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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 Corporation reported significant growth for fiscal year 2021, with net income and diluted earnings per share increasing over 20% compared to fiscal year 2020. Key drivers included strong leaf tobacco shipments in the second half, successful acquisitions in plant-based ingredients, and favorable foreign currency impacts. Total revenues rose to $1.98 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year. The Ingredients Operations segment saw a dramatic revenue increase of 518%. The company also announced its 51st annual dividend increase, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value.
On May 26, 2021, Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, payable on August 2, 2021, to shareholders of record by July 12, 2021. This marks the company's 51st consecutive annual dividend increase, aligning with its capital allocation strategy and commitment to delivering shareholder value. The increase leads to an annualized rate of $3.12 per share, equating to an approximate yield of 5% based on a closing price of $59.06 on May 25, 2021.
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Universal Corporation (UVV) reported strong tobacco shipment volumes exceeding expectations for Q3 FY2021, leading to a net income increase to $33.3 million ($1.34 per share) from $26.0 million ($1.04 per share) in the previous year. Despite a decline in nine-month net income to $48.0 million from $56.1 million, adjusted operating income rose to $107.6 million. The company successfully integrated recent acquisitions in the plant-based ingredients sector, although it faced operating losses in this segment. Shipping challenges due to COVID-19 remain a concern.
Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, payable on May 3, 2021, to shareholders on record by April 12, 2021. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Universal specializes in sourcing, processing, and supplying leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, the company reported revenues of $1.9 billion. The firm has been a leader in the leaf tobacco market since its inception in 1918.
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Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) reported a financial downturn for the first half of fiscal year 2021, with net income of $14.8 million, a drop from $30.1 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating income is expected to be significantly higher than in fiscal year 2020. However, operating income decreased to $24.9 million, down by $25.8 million year-over-year, attributed to COVID-19 impacts on tobacco processing and shipment delays. The company is optimistic about strong customer orders and its recent acquisition of Silva International, enhancing its plant-based ingredients platform.
Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, payable on February 1, 2021, to shareholders on record by January 11, 2021. Additionally, the Board approved a share repurchase program for up to $100 million of its common stock, which will be executed on the open market or through negotiated transactions, with approximately 24.5 million shares outstanding. The company reported revenues of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020.
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Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), based in Richmond, Virginia, has completed its acquisition of Silva International, a leading dehydrated vegetable, fruit, and herb processing company. The deal, funded through cash and borrowing, expands Universal's plant-based ingredient offerings, enabling a single-source solution for vegetable and fruit ingredients. Silva sources over 60 types of dehydrated products from 20 countries and operates a 380,000 square foot facility in Illinois. Universal's fiscal year 2020 revenues reached $1.9 billion, solidifying its position as a global agri-products supplier.