Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (commonly referred to as "SOX") is widely considered the single most important piece of legislation affecting corporate governance, financial disclosure and the public accounting profession since the U.S. Securities Laws of the 1930s.

Key SOX provisions include:

• Requiring the CEO and CFO to sign certifications as to the accuracy and fairness of the financial statements,
• Reporting by both management and external auditors on the effectiveness of disclosure controls, and
• Adopting a Code of Conduct.

Altria Group continues to maintain a robust control-oriented environment and system of internal controls. Altria Group reinforces its emphasis on strong internal controls over financial reporting by requiring its operating company management to make written confirmation that they have accurately represented their operating companies' financial statements and disclosures.  Finally, Altria Group has a Code of Conduct in place to provide guidance to management and employees throughout the organization.

We continue to monitor our internal controls and procedures for adequacy and effectiveness.  Senior management, the Disclosure Controls Committee and the Corporate Audit department each play a major role in overseeing the company's efforts in this area.

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