Who owns Backwoods?
Backwoods is owned by Imperial Brands (the United Kingdom, LSE: IMB).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Imperial Brands PLC reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Bristol
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Category
- Tobacco & nicotine › Tobacco products › Cigars & cigarillos
- Parent ticker
- LSE: IMB
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Backwoods
Backwoods is Imperial's mass market cigar brand in the USA, described in the FY2025 annual report as an "iconic heritage brand" that continued growing its share of the natural leaf cigar segment during the year, helped by new flavours and the launch of a Backwoods Wraps line and a limited City Pack collector's edition series built for cultural relevance. Backwoods sits within Imperial's mass market — not premium — cigar business; Imperial exited its premium cigar business, including Cuban and US brands such as Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta, in a two-part sale completed on 29 October 2020.
Ownership timeline of Backwoods
- ? – present Imperial Brands [1] reported
Where Backwoods sits in Imperial Brands
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Backwoods?
The parent company of Backwoods is Imperial Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Backwoods American or British?
Backwoods originated in the United States, but it is owned today by Imperial Brands, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Backwoods is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Backwoods still owned by Imperial Brands?
Yes. As of 21 September 2026, Backwoods is still owned by Imperial Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Imperial Brands PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Imperial Brands PLC, Annual report; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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