01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 23, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on March 22, 2021, to announce the retirement of its independent Chairman of the Board, Thomas F.
Farrell II, effective at the end of his current term. Mr. Farrell, who has served as a director since 2008, will not seek re-election at the upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, currently scheduled for May 20, 2021.
The company stated that the Board of Directors will address leadership succession and intends to appoint a new Chairman following the annual meeting. This announcement, accompanied by a press release dated March 23, 2021, signals a transition in board leadership for Altria, a significant event for investors to monitor as the company navigates its strategic direction under new leadership.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Thomas F. Farrell II, Independent Chairman of the Board, will retire at the end of his current term.
- Mr. Farrell will not stand for re-election at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- The 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is anticipated to be held on May 20, 2021.
- Altria's Board of Directors will evaluate leadership succession for the Chairman role.
- A new Chairman is expected to be appointed at the Board's organizational meeting following the annual shareholder meeting.
- The company issued a press release on March 23, 2021, concerning Mr. Farrell's retirement.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is stepping down from Altria's Board?
Thomas F. Farrell II, the independent Chairman of Altria's Board of Directors, is stepping down.
When will Mr. Farrell's departure be effective?
Mr. Farrell's retirement will be effective following the completion of his current term, and he will not stand for re-election at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
What is the significance of this leadership change for investors?
This marks a transition in board leadership for Altria. Investors will be keen to observe how the new Chairman and the Board will shape the company's future strategies and governance.
Has Altria appointed a new Chairman yet?
No, Altria has not yet appointed a new Chairman. The Board intends to evaluate leadership succession and appoint a new Chairman at its organizational meeting following the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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