Philip Morris International Announces Framework License Agreement with Altadis for Asia

Philip Morris International (PMI) and Altadis today announced that
they entered into a strategic alliance which establishes a framework
for long-term license agreements to manufacture, distribute and market
Altadis' Gauloises and Gitanes brands in select Asian countries.

"This framework agreement between PMI and Altadis will benefit
both companies, allowing PMI to add Gauloises and Gitanes to the
portfolio it offers consumers and expanding the global reach of
Altadis key brands through PMI's extensive manufacturing, marketing,
and distribution infrastructure in Asia," said Andre Calantzopoulos,
President and CEO of PMI.

PMI looks forward to working with Altadis to develop Gauloises and
Gitanes. PMI does not anticipate that the agreement will have a
material impact on its immediate financial results.

About Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International Inc., based in Lausanne, Switzerland,
held a 15.5% share of the international cigarette market in 2005. Its
brands, led by MARLBORO and L&M, are sold in over 160 countries around
the world. PMI is an operating company of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO)
More information is available at www.philipmorrisinternational.com.