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PMI U.S. Launches "Thanks for Giving" to Honor Community Service

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PM The article discusses Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses' philanthropic efforts and community service initiatives. While it highlights positive community impact and employee engagement, it does not provide specific financial performance or strategic outlook for the company's stock, thus the sentiment is neutral.

Campaign Highlights Generosity and Commitment to Improving Lives

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses ("PMI U.S.") today announced the launch of "Thanks for Giving," a national call to action inspiring Americans to recognize and support the charitable organizations and individuals working every day to build stronger communities. As Americans pause to recognize Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday, the Thanks for Giving campaign highlights the spirit of generosity that drives impact year-round, while celebrating the extraordinary service of charitable partners—from national nonprofits to local organizations working tirelessly in communities across the nation.

"#GivingTuesday started as a single day of goodwill, but the true impact comes when generosity—and accountability with those investments—becomes part of our everyday behavior," said Marian Salzman, Senior Vice President, PMI U.S., who was a driving force behind creating GivingTuesday in 2012. "At PMI U.S., generosity isn't limited to a season. Since 2022, our giving has exceeded $35 million, and our employees have increased their participation in community programs by 400 percent. Saying thank you is powerful. But living it—365 days a year, with transparency and purpose—is even more meaningful."

In 2025, PMI U.S. contributed nearly $12 million to over 500 national and regional organizations supporting communities in need and the company's core giving pillars, including more than $3,765,000 toward veterans and military support; more than $2,400,000 for economic empowerment initiatives; more than $1,337,000 dedicated to disaster relief and prevention; and more than $1,180,000 to support the arts and culture. With that support, organizations are enabled to further drive meaningful community-level change to improve lives.

The "Thanks for Giving" campaign also spotlights the WeCare program, which empowers PMI U.S. employees to nominate nonprofits for company-funded donations. In 2025, it directed over $1,860,000 to over 400 local organizations across 44 states and the District of Columbia. This brings PMI U.S.'s total contributions since 2022 to more than $35 million nationwide.

As part of the WeCare initiative, Kentucky-based PMI U.S. stockroom attendant, Jeff Day, garnered support for Boulware Mission – a 100 year-old residential treatment and recovery program that helps men facing homelessness, unemployment, and mental health challenges. As a result, PMI U.S. employees helped direct over $200,000 in company-sponsored funds to Boulware Mission. Executive Director David Gaynor shared, "PMI U.S.'s gift will change lives. We can provide more treatment, more shelter, and more opportunities for men to rebuild their futures. They've brought hope to our entire community."

Thanks for Giving is part of PMI U.S.'s pragmatic philanthropy—a better approach to corporate giving built on listening, investing for impact, and bringing others together to support those who are doing meaningful work every day. Learn more about PMI U.S.'s approach to philanthropy here.

PMI U.S.: Invested in America

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 30 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

References to "PMI" mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. "PMI U.S.," "we," "our," and "us" refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

SOURCE PMI US Corporate Services, Inc.