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Imperial Brands to invest £300m, funded by new cost savings

The tobacco company reported higher full-year sales and profits following its acquisition of brands in the US. Net revenues rose 9.7% to £7.17bn in the year ended 30th September and adjusted operating profits rose 10.4% to £3.5bn.

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