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Philip Morris International Inc

For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed Apr 24, 2025.

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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed Apr 24, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-24.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-04-24.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

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Current report

Following the sale of Vectura Group Ltd. on December 31, 2024, we updated our segment reporting in January 2025 by including the ongoing Wellness & Healthcare results in the Europe segment. In addition, we renamed our “PMI Duty Free” business to “PMI Global Travel Retail” effective in the first quarter of 2025. As a result of this change, our segment that includes our duty free business was renamed East Asia, Australia & PMI Global Travel Retail (“EA, AU & PMI GTR”).

Current report

•Americas: Favorable volume/mix and a favorable pricing variance, partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs;

Current report

Our shipment volume for cigarettes, HTUs and Oral SFP is shown in the table below:

Current report

Total shipment volume is defined as the combined total of cigarette, heated tobacco, oral smoke-free products (excluding snuff, snuff leaf and U.S. chew) and e-vapor shipment volume in equivalent units, unless otherwise stated.

Current report

E-vapor products conversion: one milliliter of e-vapor liquid equivalent to 10 units.

Current report

Our total shipment volume, including cigarettes and smoke-free products (in equivalent units), increased by 3.9% with smoke-free volumes up by 14.4%, with all SFP categories growing strongly, and cigarette volumes up by 1.1% driven by SSEA, CIS & MEA region.

Current report

(1) Cost/Other variance includes higher amortization of intangibles in 2025, partly offset by charges in 2024 of $168 million related to restructuring charges and the 2024 impairment of other intangibles of $27 million. For more details, see Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net and Note 16. Restructuring Activities.

Current report

Our effective tax rate decreased by 4.8 percentage points to 20.0%. We estimate that our 2025 effective tax rate will be approximately 22.5% to 23.5%, excluding discrete tax events. For further details, see Note 10. Income Taxes.

Current report

Operating income increased by 1.8%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 5.2%, primarily reflecting the same factors as for net revenues; largely offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs.

Current report

In the first quarter, the estimated total market for cigarettes and HTUs decreased by 4.8% to 118.3 billion units, with a 6.6% decrease for cigarettes and continued HTU growth. Notable decreases in the estimated total market in Poland (down by 16.0%) and France (down by 12.8%) were partly offset by Bulgaria (up by 7.2%) and Luxembourg (up by 20.3%).

Current report

In the first quarter, our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume was stable (48.4 billion units), with decreases in Poland (down by 14.4%) and Sweden (down by 66.9%, driven by prior year inventory movements) offset by increases in Italy (up by 8.5%) and Spain (up by 13.9%).

Current report

In the first quarter, oral SFP shipment volume decreased by 2.5% to 72.2 million cans mainly due to snus, partly offset by nicotine pouches.

Current report

During the quarter, net revenues increased by 3.2%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 6.5%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, predominantly driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; while higher cigarette and HTU volume was offset by unfavorable cigarette mix due to the below mentioned commercial model change in Indonesia.

Current report

A change in our commercial model for the below tier-one cigarette segment in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2024 resulted in lower net revenue and cost of sales, with no meaningful impact on operating income.

Current report

Operating income increased by 19.2%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 14.1%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, predominantly driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing, as well as higher cigarette and HTU volume, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs (notably tobacco leaf) as well as marketing, administration and research costs.

Current report

In the first quarter, our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume increased by 4.6% to 90.2 billion units, with increases in Turkey (up by 6.5%) and India (up 47.4%), partly offset by Saudi Arabia (down by 10.4%) and Tunisia (down by 31.7%).

Current report

PMI's estimated HTU adjusted in-market sales volume increased by an estimated 11.1%.

Current report

During the quarter, net revenues increased by 2.8%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 6.5%, primarily reflecting a favorable volume/mix, driven by higher smoke-free products volume.

Current report

Operating income increased by 19.7%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 22.8%, driven by the same main factor as for net revenues and a comparison benefit from higher device shipments in the prior year, when ILUMA i was launched in Japan.

Current report

In the first quarter, our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume increased by 5.9% to 28.8 billion units with growth in Japan (up by 5.3%) and Global Travel Retail (up by 25.7%), partly offset by Taiwan (down by 18.3%).

Current report

Our estimated HTU adjusted in-market sales volume increased by an estimated 10.7%.

Current report

During the quarter, net revenues increased by 27.2%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 32.0%, primarily reflecting: favorable volume/mix, predominantly driven by U.S. nicotine pouches, as well as a favorable pricing variance, driven by U.S. smoke-free products and cigarettes outside of the U.S.

Current report

Operating income increased by +100%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by +100%, mainly reflecting: the same factors as for net revenues, and a favorable comparison to 2024 reflecting the restructuring charges of $168 million in 2024; partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs, including incremental U.S. investments, as well as higher amortization of intangibles.

Current report

In the first quarter, our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume was flat (14.4 billion units), with decreases in Mexico (down by 10.9%) and Colombia (down by 12.3%), offset by increases in Brazil (up by 7.4%) and Argentina (up by 1.8%).

