March 21, 2019
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
You are cordially invited to join us at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Philip Morris
International Inc. (PMI or the Company) to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Empire State Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42
nd
Street, New York, New York.
At this years meeting, we will vote on the election of twelve directors, an advisory
say-on-pay
vote approving executive compensation, and the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers SA as the Companys independent auditors. There will
also be a report on the Companys business, and shareholders will have an opportunity to ask questions.
We anticipate that a large number of
shareholders will attend the meeting. Because seating is limited, you may bring only one immediate family member as a guest.
All attendees must present an admission ticket and government-issued photographic identification. To request an admission
ticket, please follow the instructions set forth on page 60 in response to Question 4
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The meeting facilities will open at 7:30 a.m. on
May 1, 2019. We suggest you arrive early to facilitate your registration and security clearance. Those needing special assistance at the meeting are requested to write to the Companys Corporate Secretary at 120 Park Avenue, New York, New
York 10017-5579. For your comfort and security, you will not be permitted to bring any packages, briefcases, large pocketbooks or bags into the meeting. Also, cellular and digital phones, audio tape recorders, laptops and other portable electronic
devices, video and still cameras, pagers and pets will not be permitted into the meeting. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation with these rules, which assist us in conducting a safe and orderly meeting.
Sadly, Sergio Marchionne, who served on our Board since our
spin-off
in 2008, passed away last year. Sergio was
an invaluable member of our Board, with boundless energy, sage advice and deep perception, always holding us by his example to the highest of standards. In short, he was an ideal director. We will miss him dearly.
Dr. Harold Brown retired from the Board last year and, sadly, passed away earlier this year. During his distinguished career, Harold served his
country as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Secretary of Defense, President of the California Institute of Technology, and in other capacities too numerous to mention. Our Company was fortunate to have Harold as a member of the Board of Directors.
His intellect, drive, breadth of experience, integrity, sense of humor, and sheer generosity of spirit are irreplaceable.
Your vote is important.
We encourage you to sign and return your proxy card, or use telephone or Internet voting prior to the meeting, so that your shares of common stock will be represented and voted at the meeting even if you cannot attend.
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Sincerely,
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Sincerely,
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LOUIS C. CAMILLERI
CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
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ANDRÉ CALANTZOPOULOS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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For further information about the Annual Meeting, please call toll-free
1-866-713-8075.
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PMI 2019 Proxy
Statement