Universal (UVV) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET in Richmond, Virginia.

• Proxy materials, including the Annual Report and Proxy Statement, are available online for shareholder review.

• Shareholders may vote by internet, phone, or mail until 11:59 PM ET on August 4, 2025.

• A corrected proxy card was filed to replace an incorrect version previously included.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors for three-year terms: Lennart R. Freeman, Fotini E. Manolios, and Preston D. Wigner.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation (say-on-pay) is on the ballot.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

• Proxies may vote on other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and all proposals on the ballot.

• Proxy card allows shareholders to withhold authority for specific nominees.