Current report

In March 2025, Japan adopted a multi-year tax plan that included changes to its excise tax structure and rates for tobacco products. Under the plan, the excise tax for heated tobacco products ("HTPs") will be harmonized with cigarettes in two steps; one on April 1, 2026 and the second on October 1, 2026. The first increase in the harmonized HTP and cigarette excise tax will occur in April 2027, and the plan provides predictability on the future excise rate increases for all tobacco product categories until April 2029.

Current report

Certain markets have instituted regulatory authorization processes that govern the commercialization of SFPs or the use of statements addressing SFP harm-reduction.

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Previous report

The Wellness and Healthcare segment ("W&H"), which includes the operating results of our Vectura Fertin Pharma business, remains unchanged.

Previous report

In September 2024, PMI announced the sale of its subsidiary, Vectura Group Ltd. (formerly, Vectura Group plc, and hereinafter referred to as “Vectura” or "Vectura Group"), to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd., and the establishment of master service agreements to develop Vectura Fertin Pharma’s inhaled therapeutics proprietary pipeline. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to regulatory approval, which may impact the timing, and other customary closing conditions. In the third quarter of 2024, PMI recorded an impairment charge of $198 million related to Vectura's classification as held for sale. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions and Divestitures.

Previous report

The remaining units of Vectura Fertin Pharma will continue to operate as a separate company under PMI’s ownership and will be given a new corporate identity. This business will focus on developing and commercializing oral consumer health and wellness offerings and inhaled prescription products for therapy areas that include pain management and cardiovascular emergencies.

Previous report

Consolidated Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

Previous report

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net revenues increased by 7.8%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 11.0%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, driven by higher smoke-free products volume, partly offset by unfavorable cigarette mix, as well as a favorable comparison to 2023 reflecting a charge in the first quarter of 2023 of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, shown in "Other." The termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East is further described in the following "Diluted Earnings Per Share" discussion.

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Charges related to the war in Ukraine –During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $19 million (representing $15 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.01 per share), related to circumstances driven by the war, including the cost of PMI’s humanitarian efforts.

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South Korea indirect tax charge –On July 13, 2023, our South Korean subsidiary, PM Korea, received an adverse ruling from the Supreme Court of South Korea related to cases alleging underpayment of excise taxes in connection with a 2015 excise tax increase and subsequent audit by the South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection. The Supreme Court ruling reversed previous decisions that were in PM Korea’s favor at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of the ruling, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $204 million (representing $174 million net of income tax or $0.11 per share decrease in diluted EPS) in the second quarter results of 2023, reflecting the full amount previously paid by PM Korea.

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Termination of agreement with Foundation for a Smoke-Free World – On September 29, 2023, PMI and the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (the "Foundation") entered into the Final Grant Agreement and Termination of the Second Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement ("Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, PMI paid $140 million in the third quarter of 2023 in return for the termination of the pledge agreement between the parties. As a result, in the third quarter of 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $140 million (representing $111 million net of income tax or $0.07 per share decrease in diluted EPS) commensurate with the early termination of the pledge agreement. The pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. For further details, see"Other Developments" within the Business Environment section of this MD&A.

Previous report

Fair value adjustment for equity security investments –During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $41 million after tax (or $0.02 per share increase in diluted EPS). During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $614 million after tax (or $0.39 per share increase in diluted EPS). For further details, see Note 12. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other.

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Amortization of intangibles –During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, we recorded amortization of intangible expense of $368 million (representing $285 million net of income tax or $0.18 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $588 million (representing $459 million net of income tax or $0.29 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The higher 2024 amount includes the reacquired rights recorded as other intangible assets, net following the reacquisition of IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. from Altria Group, Inc. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.

Previous report

Termination of distribution arrangement in the Middle East – Following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $80 million in the first quarter of 2023 (representing $70 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.04 per share). The pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results.

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Swedish Match AB acquisition accounting related items – During the first quarter of 2023, we recorded pre-tax purchase accounting adjustments of $18 million related to the sale of acquired inventories stepped up to fair value (representing $13 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.01 per share). These pre-tax adjustments were recorded in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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Impairment related to Vectura Group's expected sale –In September 2024, we announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell Vectura to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd. As a result, we recorded in the third quarter of 2024 an impairment charge of $198 million (representing a diluted EPS charge of $0.13 per share) related to Vectura's classification as held for sale. The impairment charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in PMI’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment results. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions and Divestitures.

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Egypt sales tax charge –In the third quarter of 2024, following a ruling issued by the Higher Administrative Court in Egypt and subsequent evaluation of available remedies, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable and recorded a pre-tax charge of $45 million (representing $39 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.03 per share) in relation to tax assessments for general sales tax deducted on imported cutfiller for the years 2014 to 2016. This pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results.

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•Europe: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs and manufacturing costs;

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•EA, AU & PMI DF: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix; and

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•Americas: Favorable volume/mix and favorable pricing, partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs.

