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                                                                EXHIBIT 99.1

                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - LIGGETT GROUP INC.

            Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 . . . . .       3
            Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended
             September 30, 1996 and 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        5
            Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity (Deficit) for the nine months
              September 30, 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       6
            Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30,
              1996 and 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       7
            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       8

            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - EVE HOLDINGS INC.
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            Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995  . . . . . . . . . . .      21
            Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996
              and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      22
            Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . .      23
            Notes to Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      24

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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (Unaudited)
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                       September 30,  December 31,
                                                                           1996           1995
                                                                       -------------  ------------
                                ASSETS
<S>                                                                       <C>            <C>
Current assets:
  Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $   610        $      -

  Accounts Receivable:
    Trade less allowances of $665 and $815, respectively . . . . .         18,052          22,279
    Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          1,062           1,367
    Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            100           1,105

  Inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         50,365          54,342

  Deferred income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              -           3,800

  Other current assets (Note 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            946           1,703
                                                                          -------        --------
      Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         71,135          84,596

Property, plant and equipment, at cost, less accumulated
  depreciation of $28,831 and $26,545, respectively. . . . . . . .         18,174          18,352

Intangible assets, at cost, less accumulated amortization
  of $16,956 and $15,661, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          3,754           5,036

Other assets and deferred charges, at cost, less accumulated
  amortization of $6,917 and $5,440, respectively  . . . . . . . .          5,179           5,330
                                                                          -------        --------
      Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $98,242        $113,314
                                                                          =======        ========
</TABLE>

                                  (continued)

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                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

                    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


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                                                                   September 30,      December 31,
                                                                        1996              1995
                                                                   -------------      ------------

<S>                                                                 <C>               <C>
                          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current liabilities:
  Current maturities of long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . .       $ 38,071          $     50
  Cash overdraft  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              -             3,761
  Accounts payable, principally trade . . . . . . . . . . . .         18,659            18,921
  Accrued expenses:
    Promotional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         28,684            25,519
    Compensation and related items  . . . . . . . . . . . . .            267             1,175
    Taxes, principally excise taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . .          2,102             7,006
    Estimated allowance for sales returns . . . . . . . . . .          5,000             5,000
    Interest  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          3,389             8,412
    Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          7,257             5,728
                                                                    --------          --------

      Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        103,429            75,572

Long-term debt, less current maturities . . . . . . . . . . .        144,702           173,251

Non-current employee benefits and other liabilities . . . . .         17,944            19,197

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 5 and 8)

Stockholder's equity (deficit):
  Redeemable preferred stock (par value $1.00 per share;
    authorized 1,000 shares; no shares issued and out-
    standing)
  Common stock (par value $0.10 per share; authorized
    2,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 shares)
    and contributed capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         49,840            53,240
  Accumulated deficit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (217,673)         (207,946)
                                                                    --------          --------
      Total stockholder's deficit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (167,833)         (154,706)
                                                                    --------          --------
      Total liabilities and stockholder's equity (deficit). .       $ 98,242          $113,314
                                                                    ========          ========
</TABLE>

                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


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                                                       Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,         September 30,
                                                       ------------------    -------------------
                                                         1996       1995       1996       1995
                                                       --------   -------    --------  ---------
<S>                                                    <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $101,125   $122,648   $292,899   $337,217

Cost of sales* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       45,614     53,630    134,439    155,713
                                                       --------   --------   --------   --------
      Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       55,511     69,018    158,460    181,504

Selling, general and administrative expenses . . .       51,709     56,008    148,357    156,647
Restructuring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          425        745      1,180      1,786
                                                       --------   --------   --------   --------
      Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        3,377     12,265      8,923     23,071

Other income (expense):
  Interest income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           23          -         23          -
  Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (5,982)    (5,836)   (17,831)   (17,638)
  Equity in loss of affiliate  . . . . . . . . . .         (740)         -       (740)         -
  Sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -        131      3,698        416
  Miscellaneous, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -          -          -       (327)
                                                       --------   --------   --------   --------
      Income (loss) before income taxes. . . . . .       (3,322)     6,560     (5,927)     5,522

Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        3,800        388      3,800        109
                                                       --------   --------   --------   --------
      Net income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $ (7,122)  $  6,172   $ (9,727)  $  5,413
                                                       ========   ========   ========   ========
</TABLE>

*Net sales and cost of sales include federal excise taxes of $26,074, $32,643,
$76,758 and $92,238, respectively.












                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


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                                                             Common
                                                            Stock and                    Total
                                                           Contributed  Accumulated  Stockholder's
                                                             Capital      Deficit       Deficit
                                                           -----------  -----------  -------------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>            <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995  . . . . . . . . . . . .        $53,240    $(207,946)     $(154,706)

  Net loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              -       (9,727)        (9,727)
  Consideration for option to acquire affiliate
    stock in excess of its net assets (Note 10) . . .         (3,400)           -         (3,400)
                                                             -------    ---------      ---------
Balance at September 30, 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . .        $49,840    $(217,673)     $(167,833)
                                                             =======    =========      =========
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                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.


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                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                                                                                     September 30,
                                                                                -----------------------
                                                                                  1996           1995
                                                                                -------        --------
<S>                                                                             <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $(9,727)       $  5,413
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
      by (used in) operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          6,071           6,024
    Deferred income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          3,800               -
    Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . .         (3,698)           (416)
    Equity in loss of affiliate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            740               -
  Changes in assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .          5,537          11,327
    Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .          3,977           1,382
    Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (261)           (696)
    Accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (6,141)        (15,829)
    Non-current employee benefits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (246)           (320)
    Other, net   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (914)            460
                                                                                -------        --------
       Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities . . . . . . .           (862)          7,345
                                                                                -------        --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  . . . . . . . . .          4,415             567
  Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (2,983)           (781)
  Investments in affiliates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (5,500)           (800)
                                                                                -------        --------
       Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (4,068)         (1,014)
                                                                                -------        --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayments of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (191)           (756)
  Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facility. . . . . .          9,510          (3,449)
  Deferred finance charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            (18)              -
  Decrease in cash overdraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (3,761)         (2,126)
                                                                                -------        --------
       Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . . . .          5,540          (6,331)
                                                                                -------        --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            610               -

Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of period  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              -               -
                                                                                -------        --------
  End of period  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $   610        $      -
                                                                                =======        ========
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Cash payments (refunds) during the period for:
    Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $22,400        $ 22,364
    Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $   129        $    (16)
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                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               LIGGETT GROUP INC.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)

1.   The Company

     Liggett Group Inc. ("Liggett" or the "Company") is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of BGLS Inc. ("BGLS"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brooke Group Ltd.
("BGL").  Liggett is engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of
cigarettes, principally in the United States.

