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Universal Corporation reports on a global business-to-business agriproducts model built around Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The company procures and processes leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products and also sells ingredients through a growing solutions-based portfolio. Recurring updates focus on tobacco sales volumes, customer demand by tobacco style, third-party processing activity, shipment timing, product mix, and operating performance across its segments.
Company news also covers quarterly dividend declarations, credit facility refinancing, management and board appointments, and investor presentation activity. Ingredients-related updates commonly discuss sales volumes, value-added products, production capabilities, tariff effects, and demand trends in customer markets.
Universal (NYSE: UVV) reported its annual results for fiscal year 2024, ending March 31. The company saw a 7% increase in consolidated revenues, reaching $2.75 billion, driven mainly by higher tobacco sales prices. Tobacco operations yielded $2.44 billion in revenues, an 8% increase. However, the ingredients business saw a slight decline in revenues to $309.8 million.
Operating income improved by 23% to $222 million, with adjusted operating income up by 27% to $230.3 million. Despite the higher revenues, diluted earnings per share dropped 4% to $4.78. The company faced higher costs due to increased green tobacco prices and other operational expenses.
Universal's sustainability initiatives made progress, including significant steps towards emissions targets and a renewable energy agreement. The company is optimistic about future growth, particularly in its ingredients business, supported by new product sales and an ongoing expansion project at the Lancaster facility.
Universal (NYSE: UVV) announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.81 per share, reflecting an annualized rate of $3.24 per share and a yield of approximately 6.08% based on the May 20, 2024, closing price of $53.29. The dividend is payable on August 5, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. This marks the 54th annual dividend increase for the company, signaling the Board's confidence in its business strategy and investment decisions.
The annual meeting of shareholders is set for August 6, 2024, at the company's headquarters. The record date for the meeting is June 6, 2024. Universal , a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience, operates in over 30 countries and focuses on providing high-quality, traceable products through a diverse network of farmers and partners.
Universal (NYSE: UVV) will host a webcast conference call on May 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fiscal year 2024 results, which will be released after market close the same day.
The live webcast and a replay will be available at www.universalcorp.com. A taped replay can also be accessed from 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on May 22nd through June 5, 2024, at (888) 225-1626.
Universal , headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, operates globally as a supplier of agri-products, with a primary focus on leaf tobacco. The company also provides plant-based ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
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