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Charges related to the war in Ukraine –During the third quarter of 2023, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $19 million (representing $15 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.01 per share), related to circumstances driven by the war, including the cost of PMI’s humanitarian efforts.

Previous report

Termination of agreement with Foundation for a Smoke-Free World – On September 29, 2023, PMI and the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (the "Foundation") entered into the Final Grant Agreement and Termination of the Second Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement ("Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, PMI paid $140 million in the third quarter of 2023 in return for the termination of the pledge agreement between the parties. As a result, in the third quarter of 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $140 million (representing $111 million net of income tax or $0.07 per share decrease in diluted EPS) commensurate with the early termination of the pledge agreement. The pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the three months ended September 30, 2023. For further details, see"Other Developments" within the Business Environment section of this MD&A.

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Impairment related to Vectura Group's expected sale –In September 2024, we announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell Vectura to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd. As a result, we recorded in the third quarter of 2024 an impairment charge of $198 million (representing a diluted EPS charge of $0.13 per share) related to Vectura's classification as held for sale. The impairment charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in PMI’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment results. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions and Divestitures.

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Egypt sales tax charge –In the third quarter of 2024, following a ruling issued by the Higher Administrative Court in Egypt and subsequent evaluation of available remedies, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable and recorded a pre-tax charge of $45 million (representing $39 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.03 per share) in relation to tax assessments for general sales tax deducted on imported cutfiller for the years 2014 to 2016. This pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results.

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The 2023 tax items that decreased our 2023 diluted EPS by $0.11 per share in the table above were due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities related to the unremitted earnings of PMI's Russian subsidiaries due to the unilateral suspension of certain Russian double tax treaties by the Russian authorities on August 8, 2023, with respect to certain payments including dividends.

Previous report

The change in the tax rate that increased our diluted EPS by $0.04 per share in the table above was primarily due to changes in earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction.

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•Americas: Favorable volume/mix and favorable pricing, partly offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs; and

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•EA, AU & PMI DF: Favorable pricing, partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix and higher marketing, administration and research costs.

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For further details, see the“Consolidated Operating Results”and “Operating Results by Business Segment”sections of the following“Discussion and Analysis.”

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•Egypt sales tax charge –In the third quarter of 2024, following a ruling issued by the Higher Administrative Court in Egypt and subsequent evaluation of available remedies, PMI concluded that an adverse outcome was probable and recorded a pre-tax charge of $45 million in relation to tax assessments for general sales tax deducted on imported cutfiller for the years 2014 to 2016. This pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results.

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•Impairment related to Vectura Group's expected sale – In September 2024, PMI announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell Vectura to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd. As a result, PMI recorded in the third quarter of 2024 an impairment charge of $198 million related to Vectura's classification as held for sale. This pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2024, and was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment results. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions and Divestitures.

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•Termination of distribution arrangement in the Middle East– In the first quarter of 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East. This pre-tax charge was recorded as a reduction of net revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, and was included in the SSEA, CIS & MEA segment results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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•Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles– For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, PMI recorded $680 million of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets impairment charges that was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.

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•South Korea indirect tax charge–On July 13, 2023, PMI's South Korean subsidiary, PM Korea, received an adverse ruling from the Supreme Court of South Korea related to cases alleging underpayment of excise taxes in connection with a 2015 excise tax increase and subsequent audit by the South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection. The Supreme Court ruling reversed previous decisions that were in PM Korea’s favor at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of the ruling, we concluded that an adverse outcome was probable. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $204 million in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earning, reflecting the full amount previously paid by PM Korea, which was included in the EA, AU & PMI DF segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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•Termination of agreement with Foundation for a Smoke-Free World–On September 29, 2023, PMI and the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (the "Foundation") entered into the Final Grant Agreement and Termination of the Second Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement ("Agreement"). Under the terms of the agreement, PMI paid $140 million in the third quarter of 2023 in return for the termination of the pledge agreement between the parties. As a result, in the third quarter of 2023, PMI recorded a pre-tax charge of $140 million commensurate with the early termination of the pledge agreement. The pre-tax charge was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the consolidated statements of earnings for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2023 and was included in the operating results of the following segments: Europe ($60 million); SSEA, CIS & MEA ($41 million); EA, AU & PMI DF ($24 million); and Americas ($15 million).

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Our consolidated shipment volume is shown in the table below:

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Consolidated Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

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The following discussion compares our consolidated operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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Estimated international industry volume (excluding China and the U.S.) for cigarettes and HTUs increased by 1.2%, reflecting an increase in the SSEA, CIS & MEA Region, partly offset by a decrease in the Americas Region, and broad stability in the EA, AU & PMI DF and Europe Regions, as described in the Regional sections of this MD&A.

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Our total cigarette and HTU shipment volume increased by 2.7% (HTU shipments increased by 13.9%, while cigarette shipments were broadly stable).

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Our total oral product shipment volume in cans increased by 28.9%, primarily reflecting growth in nicotine pouches.

