Imperial Tobacco - 2010 Half Year Results Interviews

LONDON, April 27, 2010 - Imperial Tobacco today announces strong half year results against a
challenging market backdrop. In a video interview with online financial
broadcaster www.cantos.com, Chief Executive Gareth Davis states, "it's
been a very good first half which demonstrates the resilience of our business
and the success of our enhanced focus on sales".

Davis hands over the reins of the leading international tobacco company
to Chief Operating Officer Alison Cooper next month and says the Board
couldn't have chosen a more able successor.

"Alison's leadership qualities, her experience and her drive and energy
will ensure that the business is driven forward, taking advantage of our
portfolio, our operating platform and the skills of the people that we have."

The interview and transcript are available now on www.cantos.com.

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