Who owns Merit?
Merit
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- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Japan
Philip Morris International is one of the world's leading leading tobacco companies, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of cigarettes and smoke-free products outside of the USA.
pmi.comPolitical donations in the US
Philip Morris International gave US$500,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025 through Swedish Match.
The company's political action committee gave 57% to Republican and 20% to Democratic candidates in the 2025 to 2026 election cycle.
Information from the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Made O'Meter takes no side. Source: FEC · the PAC
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Subsidiaries: Philip Morris Italia S.r.l.
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