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We are a leading international tobacco company, actively delivering a smoke-free future. We are evolving our portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Our current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products. Since 2008, we have invested over $12.5 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This investment includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. In November 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match") – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free combination led by the companies’IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has authorized versions of our IQOS devices and consumables and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products ("MRTPs") and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. We describe the MRTP orders in more detail in the "Business Environment" section of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A").

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We are a leading international consumer goods company, actively delivering a smoke-free future. We are evolving our portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Our current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, nicotine pouch and e-vapor products. Since 2008, we have invested over $14 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This investment includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. Following a robust science-based review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has authorized the marketing of Swedish Match’s General snus and ZYNnicotine pouches and versions of PMI’s IQOS devices and consumables - the first-ever such authorizations in their respective categories. Versions of IQOS devices and consumables and General snus also obtained the first-ever Modified Risk Tobacco Product ("MRTP") authorizations from the FDA. We describe the MRTP orders in more detail in the "Business Environment" section of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A").

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Following the combination and the progress in 2023 toward the integration of the Swedish Match business into PMI's existing regional structure, PMI updated in January 2024 its segment reporting by including the former Swedish Match segment results into the four existing geographical segments. Our four geographical segments are as follows:

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•East Asia, Australia, and PMI Duty Free Region ("EA, AU & PMI DF"); and

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•East Asia, Australia, and PMI Global Travel Retail (“EA, AU & PMI GTR”); and

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Our cigarettes are sold in approximately 175 markets, and in many of these markets they hold the number one or number two market share position. We have a wide range of premium, mid-price and low-price brands. Our portfolio comprises both international and local brands.

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Our cigarettes are sold in approximately 170 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.

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IQOS and ZYN are the leading brands in our SFPs portfolio. As of September 30, 2024, our smoke-free products were available for sale in 92 markets.

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IQOS, ZYN and VEEV are the leading brands in our SFPs portfolio. As of December 31, 2024, our smoke-free products were available for sale in 95 markets.

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In 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB, a market leader in oral nicotine delivery with a significant presence in the United States market. The Swedish Match acquisition is a key milestone in PMI’s transformation to becoming a smoke-free company. Swedish Match has a leading nicotine pouch franchise in the U.S. under the ZYNbrand name. The Swedish Match product portfolio is complementary to our existing portfolio, permitting us to bring together a leading oral nicotine product with the leading heat-not-burn product. By joining forces with Swedish Match, we expect to accelerate the achievement of our joint smoke-free ambitions, switching more adults who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes to better alternatives faster than either company could achieve separately.

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In 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB, a market leader in oral nicotine delivery with a significant presence in the United States market. The Swedish Match acquisition was a key milestone in PMI’s transformation to becoming a smoke-free company. The Swedish Match product portfolio is complementary to our portfolio, permitting us to bring together a leading oral nicotine product with the leading heat-not-burn product.

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In 2022, we also completed an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to end our commercial relationship in the U.S. covering IQOS as of April 30, 2024. PMI now holds the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. For further details, see Note 18. Acquisitions and Divestitures.

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In 2022, we reached an agreement with Altria Group, Inc. to end our commercial relationship in the U.S. covering IQOS as of April 30, 2024. PMI now holds the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S.

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Philip Morris International Inc. is a legal entity separate and distinct from its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our right, and thus the right of our creditors and stockholders, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of any subsidiary is subject to the prior rights of creditors of such subsidiary, except to the extent that claims of our company itself as a creditor may be recognized. As a holding company, our principal sources of funds, including funds to make payment on our debt securities, are from the receipt of dividends and repayment of debt from our subsidiaries. Our principal wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries currently are not limited by long-term debt or other agreements in their ability to pay cash dividends or to make other distributions that are otherwise compliant with law.

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Philip Morris International Inc. is a legal entity separate and distinct from its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our right, and thus the right of our creditors and stockholders, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of any subsidiary is subject to the prior rights of creditors of such subsidiary, except to the extent that claims of our company itself as a creditor may be recognized. As a holding company, our principal sources of funds, including funds to make payment on our debt securities, are from the receipt of dividends and repayment of debt from our subsidiaries. Our principal wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries currently are not limited by long-term debt or other agreements in their ability to pay cash dividends or to make other distributions that are otherwise compliant with law, including governmental capital and foreign currency exchange controls.

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•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $9.9 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $0.8 billion, or 8.4%, from the comparable 2023 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2023 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with quarterly results):

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•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $9.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased by $0.5 billion, or 5.8%, from the comparable 2024 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2024 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with quarterly results):

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During the quarter, net revenues increased by 8.4%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 11.6%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free products volume.

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During the quarter, net revenues increased by 5.8%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 10.2%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing;

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Operating income increased by 7.6%. Operating income, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 30.9%, primarily reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, predominantly driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing; favorable volume/mix, driven by higher cigarette and HTU volume, notwithstanding unfavorable cigarette mix, a favorable comparison to 2023 reflecting a 2023 charge of $80 million following the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East, a 2023 charge related to the termination of a pledge agreement with the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World of $41 million and $32 million related to asset impairment and exit costs in 2023. These increases were partly offset by higher manufacturing costs (primarily due to higher cost of tobacco leaf), and the Egypt sales tax charge of $45 million in 2024.