     The consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited and,
in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary (which are
normal and recurring) to present fairly the Company's consolidated financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.  The December 31, 1995 balance
sheet has been derived from audited financial statements.  Certain amounts in
the 1995 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 1996
presentation with no effect on previously reported net income (loss) or
stockholder's equity (deficit).  These consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended
December 31, 1995, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The
results of operations for interim periods should not be regarded as necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Liggett had a net
capital deficiency of $167,833 as of September 30, 1996 and is highly
leveraged.  Due to the many risks and uncertainties associated with the
cigarette industry, impact of recent tobacco litigation settlements and
increased tobacco costs, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to meet its future earnings goals. Consequently, the Company could be in
violation of certain debt covenants and, if the lenders were to exercise
acceleration rights under the revolving credit facility or senior secured note
indenture or refuse to lend under the revolving credit facility, the Company
would not be able to satisfy such demands or its working capital requirements.
Liggett is currently negotiating with its lenders for an extension of the
maturity and a modification of other terms under its revolving credit facility
which expires on March 8, 1997.  In addition, $7,500 principal amount of its
senior secured notes are required to be redeemed on or before February 1,
1997.  While management currently believes that its revolving credit facility
will be extended and modified on satisfactory terms and funds will be available
to meet the 1997 redemption requirement, no assurances can be made in this
regard.


2.   Estimates and Assumptions

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


3.   Per Share Data

     All of the Company's common shares (1,000 shares, issued and outstanding
for all periods presented herein) are owned by BGLS.  Accordingly, earnings and
dividends per share data are not presented in these consolidated financial
statements.



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4.   Assets Under Agreements for Sale

     On April 29, 1996, Liggett executed a definitive agreement (as amended on
September 11, 1996) with Blue Devil Ventures, a North Carolina limited
liability partnership, for the sale by Liggett to Blue Devil Ventures of
certain surplus realty in Durham, NC, for a sale price of $2,200.  While the
agreement provides for the closing to occur on or before March 11, 1997, Blue
Devil Ventures has the option, if it determines that its development project is
not feasible, to forfeit its deposit of $550 and not close.  The net book value
of those assets ($315) for which the agreement was signed have been classified
as current assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September
30, 1996.

     On April 9, 1996, Liggett executed a definitive agreement with the County
of Durham for the sale by Liggett to the County of Durham of certain surplus
realty in Durham, NC, for a sale price of $4,300.  The net book value of those
assets ($713) for which the agreement was signed have been classified as
current assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31,
1995.  The transaction closed on May 14, 1996, at which time a gain of
approximately $3,600 was recognized.


5.   Inventories

     Inventories consist of the following:

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<CAPTION>
                                                 September 30,  December 31,
                                                     1996           1995
                                                 -------------  ------------

<S>                                                <C>           <C>
Finished goods  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $19,608       $18,240
Work-in-process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        3,415         3,331
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       23,292        24,946
Replacement parts and supplies. . . . . . . .        3,829         3,926
                                                   -------       -------

Inventories at current cost . . . . . . . . .       50,144        50,443

LIFO adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          221         3,899
                                                   -------       -------

Inventories at LIFO cost  . . . . . . . . . .      $50,365       $54,342
                                                   =======       =======
</TABLE>

     The Company has a leaf inventory management program whereby, among other
things, it is committed to purchase certain quantities of leaf tobacco.  The
purchase commitments are for quantities not in excess of anticipated
requirements and are at prices, including carrying costs, established at the
date of the commitment. Liggett had leaf tobacco purchase commitments of
approximately $29,840 at September 30, 1996.





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6.   Property, Plant and Equipment

     Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:


<TABLE>
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                                                                 September 30,  December 31,
                                                                     1996           1995
                                                                 ------------  ------------

<C>                                                                 <C>           <C>
     Land and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $   455       $   542
     Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        5,848         6,011
     Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       40,702        38,344
                                                                    -------       -------

     Property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       47,005        44,897

     Less accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (28,831)      (26,545)
                                                                    -------       -------

     Property, plant and equipment, net. . . . . . . . . . . .      $18,174       $18,352
                                                                    =======       =======
</TABLE>

7.   Long-Term Debt

     Long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 September 30,  December 31,
                                                                     1996          1995
                                                                 -------------  ------------
<C>                                                                 <C>           <C>
     11.5% Senior Secured Notes due February 1, 1999, net
       of unamortized discount of $474 and $627,
       respectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $119,638      $119,485
     Variable Rate Series C Senior Secured Notes due
       February 1, 1999  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        32,279        32,279
     Borrowings outstanding under revolving credit facility. .        30,527        21,017
     Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           329           520
                                                                    --------      --------
                                                                     182,773       173,301

     Current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (38,071)          (50)
                                                                    --------      --------

     Amount due after one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $144,702      $173,251
                                                                    ========      ========
</TABLE>

     Senior Secured Notes


     On February 14, 1992, Liggett issued $150,000 in Senior Secured Notes (the
"Series B Notes"). Interest on the Series B Notes is payable semiannually on
February 1 and August 1 at an annual rate of 11.5%.  The Series B Notes and
Series C Notes referred to below (collectively, the "Notes") require mandatory
principal redemptions of $7,500 on February 1 in each of the years 1993 through
1997 and $37,500 on February 1, 1998 with the balance of the Notes due on
February 1, 1999. The Notes are collateralized by substantially all of the
assets of the Company, excluding inventories and receivables. Eve is a
guarantor for the Notes. The Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a
price equal to 104%, 102% and 100% of the principal amount in the years 1996,
1997 and 1998, respectively, at the option of the Company at any time on or
after February 1, 1996.  The Notes contain restrictions on Liggett's ability to
declare or pay cash dividends, incur additional debt, grant liens and enter
into any new agreements with affiliates, among others.


