Altria Group Inc. provided earnings guidance for 2013. For the period, the company expected diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.34 to $2.40. The forecast reflects estimated SABMiller plc (SABMiller) special items. The company forecasts that 2013 full-year adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes special items will be in the range of $2.35 to $2.41, representing a growth rate of 6% to 9% from an adjusted diluted EPS base of $2.21 in 2012.