 2, 2022). |
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101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document.Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
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101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. |
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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 |
/s/ JACEK OLCZAKEmmanuel Babeau |
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Jacek Olczak |
Chief Financial Officer |
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October 26, 201727, 2022 |