Altria Group, Inc. announces a strategic partnership with JT Group (JT) and expanded heated tobacco o portfolio. Portfolio consists of a joint venture (JV) with a subsidiary of JT for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick (HTS) products and expanded pipeline of wholly owned products. Altria and JT announce the execution of a non-binding memorandum of understanding, setting forth the strong commitment of both parties toward a greater partnership to accelerate global harm reduction.

Through this partnership, The company believe The company can accelerate global harm reduction by collaborating on product development and the global commercialization of smoke-free products.