Common use of Interpretation and Governing Law Clause in Contracts

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: May 1, 2020 /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX III Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx III Date: May 1, 2020 By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer Chief Compliance Officer Altria Group, Inc.

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you me or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: May 1March 2, 2020 2015 /s/ XXXXXX XXXXX X. XXXXXXX III Xxxxxx XXXXX Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx III Xxxxx Personnel #: 54586 Date: May 1March 12, 2020 By: 2015 /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior J. XXXX XXXXXX J. Xxxx XxXxxx Vice President Chief President, Human Resources Officer Chief Compliance Officer Altria Group, Inc.Client Services Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: May 19/25/19 /s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXXXXXXX, 2020 /s/ XXXXXX XX. Xxxxx X. XXXXXXX III Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx III Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xx. Personnel #: 00051909 Date: May 1, 2020 By: /s/ 9/25/19 By:/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer Officer, Chief Compliance Officer Altria Group, Inc.Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: May 1June 29, 2020 2017 /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX III XXXXX Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx III Xxxxx Personnel #: 00001718 Date: May 1June 29, 2020 By: 2017 /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer Chief Resources, Compliance Officer and IS Altria Group, Inc.Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: May 1, 2020 06/06/2018 /s/ XXXXXX XXXXX X. XXXXXXX III Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx III Personnel #: 269338 Date: May 1, 2020 6/8/2018 By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer Chief Resources, Compliance Officer and IS Altria Group, Inc.Inc. On behalf of the Company