Altria Group (MO) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting commenced on May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with a formal call to order and introductions.

• The agenda covered director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and a Q&A session.

• Voting procedures and rules of conduct were explained, including eligibility and question submission guidelines.

Board and executive committee updates

• Salvatore Mancuso was appointed as the next CEO and Heather Newman as the next CFO, following Billy Gifford's retirement.

• The board expressed gratitude to Billy Gifford for his leadership and service.

• The director slate included Ian L.T. Clarke, Marjorie M. Connelly, R. Matt Davis, Debra J. Kelly-Ennis, Salvatore Mancuso, Kathryn B. McQuade, Virginia E. Shanks, Richard S. Stoddart, Ellen R. Strahlman, and M. Max Yzaguirre.

Shareholder proposals

• Proposals included the election of directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.