Thursday, April 19, 2007

UPDATE 3-Altria profit misses estimates, still mulling PMI spin

(Reuters) - CHICAGO, April 19 - Altria Group Inc. posted quarterly earnings below expectations on Thursday as weakness in its Philip Morris USA tobacco business overshadowed improved results abroad.

The company, whose shares fell almost 2 percent, also said it could be several months before it decides whether to spin off the Philip Morris International business.


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