Universal Corp. (UVV) Reports Q4 EPS of $1.72

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Universal Corporation Reports Annual Results and Increased Fourth Quarter Earnings

May 24, 2016 4:15 PM EDT

RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  

HIGHLIGHTS

Fiscal Year 2016Diluted earnings per share of $3.92 Operating income up $14 million, to $182 millionImproved margins on slightly higher volumesRevenues of $2.1 billion, down 7% on lower green prices

Fourth QuarterDiluted earnings per share of $1.72, up 5%Operating income up 31%, to $80 millionRevenues up 3% to $804 million on higher sales volumes

George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation... More

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividends and Sets Annual Meeting Date

May 24, 2016 12:38 PM EDT

RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of fifty-three cents ($0.53) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 8, 2016, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11,... More