Japan Tobacco Inc. raised gross proceeds of $749.8 million from an offering of 2.00% senior secured common notes due April 13, 2021.

The company plans to use the proceeds for acquisitions or investments.

BNPP UK Holdings Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets Ltd., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank SA, Deutsche Bank AG's London branch, Merrill Lynch International and Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd. were the lead underwriters.