Altria Group Inc. (MO)

Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the United States and internationally. The company also manufactures machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco; and maintains a portfolio of leveraged and direct finance leases principally in transportation, including aircraft, as well as power generation and manufacturing equipment and facilities. It serves wholesalers and distributors, large retail organizations and chain stores, and the armed services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

For the nine months ended 30 September 2006, Altria Group, Inc.'s revenue increased 4% to $76.01B. Net income from continuing operations increased 8% to $9.06B. Revenue reflects an increase in earnings from Domestic Tobacco, International Tobacco and International Food business segments. Net income also reflects higher gross profit margin, the presence of gain on redemption of United Biscuit investment and lower interest & other debt expense.