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and favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free products volume, notwithstanding unfavorable cigarette mix.

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•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from the comparable 2023 amounts, were as follows:

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•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from the comparable 2024 amounts, were as follows:

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Asset impairment and exit costs – During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $109 million, representing $96 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of$0.06 per share, related to a project to fully outsource and restructure the manufacturing of e-vapor devices and consumables. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment and exit costs of $168 million, representing $141 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of$0.09 per share, related to the restructuring of the sourcing of IQOS products to be commercialized in the U.S., and the cessation of our operations in Venezuela. For further details, see Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs.

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Restructuring charges – During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $168 million (representing $141 million net of income tax and a diluted EPS charge of $0.09 per share), related to the restructuring of the sourcing of IQOS products to be commercialized in the U.S., and the cessation of our operations in Venezuela. For further details, see Note 16. Restructuring Activities.

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Amortization of intangibles –During the third quarter of 2023 and 2024, we recorded amortization of intangible expense of $205 million (representing $157 million net of income tax or $0.10 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $256 million (representing $199 million net of income tax or $0.12 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The higher 2024 amount includes the reacquired rights recorded as other intangible assets, net following the reacquisition of IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. from Altria Group, Inc. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.

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Amortization of intangibles –During the first quarter of 2024 and 2025, we recorded amortization of intangible expense of $120 million (representing $95 million net of income tax or $0.06 per share decrease in diluted EPS) and $246 million (representing $191 million net of income tax or $0.12 per share decrease in diluted EPS), respectively. The higher 2025 amount includes the reacquired rights recorded as other intangible assets, net following the reacquisition of IQOS commercialization rights in the U.S. from Altria Group, Inc., effective in May 2024. For further details, see Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.

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Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles –During the second quarter of 2023, as a result of the completion of our annual review of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets for potential impairment, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the Wellness and Healthcare reporting unit was lower than its carrying value. Consequently, we recorded a total non-cash impairment charge of $680 million (representing a $0.44 per share decrease in diluted EPS) consisting of a goodwill impairment charge of $665 million and a non-amortizable intangible asset pre-tax impairment charge of $15 million for an in-process research and development project related to one of our 2021 acquisitions. The impairment charge was recorded in impairment of goodwill ($665 million) and marketing, administration and research costs ($15 million) in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and was included in the Wellness and Healthcare segment results. During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded an impairment charge of $27 million (representing $20 million net of income tax or $0.01 per share decrease in diluted EPS), primarily reflecting the impairment of non-amortizable intangible assets related to an in-process research and development project in the Wellness and Healthcare segment. The impairment charge of $27 million was recorded in marketing, administration and research costs in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. For further details, see Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.

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Impairment of other intangibles – During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded an impairment charge of $27 million (representing $20 million net of income tax or $0.01 per share decrease in diluted EPS), primarily reflecting the impairment of non-amortizable intangible assets related to an in-process research and development project in our Wellness and Healthcare business.

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Fair value adjustment for equity security investments –During the third quarter of 2023, we recorded a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $51 million after tax (or $0.03 per share increase in diluted EPS). During the third quarter of 2024, we recorded a favorable fair value adjustment for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $372 million after tax (or $0.24 per share increase in diluted EPS). For further details, see Note 12. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other.

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Fair value adjustment for equity security investments –During the first quarter of 2024 and 2025, we recorded fair value adjustments for our equity security investments in India and Sri Lanka of $126 million after tax gain (or $0.08 per share increase in diluted EPS) and $143 million after tax gain (or $0.09 per share increase in diluted EPS), respectively. For further details, see Note 13. Related Parties - Equity Investments and Other.

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Income taxes – The Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match financing that decreased our 2023 diluted EPS by $0.03 per share and increased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.01 per share in the table above was due to a deferred tax impact for unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans related to the Swedish Match acquisition financing reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity.

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Income taxes – The Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match financing that decreased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.07 per share and increased our 2025 diluted EPS by $0.06 per share in the table above was due to a deferred tax impact for unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans related to the Swedish Match acquisition financing reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity.

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The 2023 tax items that decreased our 2023 diluted EPS by $0.11 per share in the table above were due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities related to the unremitted earnings of PMI's Russian subsidiaries due to the unilateral suspension of certain Russian double tax treaties by the Russian authorities on August 8, 2023, with respect to certain payments including dividends. The 2024 tax items that increased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above were due to a U.S. tax benefit for a worthless stock deduction under section 165(g) of the Internal Revenue Code related to PMI’s investment in C.A. Tabacalera Nacional, a wholly owned foreign corporation incorporated in Venezuela.

