May 21- Tobacco company Philip Morris International Inc said it would buy out its Mexican joint venture partner controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, for about $700 million.
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PRAGUE, April 26- Shareholders of tobacco firm Philip Morris Czech Republic approved on Friday to pay out a dividend of 900 crowns per share from 2012 profit and retained earnings, the company said. Last year the Czech cigarette maker paid a dividend of 920 crowns per share.
March 13- Philip Morris International Inc, the maker of Marlboro and L&M cigarettes, said it appointed Andre Calantzopoulos as chief executive, marking his return to a role he gave up after the company's spin-off from Altria Group Inc in 2008..
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 20- One of the biggest challenges facing the incoming chief executive of SABMiller Plc will be continuing to grow the business as strongly in a world with fewer acquisitions to make, according to its outgoing chief executive.
*Russia is world's No.2 cigarette market. MOSCOW, Jan 25- Russian lawmakers on Friday backed a law which would ban smoking in bars, cafes and other public spaces to promote healthier living in the world's largest tobacco market after China.
BRUSSELS, Dec 19- The European Union proposed drastic restrictions on tobacco branding on Wednesday, saying cigarette packs should reflect the deadly threat posed by smoking.