By Timothy S. Donahue

Universal Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on common shares of the company, payable on August 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2026.

The increase corresponds to an annualized rate of $3.32 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.1%, based on the $54.46 per-share closing price on May 18, 2026.

“On May 19, 2026, our Board of Directors declared an increase in quarterly dividend from $0.82 to $0.83 per share, marking Universal’s 56th consecutive year of dividend growth,” said Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “This milestone reflects the strength of our business strategy, the consistency of our performance, and the dedication of our employees around the world who make this progress possible.

“Our Board takes great pride in continuing to reinforce our value proposition to shareholders through regular, predictable dividend growth, supported by the strength of our global agriproducts platform, and long-term customer relationships.”

The Board of Directors set the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Company’s headquarters.

The Board of Directors set the record date for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as June 4, 2026.