R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1874

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 10

  • Investments
  • 6

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco General Information

Description

Producer of tobacco products intended to deliver smoke-free tobacco products across the United States. The company engages in research and development activities for the innovation of smoke-free tobacco products, produces tobacco-sheet and sells its cigarettes under popular brand names, enabling adult individuals to enjoy the consumption of cigarettes that are comparatively less harmful than smoke-producing cigarettes.

Contact Information

Website
www.rjrt.com
Formerly Known As
RJR Nabisco, Rjr Nabisco Inc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 4410 Indiana Avenue
  • Winston-Salem, NC 27105
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Other Consumer Non-Durables
Parent Company
Imperial Brands
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 4410 Indiana Avenue
  • Winston-Salem, NC 27105
  • United States
+1 (800)

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Producer of tobacco products intended to deliver smoke-free tobacco products across the United States. The company engag
Other Consumer Non-Durables
Winston-Salem, NC

Geneva, Switzerland
 

Odense, Denmark
 
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Competitors (10)

One of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s 10 competitors is JT International, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
JT International Corporate Backed or Acquired Geneva, Switzerland
House of Oliver Twist Corporate Backed or Acquired Odense, Denmark
Juul Labs Venture Capital-Backed Washington, DC
Turning Point Brands Formerly PE-Backed Louisville, KY
General Cigar Company Corporate Backed or Acquired Richmond, VA
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Patents

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240196972-A1 Aerosol delivery device with deflectable or collapsible housing Pending 14-Dec-2022
US-20240196994-A1 Aerosol delivery device with improved cartridge loading Pending 14-Dec-2022
US-20240196971-A1 Aerosol delivery device with automatic consumable loading and ejecting Pending 14-Dec-2022
US-20240065322-A1 Aerosol delivery device with alternative consumable loading and ejection configurations Pending 30-Aug-2022
US-20240065337-A1 Aerosol delivery device with actuatable ignitor contacts and dual-purpose slider actuator Pending 30-Aug-2022 A24F40/60
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Investments & Acquisitions (6)

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Targacept for . The deal was made on 06-Dec-2004.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Targacept 06-Dec-2004 Later Stage VC Biotechnology
Brown & Williamson Tobacco 01-Jan-2004 Merger/Acquisition Other Consumer Non-Durables
Favorite Brands International 19-Nov-1999 Buyout/LBO Food Products
Hexion Holdings 22-Dec-1994 Buyout/LBO Industrial Chemicals
Del Monte Foods 02-Feb-1979 Merger/Acquisition Food Products
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Exits (4)

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s most recent exit was on 06-Dec-2004 from Targacept. The exit was categorized as with 16 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Targacept 06-Dec-2004 Completed
  • 16 buyers
Hexion Holdings 22-Dec-1994 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Del Monte Foods 02-Feb-1979 Completed
Curtiss Candy 01-Jan-1964 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco FAQs

  • When was R.J. Reynolds Tobacco founded?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was founded in 1874.

  • Where is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco headquartered?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

  • What industry is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco in?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.

  • Is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco a private or public company?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is a Private company.

  • What is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is .

  • How much funding has R.J. Reynolds Tobacco raised over time?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has raised $500M.

  • Who are R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s investors?

    Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Philip Morris International, and Reynolds American have invested in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.

  • Who are R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s competitors?

    JT International, House of Oliver Twist, Juul Labs, Turning Point Brands, and General Cigar Company are some of the 10 competitors of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.

  • When was R.J. Reynolds Tobacco acquired?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was acquired on 01-Jun-2015.

  • Who acquired R.J. Reynolds Tobacco?

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was acquired by Imperial Brands.

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