AGM/EGMJul 1, 2026, 06:01 AM
Universal Corp Schedules Annual Meeting, Proposes Director Elections
AI Summary
Universal Corporation announced its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 4, 2026. Key proposals include the election of three directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. The Board will see the retirement of Thomas H. Johnson and a reduction in its size to nine members. The company also highlighted its 56th consecutive annual dividend increase.
Key Highlights
- Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
- Shareholders to elect three directors for three-year terms.
- Nominees for election are Arthur J. Schick, Jr., Gregory A. Trojan, and Jacqueline T. Williams.
- Thomas H. Johnson will retire from the Board, reducing its size to nine members.
- Shareholders will vote on a non-binding advisory resolution for executive compensation.
- Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2027.
- Company achieved its 56th consecutive annual dividend increase in May 2026.
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