Form 4: Altria Director Ian L.T. Clarke Reports Acquisition of Shares Through Stock Compensation Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Ian L.T. Clarke reports acquisition of Altria Group, Inc. shares through a deferred stock award and dividend reinvestment.

Summary

  • On May 15, 2025, Ian L.T. Clarke, a director of Altria Group, Inc., acquired 3,219 shares of common stock through a deferred stock award under the 2015 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
  • The acquisition price was $0.
  • Following the transaction, Clarke beneficially owns 15,094 shares, including 11,931 deferred shares held in the Stock Compensation Plan, which includes 650 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since May 16, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company director. The acquisition of shares can be seen as a positive sign, but it's part of a pre-existing compensation plan.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares by a director can be seen as a positive sign, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor positive impact on shareholders as it signals insider confidence.

Key Dates

DateDescription
May 16, 2024Date of the last reportable transaction before this filing.
May 15, 2025Date of the transaction: acquisition of shares.
May 19, 2025Date of the signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Altria, Director, Stock Compensation Plan, Beneficial Ownership, Form 4, Clarke, Dividend Reinvestment, Deferred Stock

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