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Company type | Sociedad Anónima |
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Industry | Tobacco |
Predecessor |
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Founded | March 1945 |
Defunct | April 1999 |
Fate | Merged with SEITA |
Successor | Altadis |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Ducados, Fortuna |
Tabacalera, formerly the Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos, was a Spanish tobacco monopoly whose origins date back to 1636, making it the oldest tobacco company in the world.[1]
In 1999, the company merged with SEITA of France to form Altadis, which was later purchased by Imperial Tobacco. Its brands included Ducados and Fortuna.
Tabacalera owned 50% stake in Cuba's official cigar export operation Corporación Habanos. After holding the stake for 15 years, Tabacalera played a key role in marketing and selling Cuban cigars in more than 150 countries.[2]