U.S. Smokeless Tobacco - Ownership and Business Overview

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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Ownership

Who owns U.S. Smokeless Tobacco?

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is owned by Altria Group. It was acquired on September 8, 2008.

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Business Overview

Where is U.S. Smokeless Tobacco headquartered?

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What sector is U.S. Smokeless Tobacco in?

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is a consumer products company.

When was U.S. Smokeless Tobacco founded?

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco was founded in 1822.

Consumer Products M&A Summary in 2008

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, consumer products ranked 15 in number of deals in 2008. The largest consumer products acquisition in 2008 was U.S. Smokeless Tobacco - which was acquired by Altria Group for $11.7B.

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Acquired by Altria Group, Inc. (Company) on 2008-09-08

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC

PO Box 18583,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236
United States,
(800) 650-7411
www.ussmokeless.com

UST Inc. is a holding company for its principal subsidiaries: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company is a producer and marketer of moist smokeless tobacco products including Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal and Husky. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates produces and markets premium wines sold nationally under 20 different labels including Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Erath, as well as exclusively distributes and markets Antinori products in the United States.

Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

1822

Former Name

UST, Inc.

Investor History
2008-09-08
Add-on Acquisition

11.7B USD

Altria

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