Altria News Releases

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2008 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:02:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc to Host Webcast of 2008 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:53:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Additional Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in Los Angeles, Ca., aimed at stopping the importation, distribution, and sale of counterfeit cigarettes and the unauthorized use of PM USA's trademarks.

Federal Appellate Court Reverses Nationwide "Lights" Class

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today reversed the certification of a nationwide class action of “lights” smokers.

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:18:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds Investor Presentation in London Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:16:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation in London Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:56:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Effectiveness of the Form 10 Registration Statement of Philip Morris International Inc.

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:26:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:08:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Expiration of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Pricing of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:40:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:41:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for US Dollar Notes and Amendments to Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:20:00 EST

Altria Announces Amendment to Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:13:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:25:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2007 Results and Announces Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) [Corrected]

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:28:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:41:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in the Eastern District of New York against importers, C.H. Rhodes of Flushing, N.Y., and U.S. Sun Star Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:06:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of John Middleton, Inc.

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:02:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Confirms Receipt of $1.2 Billion in Escrow Funds Related to the Engle Class Action in Florida

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Signs Agreement to Sell Building at 120 Park Avenue in New York City for $525 Million

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:26:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Agrees to Acquire John Middleton, Inc. for $2.9 Billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:06:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Denial Of Certiorari In Engle Is Not A Decision On Merits; Philip Morris USA Will Vigorously Defend Individual Lawsuits

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Today’s United States Supreme Court decision not to review the Engle decision at this time is not a decision on the merits of the case, but rather was based on the current procedural posture of the case...

Philip Morris International Inc. Files Preliminary Registration Statement on Form 10 in Preparation For Spin-Off

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:46:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop the Sale of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA filed lawsuits today against retailers selling counterfeit versions of the company’s Marlboro® brand cigarettes.

Philip Morris USA Files Suits Against Internet-Based Cigarette Vendors

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has filed two lawsuits in federal court against Internet site operators engaged in the sale of illegally imported cigarettes bearing Philip Morris USA's trademarks, including the Marlboro mark.

Altria Board of Directors Announces Intention to Pursue the Spin-Off of Philip Morris International and Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:28:00 EST

Philip Morris USA to Introduce New Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco Product into Test Market

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today announced the introduction of Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco into test market. Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco will be offered in Original and Wintergreen flavors and will be available in Long Cut and Fine Cut varieties.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:01:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Plans by Its Tobacco Subsidiaries to Optimize Worldwide Cigarette Production

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:16:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Says Watson Ruling Should Not Affect Outcome of "Lights" Cases

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:30:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse rulings by lower federal courts in the Watson case and remand it to state court does not negatively affect the ultimate outcome of the case or that of other "Lights" cases, Philip Morris USA said today.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.69 Per Share

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:37:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:20:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:59:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Spin-off of Kraft Foods Inc.

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Distribution Ratio for Spin-off of Kraft Foods Inc.

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:38:00 EST

Altria and Philip Morris USA Reaction to DOJ Clarification Order

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:20:00 EST

Altria and Philip Morris USA said today that the district court's order clarifying its earlier decision on two legal issues is contrary to the law.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:29:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Vacates $79.5 Million Punitive Damages Award

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed and vacated a $79.5 million punitive damage award returned by a 1999 Oregon jury in a case known as Williams-Branch. The case will now return to the Oregon courts for proceedings consistent with Philip Morris USA’s due process rights.

Altria Group, Inc and Philip Morris USA Reaffirm Support for Strong Federal Regulation of Tobacco Products

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. and its domestic tobacco company Philip Morris USA today reaffirmed their longstanding support for granting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to effectively regulate tobacco products, and urged Congress to take quick action on the FDA legislation sponsored by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and John Cornyn (R-TX), and Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Tom Davis (R-VA).

Altria Group, Inc. to Spin-off Kraft Foods Inc.

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:33:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Highlights QuitAssist^TM Information Resources With New National Advertising Campaign

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005, an estimated 70 percent of current adult smokers in the United States indicated they wanted to quit.

Philip Morris USA Comments on 2006 Monitoring the Future Survey Showing All-Time Low Youth Smoking Rates

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today said it is pleased that data from the University of Michigan’s “Monitoring the Future” survey showed that smoking rates among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students have decreased to all-time lows.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:09:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Price "Lights" Class Action

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied review of the Price “lights” class action case.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:23:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Philip Morris USA Asks "Please Don't Give Our Cigarette Brands a Part in Your Movie"

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:05:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) is asking entertainment industry decision-makers to voluntarily eliminate the use of its products from their productions with a new trade print advertising campaign.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Release

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:12:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:08:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:05:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor/Media Conference Call to Discuss Schwab Decision

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:51:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Seek Review of Nationwide "Lights" Class Certification

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will seek prompt appellate review of a federal judge's decision today to certify a national class of "light" smokers involving all major cigarette manufacturers.

