Document Information
Document Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Aug. 05, 2024 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Entity File Number | 001-00652 | |
Entity Registrant Name | UNIVERSAL CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-0414210 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Richmond, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23235 | |
City Area Code | 804 | |
Local Phone Number | 359-9311 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value | |
Trading Symbol | UVV | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 24,692,747 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000102037 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2024 |
Consolidated Statements Of Inco
Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | ||
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 597,050 | $ 517,722 | |
Costs and expenses | |||
Cost of goods sold | 501,129 | 431,210 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 78,696 | 75,477 | |
Operating income | 17,225 | 11,035 | |
Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | [1] | 140 | (4,166) |
Other non-operating income (expense) | 464 | 725 | |
Interest income | 808 | 1,365 | |
Interest expense | 20,734 | 15,543 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes and other items | (2,097) | (6,584) | |
Income taxes | 727 | (1,423) | |
Net income (loss) | (2,824) | (5,161) | |
Less: net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 2,954 | 3,097 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation | $ 130 | $ (2,064) | |
Earnings per share: | |||
Basic | $ 0.01 | $ (0.08) | |
Diluted | $ 0.01 | $ (0.08) | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Basic | 24,876,220 | 24,842,171 | |
Diluted | 25,066,106 | 24,842,171 | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | |||
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | $ (8,350) | $ (795) | |
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3,344 | 3,241 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation | $ (5,006) | $ 2,446 | |
Dividends declared per common share | $ 0.81 | $ 0.80 | |
[1] Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment operating income (Tobacco Operations), but is reported below consolidated operating income and excluded from that total in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 101,700 | $ 55,593 | $ 80,518 |
Accounts receivable, net | 435,941 | 525,262 | 375,564 |
Advances to suppliers, net | 100,451 | 139,064 | 111,176 |
Accounts receivable—unconsolidated affiliates | 60,991 | 5,385 | 73,286 |
Inventories—at lower of cost or net realizable value: | |||
Tobacco | 1,202,341 | 1,070,580 | 1,100,722 |
Other | 187,743 | 193,518 | 198,730 |
Prepaid income taxes | 23,576 | 19,484 | 21,640 |
Other current assets | 85,712 | 93,655 | 93,153 |
Total current assets | 2,198,455 | 2,102,541 | 2,054,789 |
Property, plant and equipment | |||
Land | 25,926 | 26,244 | 24,930 |
Buildings | 326,988 | 323,969 | 312,014 |
Machinery and equipment | 702,153 | 693,868 | 705,045 |
Total property, plant and equipment | 1,055,067 | 1,044,081 | 1,041,989 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (680,011) | (678,201) | (685,042) |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 375,056 | 365,880 | 356,947 |
Other assets | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 30,582 | 32,510 | 36,890 |
Goodwill, net | 213,810 | 213,869 | 213,893 |
Other intangibles, net | 66,074 | 68,883 | 77,290 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 75,531 | 76,289 | 73,466 |
Deferred income taxes | 18,287 | 15,181 | 15,187 |
Pension asset | 12,075 | 11,857 | 10,516 |
Other noncurrent assets | 43,098 | 50,229 | 48,681 |
Total other assets | 459,457 | 468,818 | 475,923 |
Total assets | 3,032,968 | 2,937,239 | 2,887,659 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Notes payable and overdrafts | 581,087 | 417,217 | 359,832 |
Accounts payable | 79,747 | 108,727 | 88,362 |
Accounts payable—unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 1,621 | 1,495 |
Customer advances and deposits | 15,660 | 17,179 | 103,436 |
Accrued compensation | 20,903 | 39,766 | 20,890 |
Income taxes payable | 10,766 | 7,477 | 5,620 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 9,588 | 10,356 | 10,673 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 128,305 | 109,015 | 127,564 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total current liabilities | 846,056 | 711,358 | 717,872 |
Long-term debt | 617,502 | 617,364 | 616,948 |
Pensions and other postretirement benefits | 43,386 | 43,251 | 42,725 |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 17,457 | 19,302 | 23,343 |
Other long-term liabilities | 27,167 | 27,902 | 29,160 |
Deferred income taxes | 37,901 | 39,139 | 44,432 |
Total liabilities | 1,589,469 | 1,458,316 | 1,474,480 |
Shareholders' equity | |||
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized 24,675,988 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 (24,636,600 at June 30, 2023 and 24,573,408 at March 31, 2024) | 347,152 | 345,596 | 338,445 |
Retained earnings | 1,153,026 | 1,173,196 | 1,114,822 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (86,721) | (81,585) | (72,547) |
Total Universal Corporation shareholders' equity | 1,413,457 | 1,437,207 | 1,380,720 |
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 30,042 | 41,716 | 32,459 |
Total shareholders' equity | 1,443,499 | 1,478,923 | 1,413,179 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 3,032,968 | $ 2,937,239 | $ 2,887,659 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Common Stock [Member] | |||
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 24,675,988 | 24,573,408 | 24,636,600 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 24,675,988 | 24,573,408 | 24,636,600 |
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member] | |||
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Consolidated Statements Of Cash
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net income (loss) | $ (2,824) | $ (5,161) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 14,564 | 14,754 |
Net provision for losses (recoveries) on advances to suppliers | (751) | 1,382 |
Inventory writedowns | 4,371 | 2,327 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 4,641 | 3,859 |
Foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss, net | 7,171 | 1,530 |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | (1,340) | 7,803 |
Deferred income taxes | (3,983) | (2,406) |
Equity in net loss (income) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of dividends | (154) | 2,630 |
Restructuring payments | (253) | 0 |
Other, net | 644 | 5 |
