Who were the shares of Philip Morris International given to at the time of its spin-off from Altria?
Public
Employees
Shareholders in Altria
Government
Answer
At the time of its spin-off from Altria in 2008, the shares of Philip Morris International were given to the shareholders in Altria. This was part of the process of creating a separate, independent company.
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