X0306 5 2016-05-04 0 0 0 0000059440 VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR 0001047092 LAMPEN RICHARD C/O VECTOR GROUP LTD. 4400 BISCAYNE BLVD; 10TH FLOOR MIAMI FL 33137 0 1 0 0 EVP Common Stock 2016-05-04 5 G 0 5000 0.00 D 248383 D Common Stock 2016-05-04 5 G 0 5000 0.00 A 5330 I By spouse Amount represents a transfer of 5,000 shares to spouse. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ J. Bryant Kirkland III, Attorney In Fact 2016-05-04