Altria Group Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters
Ticker: MO · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 20, 2024 · CIK: 764180
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, shareholder-vote
TL;DR
Altria Group filed an 8-K for a shareholder vote on May 16th. Details TBD.
AI Summary
Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 20, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders as of May 16, 2024. The filing does not contain specific details about the vote outcomes or the matters voted upon, but it serves as an official record of the event.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that Altria Group held a shareholder vote, which is a key governance event for publicly traded companies. The outcome of such votes can impact corporate strategy and shareholder relations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not disclose new financial risks or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (company) — Filer
- May 16, 2024 (date) — Earliest event reported
- May 20, 2024 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of Altria Group's security holders on May 16, 2024?
The filing does not specify the exact matters voted upon, only that such matters were submitted.
Were the results of the shareholder vote disclosed in this 8-K filing?
This filing, dated May 20, 2024, reports on the event of a vote but does not appear to contain the specific results.
What is the significance of an 8-K filing for matters submitted to a vote?
An 8-K filing is required to promptly inform investors about specific material events, including significant corporate actions like shareholder votes.
What is Altria Group's primary business based on the SIC code provided?
Altria Group's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 2111, which corresponds to Cigarettes.
Where is Altria Group, Inc. headquartered?
Altria Group, Inc. is headquartered at 6601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230.
Filing Stats: 711 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 8.9 · Accepted 2024-05-20 14:47:54
Key Financial Figures
- $0.33 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.33 1/3 par value MO New York Stock Exchan
Filing Documents
- mo-20240516.htm (8-K) — 59KB
- 0000764180-24-000073.txt ( ) — 234KB
- mo-20240516.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- mo-20240516_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
- mo-20240516_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 30KB
- mo-20240516_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- mo-20240516_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On May 16, 2024, Altria Group, Inc. ("Altria" or the "Company") held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). There were 1,395,475,191 shares of Altria's common stock represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, constituting 81.24% of outstanding shares on March 25, 2024, the record date for the Annual Meeting. The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the final voting results are set forth below: Proposal 1: Election of 10 Directors. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Ian L.T. Clarke 1,032,358,594 9,099,629 4,975,884 349,041,084 Marjorie M. Connelly 1,025,201,241 16,460,266 4,772,600 349,041,084 R. Matt Davis 1,030,422,188 11,173,267 4,838,652 349,041,084 William F. Gifford, Jr. 1,029,274,695 12,217,601 4,941,811 349,041,084 Debra J. Kelly-Ennis 1,021,981,660 19,779,560 4,672,887 349,041,084 Kathryn B. McQuade 1,017,736,268 23,989,690 4,708,149 349,041,084 George Muoz 1,002,434,587 39,051,714 4,947,806 349,041,084 Virginia E. Shanks 1,029,751,296 11,748,247 4,934,564 349,041,084 Ellen R. Strahlman 1,032,304,478 9,352,157 4,777,472 349,041,084 M. Max Yzaguirre 1,027,406,806 14,063,899 4,963,402 349,041,084 All nominees were duly elected as directors of Altria. Proposal 2: Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024. For Against Abstain 1,340,065,922 49,882,123 5,527,146 The selection of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm was ratified. Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Altria's Named Executive Officers. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 986,440,596 50,570,077 9,423,434 349,041,084 The proposal was approved on an advisory basis. Proposal 4: Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with the Company's Vision, Responsibility Focus A
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ALTRIA GROUP, INC. By: /s/ W. HILDEBRANDT SURGNER, JR. Name: W. Hildebrandt Surgner, Jr. Title: Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel DATE: May 20, 2024 3