Our mission, strategies and values have been, and will remain, the keys to the success of our businesses. The mission of Altria Group is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco and wine consumers with superior branded products. We are deeply committed to achieving the goals of this mission, but at the same time, we recognize that it is critically important to our success to adhere to a fundamental set of values that guide how we do our work.

We are driving change in the tobacco industry and are focused on the following areas:

Investing in Leadership

• In 2008, Altria and its family of companies invested $60 million in their communities (including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the United Negro College Fund, Keep America Beautiful and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts).
• Employees of Altria’s companies volunteered over 26,000 hours of service.
• 22 senior executives served on 42 nonprofit boards.

Aligning with Society

• Altria Group and its operating companies supported federal regulation of tobacco products.
• Employees of Altria's companies participated in over 18,000 hours of compliance training in 2008.
• In the last 10 years, PM USA has spent $2 billion on voluntary programs to help reduce underage tobacco use.
• In 2008, PM USA received its 2nd consecutive Environmental Excellence Award from the Governor of Virginia for its treatment of wastewater.

Satisfying Adult Consumers

• Marlboro Snus offers consumers a spit-free, smokeless alternative.
• Skoal is the innovation leader in the Moist Smokeless Tobacco Category with 23 different varieties, including Fine Cut, Long Cut and pouches.
• John Middleton launched Black & Mild Wood Tip in 2008 to further broaden the brand’s appeal.

Creating Substantial Value for Shareholders

• PM USA’s adjusted operating income of $5 billion was a 2.5% increase over 2007.
• John Middleton’s 2008 retail share grew by 2.5 share points.
• In 2008, Altria increased its quarterly dividend 10.3%.
• Altria has increased its dividend payments 41 times in the last 39 years.

Every day, we are faced with big challenges. But with that comes big opportunities. We need people who are eager for opportunities to test their talents, tackle challenging objectives, and are ready to lead from day one.

To learn more about Altria Group’s mission, goals and values, click here.