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Altria Group, Inc. reports developments across its U.S. tobacco and smoke-free nicotine portfolio. Its operating companies include Philip Morris USA in cigarettes, John Middleton in cigars, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company in moist smokeless tobacco, Helix Innovations in oral nicotine pouches and NJOY in e-vapor products. News commonly covers quarterly results and guidance, dividends and share repurchases, product and retail updates for on! and on! PLUS nicotine pouches, and FDA marketing authorizations for smoke-free products.
Company updates also address shareholder meetings, board and executive governance, responsibility priorities such as underage-use prevention and environmental impact, and Altria's stated strategy of moving adult nicotine consumers toward smoke-free alternatives.
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) will host a live audio webcast on April 29, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its first-quarter business results. A press release with the results will be issued at 7:00 a.m. ET. CEO Billy Gifford and CFO Sal Mancuso will present the results and answer questions from investors and media. The webcast will be in listen-only mode, and pre-registration is required. An archived version will be available on altria.com.
Thomas F. Farrell II, Chairman of Altria's Board since 2008, will retire after his current term ends, choosing not to seek re-election at the 2021 Annual Meeting on May 20. The Board plans to evaluate leadership succession and appoint a new Chairman post-meeting. Farrell's contributions have been appreciated by CEO Billy Gifford. He has also served as Executive Chairman of Dominion Energy. Altria aims to lead the transition for adult smokers towards non-combustible products as part of its ongoing vision through 2030.
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.86 per share, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns. This dividend is payable on April 30, 2021, to shareholders of record by March 25, 2021. The ex-dividend date is set for March 24, 2021, allowing investors to benefit from this distribution.
Altria Group is participating in the virtual CAGNY Conference, focusing on its 10-Year Vision and sustainability initiatives. CEO Billy Gifford emphasized the company's growth in non-combustible products and commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Altria reaffirmed its 2021 adjusted diluted EPS guidance between $4.49 and $4.62, expecting 3% to 6% growth from 2020. The guidance considers various factors, including regulatory developments and consumer dynamics, while excluding certain charges related to debt extinguishment and asset impairments.
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) announced pricing terms for cash tender offers for its senior unsecured notes. The total maximum amount for the offers is $4.623 billion, covering various note pools with specific maturities. The tender offers will expire on March 1, 2021, unless extended. Altria expects to record a pre-tax charge of approximately $645 million, or $0.27 per share, in Q1 2021 due to the tender offer and redemption of certain notes. The company encourages holders to evaluate the Offer to Purchase for detailed conditions.
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) announced the early results of its cash tender offers for senior unsecured notes, increasing maximum purchase amounts for various pools of notes. The Pool 1 Maximum Amount has been raised to purchase all validly tendered 2.850% Notes due 2022 and 2.950% Notes due 2023. Additionally, increases have been made to Pool 2, Pool 4, and Aggregate Maximum Amounts. The Tender Offers will expire on March 1, 2021, and holders are encouraged to evaluate all information before participating.
Altria (NYSE:MO) announces that CEO Billy Gifford has joined The Valuable 500, promoting disability inclusion in business leadership. Altria commits to integrate disability inclusion into senior leadership priorities, take actionable steps, and communicate its commitment globally. The company aims for at least 7% of vice presidents or directors to identify as individuals with disabilities. Gifford emphasized the importance of a diverse workforce for achieving Altria's vision of transitioning adult smokers to non-combustible products. Altria's RISE network supports employees and families with disabilities.
Altria Group is set to present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference on February 17, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will feature Altria's CEO, Billy Gifford, and CFO, Sal Mancuso, and will be available via webcast on www.altria.com/webcasts. An archived version will also be accessible on altria.com following the live event. This presentation is an important platform for discussing Altria's business strategies and financial outlook.
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) has initiated cash tender offers for its senior unsecured notes, aiming to alleviate near-term maturity towers and extend debt maturity. The offers include up to $500 million for 2.850% and 2.950% Notes due 2022 and 2023, $1 billion for 4.000% and 3.800% Notes due 2024, and more. The total maximum amount across all pools is $3.65 billion. Alongside this, Altria plans a public offering of new senior unsecured notes to finance these transactions, which may incur a one-time charge in Q1 2021 due to early debt extinguishment.
Altria Group reported its 2020 Q4 and full-year results, showcasing net revenues of $6.3 billion in Q4, up 4.9%, and $26.2 billion for the year, a 4.2% increase. Adjusted diluted EPS for 2020 was $4.36, with 2021 guidance set at $4.49 to $4.62, reflecting a growth of 3% to 6%. The Board authorized a new $2 billion share repurchase program, expected to conclude by mid-2022. Altria is focusing on its 10-year Vision to transition smokers to noncombustible products. Despite challenges from COVID-19, the tobacco segment remained resilient, with significant investments planned for future growth.