Independent
Tenure on this board
18.6 yrs
Meeting calendar
UVV · Annual meeting · Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Universal Corp
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three directors (three-year terms), an advisory, non-binding vote to approve executive compensation, and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Universal Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Market cap
$1.3B
1Y TSR
-6.5%
Board grade
B
Record date
Jun 5, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Aug 5, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three nominees to three-year terms on the Board of Directors
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of named executive officers
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.7% | 2,661,607 | $140M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.0% | 1,742,526 | $92M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.9% | 1,721,560 | $91M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.6% | 1,398,418 | $74M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 1,067,995 | $56M |
| 6 | Invesco Ltd. | 3.2% | 796,528 | $42M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 717,484 | $38M |
| 8 | BARCLAYS PLC | 2.4% | 585,840 | $31M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 516,255 | $27M |
| 10 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1.9% | 478,025 | $25M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Universal Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Universal Corp (UVV) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Universal Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Universal Corp 2025 meeting is Thursday, June 5, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Universal Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Universal Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Universal Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Universal Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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