Scandinavian Tobacco Group acquires Thompson & Co. Press Release - February 9, 2018 - Cigar Industry, Cigar News, Cigar Scene, News Scandinavian Tobacco Group acquires Thompson & Co. Press Release - February 9, 2018 - Cigar Industry, Cigar News, Cigar Scene, News Scandinavian Tobacco Group has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Thompson and Co. of Tampa, Inc. (“Thompson”).