Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. The company contracts, purchases, processes, and sells flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are primarily used in the manufacture of cigarettes; and dark air-cured tobaccos principally used in the manufacture of cigars, natural wrapped cigars and cigarillos, smokeless, and pipe tobacco products. It also provides value-added services, including blending, chemical, and physical testing of tobacco; service cutting for various manufacturers; manufacturing reconstituted leaf tobacco; just-in-time inventory management services; electronic nicotine delivery systems; and smoke testing services for customers. In addition, the company offers testing services for crop protection agents and tobacco constituents in seed, leaf, and finished products, including e-cigarette liquids and vapors; and analytical services that include chemical compound testing in finished tobacco products and mainstream smoke. Further, it provides a various value-added manufacturing processes to produce specialty vegetable and fruit-based ingredients for the food and beverage end markets, as well as provides water pipe style leaf tobacco; and recycles waste materials from tobacco production. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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Revenue of $594 million for First Quarter 2026, down $3 million quarter-over-quarter Operating Income of $34 million for First Quarter 2026, up $17 million quarter-over-quarter Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, "We are pleased with our good start for fiscal year 2026. Our Tobacco Operations segment's improved quarterly performance was driven primarily by a favorable product mix in the first quarter, despite lower carryover crop sales. The reduct
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-two cents ($0.82) per share on the shares of the Company, payable November 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2025. Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs and precise specifications. Through our diverse network of farmers and partners across more than 30 countries on five continents, we are a trusted provider of high-quality, tracea
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2025. The Company will release its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 after market close on August 6, 2025. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on a listen-only basis at www.universalcorp.com. A replay of the webcast conference call will be available at that site through November 7, 2025. A replay of the call will also be available from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 7 through August 21, 2025, at (800) 770-2030 (Playback ID: 5786366#). All remarks made during the conference call will be
Johan C. Kroner to Retire after 32 Years with Company Company Has Initiated Search for Successor; Kroner to Serve in Role until New CFO Appointed Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Johan C. Kroner will retire from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Kroner is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will remain with Universal until July 1, 2026. Mr. Kroner will continue as CFO until a successor is appointed, at which time he will remain Senior Vice President of the Company for the duration of his tenure. In this role, Mr. Kroner will serve
Revenue of $2.9 Billion for Fiscal Year 2025, up 7% year-over-year Operating Income of $232 million for Fiscal Year 2025, up 5% year-over-year Highlights Continued Strong Operational Performance Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, "Fiscal year 2025 was an exceptional year for Universal. We executed against our business plan and increased revenue and operating income on a consolidated basis and for both of our operati
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced its ambitious Net-Zero target has been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). This significant achievement underscores Universal's commitment to sustainable business practices and its proactive approach to mitigating climate-related impacts. The SBTi approval confirms that Universal Corporation's current net-zero target meets the rigorous criteria set by the initiative. This target is part of Universal's broader sustainability strategy, which includes reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain and investing in innovative solutions to mitigate the Comp
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call on May 29, 2025, following the release of its results for fiscal year 2025 after market close on that date. The conference call will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on a listen-only basis at www.universalcorp.com. A replay of the webcast conference call will be available at that site through August 29, 2025. A taped replay of the call will also be available from 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on May 29 through June 12, 2025, at (800) 770-2030 (Playback ID: 5786366#). All remarks made during the conference call will b
Michael T. Lawton to Retire from the Board after Nine Years of Service Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the appointment of Fay Manolios to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective June 1, 2025. In addition, Michael T. Lawton, who has served as an independent director since 2016, has decided to retire and will not stand for re-election to the Board at Universal's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 5, 2025. Ms. Manolios brings over 25 years of experience in strategy development and human resources to Universal. She held increasing roles of responsibility at Capital One Financial Corporation, a pub
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 4, 2025, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 14, 2025. This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.28 per common share and a yield of approximately 5.66% based on the $58.00 per share closing price on May 19, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, noted, "We are pleased to announce our 55th annual dividend increase as we continue to execute our business strategy and deliver on our
Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results Highlights Continued Strong Operational Performance Files Form 12b-25, Delays Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today is providing a financial and operational update for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, including preliminary results for the quarter. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation, stated, "Universal achieved solid results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by the strength of our Tobacco Operations
