Investigation announced for Long Term Investors in shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO)

Certain directors of Altria Group, Inc are under investigation concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties.

Investors who are current long term investors in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) shares, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm for investors in NYSE: MO stocks follows a lawsuit filed against Altria Group, Inc. over alleged securities laws violations. The investigation on behalf of current long term investors in NYSE: MO stocks, concerns whether certain Altria Group, Inc directors are liable in connection with the allegations made in that lawsuit.

According to that complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York the plaintiff alleges that the Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Altria Group, Inc had conducted insufficient due diligence into JUUL prior to the Company's $12.8 billion investment, or 35% stake, in JUUL, that Altria Group, Inc consequently failed to inform investors, or account for, material risks associated with JUUL's products and marketing practices, and the true value of JUUL and its products, that all of the foregoing, as well as mounting public scrutiny, negative publicity, and governmental pressure on e-vapor products and JUUL made it reasonably likely that Altria's investment in JUUL would have a material negative impact on the Company's reputation and operations, and that as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Those who purchased shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Media Contact:
Michael Daniels
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
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San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: +1-(858)-779-1554
E-Mail: mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

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