• Scandinavian Tobacco Group signed an asset deal to sell fine-cut tobacco brands BREAK and Moro to Japan Tobacco for EUR 176 million.
• Closing expected before year-end, subject to customary conditions including antitrust clearances.
• In 2025, the brands contributed about 4% of reported net sales, gross profit before special items; about 6% of EBITDA before special items.
• Proceeds earmarked for debt reduction; leverage ratio expected to fall below the 2.5x target at completion.
• Deal seen dilutive to earnings; 2026 net sales growth, EBIT margin guidance maintained; free cash flow to benefit at closing from inventory transfer.

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