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Altria (NYSE: MO) director Ellen Strahlman receives 2,571-share stock award

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Strahlman Ellen R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. director Ellen R. Strahlman reported a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade. She received a grant of 2,571 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, described as deferred stock under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

After this grant, she directly holds 27,102 shares of common stock. She also holds phantom stock units tied on a 1-for-1 basis to the value of Altria’s common stock, representing 14,795 underlying shares, which are distributable in cash under director fee and stock compensation plans.

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Insider Strahlman Ellen R
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,571 $0.00 --
holding Phantom Stock Units -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,102 shares (Direct, null); Phantom Stock Units — 14,795 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Deferred stock awarded under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Includes 25,102 deferred shares in the Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, including an increase of 1,444 shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends on deferred shares since May 15, 2025, the date of the last reportable transaction. Phantom stock units convert to the cash value of the issuer's common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. The participant will receive distributions of phantom stock units in cash either prior to or following termination of service as a member of the issuer's board of directors, as elected by the participant. Share equivalents held in the Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors. This total includes 948 share equivalents acquired through the reinvestment of dividends since May 15, 2025, the date of the last reportable transaction.
Director stock grant 2,571 shares Common stock award at $0.00 per share (code A)
Common shares held 27,102 shares Direct Altria common stock ownership after transaction
Phantom stock units underlying 14,795 shares Underlying common shares for phantom stock units, direct
Phantom unit exercise price $0.00 Exercise price for phantom stock units
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Phantom stock units convert to the cash value of the issuer's common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Deferred stock financial
"Deferred stock awarded under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Deferred stock awarded under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
reinvestment of dividends financial
"including an increase of 1,444 shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends on deferred shares since May 15, 2025"
Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Share equivalents held in the Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Strahlman Ellen R
(Last)(First)(Middle)
6601 W BROAD ST
(Street)
RICHMOND VIRGINIA 23230
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. [ MO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/14/2026A2,571(1)A$027,102(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units(3) (4) (4)Common Stock14,79514,795(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Deferred stock awarded under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
2. Includes 25,102 deferred shares in the Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, including an increase of 1,444 shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends on deferred shares since May 15, 2025, the date of the last reportable transaction.
3. Phantom stock units convert to the cash value of the issuer's common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
4. The participant will receive distributions of phantom stock units in cash either prior to or following termination of service as a member of the issuer's board of directors, as elected by the participant.
5. Share equivalents held in the Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors. This total includes 948 share equivalents acquired through the reinvestment of dividends since May 15, 2025, the date of the last reportable transaction.
Remarks:
Mary C. Bigelow for Ellen R. Strahlman05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Altria (MO) director Ellen R. Strahlman report in this Form 4?

Ellen R. Strahlman reported receiving a grant of 2,571 shares of Altria common stock as director compensation. The award was made at $0.00 per share under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, reflecting routine non-cash equity compensation.

How many Altria (MO) common shares does Ellen R. Strahlman hold after this filing?

After the reported grant, Ellen R. Strahlman directly holds 27,102 shares of Altria common stock. This total reflects the newly awarded 2,571 shares in addition to her prior holdings, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction details.

What are the phantom stock units reported for Altria (MO) director Ellen R. Strahlman?

The filing shows phantom stock units linked 1-for-1 to Altria’s common stock, representing 14,795 underlying shares. These units are cash-settled and provide deferred compensation based on the stock’s value rather than additional voting common shares.

Was Altria (MO) director Ellen R. Strahlman buying or selling shares on the market?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales by Ellen R. Strahlman. It records a compensation-related grant coded as an acquisition (code A) and updates to deferred and phantom stock-based holdings, not discretionary trading activity.

What plan governs the new equity award to Altria (MO) director Ellen R. Strahlman?

The grant is deferred stock awarded under the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. This plan provides stock-based compensation to outside directors, including shares and deferred units, often with dividends reinvested into additional deferred share equivalents.

How are dividends reflected in Ellen R. Strahlman’s Altria (MO) deferred holdings?

Footnotes state her deferred share and share-equivalent totals include amounts acquired through reinvestment of dividends. Since the last reportable transaction on May 15, 2025, dividend reinvestment added extra deferred shares and share equivalents to her director compensation accounts.