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Vector group
Vector Group Ltd. was an American diversified holding company with two major businesses: Liggett Group (tobacco) and New Valley (real estate). In August 2024, Vector Group agreed to be acquired by Japan Tobacco (JT Group) to become a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of JT. The deal was completed in October 2024. Bennett S. LeBow founded Vector Group in 1986. Since then, he has served as Chairman. Howard Lorber has served as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer since 1994. Vector Group was previously called Brooke Group.
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Vector Group Ltd. was an American diversified holding company with two major businesses: Liggett Group (tobacco) and New Valley (real estate). In August 2024, Vector Group agreed to be acquired by Japan Tobacco (JT Group) to become a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of JT. The deal was completed in October 2024. Bennett S. LeBow founded Vector Group in 1986. Since then, he has served as Chairman. Howard Lorber has served as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer since 1994. Vector Group was previously called Brooke Group.
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