Legal Proceedings.
−Removed: The information required by this Item is included in Note 20.
−Removed: Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 (“Note 20”) and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 10-K.
+Added: The information required by this Item is included in Note 18 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 10-K.
Altria’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2025 were filed on Form 8-K on January 29, 2026 (such consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are also included in Item 8).
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Recent Developments
−Removed: ▪ E-vapor Product Litigation
−Removed: In February 2025, we filed a motion for reconsideration of the ITC’s determination finding that NJOY ACE infringes the four patents plaintiff asserted, asking the ITC to reverse its determination that NJOY ACE infringes one of the four patents that the ITC determined NJOY ACE infringes.
+Added: ▪ Health Care Cost Recovery Litigation
+Added: Continuing NPM Adjustment Disputes with States That Have Not Settled .
+Added: In February 2026, an arbitration panel found that Missouri was not diligent in the enforcement of its escrow statutes in 2005.
+Added: ▪ Antitrust Litigation
+Added: In February 2026, the U.S.
+Added: District Court for the Northern District of California certified three classes of plaintiffs (one of direct purchasers, one of indirect purchasers and one of indirect resellers).
Mine Safety Disclosures.
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−Removed: T able of Contents
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