Universal Corp VP receives 4,670-share stock award

Bleicher Scott J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Bleicher Scott J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Universal Corp reported that VP & Controller Scott J. Bleicher received an award of 4,670 shares of its common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The units vest in two equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date. Following this grant, Bleicher holds 17,798 shares of common stock, including 9,640 restricted stock units and 559 dividend equivalent units earned on those units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 4,670 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Bleicher Scott J

Role VP & Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,670	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,798 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Award of restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date.
2. F2. Includes 9,640 restricted stock units and 559 dividend equivalent units earned on the restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 4,670 shares Total shares after transaction: 17,798 shares Restricted stock units held: 9,640 units +1 more

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Restricted stock units granted 4,670 shares Award to Scott J. Bleicher on reported grant date

Total shares after transaction 17,798 shares Common stock held following the grant

Restricted stock units held 9,640 units RSUs included in post-transaction holdings

Dividend equivalent units 559 units Earned on restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, grant date

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restricted stock units financial

"Award of restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vest in equal installments..."

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 9,640 restricted stock units and 559 dividend equivalent units earned..."

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.

grant date financial

"The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date."

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did UVV report for Scott J. Bleicher?

Scott J. Bleicher received an award of 4,670 restricted stock units of Universal Corp common stock. This is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market purchase or sale, increasing his overall share-based holdings in the company.

How do Scott J. Bleicher’s new restricted stock units at UVV vest?

The 4,670 restricted stock units vest in two equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date. This time-based vesting structure is designed to align his compensation with longer-term company performance and retention.

How many Universal Corp shares does Scott J. Bleicher hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Scott J. Bleicher holds 17,798 shares of Universal Corp common stock. This total includes both previously held shares and the newly awarded restricted stock units as reflected in the Form 4 filing.

What portion of Scott J. Bleicher’s UVV holdings are restricted stock units?

His holdings include 9,640 restricted stock units, plus 559 dividend equivalent units earned on those units. These elements form a significant part of his total reported position of 17,798 Universal Corp common shares following the grant.

Is the UVV Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

The transaction is a grant of restricted stock units, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It is part of Scott J. Bleicher’s compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell transaction in Universal Corp shares.

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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^*

Bleicher Scott J

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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	04/01/2026		A		4,670(1)	A	$0	17,798(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 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date.

2. Includes 9,640 restricted stock units and 559 dividend equivalent units earned on the restricted stock units.

	/s/ Catherine H. Claiborne, attorney-in-fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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