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Universal Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan
RICHMOND, Va., July 11, 2025--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Johan C. Kroner will retire from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO").
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