Altria expands board to 11, adds Nestlé veteran Steve Presley as independent director

ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

Board increased from 10 to 11 directors; Steven W. Presley elected effective August 27, 2026.
Presley is CEO of Refresco Benelux B.V. since Aug 2025; previously EVP/CEO Zone Americas and Zone North America at Nestlé S.A.
Presley appointed to Compensation and Talent Development, Innovation and Finance Committees; determined independent under NYSE standards.
Compensation per Altria's existing non-employee director program described in 2026 proxy statement filed April 2, 2026.

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Steven W. Presley

Director

MO · ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

Effective: 2026-08-27
Filed: August 28, 2026, 7:11 AM ET

On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) increased the size of the Board from 10 to 11 directors and elected Steven W. Presley to the Board, in each case, effective August 27, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Steven W. Presley was elected as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

Action: elected
Role: Director

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On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) increased the size of the Board from 10 to 11 directors and elected Steven W. Presley to the Board, in each case, effective August 27, 2026.

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