Philip Morris Ukraine, one of the largest tobacco companies in Ukraine, in 2008, received a net profit of 879.14 mln. That almost 38% more than in 2007.
According to the official announcement of company's media assets over the past year increased by 16.8% - up to 2 billion UAH. Shareholders of JSC will approve it finrezultaty for 2008 at a general meeting on 10 June this year.
Philip Morris Ukraine "produces at a factory in Kharkov region.
The company employs over 1300 staff, 900 of them employed in manufacturing.
The company is working on the Ukrainian market for over 14 years. During the period 1994-2008 he worked. Total investment amounted to $ 240 million
Philip Morris Ukraine "produces cigarette brands such as Parliament, Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Chesterfield, Muratti, L & M, Bond Street, Next, Vatra Premium, Kosmos, President, Optima, Vatra Filter, Lider for the domestic market and international brands for export Georgia, Armenia and Moldova.
At the end of 2008, Philip Morris Ukraine "has released more than 44 billion pieces. cigarettes.
According to AC Nielsen Ukraine, JSC "Phillip Morris Ukraine" is the largest manufacturer of cigarettes and tobacco market leader in Ukraine.
In 2008, the Company's market share was 35.2%.