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Michael T. Lawton to Retire from the Board after Nine Years of Service Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the appointment of Fay Manolios to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective June 1, 2025. In addition, Michael T. Lawton, who has served as an independent director since 2016, has decided to retire and will not stand for re-election to the Board at Universal's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 5, 2025. Ms. Manolios brings over 25 years of experience in strategy development and human resources to Universal. She held increasing roles of responsibility at Capital One Financial Corporation, a pub
Preston D. Wigner, Senior Vice President, to Become Chairman, President, and CEO, Effective October 1, 2024 Longtime Leader George C. Freeman, III, to Retire as Chairman, President, and CEO Mr. Freeman to Support Seamless Transition through Fiscal Year-End RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a leadership succession plan. Under the plan, Preston D. Wigner, who has been with Universal for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Company's Senior Vice President, will become Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, effective Octo
Global Consumer Products Executive Brings Over Four Decades of Beverage and Ingredients Experience to Universal RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) today announced the appointment of Arthur J. Schick, Jr., retired Vice President of Proprietary Flavors within the Beverage Concentrate Division of PepsiCo, Inc., to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Schick's appointment is effective April 1, 2023, at which time the Board will expand to nine directors, eight of whom are independent. "We are thrilled to welcome Art Schick to our Board of Directors," said George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation.
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Revenue of $594 million for First Quarter 2026, down $3 million quarter-over-quarter Operating Income of $34 million for First Quarter 2026, up $17 million quarter-over-quarter Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, "We are pleased with our good start for fiscal year 2026. Our Tobacco Operations segment's improved quarterly performance was driven primarily by a favorable product mix in the first quarter, despite lower carryover crop sales. The reduct
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-two cents ($0.82) per share on the shares of the Company, payable November 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2025. Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs and precise specifications. Through our diverse network of farmers and partners across more than 30 countries on five continents, we are a trusted provider of high-quality, tracea
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2025. The Company will release its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 after market close on August 6, 2025. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on a listen-only basis at www.universalcorp.com. A replay of the webcast conference call will be available at that site through November 7, 2025. A replay of the call will also be available from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 7 through August 21, 2025, at (800) 770-2030 (Playback ID: 5786366#). All remarks made during the conference call will be
Revenue of $2.9 Billion for Fiscal Year 2025, up 7% year-over-year Operating Income of $232 million for Fiscal Year 2025, up 5% year-over-year Highlights Continued Strong Operational Performance Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, "Fiscal year 2025 was an exceptional year for Universal. We executed against our business plan and increased revenue and operating income on a consolidated basis and for both of our operati
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call on May 29, 2025, following the release of its results for fiscal year 2025 after market close on that date. The conference call will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on a listen-only basis at www.universalcorp.com. A replay of the webcast conference call will be available at that site through August 29, 2025. A taped replay of the call will also be available from 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on May 29 through June 12, 2025, at (800) 770-2030 (Playback ID: 5786366#). All remarks made during the conference call will b
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 4, 2025, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 14, 2025. This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.28 per common share and a yield of approximately 5.66% based on the $58.00 per share closing price on May 19, 2025. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, noted, "We are pleased to announce our 55th annual dividend increase as we continue to execute our business strategy and deliver on our
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Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable May 5, 2025, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2025. Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs and precise specifications. Through our diverse network of farmers and partners across more than 30 countries on five continents, we are a trusted provider of high-quality,
Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results Highlights Continued Strong Operational Performance Files Form 12b-25, Delays Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today is providing a financial and operational update for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, including preliminary results for the quarter. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation, stated, "The Universal team delivered another quarter of solid results, driven by strong customer deman
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable February 3, 2025, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2025. In addition, the Company announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved a program for the repurchase of up to $100 million of Universal Corporation shares of common stock. The authorized purchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at p