22nd Century Group Inc (XXII)

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Look where this company is going and look at the dividend record for tobacco companies over the last 20+ years. They average returning 80%+ of earned income per year in dividends whereas the S&P500 averages about 8%. Phillip Morris, now part of the Altria Group, has had 46 dividend increases over the last 44 years.

Now in 4-5 years with the disruptive technology which we expect will allow XXII to take a major bite out of the world tobacco market what do you see for revenues? Then, based on these revenues, what do you see for dividends? A decent investment now should allow one to live on dividends alone in a handful of years IMO.

Finally, look at the expected returns from XXII and consider what type of other investment you could make in terms of risk that could bring such returns? I think it would have to be one with MAJOR MAJOR risks. Do your in depth DD on the risks of XXII, the solidity of their market, their IP, mgt, no need for further dilution, contacts (thru RJR ex Pres), current partners (2nd largest tobacco co in the world), and how much risk do you see for XXII to execute their expected marketing plan and national/worldwide market penetration?

Looks like a no brainer to me. IMO.