Who owns L&M (United States)?
L&M (United States) is owned by Altria (the United States, NYSE: MO).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Altria Group, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Richmond, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Category
- Tobacco & nicotine › Tobacco products › Cigarettes
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: MO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About L&M (United States)
L&M is one of Philip Morris USA's discount cigarette brands in the United States, alongside Basic, according to Altria's 10-K. The name is split under the 2008 PMI/Altria intellectual-property agreement: Philip Morris USA, an Altria subsidiary, owns the US rights, while Philip Morris International owns the rights everywhere else, where L&M ranks among PMI's leading international cigarette brands.
Ownership timeline of L&M (United States)
Where L&M (United States) sits in Altria
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of L&M (United States)?
The parent company of L&M (United States) is Altria, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is L&M (United States) owned by Philip Morris International?
No. L&M (United States) is owned by Altria, not Philip Morris International.
Is L&M (United States) American?
Yes. L&M (United States) originated in the United States and its owner, Altria, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is L&M (United States) still owned by Altria?
Yes. As of 21 September 2026, L&M (United States) is still owned by Altria. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Altria Group, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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