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The WSJ Leadership Institute Names Philip Morris International Among “Best Companies For the Future”

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) ranked #97 overall in the WSJ Leadership Institute's inaugural "Best Companies for the Future" list.
  • PMI is the third-highest ranked company in the Food Beverage & Tobacco industry group, trailing only Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
  • The ranking evaluates S&P 500 companies across six dimensions: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience, and agility.
  • Jacek Olczak, Group CEO, stated the recognition underscores PMI's commitment to reinventing the company for long-term value.
  • PMI's flagship heating tobacco product IQOS was included in Kantar's BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands list.
  • As of December 31, 2025, PMI's smoke-free products were used by over 43 million legal-age consumers globally across 105 markets.
  • The smoke-free business accounted for 43% of PMI's first-quarter 2026 total net revenues.
  • Since 2008, PMI has invested over $16 billion to develop \& commercialize smoke-free products with the goal of ending cigarette sales.
  • The FDA authorized marketing for Swedish Match's General snus, ZYN nicotine pouches, \& versions of IQOS devices, marking first-ever authorizations in their categories.
  • Versions of IQOS \& General snus also received first-ever Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorizations from the FDA.
  • PMI aims to expand into wellness areas leveraging its life sciences expertise while evolving its portfolio beyond tobacco.
  • The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding business plans \& strategies subject to various risks including regulatory restrictions, litigation, \& economic instability.