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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 29, 2009)

Filed January 29, 2009For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 29, 2009, primarily to report the filing of its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. This filing includes the balance sheets, statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows. Additionally, it contains the report of management on internal control over financial reporting and the independent registered public accounting firm's reports on both the financial statements and internal controls. This report serves as a precursor to Altria's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, with the financial statements and related reports being incorporated by reference into the 10-K. Investors should view this filing as an important part of the year-end reporting process, providing detailed financial information and assurances regarding the company's financial reporting processes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
  • 2Inclusion of consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows.
  • 3Report of management on internal control over financial reporting is provided.
  • 4Independent registered public accounting firm's report on financial statements and internal control effectiveness is included.
  • 5Filing incorporates by reference these financial statements and reports into Altria's upcoming Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
  • 6Statement regarding computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges is included as an exhibit.
  • 7The filing includes consents and reports from the independent registered public accounting firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report and make available Altria Group's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, along with related management and auditor reports on financial statements and internal controls. These documents will be incorporated into Altria's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The filing includes consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2008. It also includes a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges.

Yes, the filing includes the report of management on internal control over financial reporting, as well as the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the effectiveness of Altria's internal control over financial reporting.

The full consolidated financial statements, management's report on internal controls, and the independent auditor's reports are included as exhibits within this Form 8-K filing. They will also be incorporated by reference into Altria's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.