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     On January 31, 1994, the Company issued $22,500 of Variable Rate Series C
Senior Secured Notes (the "Series C Notes"). The Series C Notes have the same
terms (other than interest rate) and stated maturity as the Series B Notes. The
Series C Notes initially bore a 16.5% interest rate, which was reset on February
1, 1995 to 19.75%.  The Company had received the necessary consents from the
required percentage of holders of its Series B Notes allowing for an aggregate
principal amount up to but not exceeding $32,850 of Series C Notes to be issued
under the Note indenture.  In connection with the consents, holders of Series B
Notes received Series C Notes totaling two percent of their current Series B
Notes holdings.  The total principal amount of such Series C Notes issued was
$2,842.  On November 20, 1994, the Company issued the remaining $7,508 of Series
C Notes in exchange for an equal amount of Series B Notes and cash of $375. The
Series B Notes so exchanged were credited against the mandatory redemption
requirement for February 1, 1995.

     BGLS purchased  $4,500 of the Series C Notes which were subsequently sold.

     Revolving Credit Facility

     On March 8, 1994, Liggett entered into a revolving credit facility ("the
Facility") under which it can borrow up to $40,000 (depending on the amount of
eligible inventory and receivables as determined by the lenders) from a
syndicate of commercial lenders.  Availability under the Facility was
approximately $1,550 based upon eligible collateral at September 30, 1996.  The
Facility is collateralized by all inventories and receivables of the Company.
Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at a rate equal to 1.5% above
Philadelphia National Bank's (the indirect parent of Congress Financial
Corporation, the lead lender) prime rate, which was 8.25% at September 30, 1996.
The Facility contains certain financial covenants similar to those contained in
the Note indenture, including restrictions on Liggett's ability to declare or
pay cash dividends, incur additional debt, grant liens and enter into any new
agreements with affiliates, among others.  In addition, the Facility imposes
requirements with respect to the Company's adjusted net worth (not to fall below
a deficit of $175,000) and working capital (not to fall below a deficit of
$35,000). The Facility was reclassified to short-term debt because it becomes
due on March 8, 1997.


8.   Commitments and Contingencies

     Since 1954, Liggett and other United States cigarette manufacturers have
been named as defendants in a number of direct and third-party actions
predicated on the theory that they should be liable for damages from cancer and
other adverse health effects alleged to have been caused by cigarette smoking or
by exposure to secondary smoke (environmental tobacco smoke, "ETS") from
cigarettes.  These cases are reported hereinafter as though having been
commenced against Liggett (without regard to whether such actually were
commenced against BGL or Liggett).  New cases continue to be commenced against
Liggett and other cigarette manufacturers.  As new cases are commenced, the 
costs associated with defending such cases and the risks attendant to the 
inherent unpredictability of litigation continue to increase.  Liggett has been
receiving certain financial and other assistance from others in the industry 
in defraying the costs and other burdens incurred in the defense of smoking and
health litigation and related proceedings.  The future financial benefit to the
Company is not quantifiable at this time since the arrangements for assistance
can be terminated under certain circumstances and the amount received, if any, 
would be a function of the level of costs incurred.  Certain joint defense 
arrangements, and the financial benefits incident thereto, have ended.  No 
assurances can be made that other arrangements will continue. To date a number
of such actions, including several against Liggett, have been disposed of 
favorably to the defendants.

     In the action entitled Cipollone v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., the United
States Supreme Court on June 24, 1992, issued an opinion regarding federal
preemption of state law damage actions.  The Supreme Court in Cipollone
concluded that The Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (the "1965
Act") did not preempt any state common law damage claims.  Relying on The
Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act of 1969 (the "1969 Act"), however, the
Supreme Court concluded that the 1969 Act preempted

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certain, but not all, common law damage claims.  Accordingly, the decision bars
plaintiffs from asserting claims that, after the effective date of the 1969 Act,
the tobacco companies either failed to warn adequately of the claimed health
risks of cigarette smoking or sought to neutralize those claimed risks in their
advertising or promotion of cigarettes.  It does permit, however, claims for
fraudulent misrepresentation (other than a claim of fraudulently neutralizing
the warning), concealment (other than in advertising and promotion of
cigarettes), conspiracy and breach of express warranty after 1969.  The Court
expressed no opinion as to whether any of these claims are viable under state
law, but assumed arguendo that they are viable.

     In addition, bills have been introduced in Congress on occasion to
eliminate the federal preemption defense.  Enactment of any federal legislation
with such an effect could result in a significant increase in claims,
liabilities and litigation costs.

     On March 27, 1987, an action entitled Yvonne Rogers v. Liggett Group Inc.
et al., Superior Court, Marion County, Indiana, was filed against Liggett and
others.  The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for cancer
alleged to have been caused by cigarette smoking.  Trial commenced on January
31, 1995.  The trial ended on February 22, 1995 when the trial court declared a
mistrial due to the jury's inability to reach a verdict.  The Court directed a
verdict in favor of the defendants as to the issue of punitive damages during
the trial of this action.  A second trial commenced on August 5, 1996.  On
August 23, 1996, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants.

     On October 31, 1991, an action entitled Broin et al. v. Philip Morris
Companies, Inc., et al., Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial District in and for
Dade County, Florida, was filed against Liggett and others.  This case was the
first class action commenced against the industry, and has been brought by
plaintiffs on behalf of all flight attendants that have worked or are presently
working for airlines based in the United States and who have never regularly
smoked cigarettes but allege that they have been damaged by involuntary
exposure to ETS.  On December 12, 1994, plaintiffs' motion to certify the
action as a class action was granted.  Defendants appealed this ruling and on
January 3, 1996, the Third District Court of Appeal in Florida ("Third DCA")
affirmed the class certification order.  On May 8, 1996, the Third DCA denied
defendants' rehearing request.  On June 5, 1996, the Third DCA denied
defendants' petition for a stay of its order upholding class certification, but
granted defendants' motion for a stay of class notice pending consideration by
the Florida Supreme Court.  On June 17, 1996, the Florida Supreme Court denied
defendants' petition for review.  The suit is scheduled to go to trial on June
2, 1997.

