Altria’s 2009 reported diluted earnings per share unchanged at $0.42 in the third quarter and up 3.5% to $1.19 for the first nine months, versus the prior-year periods.
Philip Morris USA, Altria's largest operating company, is the primary national sponsor of the Coalition for Responsible Tobacco Retailing's We Card retail education and training program. U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton are also participating sponsors.
