LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2018--
      Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today
      is recognized for the second year in a row as a Global Top Employer.
      This year’s certification from the Top Employer Institute is awarded to
      PMI teams in 44 countries, a testament to the company’s consistency and
      excellence in offering an enriching and dynamic work environment, and
      exceptional development opportunities for employees across the
      globe. PMI has been recognized by the Top Employer Institute for six
      consecutive years. This year, PMI was awarded with five regional
      certifications in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and, for the first
      time, in North America and Latin America. Additionally, Indonesia was
      the first PMI affiliate to be certified in Asia.
    
      “It is a proud moment for all of us at PMI,” said Charles
      Bendotti, PMI Senior Vice President, People and Culture. “Our success
      as a company relies on the men and women who come to work every day with
      a passion to achieve, and a willingness to learn, grow, and take on new
      challenges. We believe that companies don’t change industries - people
      do - and as a Global Top Employer we make every effort to ensure that
      our workplace is vibrant, inclusive and full of new opportunities for
      our people.”
    
      PMI employs approximately 81,000 people worldwide, dedicated to
      transforming the company to create a smoke-free future. The company
      offers robust training and development programs, challenging
      international career opportunities together with strong reward and
      recognition programs.
    
      Philip Morris International Inc.
    
      We are a leading international tobacco company engaged in the
      manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other nicotine-containing
      products in markets outside the United States of America. We’re building
      our future on smoke-free products that are a much better consumer choice
      than continuing to smoke cigarettes. Through multidisciplinary
      capabilities in product development, state-of-the-art facilities and
      scientific substantiation, we aim to ensure that our smoke-free products
      meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements.
      Our vision is that these products ultimately replace cigarettes to the
      benefit of adult smokers, society, our company and our shareholders. For
      more information, see www.pmi.com
      and www.pmiscience.com.
    
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