The Altria Group will host a live audio webcast at www.altria.com on January 30

January 24, 2008 - The Altria Group will host a live audio webcast at www.altria.com on January 30 at 13:00 hours Eastern Time to discuss its 2007 results, which will be issued mid-morning of the same day. During the webcast, Mr. Louis C. Camilleri, chairman and chief executive officer, will discuss the company's 2007 results and answer questions from the investment community and news media. (Tobacco Reporter, 1/24/2008) Regarding the contemplated spin-off of Philip Morris International, the Altria Board of Directors anticipates that it will be in a position to finalize its decision and announce the precise timing of the spin-off at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 30, 2008. Altria Board of Directors Announces Intention to Pursue the Spin-Off of Philip Morris International and Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend. Most likely it will be announced that the test marketing of Snus - Taboka Tobaccopaks in Indianapolis has been eliminated - replaced by Marlboro SNUS.