Brown & Williamson

Brown & Williamson is an American tobacco company, which produces cigarette brands. It is best known for being the focus of investigation of knowingly manipulating the content of cigarettes. Its former vice-president of research and development Jeffrey Wigand was the subject of an investigation by CBS show 60 Minutes, which was portrayed in the film The Insider.

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Cigarette - Brand - Jeffrey Wigand - CBS - 60 Minutes - The Insider

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On July 30, 2004, R.J. Reynolds merged with the U.S. operations of Brown & Williamson. A new publicly traded parent company, Reynolds American Inc., was established as part of the transaction.

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July 30 - 2004 - R.J. Reynolds - Reynolds American Inc.

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