
NEW YORK - Philip Morris International said on Wednesday that it succeeded in its tender offer to acquire Canada's No. 2 cigarette maker Rothmans Inc. Phillip Morris, maker of Marlboro cigarettes, said 67.8 percent of Rothmans shares were tendered. The company also said it extended the offer period for an additional 10 days, noting that its C$30.00 per share all-cash offer will expire at 11:59 p.m. Toronto time on September 29. More... Nutty News - Cigarettes America Front Page News