     On May 12, 1992, an action entitled Cordova v. Liggett Group Inc., et al.,
Superior Court of the State of California, City of San Diego, was filed against
Liggett and others.  In her complaint, plaintiff, purportedly on behalf of the
general public, alleges that defendants have been engaged in unlawful, unfair
and fraudulent business practices by allegedly misrepresenting and concealing
from the public scientific studies pertaining to smoking and health funded by,
and misrepresenting the independence of, the Council for Tobacco Research
("CTR") and its predecessor.  The complaint seeks equitable relief against the
defendants, including the imposition of a corrective advertising campaign,
restitution of funds, disgorgement of revenues and profits and the imposition
of a constructive trust.  The case is presently in the discovery phase.  A
similar action has been filed in the Superior Court for the State of
California, City of San Francisco.

     On September 10, 1993, an action entitled Sackman v. Liggett Group Inc.,
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, was filed against
Liggett alone alleging as injury lung cancer.  Fact discovery closed on August
31, 1995; expert discovery continues.  On May 25, 1996, the District Court
granted Liggett summary judgment on plaintiffs' fraud and breach of warranty
claims on statute of limitations grounds, but allowed plaintiffs' personal
injury claims to survive.  In the same order, the District Court vacated the
Magistrate's March 19, 1996 order compelling Liggett to produce certain CTR
documents with respect to which Liggett had asserted various privilege claims,
and allowed the other cigarette manufacturers and the CTR to intervene in order
to assert their interests and privileges with respect to those same documents.
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order and the effect of the District Court's summary judgment order.  Oral
argument concerning the relevancy of the CTR documents in light of the District
Court's summary judgment order was conducted on August 8, 1996.  The
Magistrate's ruling on this matter is pending.

     On March 25, 1994, an action entitled Castano, et al. v. The American
Tobacco Company, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of
Louisiana, was filed against Liggett and others.  The class action complaint
was brought on behalf of plaintiffs and residents of the United States who
claim to be addicted to tobacco products and survivors who claim their
decedents were addicted.  The complaint is based upon the claim that defendants
manipulated the nicotine levels in their tobacco products with the intent to
addict plaintiffs and the class members.  The complaint also alleges causes of
action sounding in fraud, deceit, negligent misrepresentation, breach of
express and implied warranty, strict liability and violation of consumer
protection statutes.  Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and
equitable relief including disgorgement of profits from the sale of cigarettes
and creation of a fund to monitor the health of class members and to pay for
medical expenses allegedly caused by defendants, attorneys' fees and costs.  On
February 17, 1995, the District Court issued an order that granted in part
plaintiffs' motion for class certification.  On May 23, 1996, the Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the District Court's order certifying
the nationwide class action and instructed the District Court to dismiss the
class complaint.

     On March 12, 1996, BGL and Liggett entered into an agreement to settle the
Castano class action tobacco litigation.  The settlement undertakes to release
BGL and Liggett from all current and future addiction-based claims, including
claims by a nationwide class of smokers in the Castano class action pending in
Louisiana federal court as well as claims by a narrower statewide class in the
Engle case (described below) pending in Florida state court.  The settlement 
is subject to and conditioned upon the approval of the United States District 
Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.  The Company is unable to 
determine at this time when the Court will review the settlement, and no
assurance can be given that the settlement will be approved by the Court.
Certain of the terms of the settlement are summarized below.

     Under the settlement, the Castano class would receive up to 5% of
Liggett's pretax income (income before income taxes) each year (up to a maximum
of $50,000 per year) for the next twenty-five years, subject to certain
reductions provided for in the agreement, together with reasonable fees and
expenses of the Castano Plaintiffs Legal Committee.  Settlement funds received
by the class would be used to pay half the cost of smoking-cessation programs
for eligible class members.  While neither consenting to Food and Drug
Administration ("FDA") jurisdiction nor waiving their objections thereto, BGL
and Liggett also have agreed to phase in compliance with certain of the
proposed interim FDA regulations regarding smoking by children and adolescents,
including a prohibition on the use of cartoon characters in tobacco advertising
and limitations on the use of promotional materials and distribution of sample
packages where minors are present.

     BGL and Liggett have the right to terminate the Castano settlement if the
remaining defendants succeed on the merits or in the event of a full and final
denial of class action certification.  The terms of the settlement would still
apply if the Castano plaintiffs or their lawyers were to institute a
substantially similar new class action against the tobacco industry.  BGL and
Liggett may also terminate the settlement if they conclude that too many class
members have chosen to opt out of the settlement.  In the event of any such
termination by BGL and Liggett, the named plaintiffs would be at liberty to
renew their prosecution of such civil action against BGL and Liggett.

     On March 14, 1996, BGL and the Castano Plaintiffs Legal Committee and the
Castano Plaintiffs entered into a letter agreement.  According to the terms of
the letter agreement, for the period ending nine months from the date of Final
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combination by BGL or Liggett with certain defendants, or an affiliate thereof,
in Castano, the Castano Plaintiffs agree not to enter into any settlement
agreement with any Castano defendant which would reduce the terms of the Castano
settlement agreement.  If the Castano Plaintiffs enter into any such settlement
during this period, they shall pay BGL $250,000 within thirty days of the more
favorable agreement and offer BGL and Liggett the option to enter into a
settlement on terms at least as favorable as those included in such other
settlement.  The letter agreement further provides that during the same time
period, and if the Castano settlement agreement has not been earlier terminated
by BGL in accordance with its terms, BGL and its affiliates will not enter into
any business transaction with any third party which would cause the termination
of the Castano settlement agreement.  If BGL or its affiliates enter into any
such transaction, then the Castano Plaintiffs will be entitled to receive
$250,000 within thirty days from the transacting party.

      On May 11, 1996, the Castano Plaintiffs Legal Committee filed a motion
seeking preliminary approval of the Castano settlement.  That motion has not
yet been heard by the court.

      On May 5, 1994, an action entitled Engle, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Company, et al., Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial District in and for Dade
County, Florida, was filed against Liggett and others.  The class action
complaint was brought on behalf of plaintiffs and all persons in the United
States who allegedly have become addicted to cigarette products and allegedly
have suffered personal injury as a result thereof.  Plaintiffs seek
compensatory and punitive damages together with equitable relief including but
not limited to a medical fund for future health care costs, attorneys' fees and
costs.  On October 31, 1994, plaintiffs' motion to certify the action as a
class action was granted.  Defendants have appealed this ruling.  On January
31, 1996, the Third DCA affirmed the ruling of the trial court certifying the
action as a class action, but modified the trial court ruling to limit the
class to Florida citizens and residents.  On May 8, 1996, the Third DCA denied
defendants' rehearing request.  On June 5, 1996, the Third DCA denied
defendants' petition for a stay of its order upholding class certification but
granted defendants' motion for a stay of class notice pending consideration by
the Florida Supreme Court.  On October 2, 1996, the Florida Supreme Court
denied defendants' petition for review.

