Universal Corp director granted 2,650 stock units

Freeman Lennart R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Freeman Lennart R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Universal Corp (UVV) director Lennart R. Freeman received a grant of 2,650 restricted stock units for service as a director on August 4, 2026. These units vest on the first anniversary of the award date. Following this award, he holds 18,717 shares and units in total, including shares from dividend equivalent units and the 2,650 restricted stock units reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,650 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Freeman Lennart R.

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,717 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: 2,650 units Transaction price per unit: $0.00 per unit Holdings after transaction: 18,717 shares and units

3 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 2,650 units Equity award for service as a director on August 4, 2026

Transaction price per unit $0.00 per unit Compensation-related award, not a market purchase

Holdings after transaction 18,717 shares and units Includes dividend equivalent shares and 2,650 restricted stock units as of the reporting date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, Rule 10b5-1

3 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.

Rule 10b5-1 financial

"The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming plan use."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What equity award did Universal Corp (UVV) director Lennart R. Freeman receive?

Lennart R. Freeman received an award of 2,650 restricted stock units for his service as a director. The units are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into common shares upon vesting, aligning his interests with Universal Corp shareholders.

When do Lennart R. Freeman’s new restricted stock units at UVV vest?

The 2,650 restricted stock units granted to Lennart R. Freeman vest on the first anniversary of the August 4, 2026 award date. Vesting means the units convert into shares of Universal Corp common stock that he fully owns.

How many Universal Corp (UVV) shares and units does Lennart R. Freeman hold after this grant?

After the grant, Lennart R. Freeman holds a total of 18,717 shares and units. This figure includes shares from dividend equivalent units on previously vested awards and the newly granted 2,650 restricted stock units reported.

Was Lennart R. Freeman’s Universal Corp (UVV) equity award a market purchase?

No. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition of 2,650 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per unit. This indicates a compensation-related award rather than an open-market stock purchase.

Is Lennart R. Freeman’s UVV stock grant under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The report’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming plan use, indicating the grant is not reported as made under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. It appears as standard director compensation.

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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^*

Freeman Lennart R.

(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	18,717(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)