Altadis SA - ALT- Profile

Altadis SA. The Group's principal activities are the production, marketing, sale and distribution of cigarettes and cigars. The Group operates in the following four segments: Cigarettes, Cigars, Logistics and Other. The logistics division of the Group is involved in distribution of its own tobacco products. The Group is primarily based in Spain and operates through its subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, USA and other parts of the world. Major brands are: Ducados, Gauloises, Fortuna, Peiades, VegaFina, Don Diego, Montecristo and Partagas. Logistics accounted for 76% of 2005 revenues; Cigarettes, 14%; Cigars, 8% & Other, 2%