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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2007--Regulatory News:

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI), has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a preliminary registration statement on Form 10 in preparation for the potential spin-off of PMI from Altria.

On August 29, 2007, the Board of Directors of Altria announced its intention to pursue the spin-off of PMI to Altria's shareholders. At that time, the Altria Board said that it anticipates that it will be in a position to finalize its decision and announce the precise timing of the spin-off at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 30, 2008. The spin-off is subject to final approval by the Altria Board and other conditions, including required regulatory approvals.

Copies of the preliminary registration statement on Form 10 are available at the SEC's Public Reference Room, located at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 or on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The registration statement is preliminary and subject to completion, and should not be relied on unless and until it becomes final. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Altria Group, Inc. Profile

As of June 30, 2007, Altria Group, Inc. owned 100% of Philip Morris International Inc., Philip Morris USA Inc. and Philip Morris Capital Corporation, and approximately 28.6% of SABMiller plc. The brand portfolio of Altria Group, Inc.'s tobacco operating companies includes such well-known names as Marlboro, L&M, Parliament and Virginia Slims. Altria Group, Inc. recorded 2006 net revenues from continuing operations of $67.1 billion. Trademarks and service marks mentioned in this release are the registered property of, or licensed by, the subsidiaries of Altria Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Altria Group, Inc.
Nicholas M. Rolli, 917-663-3460

SOURCE: Altria Group, Inc.