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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from ALTRIA GROUP, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers.

“Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 977,966,533 38,503,766 8,808,032 339,188,240 The proposal was approved on an advisory basis.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-12-31 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026. For Against Abstain 1,312,899,222 46,339,041 5,228,308 The selection of the independent registered public accounting Firm was ratified.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of 10 Directors.

“Proposal 1: Election of 10 Directors. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Ian L.T. Clarke 1,013,287,203 8,238,910 3,752,218 339,188,240 Marjorie M. Connelly 1,008,048,874 13,600,216 3,629,241 339,188,240 R. Matt Davis 1,013,953,369 7,535,213 3,789,749 339,188,240 Debra J. Kelly-Ennis 992,663,779 29,046,549 3,568,003 339,188,240 Salvatore Mancuso 1,015,072,387 6,516,667 3,689,277 339,188,240 Kathryn B. McQuade 994,449,272 27,294,877 3,534,182 339,188,240 Virginia E. Shanks 1,013,051,391 8,667,012 3,559,928 339,188,240 Richard S. Stoddart 1,014,437,977 7,088,228 3,752,126 339,188,240 Ellen R. Strahlman 1,012,835,359 8,722,439 3,720,533 339,188,240 M. Max Yzaguirre 1,013,302,757 8,247,365 3,728,209 339,188,240 All nominees were duly elected as directors of Altria.”

William F. Gifford, Jr. retired as Chief Executive Officer at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“As previously reported, William F. Gifford, Jr. retired as Altria’s CEO effective upon the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.”

Heather A. Newman was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“Also as previously reported, Heather A. Newman was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Altria effective upon the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.”

Salvatore Mancuso was elected as Chief Executive Officer at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“As previously reported, Salvatore Mancuso was elected Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) effective upon the conclusion of Altria’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $5,428, EPS $1.32. Guidance reaffirmed.

“a growth rate of 2.5% to 5.5% from a base of $5.42 in 2025.” Altria Headline Financials 1 ($ in millions, except per share data) Q1 2026 Change vs. Q1 2025 Net revenues $5,428 3.2% Revenues net of excise taxes $4,758 5.3% Reported effective tax rate 23.6% (12.4) pp Adjusted effective tax rate 23.1% (0.4) pp Reported diluted EPS $1.30 100%+ Adjusted”

Katie F. Patterson was elected as Vice President and Controller at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On May 15, 2025, Altria’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected Katie F. Patterson to become Vice President and Controller of Altria, effective upon Mr. D’Ambrosia’s retirement.”

Steven D'Ambrosia departed as Vice President and Controller at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On May 13, 2025, Steven D’Ambrosia, Vice President and Controller of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”), announced his intention to retire as Vice President and Controller effective July 31, 2025.”

Richard S. Stoddart was elected as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“elected Richard S. Stoddart to the Board, in each case, effective February 3, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal - Report Assessing the Benefits to Altria of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws for Spent Tobacco Filters for Tobacco Companies Operating in the U.S. Market at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Proposal 5: Shareholder Proposal - Report Assessing the Benefits to Altria of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws for Spent Tobacco Filters for Tobacco Companies Operating in the U.S. Market.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with the Company’s Vision, Responsibility Focus Areas and Cultural Aspiration at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Proposal 4: Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with the Company’s Vision, Responsibility Focus Areas and Cultural Aspiration.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of 10 Directors at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of 10 Directors. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Ian L.T. Clarke 1,032,358,594 9,099,629 4,975,884 349,041,084”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $5,576 million, EPS $1.15 adjusted diluted EPS. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Altria Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.”

Murray R. Garnick retired as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“As previously announced, Murray R. Garnick, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) announced his intention to retire effective April 1, 2024.”

Jacinto J. Hernandez retired as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On February 23, 2024, Jacinto J. Hernandez, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”), notified Altria of his decision to retire from service on its Board of Directors effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $24,483, EPS $4.57. Guidance initiated.

“base in 2023.” Altria Headline Financials 1 ($ in millions, except per share data) Q4 2023 Change vs. Q4 2022 Full Year 2023 Change vs. Full Year 2022 Net revenues $5,975 (2.2)% $24,483 (2.4)% Revenues net of excise taxes $5,024 (1.2)% $20,502 (0.9)% Reported tax rate 24.7% 24.2 pp 25.6% 3.6 pp Adjusted tax rate 24.6% (0.4) pp 24.7% (0.2) pp Reported diluted EPS”

Murray R. Garnick retired as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On January 29, 2024, Murray R. Garnick, Altria’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, announced his intention to retire effective April 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. updated its the quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On October 26, 2023, Altria Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”

Nabil Y. Sakkab resigned as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“Nabil Y. Sakkab (age 76), a director of Altria since 2008, submitted his written resignation to the Board, and, on October 25, 2023, the Board, based on the recommendation of the Board’s Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee, accepted Dr. Sakkab’s resignation effective upon completion of his term.”
Debt Financings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. incurred revolving credit of $3 billion with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agents, and the lenders named therein maturing October 24, 2028.

“and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agents, and the lenders named therein (the “Lenders”). The Credit Agreement provides for borrowings up to an aggregate principal amount of $3 billion. The Credit Agreement expires on October 24, 2028 and includes an option, subject to certain conditions, for Altria to extend the Credit Agreement for two additional one-year”
Material Agreements

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. terminated Terminated Agreement valued at $3 billion (effective 2023-10-24).

“The Credit Agreement replaces Altria’s prior $3 billion amended and restated 5-year revolving credit agreement (the “Terminated Agreement”), which was to expire on August 1, 2025 and was terminated effective October 24, 2023.”
Material Agreements

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. entered into Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agents, and the lenders named therein valued at $3 billion (effective 2023-10-24).

