Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) conducted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, during which shareholders approved all proposals presented, including the election of the full slate of board nominees and the adoption of new compensation plans. Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share.
The meeting, held virtually, featured remarks from CEO Billy Gifford, who addressed shareholder questions and discussed the company’s strategic direction. Altria Group’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marlboro, Black & Mild, Copenhagen, Skoal, on!, and NJOY.
Shareholder Voting Results
Shareholders voted in favor of the following proposals:
- Election of all 11 nominees to the Board of Directors for a one-year term.
- Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.
- Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of named executive officers.
- Approval of the 2025 Performance Incentive Plan.
- Approval of the 2025 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
Final voting results will be disclosed in a forthcoming Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Quarterly Dividend Declaration
Following the annual meeting, Altria’s Board said the quarterly dividend for shares would be payable on July 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2025. The ex-dividend date is June 16, 2025.
Company Overview
Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include Philip Morris USA Inc., John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC, Helix Innovations LLC, and NJOY, LLC. The company also holds equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and Cronos Group Inc.
A replay of the webcast and accompanying presentation materials are available on Altria’s investor relations website at www.altria.com.
