Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-12 01:44Core Viewpoint - Smoore International (06969) has seen a decline of over 4%, currently trading at HKD 11.81, with a transaction volume of HKD 64.45 million. This drop is influenced by the performance guidance from its major client, British American Tobacco (BTI.US), which anticipates its 2026 earnings to be at the lower end of its mid-term targets due to regulatory pressures and intense competition in the U.S. e-cigarette market [1][1][1]. Group 1 - British American Tobacco expects its 2026 revenue growth to be between 3%-5%, aligning with the lower end of its mid-term target range, while adjusted operating profit growth is projected at 4%-6% [1][1]. - A new tax policy in the UK will impose an additional tax of 22 pence per milliliter on e-liquids starting October 1, 2026, which will be added on top of the existing 20% value-added tax [1][1]. - Tianfeng Securities indicates that the upcoming UK e-cigarette tax may create new opportunities for 2ml cartridge systems and nicotine pouches [1][1].