Czech Philip Morris Q1 Revenue Up 6 Percent

Source from:  Reuters 05/25/2010

Revenue at Czech tobacco group Philip Morris CR rose 6.1 percent year-on-year to 2.51 billion crowns ($121.4 million) in the first quarter, thanks to better pricing and higher exports. The group's Czech market share slipped 2 percentage points to 54.7 percent, according to external research, it said. Exports in the period rose 10.2 percent year-on-year. The group is 78 percent owned by Philip Morris International($1=20.67 Czech Crown) Enditem