Long-Standing Director to Retire From Altria

Robert E. R. Huntley is to retire from the Altria Group's board of directors after nearly 34 years of board service. He will retire after the completion of his current term and so will not stand for re-election to the board at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. "We thank Bob for his long-standing service to Altria Group and wish him well," said Michael E. Szymanczyk, chairman and CEO. "Bob has made countless contributions over the years and I look forward to working with him over the remaining months of his term." Huntley joined the board in 1976 and currently serves as presiding director and a member of the Compensation, Executive, Finance, and Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility committees. Enditem