Altria Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on 'Lights' LawsuitJustices' decision could impact 40 pending cases. Altria Provides Update on UST AcquisitionAmendment to the agreement will push back the transaction completion into 2009. Altria Group to Acquire UST Inc. Transaction valued at $11.7 billion, and shareholders receive $69.50 in cash for each share of common stock. Altria to Buy UST? Sources close to the negotiations claim the more than $10 billion purchase could be announced today. Tobacco Bill Might not See Light until 2009 Lone veto vote could derail legislation. Pending Bill to Place Tobacco under FDA White House opposes bill. Altria Extinguishes Marlboro Ultra Smooth New shipments to wholesalers stopped April 1. Altria to Eliminate Most of John Middleton's Sales Force Transitions will occur in accounts where both the cigar manufacturer and Philip Morris USA provide service. Philip Morris Parent Completes John Middleton Purchase Altria Group received regulatory clearance to acquire the cigar maker as part of its strategy to grow its U.S. tobacco business beyond cigarettes, the company reported. Philip Morris Parent to Buy John Middleton Altria will pay $2.9 billion for the cigar maker. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last