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The 2024 tax items that increased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above were due to a U.S. tax benefit for a worthless stock deduction under section 165(g) of the Internal Revenue Code related to PMI’s investment in C.A. Tabacalera Nacional, a wholly owned foreign corporation incorporated in Venezuela.

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The change in the tax rate that decreased our diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above was primarily due to increases in U.S. state tax expense, repatriation cost differences, and changes in earnings mix by taxing jurisdiction.

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The change in the tax rate that decreased our diluted EPS by $0.03 per share in the table above was primarily due to increases in foreign statutory tax rates and repatriation cost differences, partially offset by a decrease in U.S. state income tax expense.

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Currency– The unfavorable impact of $0.44 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Egyptian pound, Japanese yen and Russian ruble. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.

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Currency– The unfavorable impact of $0.07 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Egyptian pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso and Russian ruble. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.

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Interest – The favorable impact of $0.04 per share from interest in the table above was primarily due to a favorable mark-to-market adjustment related to derivative financial instruments.

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Interest – The favorable impact of $0.03 per share from interest in the table above was primarily due to a favorable mark-to-market adjustment related to derivative financial instruments and a lower average debt level.

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Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.83 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:

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Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.26 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:

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•SSEA, CIS & MEA: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs;

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•SSEA, CIS & MEA: Favorable pricing and higher cigarette volume and HTU volume, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs and higher marketing, administration and research costs; and

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See pages 103 -116 for a discussion of our "Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results." Our net revenues and operating income by segment are shown in the table below:

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See pages 79 -91 for a discussion of our "Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results." Net revenues, significant expenses, and operating income by segment were as follows:

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•Asset impairment and exit costs – See Note 15. Asset Impairment and Exit Costs for a breakdown of these costs by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

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•Restructuring charges - See Note 16. Restructuring Activities for a breakdown of these costs by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

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Net revenues related to smoke-free, excluding wellness and healthcare, refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes, if applicable. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our products that are not combustible tobacco products, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral products, as well as consumer accessories.

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Net revenues related to smoke-free, excluding wellness and healthcare, refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of these products, including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, net of sales and promotion incentives, and excise taxes, if applicable. These net revenue amounts consist of the sale of our products that are not combustible tobacco products, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral products, as well as consumer accessories. Net revenues related to wellness and healthcare refer to the operating revenues generated from the sale of products, primarily associated with inhaled therapeutics, and oral and intra-oral delivery systems.

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References to "Cost/Other" in the Consolidated Financial Summary table of total PMI and the five segments throughout this"Discussion and Analysis" reflects the currency and acquisition-neutral variances of: cost of sales (excluding the volume/mix cost component); marketing, administration and research costs (including asset impairment and exit costs); and amortization and impairment of intangibles. “Cost/Other” also includes the currency and acquisition-neutral net revenue variance, unrelated to volume/mix and price components, attributable to: fees for certain distribution rights billed to customers in certain markets in the SSEA, CIS & MEA Region and the revenue adjustment for the termination of a distribution arrangement in the Middle East.

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References to "Cost/Other" in the Consolidated Financial Summary table of total PMI and the four segments throughout this"Discussion and Analysis" reflects the currency and acquisition/divestiture-neutral variances of: cost of sales (excluding the volume/mix cost component); marketing, administration and research costs (including restructuring charges); and amortization and impairment of intangibles. “Cost/Other” also includes the currency and acquisition/divestiture-neutral net revenue variance, unrelated to volume/mix and price components, attributable to: fees for certain distribution rights billed to customers in certain markets in the SSEA, CIS & MEA Region.

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Following the deconsolidation of our Canadian subsidiary, we continue to report the volume and corresponding royalty revenues of brands sold by RBH for which other PMI subsidiaries are the trademark owners. These include HEETS, Next, Philip Morris and Rooftop. The volume and corresponding royalty revenues of these brands sold by RBH were not material to PMI for all periods presented.

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Following the deconsolidation of our Canadian subsidiary, we continue to report the volume and corresponding royalty revenues of brands sold by RBH for which other PMI subsidiaries are the trademark owners. These include Next, TEREA and VEEV. The volume and corresponding royalty revenues of these brands sold by RBH were not material to PMI for all periods presented.

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Heated tobacco units ("HTUs") is the term we use to refer to heated tobacco consumables, which include our BLENDS, DELIA, HEETS, HEETS Creations, HEETS Dimensions(defined collectively as HEETS), SENTIA, TEREA, TEREA CRAFTED and TEREA Dimensions, as well as the KT&G-licensed brands, Fiit and Miix (outside of South Korea). HTUs also include zero tobacco heat-not-burn consumables (LEVIA).

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Heated tobacco units ("HTUs") is the term we use to refer to heated tobacco consumables, which include our BLENDS, DELIA, HEETS, HEETS Creations(defined collectively as HEETS), SENTIA, TEREA, TEREA CRAFTEDand TEREA Dimensions, as well as the KT&G-licensed brands, Fiit and Miix (outside of South Korea). HTUs also include zero tobacco heat-not-burn consumables (LEVIA).

