Commonwealth Altadis,

Commonwealth-Altadis, Inc. (CA) is the U.S. division of Imperial Tobacco Group (ITG), a leading international company with a broad market footprint and a unique portfolio of products across all tobacco categories. One of the world’s top producers of high-quality tobacco products, ITG reaches more than 160 countries, and the company currently employs more than 36,000 employees while operating 46 different manufacturing sites. At Commonwealth-Altadis, we leverage the strength of our parent company and the value of our tobacco portfolio to deliver results – for our customers, our employees, and for the future of our business. Known for our signature brands, including USA Gold, Montclair, Dutch Masters, Backwoods, Phillies and the award-winning Phillies Krome, we represent a powerful growth engine for ITG. CA was created in 2011 through the strategic partnership between two ITG-owned tobacco organizations – Commonwealth Brands, the fourth largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S., and Altadis U.S.A, the U.S. division of the world’s fifth largest cigarette manufacturer – and today we pursue superior customer service and responsible marketing practices to achieve lasting success. With more than 580 headquarters and sales employees working at the home office and in regions across the country, and another 475 employees in distribution and manufacturing, we are committed to empowering our people and advancing our portfolio of brands. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Commonwealth-Altadis serves customers throughout the Americas. Today, we are working responsibly to expand our reach and maintain strong profit margins, offering the promise of a secure future for ITG’s U.S. division and for our employees. As part of a global organization with a long and storied history, we have the dedication, energy and resources to grow and succeed in a changing marketplace.