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What is Altria Group?

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When was the name Altria Group first used?

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What does the name Altria mean?

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Where is Altria Group headquartered?

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What is Altria Group?

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Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA and John Middleton. Altria Group’s operating companies’ brands include: Marlboro, Basic, Black & Mild, L&M, Lark, Parliament and Virginia Slims. In addition, Altria Group owns Philip Morris Capital Corporation, an investment company that manages a portfolio primarily consisting of leveraged and direct finance leases. Altria Group also has a 28.6% economic interest in SABMiller, the world’s second-largest brewer.

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When was the name Altria Group first used?

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On January 27, 2003, Philip Morris Companies, Inc., then the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International, Philip Morris USA and Philip Morris Capital Corporation, changed its name to Altria Group, Inc. 

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What does the name Altria mean?

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Altria is derived from the Latin word altus, and conveys the notion of "reaching ever higher." It is meant to express important aspects of who we choose to be—companies and people that passionately strive for peak performance, that are never satisfied with past achievements and that embrace innovation, growth and new challenges.

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Where is Altria Group headquartered?

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Our corporate headquarters are located at 6601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230.

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Where can I find information about Altria Group’s Chairman and other executives?

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Read more about our Management Team.

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Where can I find information about Altria Group’s Board of Directors? 

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Read more about our current board members.

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Where can I get a list of Altria's companies’ products?  

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For a list of the products made by our tobacco companies, please visit our companies and their brands.

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Who can I contact with questions about Altria's companies?

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Please contact us with questions regarding Altria and its operating companies.

 

   

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