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Altria closes in on $10bn UST deal

By Julie MacIntosh in New York

Published: September 5 2008 21:19 | Last updated: September 5 2008 21:19

Altria is in late-stage talks over the takeover of US chewing tobacco maker UST for about $10bn.

A deal could be announced within days, according to an insider.

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