Essentra reviews strategic options for filter division serving tobacco industry

- British packaging products maker Essentra Plc said on Tuesday it was reviewing strategic options for its filters business that serves the tobacco industry, as it looks to focus on its division making components for various sectors.

The company, which has over 80 years of experience in the business of supplying filters to tobacco firms, expects to deliver its full-year 2021 adjusted operating profit in analysts' forecast range.