Longtime Altria Group (NYSE: MO) director George Muñoz plans 2026 board exit

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Altria Group, Inc. reports that longtime director George Muñoz, who has served on its Board of Directors since 2004, has decided to retire at the end of his current term. He will not stand for re-election at Altria’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which Altria anticipates holding on May 14, 2026.

Altria also furnished a press release dated October 9, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1, providing additional details about Mr. Muñoz’s planned retirement. The press release is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the securities laws.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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10/09/2025 - 08:44 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2025

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ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Virginia

1-08940

13-3260245

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)



6601 West Broad Street,	Richmond,	Virginia	23230
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 274-2200

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(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:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


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☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbols	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.33 1/3 par value	MO	New York Stock Exchange
2.200% Notes due 2027	MO27	New York Stock Exchange
3.125% Notes due 2031	MO31	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).


Emerging growth company			☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 3, 2025, George Muñoz, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) since 2004, notified Altria of his decision to retire from service on its Board of Directors (“Board”) following the completion of his current term. Consequently, Mr. Muñoz will not stand for re-election to the Board at Altria’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which Altria anticipates holding on May 14, 2026.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

In connection with Mr. Muñoz’s decision to retire, Altria issued a press release on October 9, 2025, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01, 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 Item 7.01 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						Altria Group, Inc. Press Release, dated October 9, 2025 (furnished under Item 7.01)
104						The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

			By:			/s/ W. HILDEBRANDT SURGNER, JR.
			Name:			W. Hildebrandt Surgner, Jr.
			Title:			Vice President, Corporate Secretary and
						Associate General Counsel

DATE: October 9, 2025

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Altria Group (MO) announce about director George Muñoz?

Altria Group announced that director George Muñoz has chosen to retire from the Board after his current term. He has served since 2004 and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, marking the planned end of his board service.

When will George Muñoz leave the Altria Group (MO) Board of Directors?

George Muñoz will retire from Altria’s Board following completion of his current term. He will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which Altria anticipates holding on May 14, 2026, marking his planned departure from board service.

How long has George Muñoz served as a director of Altria Group (MO)?

George Muñoz has served as a director of Altria Group since 2004. His announced retirement after his current term means he will conclude more than two decades of board service when he steps down following the company’s anticipated 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Did Altria Group (MO) issue a press release about George Muñoz’s retirement?

Yes. Altria issued a press release dated October 9, 2025 regarding George Muñoz’s decision to retire. The release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it is not deemed filed for purposes of certain securities law liabilities.

What SEC form did Altria Group (MO) use to report George Muñoz’s retirement?

Altria reported George Muñoz’s planned retirement on a Form 8-K. The event is disclosed under Item 5.02, which covers changes involving directors and certain officers, and it formally documents his decision not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Will George Muñoz’s retirement affect Altria Group’s 2026 Annual Meeting date?

George Muñoz’s retirement does not change the anticipated timing of the meeting. Altria states it expects to hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026, with Muñoz simply not standing for re-election at that scheduled meeting.