UVV-2013.09.30-8K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2013
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UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia | | 001-00652 | | 54-0414210 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission file number) | | (IRS employer identification no.) |
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9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Virginia | | | | 23235 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(804) 359-9311
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
Universal Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release on November 5, 2013, discussing its results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2013. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
On November 5, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing quarterly dividends for the Company’s common stock and preferred stock and the approval of a share repurchase program. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
On October 31, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing the approval of several new capital projects in Africa. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
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Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) | Exhibits | | |
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| No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated November 5, 2013, announcing share repurchase program and quarterly dividends* |
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| 99.2 | | Press release dated November 5, 2013, announcing results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2013* |
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| 99.3 | | Press release dated October 31, 2013, announcing new capital projects in Africa.* |
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*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.
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| | UNIVERSAL CORPORATION |
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Date: | November 5, 2013 | By: | /s/ Preston D. Wigner | |
| | | Preston D. Wigner | |
| | | Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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Number | | Document |
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99.1 | | Press release dated November 5, 2013, announcing share repurchase program and quarterly dividends. |
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99.2 | | Press release dated November 5, 2013, announcing results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2013. |
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99.3 | | Press release dated October 31, 2013, announcing new capital projects in Africa. |