Altria Group, Inc. (ALG) is a holding company. As of December 31, 2008, ALG’s wholly owned subsidiaries included Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA) and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Philip Morris Capital Corporation (PMCC), another wholly owned subsidiary, maintains a portfolio of leveraged and direct finance leases. In addition, the Company held a 28.5% interest in SABMiller plc (SABMiller), as of December 31, 2008. On January 6, 2009, the Company acquired UST Inc. (UST), which owns operating companies engaged in the manufacture and sale of smokeless tobacco products and wine. On March 28, 2008, it completed the spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) to Altria Group, Inc.