Vector Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Vector Group Ltd. VGR (“Vector” or the “Company”) today announced that it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.40 per share. The dividend is payable on December 20, 2012 to holders of record as of December 10, 2012.

Vector Group is a holding company that indirectly owns Liggett Group LLC and Vector Tobacco Inc. and directly owns New Valley LLC. Additional information concerning the company is available on the company's website, www.VectorGroupLtd.com.