In March of 2008, Altria Group spun off Philip Morris International and executed a corporate restructuring that created the Altria family of companies.  As part of the restructuring, Altria Client Services (ALCS) was formed as a professional services organization that exclusively provides an array of specialized services and support to Altria Group and its operating companies, including Philip Morris USA (PM USA).  Many of these service-oriented departments previously were part of PM USA. 

Services by ALCS professionals include:

1. Corporate Communications
2. Investor Relations
3. Finance/Accounting
4. Human Resources
5. Information Services/Technology
6. Law
7. Research & Development
8. Engineering