Director Sledd sells 2,845 Universal (NYSE: UVV) shares in open trade

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ director Robert C. Sledd reported an open-market sale of common stock. On June 3, 2026, he sold 2,845 shares at $54.125 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 11,959 shares, which include 2,290 restricted stock units, 1,950 shares of restricted stock and 106 dividend equivalent units tied to those awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,845 shares ($153,986)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider SLEDD ROBERT C

Role null

Sold 2,845 shs ($154K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,845	$54.125	$154K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,959 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,845 shares Sale price: $54.125 per share Shares held after sale: 11,959 shares +3 more

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Shares sold 2,845 shares Open-market sale of common stock on June 3, 2026

Sale price $54.125 per share Price for the 2,845 sold shares

Shares held after sale 11,959 shares Direct ownership following the June 3, 2026 transaction

Restricted stock units 2,290 units RSUs included within post-transaction holdings

Restricted stock 1,950 shares Restricted stock included within post-transaction holdings

Dividend equivalent units 106 units Dividend equivalents earned on restricted stock units

Key Terms

open-market sale, restricted stock units, restricted stock, dividend equivalent units

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open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

restricted stock units financial

"Includes 2,290 restricted stock units, 1,950 shares of restricted stock"

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.

restricted stock financial

"Includes 2,290 restricted stock units, 1,950 shares of restricted stock"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

dividend equivalent units financial

"and 106 dividend equivalent units earned on the 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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/08/2026 - 04:12 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SLEDD ROBERT C

(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)
06/03/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/03/2026		S		2,845	D	$54.125	11,959⁽¹⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 2,290 restricted stock units, 1,950 shares of restricted stock and 106 dividend equivalent units earned on the restricted stock units.

	/s/ Catherine H. Claiborne, attorney-in-fact	06/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did UVV director Robert C. Sledd report?

Robert C. Sledd reported an open-market sale of Universal Corp (UVV) common stock. He sold 2,845 shares on June 3, 2026 at a price of $54.125 per share, according to the Form 4 filing.

How many UVV shares did Robert C. Sledd sell and at what price?

He sold 2,845 shares of Universal Corp (UVV) common stock at $54.125 per share. This open-market transaction on June 3, 2026 involved non-derivative common stock, as disclosed in the insider filing.

How many UVV shares does Robert C. Sledd hold after this sale?

After the sale, Robert C. Sledd directly holds 11,959 Universal Corp (UVV) shares. This total includes time-based awards such as restricted stock units, restricted stock, and related dividend equivalent units reported in the Form 4 footnote.

What types of equity awards are included in Sledd’s UVV holdings?

His reported 11,959-share position in Universal Corp (UVV) includes 2,290 restricted stock units, 1,950 shares of restricted stock, and 106 dividend equivalent units. These awards are part of his overall equity-based compensation holdings.

Was the UVV insider transaction an open-market sale or another type?

The Universal Corp (UVV) insider transaction was an open-market sale of common stock. The Form 4 lists transaction code “S” and describes it as a sale in an open market or private transaction, not a grant or option exercise.