     In February 1995, an action entitled Grady Carter, et al. v. The American
Tobacco Company, et al., Superior Court for the State of Florida, Duval County,
was filed against Liggett and others.  Plaintiff sought compensatory damages,
including, but not limited to, reimbursement for medical costs.  Both American
Tobacco and Liggett were subsequently dismissed from this action.  On August 9,
1996, a jury returned a verdict against the remaining defendant, Brown &
Williamson Tobacco Corp., in the amount of $750,000.  Brown & Williamson has
announced that it intends to appeal that verdict.

     On April 11, 1996, an action entitled Harris, et al. v. The American
Tobacco Company, et al., United States District Court for the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania, was filed against Liggett and others.  The class action
complaint was brought on behalf of plaintiffs and all persons in the United
States, its territories and possessions and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico who
allegedly have become addicted to cigarette products and have suffered personal
injury as a result thereof.  Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages
together with equitable relief including, but not limited to, a medical fund
for future health costs, attorneys' fees and costs.

     On May 6, 1996, an action entitled Norton, et al. v. RJR Nabisco Holdings
Corp., et al., Madison County, Indiana Superior Court, was filed against
Liggett and others.  The class action complaint was brought on behalf of
plaintiffs and all persons in the State of Indiana who allegedly have become
addicted to cigarette products and allegedly have suffered personal injury as a
result thereof.  Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages together
with equitable relief including, but not limited to, a medical fund for future
health care costs, attorneys' fees and costs.  On June 3, 1996, the defendant
tobacco companies filed a notice of removal in the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Indiana.

     On May 29, 1996, an action entitled Richardson, et al. v. Philip Morris
Inc., et al., Circuit Court for Baltimore City, was filed against Liggett and
others.  The class action complaint was brought on behalf of plaintiffs and all
persons in the State of Maryland who allegedly have become addicted to
cigarette products and allegedly have suffered personal injury as a result
thereof.  Plaintiffs seek

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compensatory and punitive damages, together with equitable relief including, but
not limited to, a medical fund for future health care costs, attorneys' fees and
costs.  On June 27, 1996, the defendant tobacco companies filed a notice of
removal in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

     On June 21, 1996, an action entitled Reed v. Philip Morris, et al.,
Superior Court of the District of Columbia, was filed against Liggett and
others.  The class action complaint was brought on behalf of plaintiff and all
persons in the District of Columbia who allegedly have become addicted to
cigarette products and have suffered personal injury as a result thereof.
Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages together with equitable
relief including, but not limited to, a medical fund for future health costs,
attorneys' fees and costs.

     On August 8, 1996, an action entitled Arch, et al. v. The American Tobacco
Company, et al., Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, was filed against
Liggett and others.  The class action complaint was brought on behalf of
plaintiff and all persons in the State of Pennsylvania who allegedly have
become addicted to cigarette products and have suffered personal injury as a
result thereof.  Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages together
with equitable relief including, but not limited to, a medical fund for future
health costs, attorneys' fees and costs.  On August 27, 1996, the defendant
tobacco companies filed a notice of removal in the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  That court denied plaintiffs' Motion
to Remand on October 21, 1996.

     On August 20, 1996, an action entitled Chamberlain, et al. v. The American
Tobacco Company, et al., Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County, State of
Ohio, was filed against Liggett and others.  The class action complaint was
brought on behalf of plaintiffs and all persons in the State of Ohio who
allegedly have become addicted to cigarette products and have suffered personal
injury as a result thereof.  Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages
together with equitable relief including, but not limited to, a medical fund
for future health costs, attorneys' fees and costs.  On September 12, 1996, the
defendant tobacco companies filed a notice of removal in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

     A number of proceedings have been filed against Liggett and others by
state and local government entities or officials seeking restitution and
indemnity for medical payments and expenses made or incurred for tobacco
related illnesses.  Such actions have been filed by the States of Minnesota
(together with Minnesota Blue Cross-Blue Shield), Mississippi, West Virginia,
Massachusetts, Louisiana, Texas, Washington, Maryland, Connecticut, Arizona,
Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Oklahoma.  Additionally, the City and County of
San Francisco, the City and County of Los Angeles and the City and County of
New York have commended proceedings.  In West Virginia, the trial court, in a
ruling issued on May 3, 1995, dismissed eight of the ten counts of the
complaint filed therein, leaving only two counts of an alleged conspiracy to
control the market and the market price of tobacco products and an alleged
consumer protection claim.  In a subsequent ruling, the trial court adjudged
the contingent fee agreement entered into by West Virginia and its counsel to
be unconstitutional under the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.  In
Mississippi, the Governor has recently commenced an action in the Mississippi
Supreme Court against the Attorney General of the state, making application for
a writ of prohibition to bar further prosecution and to seek dismissal of the
suit brought by the Attorney General of the state seeking such restitution and
indemnity, alleging that the commencement and prosecution of such a civil
action by the Attorney General of the state was and is outside the authority of
the Attorney General.

     On November 28, 1995, each of the major manufacturers in the industry,
including Liggett, filed suit in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and 
the State of Texas seeking declaratory relief to the effect that the
commencement of any such litigation seeking to recover Medicaid expenses
against the manufacturers (as had been filed by the above referenced states) by
either the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the State of Texas would be
unlawful.  On January 22, 1996, a suit seeking substantially similar
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     The State of Florida enacted legislation, effective July 1, 1994, allowing
certain state authorities or entities to commence litigation seeking recovery of
certain Medicaid payments made on behalf of Medicaid recipients as a result of
diseases (including, but not limited to, diseases allegedly caused by cigarette
smoking) allegedly caused by liable third parties (including, but not limited
to, the tobacco industry).  Liggett, after initial litigation, entered into a
settlement of this controversy with the State of Florida, the terms of which are
described below.

