Press Release 2011

December

22 Dec. 2011	JT announces agreement with Gilead Sciences to develop and commercialize ''cobicistat,'' an investigational agent in JapanPDF:51.5kb
22 Dec. 2011	Toray, Japan Tobacco and Torii Terminate the Joint Development of nalfurafine hydrochloride (''TRK-820'') for Pruritus Associated with Liver Disease in JapanPDF:39.4kb
21 Dec. 2011	Even more motifs in the stylish slims lineup seven redesigned Pianissimo products to be rolled-out across Japan from mid-January 2012
09 Dec. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for November 2011 (Preliminary Report)PDF:51.9kb
09 Dec. 2011	Announcement on partnership for JTI and PloomPDF:54.9kb
01 Dec. 2011	JT completes its acquisition of a leading tobacco company in the Republics of Sudan and South SudanPDF:44.0kb

November

29 Nov. 2011	New super slim-sized cigarettes in the Mild Seven lineup: ''Mild Seven Style Plus 6'' and ''Mild Seven Style Plus One'' to go on sale across Japan in mid-January 2012
25 Nov. 2011	JT's Annual Survey Finds 21.7 Percent of Japanese Adults Are Smokers
16 Nov. 2011	Tobacco Council Releases Determinations for 2012 Tobacco Cultivation
11 Nov. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for October 2011(Preliminary Report)PDF:51.9kb

October

31 Oct. 2011	JT's Consolidated Financial Results for the 6 months ended September 30, 2011 - Japanese Domestic Tobacco Business: Volume and market share are recovering steadily from the effects of the earthquake. The volume decline is also due to the prior year's tax and price increase and unfavourable comparison as a result of heightened demand. - International Tobacco Business: Profit growth was driven by strong pricing and GFB shipment volume growth. Market share continued to increase in most key markets. - Pharmaceutical Business: Anti-HIV single-tablet regimen containing JTK-303 was submitted for U.S. FDA approval, JT's partner, Gilead Sciences, has announced.PDF:261kb
31 Oct. 2011	Japan Tobacco International (JTI) business results for July-September and January - September 2011PDF:42.1kb
31 Oct. 2011	Notice Concerning Non-Consolidated Forecast for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2012PDF:48.9kb
28 Oct. 2011	Single-tablet regimen containing JTK-303 (elvitegravir) submitted for U.S. regulatory approval, JT's partner Gilead Sciences announcedPDF:51.5kb
20 Oct. 2011	New flavour and aroma from Zerostyle, a completely new style of smokeless tobacco Zerostyle Bitter Leaf to go on sale in early December 2011
17 Oct. 2011	Termination of Licensing Agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. for Osteoanabolic Drug JTT-305PDF:51.0kb
14 Oct. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for September 2011(Preliminary Report)PDF:46.4kb
14 Oct. 2011	The ''JT Forest Nahari'' Afforestation and Forest Conservation Project: Protecting forests that protect coral JT to extend its joint afforestation partnership agreement for another five years
13 Oct. 2011	JT's Annual Survey Finds 21.7 Percent of Japanese Adults Are Smokers(Preliminary Report)
06 Oct. 2011	A JT first! Pianissimo ViV Menthol featuring the ''Breath Sparkling Shot'' capsule to be launched nationwide in early November, 2011

September

28 Sep. 2011	Cabin's all five products to be redesigned for a more luxurious look, taking on a concept of ''cigarettes for sophisticated adults'' nationwide launch at the beginning of November 2011
20 Sep. 2011	JT's partner Gilead announced Phase 3 clinical study results for a fixed-dose, single-tablet regimen for the treatment of HIV containing JTK-303 (elvitegravir)PDF:51.6kb
09 Sep. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for August 2011 (Preliminary Report)PDF:46.2kb

August

31 Aug. 2011	New 5mg tar ''super strong menthol'' product to be launched in the Seven Stars line -- Seven Stars Alaska Menthol Box, Nationwide launch from late October 2011 to replace Salem Alaska Menthol
18 Aug. 2011	JT's Japanese domestic tobacco business to roll out promotion to thank Japanese consumers for their patronage
12 Aug. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for July 2011 (Preliminary Report)PDF:46.2kb
01 Aug. 2011	Leaf Tobacco Deliberative Council announces its determination to solicit Japanese leaf tobacco growers who volunteer to cease cultivationPDF:26.4kb

