UVV News & Events

Reports Q3 revenue $861.3M vs $937.2M last year. Preston Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, "We are pleased with Universal's solid performance in the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Our tobacco operations continued to deliver strong results, with firm customer demand for most tobacco styles and shipments progressing smoothly. As market dynamics evolve toward oversupply, our long track record in sourcing and local expertise in our operating regions position us well to navigate the environment effectively and optimize results under a range of conditions."

Universal announced that Steven Diel, has been appointed Senior Vice President and CFO of Universal Corporation, effective April 1, 2026. Diel joined Universal Corporation in 2018 as Vice President of Business Development

Universal Corporation announced the appointment of Anubhav Mittal as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2026. Mittal's appointment reflects the successful culmination of the company's previously announced CFO search process. "Anubhav joins Universal as a proven finance executive and global business leader with a strong track record of strategic execution and value creation," said Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal. "His deep finance experience, international experience, and corporate strategy expertise in public company environments make him a strong leader for our talented global finance organization. Anubhav's background in consumer products, large-scale global agriculture, and food ingredients will also support our corporate strategies with our tobacco and ingredients businesses. We are excited to welcome him to Universal." As previously announced, Johan C. Kroner will retire from his role as CFO effective February 17, 2026, and will remain a Senior Vice President of the company until July 1, 2026, serving as an advisor to Wigner and supporting a smooth CFO transition with Mittal.

Universal Corporation announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as chief human resources officer. Godoi brings more than two decades of international human resources leadership experience across North America, Latin America, and global corporate functions. Prior to joining Universal, she served as VP of human resources - North America for Kerry, Inc.