The Q3 update was distinctly mixed in our view. Organic sales growth was disappointing, which has been the long term issue at Imperial. However we upgraded FY 2015 EPS estimates by c2% due to lower finance costs and currency headwind, and the comments that the market share of the US acquired brands remains stable will be a positive surprise.

21 Aug 2015
Panmure Research - Imperial Tobacco 21-08-15

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Panmure Research - Imperial Tobacco 21-08-15
Imperial Brands PLC (IMB:LON) | 3,200 416 0.4% | Mkt Cap: 25,810m
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21 Aug 2015 -
Author:
Jonathan Leinster -
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The Q3 update was distinctly mixed in our view. Organic sales growth was disappointing, which has been the long term issue at Imperial. However we upgraded FY 2015 EPS estimates by c2% due to lower finance costs and currency headwind, and the comments that the market share of the US acquired brands remains stable will be a positive surprise.