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Corporate Governance

Altria Group believes good corporate governance is a cornerstone of strong business performance. We strive to be transparent in our governance practices and policies and responsive to our shareholders while managing the company for long-term success.

View a consolidated fact sheet about Altria Group's Board of Directors.

The primary responsibility of the Board is to foster the long-term success of the Company, consistent with its fiduciary duty to the shareholders.

The Board is comprised of a substantial majority of directors that meet the "independence" requirements under New York Stock Exchange listing standards.

Various committees of the Board assist in the performance of its responsibilities.

View contact information for Altria Group's Board of Directors and read about our procedures for handling communications from stockholders and other interested parties.

View Altria Group's Articles of Incorporation filed in accordance with the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

Altria Group's By-Laws state the rules of internal governance as adopted by the Board of Directors.

View Altria Group's Corporate Governance Guidelines. 

View Altria Group's independent auditors.

   

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