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Total industry volume, PMI in-market sales volume and PMI market share for the following geographies include the cigarillo category in Japan: the total international market, EA, AU & PMI DF Region, and Japanese domestic market.

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Total industry volume, PMI in-market sales volume and PMI market share for the following geographies include the cigarillo category in Japan: the total international market, EA, AU & PMI GTR Region, and Japanese domestic market.

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In-market sales ("IMS") is defined as sales to the retail channel, depending on the market and distribution model.

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In-market sales ("IMS") is defined as sales to the trade channels, which serve the end legal age nicotine users. Depending on the market and distribution model, IMS may represent an estimate. Consequently, past reported periods may be updated to ensure comparability and to incorporate the most current information.

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References to total international market, defined as worldwide cigarette and heated tobacco unit volume excluding the United States, total industry (or total market) and market shares throughout this"Discussion and Analysis" are our estimates for tax-paid products based on the latest available data from a number of internal and external sources and may, in defined instances, exclude China and/or our duty free business.

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References to total international market, defined as worldwide cigarette and heated tobacco unit volume excluding the United States, total industry (or total market) and market shares throughout this"Discussion and Analysis" are our estimates for tax-paid products based on data from a number of internal and external sources and may, in defined instances, exclude China. Past reported periods may be updated to ensure comparability and to incorporate the most current information for industry and market share reporting.

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From time to time, PMI’s shipment volumes are subject to the impact of distributor inventory movements (or wholesaler inventory movements in certain markets where PMI does not sell to distributors), and estimated total industry/market volumes are subject to the impact of inventory movements in various trade channels that include estimated trade inventory movements of PMI’s competitors arising from market-specific factors that significantly distort reported volume disclosures. Such factors may include changes to the manufacturing supply chain, shipment methods, consumer demand, timing of excise tax increases or other influences that may affect the timing of sales to customers. In such instances, in addition to reviewing PMI shipment volumes and certain estimated total industry/market volumes on a reported basis, management reviews these measures on an adjusted basis that excludes the impact of distributor and/or estimated trade inventory movements. Management also believes that disclosing PMI shipment volumes and estimated total industry/market volumes in such circumstances on a basis that excludes the impact of distributor and/or estimated trade inventory movements improves the comparability of performance and trends for these measures over different reporting periods.

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From time to time, PMI’s shipment volumes and IMS are subject to the impact of distributor inventory movements (or wholesaler inventory movements in certain markets where PMI does not sell to distributors), and estimated total industry/market volumes are subject to the impact of inventory movements in various trade channels that include estimated trade inventory movements of PMI’s competitors arising from market-specific factors that significantly distort reported volume disclosures. Such factors may include changes to the manufacturing supply chain, shipment methods, consumer demand, timing of excise tax increases or other influences that may affect the timing of sales to customers. In such instances, in addition to reviewing PMI shipment volumes, IMS, certain estimated total industry/market volumes and estimated market shares 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's shipment volumes, IMS, and estimated total industry/market volumes and estimated market shares in such circumstances on a basis that excludes the impact of distributor and/or estimated trade inventory movements improves the comparability of performance and trends for these measures over different reporting periods.

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Key market data regarding total market size, our shipments and market share of cigarettes and heated tobacco units are shown in the tables below:

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Key market data regarding total market size, our shipments and market share of cigarettes and heated tobacco units are shown in the table below:

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During the quarter, estimated international industry volume (excluding China and the U.S.) for cigarettes and HTUs increased by 1.3%, reflecting increases in the SSEA, CIS & MEA and Europe Regions, partly offset by decreases in the EA, AU & PMI DF and Americas Regions, as described in the Regional sections of this MD&A.

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During the quarter, estimated international industry volume (excluding China and the U.S.) for cigarettes and HTUs decreased by 0.6%.

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For the full year 2024, we currently expect an estimated total international industry volume growth of up to 1% for cigarettes and HTUs, excluding China and the U.S.

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For the full year 2025, we currently expect an estimated total international industry volume decline of around 1% for cigarettes and HTUs, excluding China and the U.S.

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Oral smoke-free products conversion: (i) nicotine pouches: 15 pouches per can in the U.S. and weighted average 21 pouches per can outside the U.S.; (ii) snus products: weighted average 21 pouches equivalent per can; (iii) moist snuff products: weighted average 17 pouches equivalent per can; (iv) tobacco bits products: weighted average 30 pouches equivalent per can; (v) chew bags products: weighted average 20 pouches per can.

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Oral smoke-free products conversion: (i) nicotine pouches: 15 pouches per can in the U.S. and approximately 20 pouches per can outside the U.S.; (ii) snus products: weighted average 21 pouches equivalent per can; (iii) moist snuff products: weighted average 17 pouches equivalent per can; (iv) tobacco bits products: weighted average 30 pouches equivalent per can; (v) chew bags products: weighted average 20 pouches per can.

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For the full year 2024, we currently expect the total cigarette, HTU and oral smoke-free product shipment volume growth for PMI of 2% to 3% driven by smoke-free products.

