Imperial Tobacco to Drop Tobacco From NameIf shareholders approve, company will be known as Imperial Brands. Imperial Tobacco Takeover Seen as LikelyBritish American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco named as possible buyers. A Done Deal: RAI-Lorillard Merger Completed Imperial officially takes ownership of several U.S. brands as well. It's a Date: June 12 Set for RAI-Lorillard Merger Closing The combination makes room for ITG Brands. FTC Clears the Way for RAI-Lorillard Merger Closing Deal still awaits federal court approval. FTC Clearance of Reynolds-Lorillard Merger Expected Any Day Now Approval could bring some changes to original deal. Industry Analysts Weigh In on Tobacco Issues Questions linger around RAI-Lorillard merger, menthol ban. CST Seen as Logical Buyer for Canada’s Esso Stations Quebec, Ontario locations overlap with existing footprint. ITG Brands Appoints Executive Team to Lead New Company New roles will be effective once Lorillard-RAI merger and related ITG transactions close. Tobacco’s New Big 3 The merger of Reynolds and Lorillard, plus Imperial’s U.S. expansion, will bring a new dynamic to this crucial c-store category First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last