(Reuters) -Philip Morris International raised its annual profit forecast for the third time this year on Tuesday, benefiting from strong demand for its portfolio of smoking alternatives.
The company expects an adjusted annual profit of $7.46 to $7.56 per share, compared with its prior forecast of $7.43 to $7.56.
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru and Emma Rumney in London; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
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