---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-332942"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UVV"
cik: "0000102037"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/"
filed_at: "2026-08-04T20:30:12+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-04T20:31:06.431492+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Universal Corp VP Ingredients J. Patrick O'Keefe to retire; successor search underway

## Summary
- J. Patrick O'Keefe notified retirement on July 29, 2026, as VP Ingredients of Universal Corp and SVP of Universal Ingredients, Inc.
- O'Keefe will remain in current role until a successor is appointed, then provide transition support.
- Company will engage an executive search firm to identify a successor for the role.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-332942
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UVV
- cik: 0000102037
- company_name: UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/
- filed_at: 2026-08-04T20:30:12+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526332942/0001193125-26-332942-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526332942/d175762d8k.htm

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