ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on Jan. 29, 2026 announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• On Jan. 28, 2026 (effective Jan. 29, 2026) Altria’s Board increased its size from 11 to 12 directors and elected Salvatore Mancuso to the Board. The Board previously announced Mancuso will become Altria’s Chief Executive Officer effective May 14, 2026, at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Key Details

• Press release dated January 29, 2026 reports Altria’s results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (details in Exhibit 99.1).
• Board size increased from 11 to 12 directors; Salvatore Mancuso elected to the Board effective Jan. 29, 2026.
• Mancuso is scheduled to assume the CEO role on May 14, 2026 (post-Annual Meeting).
• The Board did not assign Mancuso to any board committees at the time of his election.

Why It Matters

• The press release on 2025 results is the primary source for earnings, revenue and other financial metrics that can affect Altria’s stock valuation and investor expectations—investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the full financial details.
• The board election and scheduled CEO transition are material governance events: a new CEO can influence strategy, operations and investor sentiment once in office. The election to the board prior to the CEO start date signals an orderly leadership transition.