Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
UVV · Annual meeting · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Universal Corp
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect three directors; approve non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay); ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor.
Market cap
$1.1B
1Y TSR
+0.5%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jun 4, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Aug 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three nominees (Arthur J. Schick, Jr., Gregory A. Trojan, Jacqueline T. Williams) to the Board for three-year terms.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including CD&A and compensation tables.
More detail
This management proposal requests a non-binding advisory approval (say-on-pay) of the Company’s executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and compensation tables. Management seeks shareholder endorsement to validate pay practices that tie executive pay to performance through a mix of base salary, annual cash incentives (based on adjusted earnings per share and adjusted economic profit), and long-term equity awards (restricted stock units and performance share units tied to three-year adjusted EPS). The Compensation and Human Resources Committee recommends FOR, noting that compensation is benchmarked to a peer group, emphasizes equity ownership, uses clawbacks and governance controls, and that 97% support was received in last year’s say-on-pay. The vote is advisory; however, the Board and the Committee will consider shareholder feedback when making future compensation decisions.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.8 yrs
Also a director at
Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Also a director at
Spruce Power Holding Corp (SPRU)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 11.0% | 2,750,090 | $143M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.9% | 1,711,898 | $89M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.8% | 1,449,407 | $76M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 736,750 | $38M |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 554,296 | $29M |
| 6 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1.5% | 384,962 | $20M |
| 7 | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | 1.5% | 372,344 | $19M |
| 8 | PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.5% | 363,477 | $19M |
| 9 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 1.0% | 252,726 | $13M |
| 10 | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 0.7% | 182,113 | $10M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Universal Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Universal Corp (UVV) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Universal Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Universal Corp 2026 meeting is Thursday, June 4, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Universal Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Universal Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Universal Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Universal Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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