--Imperial Brands PLC Chairman Mark Williamson is expected to confirm soon he will resign in the coming months, the Times of London reports.

--The tobacco company, which houses Davidoff and JPS among its brands, has started succession planning, according to the Times. Mr. Williamson, 61, has been on Imperial's board since 2007.

--At Imperial's annual general meeting last week, almost 18% of votes cast were against Mr. Williamson's re-election on concerns that he has taken on too many board positions, the Times reports.

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