Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, scheduled for payment on May 2, 2022. Shareholders of record as of April 11, 2022 will be eligible for this dividend. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Universal is a leading global leaf tobacco supplier and operates in over 30 countries. The company focuses on sustainable supply chains and high-quality agri-products, including plant-based ingredients for the food and beverage markets.

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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2022 /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 seventy-eight cents ($0.78) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable May 2, 2022, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2022.  

Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers, operating in over 30 countries on five continents.  We strive to be the supplier of choice for our customers by leveraging our farmer base, our commitment to a sustainable supply chain, and our ability to provide high-quality, customized, traceable, value-added agri-products essential for our customers' requirements.  We find innovative solutions to serve our customers and have been meeting their agri-product needs for more than 100 years.  Our principal focus since our founding in 1918 has been tobacco, and we are the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Through our plant-based ingredients platform, we provide a variety of value-added manufacturing processes to produce high-quality, specialty vegetable- and fruit-based ingredients as well as flavorings and extracts for the food and beverage end markets. For more information, visit www.universalcorp.com.

 

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Universal Corporation (UVV)?

The dividend amount is $0.78 per share.

When is the dividend payment date for UVV?

The dividend is payable on May 2, 2022.

Who will receive the dividend from Universal Corporation?

Common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2022, will receive the dividend.

How often does Universal Corporation pay dividends?

Universal Corporation typically declares dividends on a quarterly basis.