R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Overview
- Year Founded
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1874
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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10
- Investments
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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(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 401 North Main Street
- Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- United States
Corporate Office
- 401 North Main Street
- Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- United States
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
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Competitors (12)
One of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s 12 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 |
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| JT International | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Geneva, Switzerland | ||||
| House of Oliver Twist | Private Equity-Backed | Odense, Denmark | ||||
| Juul Labs | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Universal Leaf Tobacco Poland | Corporation | Jędrzejow, Poland | ||||
| Turning Point Brands | Formerly PE-Backed | Louisville, KY |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Patents
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260273448-A1 | Extraction of a nicotinic component from a substrate using a base | Pending | 17-Mar-2025 | ||
| WO-2026196152-A1 | Extraction of a nicotinic component from a substrate using a base | Pending | 17-Mar-2025 | ||
| US-20260041142-A1 | Aerosol-generating consumable including sensate | Pending | 09-Aug-2024 | ||
| WO-2026033452-A1 | Aerosol-generating consumable including sensate | Pending | 09-Aug-2024 | ||
| EP-4784493-A1 | Apparatus and system for recovering material from oral wrapped products and related method | Pending | 29-Sep-2023 | B65B69/0008 |
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 | 22-Dec-1994 | Buyout/LBO | Industrial Chemicals | ||
| Del Monte Foods | 02-Feb-1979 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products |
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 |
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| Targacept | 06-Dec-2004 | Completed |
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| Hexion | 22-Dec-1994 | Completed |
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| Del Monte Foods | 02-Feb-1979 | Completed |
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| Curtiss Candy | 01-Jan-1964 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Reynolds Smoke Shop | Winston-Salem, NC | 1999 |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco FAQs
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When was R.J. Reynolds Tobacco founded?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was founded in 1874.
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Where is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco headquartered?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.
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What industry is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco in?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.
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Is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco a private or public company?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is a Private company.
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What is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s current revenue?
The current revenue for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco is .
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How much funding has R.J. Reynolds Tobacco raised over time?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has raised $1.03B.
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Who are R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s investors?
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Philip Morris International, and Reynolds American have invested in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.
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Who are R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s competitors?
JT International, House of Oliver Twist, Juul Labs, Universal Leaf Tobacco Poland, and Turning Point Brands are some of the 12 competitors of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.
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When was R.J. Reynolds Tobacco acquired?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was acquired on 01-Jun-2015.
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Who acquired R.J. Reynolds Tobacco?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was acquired by Imperial Brands.
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