PMI's Rothmans Offer Open Until September 11

Philip Morris International has mailed all of Rothmans Inc's shareholders its offer to purchase for cash all of the outstanding common shares of Rothmans for C$30.00 per share, according to a note posted on Rothmans' website. Rothmans' board of directors, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee, is recommending that shareholders accept the offer. The offer is open for acceptance at any time before midnight (Vancouver time) on September 11, unless withdrawn or extended. Enditem