UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2007
ALTRIA GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Virginia
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1-8940
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13-3260245 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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| 120 Park Avenue, New York, New York
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10017-5592 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (917) 663-4000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 29, 2007, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group, Inc. (the
“Company”), Louis C. Camilleri, is hosting a live audio webcast of a conference call to discuss
this morning’s announcement of the Board of Directors of the Company regarding its intention to
pursue the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. and its vote to increase Altria’s regular
quarterly dividend. The text of Mr. Camilleri’s remarks is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report
on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any
filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Altria Group, Inc.
(furnished pursuant to Item 7.01).