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Imperial Brands and China Tobacco form joint venture to develop growth opportunities in China

Subsidiaries of the companies have come together to form Global Horizon Ventures Limited, which will focus on leveraging Yunnan Tobacco and its two largest brands, Jadé and Horizon. The JV is expected to deliver results in the first five years.

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