Universal Corp Q2 fiscal 2022 EPS $1.04; sales up 16% to $804M, acquires Shank's

UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/

2022-Q2 EPS reported $1.04 revenue$802,860,000

Diluted EPS $1.04 (up 73% YoY); adjusted EPS $0.96 (up 140%) on sales $804M (+16%).
Tobacco ops income $35.8M (+52%); ingredients revenue $113.4M (+200%) on Silva/Shank's.
Closed Shank's Extracts purchase on Oct 4, 2021 expanding plant-based ingredients platform.
Quarterly dividend of $0.78 declared; payable Feb 7, 2022 to holders of record Jan 10, 2022.
Citing logistical disruptions, inflation, and freight cost increases; expects second-half weighted shipments.

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