Universal Corp director granted 2,650 RSUs

Manolios Fotini Emanuel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Manolios Fotini Emanuel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Universal Corp director Fotini Emanuel Manolios received an equity award of 2,650 restricted stock units on August 4, 2026 for service as a director. These units vest on the first anniversary of the award date, and she now reports holding 5,488 common shares directly, including shares from dividend equivalent units and the 2,650 restricted stock units as of the filing date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,650 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Manolios Fotini Emanuel

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	2,650	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,488 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Award of 2,650 restricted stock units for service as a director. The restricted stock units vest on the first anniversary of the award date.
2. F2. Includes shares resulting from dividend equivalent units earned on restricted stock units that vested on August 5, 2026. Includes 2,650 restricted stock units as of the date this Form 4 is filed.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 2650.0000 units Shares held after transaction: 5488.0000 shares Vesting schedule for RSUs: First anniversary of award date +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 2650.0000 units Awarded to director Fotini Emanuel Manolios on 2026-08-04 for service as a director

Shares held after transaction 5488.0000 shares Common stock reported as directly owned following the award

Vesting schedule for RSUs First anniversary of award date Restricted stock units vest on the first anniversary of the August 4, 2026 grant

Dividend equivalent vesting date August 5, 2026 Dividend equivalent units earned on restricted stock units that vested on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units

2 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Award of 2,650 restricted stock units for service as a director."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

dividend equivalent units financial

"Includes shares resulting from dividend equivalent units earned on restricted stock units"

Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Universal Corp (UVV) report for Fotini Emanuel Manolios?

Universal Corp reported that director Fotini Emanuel Manolios received an equity award of 2,650 restricted stock units on August 4, 2026. The grant was made for her service as a director and is reflected as a non-derivative acquisition of common stock-related units.

How many Universal Corp (UVV) shares does Fotini Emanuel Manolios hold after this award?

After the reported award, Fotini Emanuel Manolios is shown as holding 5,488 common shares of Universal Corp directly. This figure includes shares resulting from dividend equivalent units and also reflects the 2,650 restricted stock units associated with the new grant.

What are the vesting terms of the 2,650 restricted stock units at Universal Corp (UVV)?

The 2,650 restricted stock units granted to Fotini Emanuel Manolios vest on the first anniversary of the August 4, 2026 award date. Vesting over a one-year period ties the award to continued board service during that year.

Was the Universal Corp (UVV) insider transaction an open-market purchase?

No. The transaction is a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market share purchase. The units were awarded at a reported price per share of $0.0000, indicating a compensation-related equity grant rather than a cash-funded market transaction.

How do dividend equivalent units affect Fotini Emanuel Manolios’s holdings in Universal Corp (UVV)?

Her reported holdings include shares from dividend equivalent units earned on restricted stock units that vested on August 5, 2026. These dividend equivalents increased her common share holdings in addition to the newly awarded 2,650 restricted stock units.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Manolios Fotini Emanuel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE

(Street)

RICHMOND VIRGINIA 23235

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ [ UVV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/04/2026		A(1)		2,650	A	$0	5,488(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of 2,650 restricted stock units for service as a director. The restricted stock units vest on the first anniversary of the award date.

2. Includes shares resulting from dividend equivalent units earned on restricted stock units that vested on August 5, 2026. Includes 2,650 restricted stock units as of the date this Form 4 is filed.

	/s/ Catherine H. Claiborne, attorney-in-fact	08/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)