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