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and CEO, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:15:00 EST

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and CEO, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Consumer Conference

Philip Morris USA Presents at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:06:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:15:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.5% to $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:46:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and Altria Will Seek Appellate Review of Decision in DOJ Case

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and its parent company, Altria Group, Inc., will seek review of U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler’s ruling today that PM USA, Altria Group and the other cigarette companies violated civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:29:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Launches Test Market of a New Smoke-Free, Spit-Free Tobacco Product

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST

July marks the launch of Taboka (tuh'-BOH-kuh), a smoke-free, spit-free tobacco pouch product manufactured and marketed by Philip Morris USA.

Florida Supreme Court Decertifies Engle Class and Rejects Engle Jury Punitive Damage Award

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:25:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Says Illinois Supreme Court Orders Return of Cash Securing Appeal Bond

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:00:00 EST

The Illinois Supreme Court today, with consent from both parties, ordered the return to Philip Morris USA of the approximately $2.15 billion in cash securing the appeal bond in the Price "lights" case.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:29:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Grants PM USA's Petition For Review In Oregon Case

Tue, 30 May 2006 11:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today granted Philip Morris USA's petition for review in an Oregon individual smoker's case, known as Williams-Branch.

Altria Group, Inc. to Appear at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Wed, 10 May 2006 12:31:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Appearance at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Fri, 05 May 2006 16:29:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:40:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:29:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 First-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 33.1% to $1.65 vs. $1.24 in Year-Ago Quarter

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:31:00 EST

Altria Group Named Top Corporation for Women's Business Enterprises

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:48:00 EST

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) named Altria Group, Inc. one of "America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises."

Altria Group, Inc. to Reverse $1.0 Billion of Tax Reserves in First Quarter of 2006; Revises Forecast for Diluted Earnings Per Share to a Range of $5.25 to $5.35, up from Previous Range of $4.85 to $4.95

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:16:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Supports Eliminating Its Brand Imagery in Movies

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

Research indicates that youth exposure to smoking in movies can have an impact on whether or not young people smoke.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:43:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:16:00 EST

Oregon Supreme Court Affirms Award In Smoker's Case Against Philip Morris USA; Company Will Seek Further Review

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Oregon Supreme Court today affirmed a $79.5 million punitive damages jury verdict against Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:59:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Joins 37 State Attorneys General to Establish Protocols Aimed at Reducing Illegal Internet and Other Remote Cigarette Sales

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) has joined with 37 state attorneys general to establish protocols aimed at combating illegal sales of the companys cigarettes over the Internet or by mail, telephone or fax. The protocols are established for responding to state-provided information related to illegal remote sales of the company's cigarettes.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:30:00 EST

Minnesota Court Rules Cigarette Fee is Violation of Tobacco Settlement Agreement

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

A Minnesota state court today struck down the state's recently enacted "health impact fee" as a violation of the state's settlement agreement with the settling cigarette manufacturers, including Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:55:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:49:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Third-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 7.8% to $1.38 vs. $1.28 in Year-Ago Quarter, Including the Items Detailed on Schedule 7

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:31:00 EST

Remarks by David R. Beran Executive Vice President Finance, Planning and Information Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:23:00 EST

Remarks by David R. Beran Executive Vice President Finance, Planning and Information Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference.

Philip Morris USA Presents at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:16:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 9.6% to $0.80 Per Share

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:44:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Challenges Minnesota Cigarette Fee

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) today filed a motion in Minnesota state court challenging the recently enacted Minnesota health impact fee.

Judge Rules in Favor of Philip Morris in Wholesale Leaders Case

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge in Tennessee today dismissed a lawsuit challenging Philip Morris USA's Wholesale Leaders program.

Nationwide Youth Smoking Prevention Program Raises Awareness in Time for Back to School

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

To raise awareness of the importance of youth smoking prevention and to encourage parents to talk to their kids about not smoking, Philip Morris USA is airing two national television advertisements.

Philip Morris USA's Cigarette Brand Advertising Drops for Sixth Consecutive Year

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA's spending on cigarette brand advertising reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decreased for the sixth consecutive year as the Company continued to reduce magazine, newspaper and retail point-of-sale advertising in 2003.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Second-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 11.1% to $1.40 vs. $1.26 in Year-Ago Quarter, Including the Items Detailed on Schedule 7

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:10:00 EST

For Smokers Who Want to Quit, A Nationwide Program—QuitAssist™

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more people are former smokers than current smokers and 46 million adults have quit smoking. To help current smokers who have decided to quit be more successful, Philip Morris USA is offering a free information resource—QuitAssist™—nationwide.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 25 May 2005 09:37:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Wed, 11 May 2005 09:26:00 EST

Federal Appeals Panel Decertifies Simon Class; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling Consistent with Law

Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt to establish a nationwide class solely for the purpose of establishing an industry fund to pay punitive damages for yet-to-be filed claims from smokers across the country.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Thu, 05 May 2005 16:47:00 EST

