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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 4, 2021)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 4, 2021
Period End
February 1, 2021
Security
MO
In the record · 2016–202610-K2110-Q328-K143

MO filed 21 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 143 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  4. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’26Oct ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 4, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) announced a significant debt offering, raising a total of $5.5 billiona through the issuance of new notes across four different maturities: 2032, 2041, 2051, and 2061.

These notes carry varying interest rates, ranging from 2.450% to 4.000%. The offering was executed with the assistance of several underwriters, including Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Concurrently, Altria exercised its option to redeem its entire outstanding $1 billionb principal amount of 3.490% Notes due 2022.

The redemption is scheduled for February 19, 2021. This move suggests a strategic refinancing or a change in the company's debt structure. Investors should monitor Altria's capital structure and debt management strategies in light of these transactions.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Altria Group raised $5.5 billion through a multi-tranche notes offering on February 4, 2021.
  2. The new notes are issued with maturities in 2032, 2041, 2051, and 2061, with interest rates ranging from 2.450% to 4.000%.
  3. The issuance includes senior unsecured obligations of Altria and is guaranteed by its subsidiary, Philip Morris USA (PM USA).
  4. The company exercised its option to redeem all $1 billion of its outstanding 3.490% Notes due 2022.
  5. The redemption of the 2022 Notes is scheduled for February 19, 2021.
  6. The debt offering was made in connection with a Prospectus dated October 30, 2020, and a Prospectus Supplement dated February 1, 2021.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total amount of new debt Altria Group issued?

    Altria Group issued a total of $5.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of new notes across four different series.

  2. What is the purpose of redeeming the 3.490% Notes due 2022?

    The filing does not explicitly state the purpose for redeeming the 2022 Notes, but it is common for companies to redeem debt when interest rates have fallen or to optimize their capital structure. This transaction may indicate a refinancing strategy or a desire to reduce future interest expenses.

  3. Are the new notes secured or unsecured?

    The new notes are senior unsecured obligations of Altria Group, meaning they rank equally with other unsecured debt and are not backed by specific collateral. They are guaranteed by Altria's subsidiary, Philip Morris USA.

  4. What are the interest rates and maturity dates of the new notes?

    The notes carry the following rates and maturities: 2.450% Notes due 2032, 3.400% Notes due 2041, 3.700% Notes due 2051, and 4.000% Notes due 2061.

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