Universal Corp. (UVV) Declares $0.76 Quarterly Dividend; 5.6% Yield

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Universal Corp. (UVV) Announces Jacqueline T. Williams to Board

February 4, 2020 4:45 PM EST

Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) today announced the appointment of Jacqueline T. Williams to the Universal Corporation Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2020. With this appointment, the Universal Corporation Board expands to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.

"We are delighted to have Jackie Williams join the Universal Corporation Board of Directors," said George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation. "Jackie is an accomplished executive who brings more than 40 years of experience in... More

Universal Corp. (UVV) Reports Q3 EPS of $1.08 on Revenues of $505.05M

February 4, 2020 4:38 PM EST

Universal Corp. (NYSE: UVV) reported Q3 EPS of $1.08, versus $1.72 reported last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $505.05 million, versus $636.11 million reported last year.

Mr. Freeman stated, "Consistent with results reported for the first half of our current fiscal year, results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 continue to reflect unfavorable variances to the same period in fiscal year 2019, when we benefited from large carryover crop sales volumes, mainly in North America... More