-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LnbETekgWSahUqKDJ2HchF9JnYWxmCN8+X8Bsoxl034C2RcjMl8OQQ1I4tecPEyP XMwvNACXIld2NztBcQOugg== 0001127264-03-000072.txt : 20030505 0001127264-03-000072.hdr.sgml : 20030505 20030505160314 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001127264-03-000072 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030505 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030505 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102037 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-FARM PRODUCT RAW MATERIALS [5150] IRS NUMBER: 540414210 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00652 FILM NUMBER: 03682255 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1501 NORTH HAMILTON STREET STREET 2: PO BOX 25099 CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23230 BUSINESS PHONE: 8043599311 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 25099 CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23260 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880314 8-K 1 universal_8k1.txt FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ----------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 5, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) UNIVERSAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia 1-652 54-0414210 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 1501 North Hamilton Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (804) 359-9311 Item 5. Other Events. The press release issued by the Registrant on May 1, 2003 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. No. Description --- ----------- 99.1 Press Release Announcing New Director.* - ------------------ *Filed Herewith SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. UNIVERSAL CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: May 5, 2003 By: /s/ George C. Freeman, III --------------------------------- George C. Freeman, III General Counsel and Secretary Exhibit Index Exhibit Number Document - ------- -------- 99.1 Press Release Announcing New Director.* - ------------------- *Filed Herewith EX-99.1 3 ex_991.txt PRESS RELEASE Universal Corporation Logo P.O. Box 25099 Richmond, VA 23260 o phone: (804) 359-9311 o fax (804) 254-3594 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P R E S S R E L E A S E CONTACT RELEASE Karen M. L. Whelan Immediately Phone: (804) 359-9311 Fax: (804) 254-3594 Email: investor@universalleaf.com Universal Corporation Names John B. Adams, Jr. to Board of Directors Richmond, VA o May 1, 2003 / PRNEWSWIRE Henry H. Harrell, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universal Corporation, today announced the election of John B. Adams, Jr. to Universal's Board of Directors. Mr. Adams is President and Chief Executive Officer as well as a director of A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Inc. in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. Adams has been with A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Inc. for more than 30 years. Mr. Adams holds a J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law and a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute and has served as a captain in the U. S. Army. He has a history of leadership in the community and of service as a director of a diverse group of companies, trade associations, and business leadership councils. He served on the boards of Dominion Resources and its subsidiary, Virginia Power, and The Fauquier Bank. In addition, he has served on the board of the National Association of Manufacturers and was chairman of the Virginia Manufacturers Association and Virginia Free. Mr. Harrell noted, "Mr. Adams has extensive knowledge of manufacturing organizations and a strong record of business leadership and community service. We look forward to having the benefit of his experience and knowledge in his role as a member of Universal Corporation's Board of Directors." Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) is a diversified company with operations in tobacco, lumber, and agri-products. Its gross revenues for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2002, were approximately $2.5 billion. For more information, visit Universal's web site at www.universalcorp.com. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----