Slide 1: Company Overview
Company Overview Universal Corporation Sidoti Small Cap Conference September 23, 2026
Slide 2: Forward-Looking Information
Forward-Looking Information This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Among other things, these statements relate to Uni
Slide 3: Business Overview
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Slide 4: Company Overview
COMPANY OVERVIEW Global business-to-business agriproducts supplier. Industry leader delivering strong, consistent cash flows over time. Proactive growth applying expertise to new segments. Sustainability practices embedded Ingredients Operations in our flexible supply chain. Tobacco Operations 4
Slide 5: Our Role in the Agricultural Supply Chain
Our Role in the Agricultural SUPPLY CHAIN FARMERS & MANUFACTURERS SUPPLIERS Universal provides a vital link between farmers and suppliers to manufacturers of consumer products. We source raw materials from our global network of farmers and suppliers, then process and deliver products to meet our cus
Slide 6: Our Business Strategy
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY IS GUIDED AND DRIVEN BY THREE PILLARS: • Organic growth by leveraging platform resources and increasing • Increase sales volumes and value-added product market share development • Expand services & pursue • Acquisitive growth value chain opportunities • Participate in next gene
Slide 7: Tobacco Operations
Tobacco Operations Maximize and Optimize
Slide 8: Competitive Environment
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT Global • Universal is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier and, we 2 Suppliers Manufacturers Manufacturers believe, has a highly defensible position in a fragmented market. Global Partially Vertically Partially Vertically Suppliers Integrated Customers Integrated • Univer
Slide 9: Strengths as a Leaf Tobacco Supplier
STRENGTHS AS A LEAF TOBACCO SUPPLIER SOURCING AGRONOMY G PROCESSING LOGISTICS • Global reach that allows us to meet our • Substantial investment in our grower-base • Processing facilities with efficient • Proven ability to manage a robust end-to- customers’ product needs, minimizing through ongoing
Slide 10: Ingredients Operations
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Slide 11: Universal Ingredients Formation
UNIVERSAL INGREDIENTS FORMATION Universal Ingredients was created in 2020 as Universal Corporation sought to enter the ingredients segment, a highly complementary business and set of capabilities to Universal Leaf Tobacco, benefiting customers, employees and shareholders. Marketing & Commercial Prod
Slide 12: Universal Ingredients Synergies, Products and Value-Added Services
UNIVERSAL INGREDIENTS SYNERGIES PRODUCTS VALUE-ADDED SERVICES With the differences and similarities between our ingredient products and services, we CATEGORY Packaging Fruits & Botanicals, & Bottling believe Universal offers a unique value-proposition to customers in a variety of end- Vegetables Her
Slide 13: Universal Ingredients Competitive Advantages
UNIVERSAL INGREDIENTS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Our goal is to provide a fully innovative suite of solutions and value-added products, leveraging Universal's global sourcing capabilities, for targeted product markets and business-to-business customers. LARGE & DIVERSE CUSTOMIZED INNOVATIVE PRODUCT SOLU
Slide 14: Sustainable Practices
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Slide 15: Our Approach to Sustainability
Our Approach to Sustainability We focus our sustainability efforts on supporting farmers, strengthening communities, and optimizing operations. ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL GOVERNANCE Sustainability Practices Inclusive Growth Supply Chain Due Diligence Reducing GHG Emissions Health & Safety Compliance Managin
Slide 16: Thank You
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