    In addition, legislation authorizing a state to sue a company or individual 
to recover the costs incurred by that state to provide health care to persons 
allegedly injured by the company or individual also has been introduced in a 
number of other states.  These bills contain some or all of the following
provisions: eliminating certain affirmative defenses, permitting the use of
statistical evidence to prove causation and damages, adopting market share
liability and allowing class action suits without notification to class
members.

     On March 15, 1996, BGL and Liggett entered into a settlement of tobacco
litigation with the Attorneys General of the States of Florida, Louisiana,
Mississippi, West Virginia and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The 
settlement with the Attorneys General releases BGL and Liggett from all 
tobacco-related claims by these states including claims for Medicaid 
reimbursement and concerning sales of cigarettes to minors.  The settlement 
provides that additional states which commence similar Attorney General actions
may agree to be bound by the settlement prior to six months from the date 
thereof (subject to extension of such period by the settling defendants).  
Certain of the terms of the settlement are summarized below.

     Under the settlement, the states would share an initial $5,000 ($1,000 of
which was paid on March 22, 1996, with the balance payable over nine years and
indexed and adjusted for inflation), provided that any unpaid amount will be
due sixty days after either a default by Liggett in its payment obligations
under the settlement or a merger or other similar transaction by BGL or Liggett
with another defendant in the lawsuits.  In addition, Liggett will be required
to pay the states a percentage of Liggett's pretax income (income before income
taxes) each year from the second through the twenty-fifth year.  This annual
percentage would range from 2-1/2% to 7-1/2% of Liggett's pretax income
depending on the number of additional states joining the settlement.  All of
Liggett's payments are subject to certain reductions provided for in the
agreement.  Liggett has also agreed to pay to the states $5,000 if BGL or
Liggett fails to consummate a merger or other similar transaction with another
defendant in the lawsuits within three years of the date of the settlement.  At
December 31, 1995, Liggett accrued approximately $4,000 for the settlement with
the Attorneys General.

     Settlement funds received by the Attorneys General will be used to
reimburse the states' smoking-related healthcare costs.  While neither
consenting to FDA jurisdiction nor waiving their objections thereto, BGL and
Liggett also have agreed to phase in compliance with certain of the proposed
interim FDA regulations on the same basis as provided in the Castano
settlement.

     BGL and Liggett have the right to terminate the settlement with respect to
any state participating in the settlement if any of the remaining defendants in
the litigation succeed on the merits in that state's Attorney General action.
BGL and Liggett may also terminate the settlement if they conclude that too
many states have filed Attorney General actions and have not resolved such
cases as to the settling defendants by joining in the settlement.

     Currently, in addition to the above, approximately 120 product liability
lawsuits are pending and active in which Liggett is a defendant.  Of these, 
approximately 85 are pending in the State of Florida.  In most of these 
lawsuits, plaintiffs seek punitive as well as compensatory damages.  The next 
case scheduled for trial where Liggett is a defendant is George Jay v. R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., which is scheduled for trial in 
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     A grand jury investigation presently is being conducted by the office of
the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York regarding
possible violations of criminal law relating to the activities of The Council
for Tobacco Research - USA, Inc.  The Company was a sponsor of The Council for
Tobacco Research - USA, Inc. at one time.  The Company is unable at this time
to predict the outcome of this investigation.

     Liggett has been responding to a civil investigative demand from the
Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice which requests
certain information from Liggett.  The request appears to focus on United
States tobacco industry activities in connection with product development
efforts regarding, in particular, "fire-safe" or self-extinguishing cigarettes.
It also requests certain general information addressing Liggett's involvement
with and relationship to its competitors.  The Company is unable to predict, at
this time, the outcome of this investigation.

     As to each of the cases referred to above which is pending against
Liggett, the Company believes, and has been advised by counsel handling the
respective cases, that the Company has a number of valid defenses to the claim
or claims asserted against the Company.  Litigation is subject to many
uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these actions could be decided
unfavorably.  An unfavorable outcome of a pending smoking and health case could
encourage the commencement of additional similar litigation.  Recently, there
have been a number of restrictive regulatory actions, adverse political
decisions and other unfavorable developments concerning cigarette smoking and
the tobacco industry, including the commencement of the purported class actions
referred to above.  These developments generally receive widespread media
attention.  The Company is not able to evaluate the effect of these developing
matters on pending litigation or the possible commencement of additional
litigation.

     The Company is unable to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range
of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome of the cases pending
against Liggett.  It is possible that the Company's consolidated financial
position, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely
affected by an ultimate unfavorable outcome in any of such pending litigation.

     On August 28, 1996, the FDA filed in the Federal Register a final rule
classifying tobacco as a drug, asserting jurisdiction by the FDA over the
manufacture and marketing of tobacco products and imposing restrictions on the
sale, advertising and promotion of tobacco products.  The FDA's stated
objective and focus for its initiative is to limit access to cigarettes by
minors by measures beyond the restrictions either mandated by existing federal,
state and local laws or voluntarily implemented by major manufacturers in the
industry. Litigation has been commenced in the United States District Court for
the Middle District of North Carolina challenging the legal authority of the
FDA to assert such jurisdiction, as well as challenging the constitutionality
of the rules. Management is unable to predict the outcome of this litigation or
the effects of regulations, if implemented, on Liggett's operations, but such
actions could have an unfavorable impact thereon.

     BGL and Liggett, while neither consenting to FDA jurisdiction nor waiving
their objections thereto, agreed to withdraw their objections and opposition to
the proposed rule making and to phase in compliance with certain of the proposed
interim FDA regulations.  See discussions of the Castano and Attorneys General
settlements above.


     The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ("OBRA") required each
United States cigarette manufacturer to use at least 75% domestic tobacco in
the aggregate of the cigarettes manufactured by it in the United States,
effective January 1, 1994, on an annualized basis or pay a "marketing
assessment" based upon price differentials between foreign and domestic tobacco
and, under certain circumstances, make purchases of domestic tobacco from the
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States government. OBRA was repealed retroactively (as of December 31, 1994)
coincident in time with the issuance of a Presidential proclamation, effective
September 13, 1995, imposing tariffs on imported tobacco in excess of certain
quotas.

