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Reynolds and Lorillard in $56 Billion Merger Talks

Bikram Pandey
11 Jul, 2014
New York City

    Lorillard and Reynolds America confirmed merger talks and if successful the combined company will have $56 billion of worth. If consummated, the merger will combine the second- and third-largest tobacco makers.

Lorillard and Reynolds America confirmed merger talks and if successful the combined company will have $56 billion of worth. If consummated, the merger will combine the second- and third-largest tobacco makers.

Lorillard had net sales of $6.7 billion in 2013 and Reynolds reported net sale of $8.3 billion in the year.

British American Tobacco is the largest shareholder with a stake of 42% in Reynolds America and involved in the merger talks. BAT is seeking to retain its 42% stake in the merged company.

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