Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Universal Corporation (UVV)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: September 14, 2026
Event Date: September 14, 2026 (Effective September 15, 2026)
Item: 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes.
Material Changes
- Executive Departure: J. Patrick O'Keefe, Vice President, Ingredients, was terminated without cause, effective September 15, 2026.
- Context: Mr. O'Keefe had previously notified the Company of his intention to retire on July 29, 2026.
- Succession: The Company is continuing its process to identify a successor with the assistance of an executive search firm.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the operational impact of the executive departure. No unusual items or contingencies were disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the terms of the termination agreement and any associated severance costs.
- Monitor the timeline for the appointment of a new Vice President, Ingredients.
- Review prior filings (July 29, 2026) for details on the initial retirement notification.