     The United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") informed Liggett that
it did not satisfy the 75% domestic tobacco usage requirement for 1994 and was
subject to a marketing assessment of approximately $5,500.  At December 31,
1995, the Company accrued approximately $4,900 representing the present value
of its obligation for the USDA marketing assessment.  The charge was included
as a component of cost of sales in 1995.  Liggett has agreed to pay this
assessment in quarterly installments with interest over a five year period.
Under certain circumstances, payment can be accelerated.  Since the levels of
domestic tobacco inventories on hand at the tobacco stabilization organizations
are below reserve stock levels, the Company was not obligated to make purchases
of domestic tobacco from the tobacco stabilization cooperatives.

     On September 13, 1995, the President of the United States, after
negotiations with the affected countries, declared a tariff rate quota ("TRQ")
on certain imported tobacco, imposing extremely high tariffs on imports of
flue-cured and burley tobacco in excess of certain levels which vary from
country to country.  Oriental tobacco is exempt from the quota as well as all
tobacco originating from Canada, Mexico or Israel.  Management believes that
the TRQ levels are sufficiently high to allow Liggett to operate without
material disruption to its business.

     On February 20, 1996, the United States Trade representative issued an
"advance notice of rule making" concerning how tobaccos imported under the TRQ
should be allocated.  Currently, tobacco imported under the TRQ is allocated on
a "first-come, first-served" basis, meaning that entry is allowed on an open
basis to those first requesting entry in the quota year.  Others in the
cigarette industry have suggested an "end-user licensing" system under which
the right to import tobacco under the quota would be initially assigned on the
basis of domestic market share.  Such an approach, if adopted, could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.  The Company believes it is unlikely
that an end-user licensing system will be adopted, although no assurances can
be given that an end-user licensing system will not be adopted.

     In September 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
("OSHA") issued a Request for Information relating to indoor air quality,
including ETS, in occupational settings.  OSHA announced in March 1994 that it
would commence formal rulemaking during the year.  Hearings were completed
during 1995 but it is not anticipated that any regulation will issue prior to
the end of 1996.  While the Company cannot predict the outcome, some form of
federal regulation of smoking in workplaces may result.

     In January 1993, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA")
released a report on the respiratory effect of ETS which concludes that ETS is
a known human lung carcinogen in adults, and in children causes increased
respiratory tract disease and middle ear disorders and increases the severity
and frequency of asthma.  In June 1993, the two largest of the major domestic
cigarette manufacturers, together with other segments of the tobacco and
distribution industries, commenced a lawsuit against the EPA seeking a
determination that the EPA did not have the statutory authority to regulate
ETS, and that given the current body of scientific evidence and the EPA's
failure to follow its own guidelines in making the determination, the EPA's
classification of ETS was arbitrary and capricious.  Whatever the outcome of
this litigation, issuance of the report may encourage efforts to limit smoking
in public areas.

     The Company has been involved in certain environmental proceedings, none
of which, either individually or in the aggregate, rise to the level of
materiality.  The Company's current operations are conducted in accordance with
all environmental laws and regulations.   Management is unaware of any material
environmental conditions affecting its existing facilities.  Compliance with
federal, state and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into
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protection of the environment, have not had a material effect on the capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position of Liggett.

     On March 15, 1996, an action entitled  Spencer J. Volk v. Liggett Group
Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of
New York, Case No. 96-CIV-1921, wherein the plaintiff, who was formerly employed
as Liggett's President and Chief Executive Officer, seeks recovery of certain
monies allegedly owing by Liggett to him for long-term incentive compensation.
At a September 19, 1996 hearing, the Court dismissed the plaintiff's alternate
claim for recovery under a fraud theory and reserved judgment on an additional
ground of Liggett's motion to dismiss the balance of the complaint, which
decision is still pending.  Preliminary discovery has recently commenced.

     There are several other proceedings, lawsuits and claims pending against
Liggett unrelated to product liability.  Management is of the opinion that the
liabilities, if any, ultimately resulting from such other proceedings, lawsuits
and claims should not materially affect Liggett's financial position, results
of operations or cash flows.


9.   Income Taxes

     Liggett increased its valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets by
$3,800 in the three months ended September 30, 1996 based on its current
determination that it is more likely than not that such future tax benefits may
not be realized.  The provision for income taxes for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1995, which represented the effects of the Alternative
Minimum Tax and state income taxes, does not bear a customary relationship with
pre-tax accounting income (loss) principally as a consequence of the changes in
the valuation allowance relating to deferred tax assets.


10.  Related Party Transactions

     On July 5, 1996, Liggett purchased from Brooke (Overseas) Ltd. ("BOL"), an
indirect subsidiary of BGL, 140,000 shares (approximately 20%) of Liggett-Ducat
Ltd.'s ("LDL") tobacco operations for $2,100.  LDL, which produces cigarettes 
in Russia, manufactured and marketed 10.4 billion cigarettes in 1995.  Liggett 
also acquired on that date for $3,400 a ten-year option, exercisable by Liggett 
in whole or in part, to purchase from BOL at the same per share price, up to 
292,407 additional shares of LDL, thereby entitling Liggett to increase its 
interest in LDL to approximately 62%.  The option fee would be credited against 
the purchase price.  In addition, Liggett has the right on or before June 30, 
1997 to acquire from BOL for $2,200 another ten-year option on the same terms 
to purchase the remaining 27% of the shares of LDL owned by BOL.  Liggett 
accounts for its investment in LDL under the equity method of accounting.  
Liggett's equity in the net loss of LDL amounted to $740 for the three months 
ended September 30, 1996.  The excess of the cost of the option over carrying 
amount of net assets to be acquired under the option has been charged to 
stockholder's deficit.

     Since October 1990, Liggett has provided certain administrative and
technical support to LDL in exchange for which LDL provides assistance to
Liggett in its pursuit of selling cigarettes in the Russian Republic. The
expenses associated with Liggett's activities amounted to $5, $30, $9 and $138
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

     Liggett is a party to a Tax-Sharing Agreement dated June 29, 1990 with BGL
and certain other entities pursuant to which Liggett has paid taxes to BGL as
if it were filing a separate company tax return, except that the agreement
effectively limits the ability of Liggett to carry back losses for refunds.
Liggett is entitled to recoup overpayments in a given year out of future
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     Liggett is a party to an agreement dated February 26, 1991, as amended
October 1, 1995, with BGL to provide various management and administrative
services to the Company in consideration for an annual management fee of $900
paid in monthly installments and annual overhead reimbursements of $864 paid in
quarterly installments. The expenses associated with Liggett's activities
amounted to $441, $441, $1,323 and $1,323 for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

     Liggett has entered into an annually renewable Corporate Services Agreement
with BGLS wherein BGLS provides corporate services to the Company at an annual
fee paid in monthly installments.  Corporate services provided by BGLS under
this agreement include the provision of administrative services related to
Liggett's participation in its parent company's multi-employer benefit plan,
external publication of financial results, preparation of consolidated financial
statements and tax returns and such other administrative and managerial services
as may be reasonably requested by Liggett.  The charges for services rendered
under the agreement amounted to $790, $752, $2,370 and $2,257 for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  This fee is in
addition to the management fee and overhead reimbursements described above.