July

28 Jul. 2011	JT's Consolidated Financial Results for the 3 months ended June 30, 2011PDF:279kb - Japanese Domestic Tobacco Business: Total sales volume decreased following the October 2010 tax and price increase and the Great East Japan Earthquake. The volume decline was within the range of forecasts previously provided. - International Tobacco Business: The profit growth engine of the JT Group continued to deliver strong results driven by favourable pricing and increased GFB shipment volume. Market share continued to increase in most key markets.
28 Jul. 2011	Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Business Results for April - June and January-June 2011PDF:61.3kb
28 Jul. 2011	Notice Concerning Forecast for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2012PDF:85.0kb
28 Jul. 2011	JT to Acquire Leading Tobacco Company in the Republics of Sudan and South SudanPDF:26.8kb
15 Jul. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for June 2011 (Preliminary Report)PDF:46.5kb
15 Jul. 2011	JT Removes the Purchase Order Ceiling on its Products in the Japanese Domestic Tobacco BusinessPDF:30.7kb
15 Jul. 2011	The first super slim products to be launched in the Seven Stars line Seven Stars Cutting Menthol, nationwide launch from late August 2011

June

28 Jun. 2011	JT Substantially Increases its Product Supply in Japan (Shipment of all 73 Products to Resume Earlier than Announced and Purchase Order Ceiling for Retailers to Be Substantially Raised)PDF:58.0kb
10 Jun. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for May 2011 (Preliminary Report)PDF:46.2kb
07 Jun. 2011	JT to Grant Scholarships to 11 Asian Students

May

12 May. 2011	The JT Group renders relief support to those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
12 May. 2011	JT's Consolidated Financial Results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2011 - Japanese Domestic Tobacco Business: Volume declined significantly following the tax and price increase although slightly better than earlier forecasts. Net sales remained flat. - International Tobacco Business: EBITDA grew strongly and both market share and GFB volume increased.PDF:264kb
12 May. 2011	Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Business Results for January - March 2011PDF:63.7kb
12 May. 2011	Effect of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the JT Group within Japan (Last Report) Products for Shipment Resumption and Discontinuation of Some ProductsPDF:61.4kb
12 May. 2011	Notice Concerning Partial Amendment to the Company's Articles of IncorporationPDF:32.9kb
12 May. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for April 2011(Preliminary Report)PDF:65.2kb
12 May. 2011	Notice Concerning Non-Consolidated Reporting of Share Valuation Loss on a SubsidiaryPDF:43.9kb
12 May. 2011	Notice Concerning Retained Earnings Dividend PaymentsPDF:68.4kb
05 May. 2011	JT Plans Closure of Hainburg Factory in AustriaPDF:25.4kb

April

27 Apr. 2011	Effect of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the JT Group within Japan (Seventh Report) Shipments of two Pianissimo ProductsPDF:30.8kb
22 Apr. 2011	Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for April 2010 - March 2011(Preliminary Report)PDF:46.3kb
14 Apr. 2011	Effect of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the JT Group within Japan (Sixth Report) Shipment timing of the 25 key products in the Japanese Domestic Tobacco BusinessPDF:67.2kb
08 Apr. 2011	Effect of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the JT Group within Japan (Fifth Report)PDF:26.9kb
01 Apr. 2011	Effect of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake on the JT Group within Japan (Fourth Report)PDF:29.6kb

March

25 Mar. 2011	Effect of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake On the JT Group (Third Report) Near-Term Product Supply System of the Japanese Domestic Tobacco BusinessPDF:50.0kb
24 Mar. 2011	The JT Group renders relief support to those affected by the Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake
23 Mar. 2011	Effect of the Tohoku District-off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake on the JT Group (Second Report)PDF:33.3kb
14 Mar. 2011	Effect on the JT Group of Tohoku District - Off the Pacific Ocean EarthquakePDF:25.9kb
07 Mar. 2011	Notice Concerning Results and Completion of the Company's Own Share AcquisitionPDF:25.8kb

February

07 Feb. 2011	Notice Concerning the Decision of Particulars Related to the Acquisition of the Company's Own SharesPDF:32kb
07 Feb. 2011	JT's Consolidated Financial Results for the 9 months ended December 31, 2010 - Net sales and EBITDA forecasts increased - now marginally below prior year numbers - Significant volume decline following the excise increase in the Japanese domestic tobacco business, although trends are better than earlier forecasts - Continued growth in the international tobacco businessPDF:214kb
07 Feb. 2011	Japan Tobacco International (JTI) business results for January - December 2010PDF:64.4kb
01 Feb. 2011	JT to Launch New Style of Smokeless Tobacco "Zerostyle Mint" in Saitama and Chiba in Mid-March 2011

January

31 Jan. 2011	- Building a new, more sophisticated lineup - Three Seven Stars products to be fully redesigned gradual changeover to begin nationwide in late February, 2011
28 Jan. 2011	Japanese Domestic Tobacco Sales Results for April - December 2010PDF:32.0kb

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