Imperial Tobacco Posts Rise In Full-Year Profit
November 05, 2013 at 05:44 AM EST
Imperial Tobacco PLC (OTC: ITYBY ) reported a rise in its full-year profit. Imperial Tobacco's net profit for the year surged to GBP937 million ($1.49 billion), from GBP678 million, in the year-ago period. Its revenue declined to GBP28.27 billion, while overall volumes dropped 7%. Imperial Tobacco shares closed at $74.37 yesterday. (c)