Jury Finds Philip Morris USA Not Responsible for Flight Attendant Medical Condition

Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

Today, a Dade County Circuit Court jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and other cigarette manufacturers, finding that they are not responsible for the injuries a flight attendant claims were caused by her exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) while employed as a flight attendant.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:02:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc.'s 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc.'s 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:35:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Government's Bid for Full Court Hearing on Disgorgement as Remedy in Government Suit against Tobacco Companies and Other Defendants

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court today denied the Department of Justice’s request to reconsider its February 2005 opinion holding that disgorgement of past revenues and profits is not an available remedy in the federal government’s civil RICO case against Philip Morris USA, the other major tobacco companies and other defendants.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 First-Quarter Results

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:59:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 First-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:22:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Web Site Now Available in Spanish

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA’s web site, which features the company’s position on smoking and health, youth smoking prevention information, resources for people who have decided to quit smoking and countless other resources, is now available in Spanish.

Altria Group Tops DiversityInc Rankings

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

DiversityInc announced today its fifth annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity, ranking Altria Group, Inc. first on the list.

Altria Group Named Among America's Top Corporations For Women's Business Enterprises

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named one of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Altria Group and Philip Morris USA Express Full Support for Senate and House Legislation Providing FDA Regulatory Authority of Tobacco Products

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, and its domestic tobacco company Philip Morris USA, welcome today the reintroduction of legislation to provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco products.

Judge in San Diego Decertifies Brown Class Action

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

San Diego Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Prager has decertified the Brown class action after finding that the November 2004 voter referendum known as Proposition 64 applied to the case.

Philip Morris Says California Jury Verdict in Smoker Case Consistent With Facts and Law

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

A state court jury has determined that Philip Morris USA is not liable for damages in a claim brought by a California man who began smoking the company’s cigarettes in 1964.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:42:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York -CAGNY- Conference

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:33:00 EST

Appeals Court Rejects Disgorgement as Remedy in Government Suit against Tobacco Companies

Fri, 04 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. today ruled that the civil Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) does not permit the government to seek disgorgement of past revenues and profits as a remedy in its case against Philip Morris USA, the other major tobacco companies and other defendants.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:04:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:51:00 EST

Dr. Harold Brown Elected to Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc.

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:10:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:53:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:50:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:45:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:30:00 EST

George Munoz Elected to Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:52:00 EST

Florida Jury Returns Verdict for Smoker

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal a jury verdict in favor of a former smoker who claimed that a design defect in Marlboro and Benson & Hedges cigarettes caused his illness.

Appeals Court Rules Blue Cross Insurer Cannot Sue Philip Morris USA under New York's Deceptive Practices Law

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:10:00 EST

The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that the state's largest medical insurer cannot use a state consumer protection law to pursue direct claims for the recovery of medical expenses from cigarette makers.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Third-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share Up 5.7% to $1.29; Net Earnings Up 6.3% to $2.6 Billion

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:07:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:00 EST

Altria Group and Philip Morris USA Express Great Disappointment on the Lack of FDA Regulation in the FSC/ETI Tax Bill

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Today, the Senate followed the House in approving a conference agreement on the Foreign Sales Corporation/Extraterritorial Income Act (FSC/ETI) that fails to provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with any authority to regulate tobacco products.

Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Youth Marketing Class Action on Federal Preemption Grounds

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

A California appellate court yesterday affirmed the dismissal of a state-wide class-action case alleging that cigarette advertising targeted minors and caused them to smoke.

Philip Morris USA Says Florida Appeals Court Will Not Reconsider Class Action Decertification

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal today denied a request to reconsider its decision to decertify a class of Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights smokers who are seeking the return of their purchase price of cigarettes sold in Florida since 1971.

Price Appeal Ready for Argument Before Illinois Supreme Court

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today filed its final legal brief in connection with the appeal of a $10.1 billion judgment in its appeal of the Price judgment.

Philip Morris USA Points to a Significantly Changed Industry and a Future Shaped by the Present, not the Distant Past, as Trial Begins in Federal Court

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said the public saw substantial proof of how the tobacco industry has changed when it presented its evidence in the federal tobacco trial, which began Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Altria Group Awards More Than $3 Million to Visual Arts and Cultural Organizations Across The Country

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:50:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA, has announced more than $3 million in grants to visual arts and cultural organizations in the United States this year, ranging from large, well-established institutions to smaller emerging organizations and alternative spaces.

Remarks by Dinyar S. Devitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Altria Group, Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:49:00 EST

Remarks by Dinyar S. Devitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Altria Group, Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:45:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:04:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.4% to $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:45:00 EST

Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions Program

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc.’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions Program is accepting grant applications from U.S. nonprofit agricultural groups for initiatives that bring innovative solutions or thinking to issues affecting the farm-to-consumer supply community.

