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Friday May 25 | The Japan Times

Japan Tobacco buys Belgium's Gryson

Japan Tobacco Inc. agreed to pay a 475 million for Belgium-based Gryson NV to boost growth in Europe's roll-your-own cigarette market in the biggest purchase by a tobacco company since 2009.

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Friday May 25 | Reuters

Nikkei marks longest weekly losing run in 20 years

But the benchmark ended the day slightly higher with defensive stocks in favour and as Japan Tobacco Inc jumped on its acquisition of a Belgian cigarette firm.

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Thu May 24, 2012

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Wall Street Journal

Japan Tobacco to Buy Belgium's Gryson

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Reuters

Japan Tobacco to buy Belgium's Gryson for $598 mln

Japan Tobacco Inc said on Thursday it will buy Belgium tobacco product maker Gryson NV, which owns brands such as Fleur du Pays and Orlando, for 475 million euros .

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Fri May 18, 2012

Nikkei Net Interactive

Govt To Select Lead Underwriter For JT Share Offering Around Mid-June

The Japanese government will select the lead underwriter for the planned sale of part of its stake in Japan Tobacco Inc.

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Sun Apr 29, 2012

Wall Street Journal

Japan Tobacco Overcomes Domestic Hurdles

Despite its presence in a problematic sector and a declining domestic market, Japan Tobacco Inc.