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For the full year 2025, we currently expect total cigarette and smoke-free product shipment volume growth for PMI of up to 2% driven by smoke-free products volume growth of 12% to 14%.

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For the full year 2024, we also expect nicotine pouch shipment volume in the U.S. of 570 to 580 million cans.

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For the full year 2025, we also expect nicotine pouch shipment volume in the U.S. of 800 to 840 million cans.

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During the quarter, net revenues increased by 8.4%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions, increased by 11.6%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free products volume.

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During the quarter, net revenues increased by 5.8%. Net revenues, excluding currency and acquisitions/divestitures, increased by 10.2%, mainly reflecting: a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing; and favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free products volume, notwithstanding unfavorable cigarette mix.

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The WHO study group on tobacco product regulation published their ninth report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation in August 2023. The report is based on a review of scientific evidence related to novel and emerging nicotine and tobacco products, such as electronic nicotine delivery systems ("ENDS"), electronic non-nicotine delivery systems and HTPs. The report concludes by making a number of policy recommendations on HTPs and ENDS that, if implemented, could restrict both the availability of these products and the access to accurate information about them.

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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 cigarettes today, but how fast, and within what regulatory framework to maximize their adoption by adult smokers while minimizing unintended use. Therefore, we advocate for regulatory frameworks that are based on a continuum of risk where non-combustible products fall below combustible cigarettes. And we 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.

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Product regulation should include measures that encourage and accelerate switching to non-combustible products, for example, by allowing adult consumers who would otherwise continue smoking cigarettes to receive truthful and non-misleading information about such alternatives to enable them to make informed decisions and by applying uniform product standards to enable manufacturers to demonstrate the reduction in HPHCs, as well as the absence of combustion.

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Any final amendments to TED require unanimous agreement by all EU Member States, followed by transposition of TED into national legislation.

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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 both combustible and SFPs, including menthol. Broad restrictions and ingredient bans would require us to reformulate our American blend tobacco products, which could reduce our ability to differentiate these products in the market in the long term. In many countries, menthol or flavor bans would eliminate entire product categories.

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Other countries may follow the EU’s approach toward tobacco product ingredients. Turkey banned menthol as of May 2020. Broader ingredient bans have been adopted by Brazil (pending a court decision) and Canada. In the U.S., certain states and localities have adopted, or are considering adopting, flavor bans that apply to SFPs.

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At March 31, 2025, our credit ratings and outlook by major credit rating agencies were as follows:
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•Net Revenues - Net revenues of $28.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $2.0 billion, or 7.8%, from the comparable 2023 amount. The change in our net revenues from the comparable 2023 amount was driven by the following (variances not to scale with year-to-date results):

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Net revenues by product category for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are shown below:

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•Diluted Earnings Per Share - The changes in our reported diluted EPS for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from the comparable 2023 amounts, were as follows:

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Income taxes – The Income tax impact associated with Swedish Match financing that decreased our 2023 diluted EPS by $0.09 per share and increased our 2024 diluted EPS by $0.10 per share in the table above was due to a deferred tax impact for unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans related to the Swedish Match acquisition financing reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, while the underlying pre-tax foreign currency movements fully offset in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and were reflected as currency translation adjustments in the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' (deficit) equity.

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Currency– The unfavorable impact of $0.06 per share during the reporting period primarily results from the fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, especially against the Egyptian pound. This unfavorable currency movement has impacted our profitability across our primary revenue markets and local currency cost bases.

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Operations – The increase in diluted EPS of $0.22 from our operations in the table above was due primarily to the following segments:

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•SSEA, CIS & MEA: Favorable pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher manufacturing costs;

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Net revenues related to wellness and healthcare consist of operating revenues generated from the sale of products primarily associated with inhaled therapeutics, and oral and intra-oral delivery systems that are included in the operating results of our Wellness and Healthcare business, Vectura Fertin Pharma.

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International Share of Market - Cigarette and HTUs (Excluding China and the United States)

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The unfavorable currency impact in net revenues was due primarily to the Egyptian pound, Indonesian rupiah and Japanese yen.

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In a limited number of markets, most notably Japan, we are dependent on governmental approvals that may limit our pricing flexibility.

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There can be no assurance that we will succeed in our efforts to replace cigarettes with SFPs or that regulation will allow us to commercialize SFPs in all markets, to communicate about our SFPs, including making scientifically substantiated risk-reduction claims, or to treat SFPs differently from cigarettes.

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On June 24, 2021, the EU introduced sanctions in relation to Belarus aimed at specific sectors of the 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 U.K. have also imposed sanctions similar in scope to the EU sanctions.

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Note: Sum may not foot due to rounding.

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•for those adult smokers, our goal is to offer SFPs with a scientifically substantiated risk-reduction profile that approaches as closely as possible the risk-reduction profile associated with smoking cessation;

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•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

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•advocate for the development of science-based regulatory frameworks for the development and commercialization of SFPs, including the communication of scientifically substantiated information to enable adult smokers to make better choices.