What Does Philip Morris's Sale of Vectura Group Mean for its Future?
PMPMI(PM) ZACKS·2024-09-19 03:01

In a major move, Vectura Fertin Pharma, Inc., an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) , announced the sale of Vectura Group Ltd. to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd. This decision comes amid ongoing criticism of PM’s ownership of the asthma inhaler manufacturer as PM attempts to transition from tobacco to a broader healthcare and wellness group.Philip Morris stated that this transaction allows Vectura to operate under Phillips Medisize, a Molex subsidiary, which is better positioned to advance its inha ...