Massachusetts Court Reverses ‘Lights’ Ruling; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling Limited to Massachusetts

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

Today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reinstated a “lights” class action, ruling that Massachusetts’ Consumer Protection laws require the trial court to allow the case to proceed as a class action but noting that the class certification “may be revisited” at a later time.

NUL Announces 3rd Year of Know Your Money^TM Program

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League has announced the 2004 return of the well-received economic empowerment program, Know Your Money^TM.

Federal Judge Penalizes Philip Morris USA for Possible Loss of Email Messages

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge presiding over the government's lawsuit against Philip Morris USA has penalized the company for the possible inadvertent loss of some emails by company employees.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:02:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Urges Florida Supreme Court to Uphold Lower Appellate Court Decision to Decertify Engle Class and Vacate Judgment

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today urged the Florida Supreme Court to affirm an earlier appellate court decision overturning the $145 billion judgment in the Engle class action and decertifying the class.

Altria Group and Philip Morris USA Applaud Senate Passage of Bill, Granting the FDA Regulatory Authority over Tobacco Products

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

Today the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with comprehensive, meaningful and effective authority to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Federal Appeals Court Grants Immediate Review of Disgorgement Ruling in Government's Lawsuit against Cigarette Companies

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A federal appellate court today said it would consider now, as opposed to after trial, the question of whether the Department of Justice is legally entitled to seek disgorgement of $280 billion in alleged “ill-gotten gains” from Philip Morris USA and other major cigarette companies as part of the Department of Justice lawsuit.

Price Plaintiffs Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Ignore Law in Order to Uphold $10.1 Billion Class Action Verdict

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A response brief filed earlier this week with the Illinois Supreme Court by the Price class asks the Court to ignore well-established state and federal law in order to uphold a $10.1 billion judgment issued last year in Madison County, according to Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:49:00 EST

Judge Certifies Tobacco Industry’s Interlocutory Appeal on Disgorgement Claim in Department of Justice Lawsuit

Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler granted a motion brought by Philip Morris USA and the other tobacco industry defendants seeking an immediate appeal on the issue of disgorgement in the Department of Justice lawsuit.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 02:46:00 EST

Oregon Appeals Court Reinstates Punitive Award in Smoker's Case; Philip Morris USA Will Appeal to Oregon Supreme Court and Seek New Trial

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Oregon Court of Appeals today refused to reduce a jury’s 1999 award of $79.5 million in punitive damages to a single smoker’s estate.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 26 May 2004 09:19:00 EST

Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Disgorgement Claim Prior to Trial

Mon, 24 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler today ruled that she will wait until the lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice against tobacco companies is tried before deciding whether the government’s disgorgement claim is valid.

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Louisiana Smokers' Class Action Verdict

Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal today's verdict by a New Orleans jury in the Scott case ordering the nation's major cigarette manufacturers to pay approximately $590 million for a smoking cessation program in Louisiana.

Altria Group and Philip Morris USA Applaud Today’s Introduction of Senate and House Bills Granting the FDA Regulatory Authority Over Tobacco Products

Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Today, Senators Mike DeWine (R-OH) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with comprehensive, meaningful and effective authority to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Altria Group, Inc. Chairman and CEO Louis C. Camilleri Presents at Goldman Sachs 13th Annual Global Consumer Products Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Wed, 19 May 2004 11:46:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Goldman Sachs 13th Annual Global Consumer Products Conference

Wed, 12 May 2004 16:21:00 EST

Florida Supreme Court to Review Engle Decision

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Florida Supreme Court announced today that it will review a decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court in the Engle case.

Company Says Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Invite Court to Ignore Decade of Rulings Rejecting These Cases

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will vigorously oppose attempts by plaintiffs’ lawyers to create a nationwide class of “light” cigarette smokers.

Florida Appellate Court Affirms Plaintiff’s Verdict in Smoking Case; Philip Morris USA to Seek Further Review

Mon, 10 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

A Florida appellate court has affirmed, without explanation, a St. Petersburg jury’s 2003 decision ordering Philip Morris USA and Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. to pay damages to a former smoker who has lung disease.

Government Will Need to Prove at Trial Whether Tobacco Companies Likely to Engage in ‘Future Misconduct’

Fri, 07 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler Thursday ruled that the government will need to prove at trial whether the tobacco industry intends to engage in “future misconduct” when it comes to the marketing and sales of their products.

State Supreme Court Affirms Defense Verdict in West Virginia Medical Monitoring Lawsuit

Thu, 06 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court affirming the defense jury verdict in the first tobacco medical monitoring class action ever tried is consistent with established law and the facts of the case.

