By Ian Walker

 

LONDON--Tobacco firm Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.LN) said Wednesday it has formed a new joint venture with China Tobacco to develop a variety of growth opportunities in China and international markets.

Imperial, whose portfolio includes the Davidoff, Gauloises, and Lambert and Butler brands, said the partnership has the potential to deliver meaningful growth in its first five years.

 

Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@wsj.com; @IanWalk40289749

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 11, 2017 08:38 ET (13:38 GMT)

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