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Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
11 July 2014 
 
For immediate release 
 
11 July 2014 
 
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC 
 
Response to Recent Speculation 
 
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC ("Imperial" or the "Company") notes the recent
speculationrelating to a potential transactioninvolving Reynolds American Inc.
("Reynolds") and Lorillard, Inc. ("Lorillard").  Imperial confirms it is in
discussions with Reynolds and Lorillard to evaluate a possible acquisition of
certain assets and brands owned by Reynolds and Lorillard. 
 
The USA remains one of the world's largest and most profitable cigarette
markets.  Imperial would proceed with an acquisition only if its terms met
strict transaction criteria. 
 
There can be no certainty as to the terms upon which any acquisition or
related debt financing may be agreed or whether any transaction will take
place.  A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate. 
 
Enquiries: 
 
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC 
 
Tom Corran, Director of Investor Communications                               
 +44 (0) 7527 421951 
 
Matt Sharff, Senior Investor Relations Manager                                
    +44(0)7964 110921 
 
Alex Parsons, Director of Group Communications                                
 +44 (0) 7967 467241 
 
Simon Evans, Group Press Officer                                              
                                 +44(0)7967 467684 
 
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