Summary
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on February 21, 2018, primarily announcing the upcoming retirement of long-serving director Gerald L. Baliles. Governor Baliles, a board member since 2008, will not seek re-election at the May 17, 2018, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, marking the end of his tenure. This filing also references additional information shared at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on the same day. The company furnished a press release regarding Governor Baliles' retirement and provided the text of remarks made by Chairman, CEO, and President Marty Barrington, along with other senior management at the CAGNY conference. These supplemental materials offer insights into the company's strategic discussions and forward-looking statements, though they are furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes.
Key Highlights
- 1Gerald L. Baliles, a director since 2008, will retire from the Board of Directors following his current term.
- 2Mr. Baliles will not stand for re-election at the upcoming 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 17, 2018.
- 3The company issued a press release on February 21, 2018, to announce Mr. Baliles' retirement.
- 4Altria's senior management, led by CEO Marty Barrington, presented at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on February 21, 2018.
- 5The 8-K filing includes furnished exhibits: a press release on Baliles' retirement, and remarks from the CAGNY presentation.
- 6Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its liability implications.