Big Tobacco - What's at Stake?

Who Loses if Big Tobacco Files for Bankruptcy?

An analysis by Matt Isaacs on why the bankruptcy scenario would be a disaster not only for the tobacco industry but for shareholders, pension fund holders and the Medicaid lawsuits' plaintiffs.

Who's On Their Boards?

The board of directors for Philip Morris Companies, RJR Nabisco Holdings Corporation, BAT, Lowes Corporation, UST and Liggett Group.

Who Owns What?

A rundown of the tobacco companies involved in the June 1997 national settlement resolution, including their market share, other businesses owned; number of employees, and sales and profits for 1996.

 

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