What's Happening With Tobacco Major Philip Morris Shares On Tuesday?
What's Happening With Tobacco Major Philip Morris Shares On Tuesday?
In response, Philip Morris has directed SMNA to conduct a thorough review of its sales and distribution channels in D.C. and other areas affected by flavor restrictions.Tobacco major Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) is trading lower in premarket today.
菸草巨頭菲利普莫里斯國際公司（NYSE：PM）今天盤前交易下跌。
Swedish Match North America LLC (SMNA), an affiliate of Philip Morris, received a subpoena from the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, requesting details on SMNA's adherence to D.C.'s ban on the sale of flavored products, particularly focusing on ZYN nicotine pouches.
菲利普莫里斯的附屬機構瑞典Match北美有限責任公司（SMNA）收到了華盛頓特區總檢察長的傳票，要求了解SMNA對華盛頓特區禁止出售調味產品的遵守情況，特別關注ZYN尼古丁袋的銷售情況。
Early investigations revealed that flavored nicotine pouches have been sold in D.C., mainly through online platforms and some independent retailers.
初步調查顯示，調味尼古丁袋在華盛頓特區銷售，主要是通過在線平台和一些獨立零售商銷售。
In response, Philip Morris has directed SMNA to conduct a thorough review of its sales and distribution channels in D.C. and other areas affected by flavor restrictions.
作爲回應，菲利普莫里斯已指示SMNA對其在華盛頓特區和其他受口味限制影響的地區的銷售和分銷渠道進行全面回顧。
As a preliminary action, SMNA has suspended online sales on ZYN.com while continuing its investigation.
作爲初步行動，SMNA已暫停了ZYN.com的在線銷售，同時繼續調查。
The company has emphasized that all sales through ZYN.com are age-restricted, ensuring that only adults aged 21 and over can access the products.
該公司強調，通過ZYN.com的所有銷售均受年齡限制，確保只有21歲及以上的成年人可以購買這些產品。
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Should the inquiry conclude unfavorably, SMNA could face substantial financial liabilities, though the exact amount is currently indeterminate.
如果調查得出不利結論，SMNA可能面臨巨額財務責任，但確切金額目前尚不確定。
Zyn products, which resemble tea bags, are designed to deliver nicotine by being placed between the gum and upper lip. Notably, these pouches do not contain tobacco, setting them apart from traditional tobacco products, reported Bloomberg.
據彭博報道，Zyn產品類似於茶包，旨在通過將其放置在牙齦和上脣之間來釋放尼古丁。值得注意的是，這些袋子不含菸草，使它們與傳統的菸草製品區別開來。
The response to this regulatory action in D.C. might prompt similar measures in other states and localities. Currently, approximately 400 localities and five states have imposed bans or restrictions on flavored tobacco and nicotine products.
對華盛頓特區的這項監管行動的回應可能會引發其他州和地方採取類似的措施。目前，約有400個地方和五個州實施了對調味菸草和尼古丁製品的禁令或限制。
The report further mentioned that the product has also attracted criticism from influential figures such as U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has accused the company of targeting young consumers with these flavored nicotine products.
報告進一步提到，該產品還引起了來自美國參議院多數黨領袖查克·舒默（Chuck Schumer）等有影響力的人的批評，他指責該公司針對這些調味尼古丁製品的青少年消費者。
Philip Morris stock has gained more than 7% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLP) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:VDC).
菲利普莫里斯股票過去12個月上漲超過7％。投資者可以通過日常消費品精選行業指數etf-spdr（NYSE：XLP）和非週期性消費品etf-vanguard（NYSE：VDC）獲得該股票的暴露度。
Price Action: PM shares are trading lower by 2.89% at $99.10 in premarket at last check Tuesday.
價格行動：PM股票今天盤前最後一次檢查時以99.10美元的跌幅2.89％交易。
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