SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 11, 2000
(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
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Item 5. Other Events.
The press release issued by the Registrant on February 11, 2000
attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
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99 Press release announcing two new directors.
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*Filed Herewith
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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: February 16, 2000 By: /s/ George C. Freeman, III
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George C. Freeman, III
Assistant Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Document
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99 Press release announcing two new directors.
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*Filed Herewith
CONTACT: RELEASE:
KAREN M. L. WHELAN IMMEDIATELY
(804) 359-9311
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION NAMES NEW DIRECTORS
RICHMOND,VA February 11, 2000/PRNEWSWIRE/---
The Board of Directors of Universal Corporation today announced the
election of two new directors. The new members of the Board, who will serve
until the next annual meeting of shareholders, are: Walter A. Stosch, and Dr.
Eugene P. Trani.
In announcing this action, Henry H. Harrell, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Universal Corporation noted, "We are delighted to have
individuals of such high caliber and recognized leadership abilities joining our
Board of Directors. We look forward to the new insights and perspectives that
they will bring to the work of the Board."
Senator Walter A. Stosch, a retired partner of Deloitte & Touche, is a
Principal with the firm of Stosch, Dacey and George, PC. He earned a BS in
Accounting and an MBA from the University of Richmond and is a licensed
Certified Public Accountant. Senator Stosch served as a member of the Virginia
House of Delegates from 1983 to 1991, and has been a member of the Senate of
Virginia since 1992. He currently serves as Senate Majority Leader.
Dr. Eugene P. Trani has been President of Virginia Commonwealth
University since 1990, and has overseen the establishment of the School of
Engineering and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park. Dr. Trani, a graduate
of the University of Notre Dame, earned his master's and doctoral degrees from
Indiana University. He is a specialist in U. S. foreign affairs. Dr. Trani
serves on numerous corporate and civic boards in the Richmond area, and was
chair of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce for 1997--1998.
Universal Corporation is a diversified company with operations in
tobacco, lumber, and agri-products. Its gross revenues for the fiscal year that
ended on June 30, 1999, were approximately $4 billion. For more information,
visit Universal's web site at www.universalcorp.com.
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