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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-12-11

Altria Announces CEO Transition with Appointment of Salvatore Mancuso

On December 8, 2025, Altria Group, Inc. announced that William F. Gifford, Jr. will retire as CEO effective May 14, 2026. The Board of Directors has elected Salvatore Mancuso as his successor, effective at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Additionally, Heather A. Newman has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, also effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting. A press release with further details was issued on December 11, 2025.

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Altria Group, Inc. MO · NYSE
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0000764180-25-000133
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0000764180
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High impactConsumer Defensive

Items reported

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

CEO Resignation New CEO Appointed CFO Resignation New CFO Appointed
Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure

Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished

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About Altria Group, Inc.

Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company with a primary focus on the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and related products. Serving as a leading player in the tobacco industry, Altria is best known for its premium cigarette brand, Marlboro, which holds a significant market share in the United States. Beyond cigarettes, the company has established a diversified portfolio by investing in smokeless tobacco products, wine via its subsidiary Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and a stake in the cannabis market through its investment in Cronos Group. Altria's strategic expansions into non-cigarette categories reflect its aim to navigate changing consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes. As one of the foremost publicly traded entities in its sector, Altria plays a significant role in the broader consumer goods market. The company continues to engage with shifting market dynamics by fostering innovation in reduced-risk products while maintaining its strong presence in traditional tobacco markets.

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