Philip Morris USA to Close Louisville Operations in 2006

Thu, 06 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has announced its timeline for the closure of its remaining production facility in Louisville, Kentucky.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2004 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:56:00 EST

California Supreme Court Grants Review of $9 Million Punitive Award in Henley Case

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

The California Supreme Court today agreed to review a lower appellate court’s decision ordering Philip Morris USA to pay a smoker who contracted cancer $9 million in punitive damages in addition to $1.5 million in compensatory damages.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:46:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 First-Quarter Results; 2004 First-Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.07 Versus $1.07 in Year-Ago Quarter

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 First-Quarter Results

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:53:00 EST

California Appellate Court Overturns Smoker's Verdict; Orders New Trial to be Held

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

The California Court of Appeal today overturned a plaintiff’s verdict issued in the Whiteley case and sent the case back to the San Francisco Superior Court for retrial.

Philip Morris USA Says Mississippi Ruling in Step with Law; Third-Party Tobacco Litigation Essentially Over

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said a decision today by the Mississippi Supreme Court that upholds the dismissal of a lawsuit by Owens Corning Inc. against the company and other major cigarette makers is in line with established law.

Minnesota Appellate Court Rejects Review of Decertification of Decision in 'Lights' Case

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Minnesota Court of Appeals yesterday declined to accept an interlocutory appeal of a trial court’s decision rejecting class action status for the Curtis “lights” case against Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentations at Consumer Analyst Group of New York -CAGNY- Conference

Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2003 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:51:00 EST

State Court Rejects Certification of Minnesota ‘Lights’ Class Action

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

A Minnesota state judge in Minneapolis today rejected class action certification in a case seeking refunds for Marlboro Lights cigarette purchases.

Altria Announces Relocation of Employees and Intention to Sell Rye Brook, NY Facility

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA, said today that, as a result of recently announced employee relocations, an office facility on Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook, New York will be offered for sale.

Lights Class Action Decertified by Florida State Appellate Court

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:00:00 EST

Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal today reversed a trial court’s ruling that certified a class of all current and former smokers who purchased Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights cigarettes in Florida, saying the case did not meet the legal requirements for class-action treatment.

Philip Morris USA Lists Numerous Reasons in Seeking Reversal of Price Judgment and Decertification of Illinois Smokers’ Class

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:32:00 EST

Legal errors committed by the Madison County Circuit Court require reversal of the $10.1 billion Price class action judgment and decertification of the class of “lights” cigarette smokers, Philip Morris USA told the Illinois Supreme Court in its initial appellate brief filed today.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:31:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Not Responsible for Damages in Trial of First New Hampshire Smoker’s Case

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

A New Hampshire jury has concluded that Philip Morris USA should not be liable for a smoker’s lung-cancer death. It was the first smoking-and-health case tried in New Hampshire.

Altria Group, Inc. Chairman and CEO Louis C. Camilleri Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 12:33:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Verdict for Missouri Smoker; Jury Finds No Punitive Damages Should be Awarded in Case

Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal today’s verdict by a Missouri jury to award nearly $1.6 million in compensatory damages to a sick smoker and $500,000 in damages to his wife.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:27:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 07:03:00 EST

Jury Finds Philip Morris USA Not Responsible in First Flight Attendant Lung Cancer Case

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a Dade County Circuit Court jury decided Philip Morris USA and other cigarette makers are not responsible for the injuries a former flight attendant claims were caused by her workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2003 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 12:18:00 EST

US Supreme Court Sets Aside Oregon Appellate Court Decision Approving Punitive Damage Award against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 06 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today set aside an Oregon appellate court's June 2002 opinion affirming a $79.5 million punitive damage award to a smoker's estate, and directed the appellate court to reconsider the case in view of its recent opinion in State Farm v. Campbell.

Philip Morris USA Says Appeals Panel Affirms Dismissal in Medicare Reimbursement Case

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of a class of private plaintiffs under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP), one of the laws that formed the original basis for the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the tobacco industry.

Breakdown of Senate Talks Over FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products is Missed Opportunity for Smokers, the Public Health Community and the Tobacco Industry

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

Senators on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee announced this evening that negotiations over landmark legislation that would have granted the Food & Drug Administration meaningful, effective authority over tobacco products have stalled for the time being.

California Appellate Court Lowers $25 Million Punitive Award to $9 Million

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

The California Court of Appeal, citing the recent United States Supreme Court opinion in State Farm, yesterday vacated the $25 million punitive damage award in Henley v. Philip Morris USA.

Florida Appellate Court Rejects Request to Reconsider Reversal of Engle Verdict

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:43:00 EST

Illinois Supreme Court Reinstates Reduced Price Bond; Decides to Hear Merits of Class Action Verdict Appeal

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 18:24:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Damage Claims in HMO Lawsuit

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

In a 16-page opinion issued today, a federal appellate court has upheld the dismissal of all damages claims sought in a health care cost reimbursement lawsuit filed in 1998 against Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies by two Minnesota-based health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

Philip Morris USA Says Engle Plaintiffs’ Request for Appeals Reconsideration Should be Rejected

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Engle plaintiffs have offered no valid legal reasons why Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal should reconsider its decision earlier this year to overturn the $145 billion judgment in the case and have the class decertified, according to a legal brief filed today by Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies.