     Since April 1994,  the Company has leased equipment from BGLS for $50 per
month.

     Accounts receivable from affiliates relate principally to advances for
expenses paid by Liggett on behalf of its affiliates.

     The Company acquired Carolina Tobacco Express Company ("CTEC") from its
indirect parent during 1995 for $800.  The excess of cost over carrying amount
of net assets acquired has been charged to stockholder's deficit.  The effect
of the accounting treatment presents the investment in CTEC at carryover basis.


11.  Restructuring Charges

     During the first nine months of 1995, Liggett, in an effort to reduce
costs, offered voluntary retirement programs to eligible employees, among other
things, and reduced the Company's headcount by 117 positions.  In connection
therewith, the Company recorded a $2,407 restructuring charge to operations
($621 of which was included in cost of sales) for severance programs, primarily
salary continuation and related benefits for terminated employees.

     During the first nine months of 1996, Liggett continued its efforts to
reduce costs and reduced the Company's headcount by 7 additional positions. A
restructuring charge of $1,180 for severance programs, primarily salary
continuation and related benefits for terminated employees was recorded in
connection therewith.

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                               EVE HOLDINGS INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (Unaudited)
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       September 30,  December 31,
                                                                           1996           1995
                                                                       -------------  ------------

<S>                                                                      <C>           <C>
                                     ASSETS

Cash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $     6       $     8

Office equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          2             2

Trademarks, at cost, less accumulated amortization of
  $16,868 and $15,593, respectively   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3,545         4,820
                                                                         -------       -------

        Total assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 3,553       $ 4,830
                                                                         =======       =======
                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

Federal income taxes currently payable to parent  . . . . . . . . . .    $     4       $   164

Dividends payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,052         2,536

Other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        200             -

Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,241         1,687
                                                                         -------       -------

        Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3,497         4,387
                                                                         -------       -------
Stockholder's equity:
  Common stock (par value $1.00 per share; authorized,
    issued and outstanding 100 shares) and contributed
      capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     46,824        47,653

  Receivables from parent:
    Note receivable - interest at 14%, due no sooner
      than February 1, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (44,520)      (44,520)
    Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (2,248)       (2,690)
                                                                         -------       -------

        Total stockholder's equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         56           443
                                                                         -------       -------

        Total liabilities and stockholder's equity. . . . . . . . . .    $ 3,553       $ 4,830
                                                                         =======       =======
</TABLE>

                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               EVE HOLDINGS INC.

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                                  September 30,         September 30,
                                               --------------------  --------------------
                                                 1996       1995       1996       1995
                                               ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
<S>                                              <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
Revenues:
  Royalties - parent . . . . . . . . . .         $2,233     $3,176    $ 6,383    $ 8,115
  Interest - parent  . . . . . . . . . .          1,576      1,576      4,729      4,729
                                                 ------     ------    -------    -------
                                                  3,809      4,752     11,112     12,844
Expenses:
  Amortization of trademarks . . . . . .            425        425      1,275      1,276
  Miscellaneous, net . . . . . . . . . .            227         25        286         82
                                                 ------     ------    -------    -------

    Income before income taxes . . . . .          3,157      4,302      9,551     11,486

Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . .          1,105      1,506      3,343      4,020
                                                 ------    -------    -------    -------

    Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $2,052     $2,796    $ 6,208    $ 7,466
                                                 ======    =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>


























                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               EVE HOLDINGS INC.

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                              September 30,
                                                                          ----------------------
                                                                            1996        1995
                                                                          ---------  -----------

<S>                                                                        <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 6,208      $ 7,466
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
        by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,275        1,276
      Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (446)        (447)
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Federal income taxes currently payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (160)         192
      Dividends payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          -          323
      Other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        200            -
                                                                           -------      -------

        Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . .      7,077        8,810
                                                                           -------      -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Dividends/capital distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (7,521)      (8,295)
  (Increase) decrease in due from parent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        442         (507)
                                                                           -------      -------

        Net cash used in financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (7,079)      (8,802)
                                                                           -------      -------

Net increase (decrease) in cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (2)           8

Cash:
  Beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          8            2
                                                                           -------      -------

  End of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $     6      $    10
                                                                           =======      =======
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Payments of income taxes through receivable from parent . . . . .        $ 3,949      $ 4,275
  Dividends/capital distributions declared but not paid . . . . . . . .    $ 2,052      $     -
</TABLE>

                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                               EVE HOLDINGS INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)
                             (Dollars in thousands)

1.   The Company

     Eve Holdings Inc. ("Eve") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liggett Group
Inc. ("Liggett"). Eve, formed in June 1990, is the proprietor of, and has all
right, title and interest in, certain federal trademark registrations (the
"Trademarks").  Eve has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with
Liggett (effective until 2010) whereby Eve grants the use of the Trademarks to
Liggett in exchange for royalties, computed based upon Liggett's annual net
sales, excluding excise taxes.  The Trademarks are pledged as collateral for
Liggett's borrowings under the notes indentures (see Note 3).


2.   Per Share Data

     All of Eve's common shares (100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding
for all periods presented herein) are owned by Liggett.  Accordingly, earnings
and dividends per share data are not presented in these financial statements.


3.   Guarantee of Liggett Notes

     On February 14, 1992, Liggett issued $150,000 of Senior Secured Notes (the
"Series B Notes"). In connection with the issuance of the Series B Notes, the
Trademarks were pledged as collateral.  In addition, Eve is a guarantor for
the Series B Notes.

     During 1994, Liggett issued $32,850 of Series C Senior Secured Notes (the
"Series C Notes"). Eve is a guarantor for the Series C Notes.

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