Altria Is Set to Invest $1.8 Billion in Cronos Group
Altria Group (MO) is all set to leverage growth opportunities in the cannabis space with its decision to buy a stake in Cronos Group (CRON). Today, Altria announced that it had agreed to invest $1.8 billion (2.4 billion Canadian dollars) in Cronos Group to support its innovation and distribution footprint. The transaction will give Altria a 45% stake in Cronos Group at a price of 16.25 Canadian dollars per share.