Philip Morris USA Executive Addresses Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

Innovative Training Programs Help Unemployed Adults Qualify for Careers in Food Service

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:20:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. has awarded grants totaling $594,500 to 18 leading nonprofit organizations across the country that are working to break the cycle of poverty and hunger by offering culinary training to help unemployed adults develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment in the food service industry.

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:19:00 EST

National Urban League Honors Five Executives of Altria Family of Companies

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League honored five executives of the Altria family of companies with the prestigious Donald H. McGannon Award during the League’s 2003 Annual Conference here.

Illinois Trial Judge Says Philip Morris USA Must Post Higher Bond in Price Case; Company will Await Supreme Court Action

Fri, 15 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EST

Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron today ordered Philip Morris USA to post a bond of $12 billion, the amount of the bond he had originally established, or face enforcement of the $10.1 billion judgment in the Price class action lawsuit.

Jury Refuses to Find Philip Morris USA Liable in California Smoker’s Lawsuit

Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

After nearly five days of deliberations, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury returned a verdict in favor of the company in a lawsuit brought by Frederic Reller, 64, who had claimed he was unaware of the risks of smoking.

Philip Morris USA Says Louisiana Verdict against Healthy Smokers Demonstrates Flaws in Medical Monitoring Lawsuits

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s rejection by a Louisiana jury of medical monitoring claims brought by a class of mostly healthy smokers illustrates the flaws in such claims, and more importantly, in tobacco class actions lawsuits.

Altria Know Your Money^TM Program Launches 2nd Year with Expansion to Three New Markets

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League and Altria Group, Inc. have announced the 2003 launch of the well-received economic empowerment program, Know Your Money™.

Safe@work Web Site Offers Guidance for Employers on Domestic Violence Issues in the Workplace

Mon, 21 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. and Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced the launch of Safe@work (http://www.safeatworkcoalition.org), a website that businesses of all sizes can use to develop and implement programs and policies addressing the impact of domestic violence in the workplace.

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Reinstate Reduced Bond in Price Lawsuit

Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked the Illinois Supreme Court to prevent the Price class action plaintiffs from attempting to enforce a $10.1 billion judgment until it decides whether the reduced bond established by the trial court was proper.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Second-Quarter Results

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 07:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Whether Rules Governing Price Bond Permit Trial Judge to Alter Terms and Conditions

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

An Illinois appellate court today ruled the trial judge exceeded his authority in reducing the bond Philip Morris USA must post to stay enforcement of the $10.1 billion judgment in the Price class action lawsuit, and sent the issue back to the trial court for further consideration.

Nevada Judge Denies Class Certification in Five Cases Filed against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge in Nevada has denied class certification in five cases filed by smokers against Philip Morris USA, and the company believes the decision could have a significant impact on similar class-action requests pending in Nevada and elsewhere.

Altria Fosters Innovation and Collaboration in New Program to Help End Hunger Among the Elderly

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

To help end hunger among the nation's frail elderly, Altria has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 15 non-profit partnerships across the country through its new Senior Helpings Community Coalitions grant program.

State Court Jury Finds Tobacco Companies Not Liable in Missouri Smoker’s Lawsuit

Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

A Missouri Circuit Court jury today returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and two other tobacco companies in a case brought by a smoker.

Whitney at Altria Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria, a free midtown museum with approximately 100,000 visitors per year, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The opening in 1983 of this branch of the Whitney Museum marked the first time a corporation established and fully funded a museum as an integral part of its offices.

Illinois Supreme Court Declines to Hear Direct Appeal of Madison County ‘Lights’ Class-Action Verdict

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Illinois Supreme Court today declined to accept a direct appeal of the $10.1 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA handed down in March by a Madison County Circuit Court in the Price class-action “lights” lawsuit.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share

Wed, 28 May 2003 09:51:00 EST

Massachusetts ‘Lights’ Class Action Decertified; Appeals Court Says Claims Cannot be Tried Together

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

A justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court today decertified a ‘lights’ class action alleging Philip Morris USA improperly marketed Marlboro Lights cigarettes. The liability and damages theories were similar to those in the Price class action case, now on appeal in Illinois.

Court Denies Tobacco Companies’ Request to Further Narrow Government’s Lawsuit

Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler today ruled the Department of Justice claims related to cigarette advertising, marketing, promotions and health warnings in the government’s lawsuit against major American tobacco companies cannot be dismissed from the government’s case at this time.

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Engle Judgment; Unanimous Panel Orders Class Decertified

Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Limit Bonds Required by State Trial Courts

Mon, 12 May 2003 10:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has joined with other tobacco companies and prominent national and state business organizations in asking the Illinois Supreme Court to limit the amount of bond required to stay enforcement of a judgment pending the appeal of an adverse verdict in class action cases or those in which punitive damages are awarded.