“On October 24, 2023, Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) entered into a 5-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agents, and the lenders named therein (the “Lenders”).”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved non-binding advisory basis on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“At the Annual Meeting, shareholders voted on a non-binding advisory basis on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers. As reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 22, 2023, a majority of the votes cast on this proposal were cast in favor of holding such an advisory vote annually.”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $6,508, EPS $1.19. Guidance reaffirmed.

“a $4.84 base in 2022.” Altria Headline Financials 1 ($ in millions, except per share data) Q2 2023 Change vs. Q2 2022 First Half 2023 Change vs. First Half 2022 Net revenues $6,508 (0.5)% $12,227 (1.7)% Revenues net of excise taxes $5,438 1.2% $10,201 0.1% Reported tax rate 24.6% (19.9) pp 26.1% (7.3) pp Adjusted tax rate 24.7% (0.1) pp 24.8% (0.1) pp”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal - Commission a Civil Rights Equity Audit at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 6: Shareholder Proposal - Commission a Civil Rights Equity Audit. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 339,478,431 763,798,551 12,475,870 337,946,162”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with Altria Values and Policies at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 5: Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with Altria Values and Policies. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 119,973,276 982,386,589 13,392,987 337,946,162”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 4: Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain 1,084,346,803 4,885,401 19,458,631 7,062,017”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria’s Named Executive Officers. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 1,040,794,362 65,304,188 9,654,302 337,946,162”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2023. For Against Abstain 1,402,690,535 45,742,425 5,266,054”
Shareholder Votes

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of 12 Directors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of 12 Directors. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Ian L.T. Clarke 1,102,857,052 8,202,694 4,693,106 337,946,162”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported Q1 2023 results: revenue $5,719, EPS $1.18. Guidance reaffirmed.

““We are off to a strong start and believe our businesses are on track to deliver against full-year plans,” said Billy Gifford, Altria’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our tobacco businesses performed well in a challenging macroeconomic environment. We delivered strong adjusted diluted EPS growth of 5.4%, and we announced exciting progress toward our Vision.” “We reaffirm our guidance to deliver 2023 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.98 to $5.13. This range represents an adjusted diluted EPS growth rate of 3% to 6% from a $4.84 base in 2022.” Altria Headline Financials 1 ($ in millions, except per share data) Q1 2023 Change vs. Q1 2022 Net revenues $5,719 (2.9)% Revenues net of excise taxes $4,763 (1.2)% Reported tax rate 27.9% 1.2 pp Adjusted tax rate 25.0% (0.1) pp Reported diluted EPS 2 $1.00 (7.4)% Adjusted diluted EPS 2 $1.18 5.4%”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported 2023 Full-Year results: EPS $4.98 to $5.13. Guidance initiated.

“We expect to deliver 2023 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.98 to $5.13, representing a growth rate of 3% to 6% from a base of $4.84 in 2022.”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported Full Year 2022 results: revenue $25,096, EPS $4.84.

“Q4 2022 Change vs. Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Change vs. Full Year 2021 Net revenues $6,111 (2.3)% $25,096 (3.5)% Revenues net of excise taxes $5,083 (0.1)% $20,688 (2.0)% Reported tax rate 0.5% (28.3) pp 22.0% (13.3) pp Adjusted tax rate 25.0% (0.5) pp 24.9% (0.2) pp Reported diluted EPS 2 $1.50 70.5% $3.19 100%+ Adjusted diluted EPS 2 $1.18 8.3% $4.84 5.0%”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported Q4 2022 results: revenue $6,111, EPS $1.18.

“Q4 2022 Change vs. Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Change vs. Full Year 2021 Net revenues $6,111 (2.3)% $25,096 (3.5)% Revenues net of excise taxes $5,083 (0.1)% $20,688 (2.0)% Reported tax rate 0.5% (28.3) pp 22.0% (13.3) pp Adjusted tax rate 25.0% (0.5) pp 24.9% (0.2) pp Reported diluted EPS 2 $1.50 70.5% $3.19 100%+ Adjusted diluted EPS 2 $1.18 8.3% $4.84 5.0%”
Earnings Releases

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“On October 27, 2022, Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.”

Jacinto Hernandez was elected as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On October 26, 2022, the Board increased the size of the Board from 12 to 13 and elected Jacinto Hernandez to the Board, in each case, effective November 1, 2022.”

W. Leo Kiely III resigned as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“W. Leo Kiely III (age 75), a director of Altria since 2011, submitted his written resignation to the Board, and, on October 26, 2022, the Board, based on the recommendation of the Board’s Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee, accepted Mr. Kiely’s resignation effective upon completion of his current term.”

Dinyar S. Devitre departed as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“Dinyar S. Devitre, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) since 2008, notified Altria of his decision to retire from service on its Board of Directors following the completion of his current term.”

R. Matt Davis was elected as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On October 27, 2021, the Board elected Marjorie M. Connelly and R. Matt Davis to the Board effective immediately.”

Marjorie M. Connelly was elected as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On October 27, 2021, the Board elected Marjorie M. Connelly and R. Matt Davis to the Board effective immediately.”

John T. Casteen III resigned as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“John T. Casteen III (age 77), a director of Altria since 2010, submitted his written resignation to the Board, and, on October 27, 2021, the Board, based on the recommendation of the Board’s Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee, accepted Mr. Casteen’s resignation effective upon completion of his current term.”

Mark E. Newman retired as Director at ALTRIA GROUP, INC..

“On August 6, 2021, Mark E. Newman, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) since 2018, notified Altria of his decision to retire from service on its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2022.”

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