четверг, 15 марта 2012 г.

Lorillard 1Q profit up, excise tax helps revenue

Lorillard, the maker of Newport, Maverick and True cigarettes, says its first-quarter profit climbed 26 percent as domestic wholesale shipments and average prices grew.

The third-biggest U.S. cigarette maker said higher federal excise taxes helped boost its revenue.

Lorillard said Monday its earnings rose to $232 million, or $1.50 per share, in the three months ended March 31. That's up from earnings of $184 …

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