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of ‘Lights’ Class Action Verdict

Mon, 12 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked the Illinois Supreme Court to expedite Philip Morris USA’s effort to overturn the $10.1 billion verdict handed down in March by a Madison County Circuit Court in the Price class action “lights” lawsuit.

Illinois Court Affirms “Lights” Bond Order; Clears Way for Philip Morris USA to Appeal

Fri, 09 May 2003 09:27:00 EST

An Illinois state court judge today affirmed his earlier decision approving a bond that permits Philip Morris USA to appeal last month’s $10.1 billion verdict in the Price “Lights” class action case.

Philip Morris Cap to Pursue New Strategic Focus

Fri, 09 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Safe Horizon Presents Leadership Award to Altria Group, Inc.

Tue, 06 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

In recognition of Altria Group, Inc.'s commitment to domestic violence awareness and prevention, Safe Horizon presented its 25th Anniversary Leadership Award to Altria's chairman and chief executive officer Louis C. Camilleri on May 6, 2003.

Philip Morris USA will Ask Appellate Courts to Overturn Verdict in Price Class Action Lawsuit

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:45:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will seek review of the $10.1 billion verdict in the Price class action lawsuit by Illinois appellate courts in light of Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron’s decision today to affirm his earlier verdict in the case.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:43:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Post-Judgment Motion in Price Case

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron to overturn the $10.1 billion verdict he issued in the Price class action lawsuit on March 21, or significantly reduce the amount of damages he awarded.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 First-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share Down 1.8% to $1.07; Net Earnings Down 7.6% to $2.2 Billion

Wed, 16 Apr 2003 07:35:00 EST

Illinois Court Reduces $12 Billion Bond

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron today reduced the size of the bond that Philip Morris USA must provide in order to obtain a stay of execution of the judgment while the Price case is on appeal.

Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Masterpieces from one of the world’s finest collections of French art will be on view July 27 through October 13 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Cook County Judge Says Illinois Not Entitled to $3 Billion Damage Award in 'Lights' Case

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 15:32:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Perry Case; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling in Accord with Legal Trend

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court today affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Blue Cross-Blue Shield subscribers in Tennessee.

Philip Morris USA Seeks Reduction of $12 Billion Bond; Says Bond Impossible to Post and Violates Company’s “Due Process Rights” Guaranteed by the Constitution

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked a Madison County state court to reduce the $12 billion bond required in order to appeal the $10.1 billion Price class action verdict (formerly known as the Miles case) and also petitioned another state court to halt any attempt by Illinois to collect $3 billion in punitive damages awarded to the state.

Philip Morris USA will Appeal Damage Award to Florida Smoker; Jury Refuses to Award Punitive Damages

Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a state court jury’s decision today to award $6.538 million in compensatory damages to a 74-year-old former smoker because it is inconsistent with the law and the facts of the case.

More Than 120 New York City Arts Organizations Receive Vital Support from Altria Group, Inc.

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Kraft Foods Inc., Philip Morris International Inc. and Philip Morris USA Inc., has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to 123 arts organizations in New York City for the 2002-2003 arts season.

Philip Morris USA will Seek Review in Miles Case; Class Certification, Federal Preemption at Issue

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Inc. will seek an immediate review of today’s decision by a trial judge in Madison County, Ill. to award a worldwide class of Marlboro Lights and Cambridge Lights smokers $7.1005 billion in compensatory damages.

California Appellate Court Reaffirms Henley Verdict: Philip Morris USA Will Appeal

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will ask the California Supreme Court to review yesterday’s Henley decision by the California Court of Appeals.

Philip Morris USA Will Relocate Corporate Headquarters and Employees to Virginia

Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Inc., the domestic tobacco subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc., today announced that it will relocate its New York-based corporate headquarters to the Richmond, Virginia area.

Jury Decides Philip Morris USA is not Liable in Smoking Lawsuit

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a U.S. District Court jury returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA Inc. in a case brought by the family of a smoker.

Foreign Smoker’s Suit Not Proper in Florida

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:50:00 EST

Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal today affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit on behalf of a Peruvian smoker, ruling that Florida was not the proper forum for such a suit.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share and Announces New Share Repurchase Program

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:47:00 EST

Shared Solutions^SM Awards $260,000 for Projects Emphasizing Consumer Education and Environment

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Thirteen U.S. agricultural organizations will share $260,000 in Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions grants, awarded by Altria Group, Inc.

New York Jury Decides Cigarette Company Has No Responsibility for Smoker’s Death

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a Queens Supreme Court jury returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA Inc. in a case brought by the family of a smoker.

New York State Appellate Court Rejects Hospitals’ Claims against Tobacco Companies

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a four-judge panel of the New York Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought in 2000 against Philip Morris USA Inc. and other tobacco companies by 170 New York hospitals seeking damages for costs they allegedly incurred to treat injured smokers.

Philip Morris Says Verdict Demonstrates Jury Understood Risks from ETS Exposure

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 11:00:00 EST

Today a Dade County Circuit Court jury decided Philip Morris USA and other cigarette makers are not responsible for injuries alleged by a flight attendant as a result of his workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).

