Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses announced details of their philanthropic investments in Virginia, with over $3.6 million committed since 2021.

Altria has announced a new partnership with Japan Tobacco to bring a heat-not-burn cigarette to the U.S. market.

Altria and Philip Morris had announced in late August that they were considering a merger. Altria and Philip Morris broke up in 2007. Philip Morris has repeatedly said it hopes to one day to no longer sell traditional cigarettes. Altria, in addition to its Juul stake, already has a deal with Philip Morris to sell iQOS devices in the United States. Still, Philip Morris and Altria said Wednesday they remain committed to their iQOS partnership.