California Jury Rules Tobacco Companies Have No Responsibility for Smoker’s Illness

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 10:20:00 EST

A California jury today returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in a case brought by a smoker.

PAL Leadership Program Develops “Advocates for Agriculture”

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 10:00:00 EST

The Altria family of companies, through the Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Initiative, and the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program are joining forces to develop tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.

Farmers More in Tune with Consumer Expectations

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Farmers and ranchers are becoming more aware of what consumers want from their food supply system, but must keep working to meet those expectations, according to a new study of U.S. farmer and consumer attitudes.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2002 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:10:00 EST

Pennsylvania Jury Rejects Smoking Claims against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:21:00 EST

Today a 12-person Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury rejected claims against Philip Morris USA brought by the family of deceased smoker Katie Wimbush Carter following a two-week trial. At least 10 jurors had to agree in order to reach a verdict.

Altria Group, Inc., New Name of Parent Company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:16:00 EST

Oakland Court Rejects Claims by Deceased Smoker's Family

Thu, 02 Jan 2003 01:00:00 EST

At the end of a three-week trial, on Tuesday, December 31, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., ruling that the plaintiffs had not introduced sufficient evidence to support their claims.

Philip Morris USA Will Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Oregon Smoking Case Verdict

Thu, 26 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will pursue all further avenues of appeal including asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Oregon appellate court’s opinion issued last summer which upheld a jury’s decision in 1999 to award punitive damages in a smoker’s case that are 97 times greater than the compensatory damages awarded.

Grants Help Fill Critical Gaps in Community Services That Address Domestic Violence

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:10:00 EST

To help strengthen the safety net available to survivors of domestic violence, Philip Morris Companies Inc. today announced its largest domestic violence grant-making effort to date: a $5 million commitment over two years to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Attains 30-Year Milestone as a Leading Corporate Advocate of Dance

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:20:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its support of dance by contributing $1.8 million to more than 100 dance organizations and artists across the country in the 2002-2003 season. This brings the three-decade total to more than $30 million in support of dance creation and presentation and has resulted in the advancement of dance companies, presenters and service organizations throughout the United States and the development of diverse choreographic voices through new works initiatives.

Philip Morris USA Will Pursue Prompt Appeal in Bullock Case

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will begin preparations to appeal a state court jury’s award to a sick smoker, the punitive damages portion of which was reduced today by the trial judge from $28 billion to $28 million.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share

Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:49:00 EST

Tuck Honors Philip Morris Companies Inc. with First-Ever Minority Development Award

Fri, 15 Nov 2002 00:00:00 EST

For more than 23 years, the Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP) at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth has been providing minority companies with the same top-quality business training that is available to Fortune 500 corporations.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Executives Address Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Tue, 12 Nov 2002 13:18:00 EST

NMSDC Names Philip Morris Companies “Corporation of the Year”

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) presented Philip Morris Companies with the prestigious "Corporation of the Year" Award at its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala on October 30th in Los Angeles, in recognition of the company's exemplary achievements in the area of minority business development.

National Conference on Domestic Violence Awareness Advises on Best Practices in Workplace Security

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. joined the New York Women’s Agenda and the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV) today to host a national conference entitled “Security and Domestic Violence in the Workplace.”

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Honored for Pro Bono Legal Efforts

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:30:00 EST

Corporate Award to be Presented to Philip Morris Worldwide Law Department for Excellence in Providing Assistance to Communities and those Impacted by 9/11.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Reports 2002 Third-quarter Results

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 07:35:00 EST

Philip Morris to Appeal Smoking Verdict; Says Result Inconsistent with Facts, Law

Fri, 04 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a California jury’s verdict in favor of a smoker and believes it should be overturned because it is inconsistent with the evidence and applicable law.

Philip Morris Says ETS Verdict Backed by the Law and Facts

Fri, 04 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s verdict for the company and other cigarette makers in the fifth Environmental Tobacco Smoke flight attendant case to go to trial was the right decision based on the claims made by the plaintiff.

Florida Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal in Venezuelan Tobacco Cost-Recovery Suit

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a medical cost-recovery lawsuit filed by the Republic of Venezuela against Philip Morris USA and other major cigarette makers.

Premiere of Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Marks Historic Moment in International Partnership between Museums

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

American audiences will have the first opportunity to see masterpieces from the unparalleled painting collection of Moscow’s State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts on December 15 when Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:04:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Engle Reply Brief; Appeals Court to Schedule Oral Arguments

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and the nation’s other major cigarette makers today filed their final appellate brief in the Engle class action case, and the state’s Third District Court of Appeal is expected to schedule oral argument soon.

Philip Morris USA Will Ask Appeals Court to Reverse Class Ruling, Dismiss Claims

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will ask the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reject a class-certification order entered Thursday by U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein.

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