Accounts and notes receivable | 78,524 | 23,457 |
Inventories | (135,456) | (263,171) |
Other assets | 8,510 | 4,240 |
Accounts payable | (28,706) | (1,110) |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (5,423) | 7,833 |
Income taxes | (889) | (2,336) |
Customer advances and deposits | (1,090) | 100,473 |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | (62,444) | (103,891) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (22,749) | (17,960) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 867 | 326 |
Net cash used by investing activities | (21,882) | (17,634) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Issuance of short-term debt, net | 162,140 | 163,804 |
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (8,330) | (4,164) |
Dividends paid on common stock | (19,659) | (19,398) |
Other | (3,397) | (2,893) |
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | 130,754 | 137,349 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (321) | 4 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | 46,107 | 15,828 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 55,593 | 64,690 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 101,700 | $ 80,518 |
Basis Of Presentation
Basis Of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis Of Presentation | BASIS OF PRESENTATION Universal Corporation, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to herein as “Universal” or the “Company,” is a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers. The Company is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier and provides high-quality plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets. Because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s business, the results of operations for any fiscal quarter will not necessarily be indicative of results to be expected for other quarters or a full fiscal year. All adjustments necessary to state fairly the results for the period have been included and were of a normal recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Accounting Pronouncements to be Adopted in Future Years In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 requires additional disclosures about profitability measures utilized by the chief operating decision maker and significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 also requires all annual disclosures regarding profit or loss and assets to be included in interim disclosures. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its segment disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 requires additional disclosures reconciling the rates of different categories of income tax (i.e. federal, state, foreign, etc.) and a disaggregation of taxes paid and refunded. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and for interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its income tax disclosures. |
Revenue from Contract with Cust
Revenue from Contract with Customer | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer | REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS The majority of the Company’s consolidated revenue consists of sales of processed leaf tobacco to customers. The Company also earns revenue from processing leaf tobacco owned by customers and from various other services provided to customers. Additionally, the Company has fruit and vegetable processing operations, as well as flavor and extract services that provide customers with a range of ingredient products. Payment terms with customers vary depending on customer creditworthiness, product types, services provided, and other factors. Contract durations and payment terms for all revenue categories generally do not exceed one year. Therefore, the Company has applied a practical expedient to not adjust the transaction price for the effects of financing components, as the Company expects that the period from the time the revenue for a transaction is recognized to the time the customer pays for the related good or service transferred will be one year or less. Below is a description of the major revenue-generating categories from contracts with customers. Tobacco Sales The majority of the Company’s business involves purchasing leaf tobacco from farmers in the origins where it is grown, processing and packing the tobacco in its factories, and then transferring ownership and control of the tobacco to customers. On a much smaller basis, the Company also sources processed tobacco from third-party suppliers for resale to customers. The contracts for tobacco sales with customers create a performance obligation to transfer tobacco to the customer. Transaction prices for the sale of tobaccos are primarily based on negotiated fixed prices, but the Company does have a small number of cost-plus contracts with certain customers. Cost-plus arrangements provide the Company reimbursement of the cost to purchase and process the tobacco, plus a contractually agreed-upon profit margin. The Company utilizes the most likely amount methodology under the accounting guidance to recognize revenue for cost-plus arrangements with customers. Shipping and handling costs under tobacco sales contracts with customers are treated as fulfillment costs and included in the transaction price. Taxes assessed by government authorities on the sale of leaf tobacco products are excluded from the transaction price. At the point in time that the customer obtains control over the tobacco, which is typically aligned with physical shipment under the contractual terms with the customer, the Company completes its performance obligation and recognizes the revenue for the sale. Ingredients Sales The Company has diversified operations through the acquisition of established companies that offer customers a wide range of both liquid and dehydrated fruit and vegetable ingredient products, flavors, and extracts. These operations procure raw materials from domestic and international growers and suppliers and through a variety of processing steps including sorting, cleaning, pressing, mixing, extracting, and blending to manufacture finished goods utilized in beverages and both human and pet food. The contracts for ingredients with customers create a performance obligation to transfer the manufactured finished goods to the customer. Transaction prices for the sale of ingredients are primarily based on negotiated fixed prices, but the Company does have a small number of cost-plus contracts with certain customers.. At the point in time that the customer obtains control over the finished product, which is typically aligned with physical shipment under the contractual terms with the customer, the Company completes its performance obligation and recognizes the revenue for the sale. Processing Revenue Processing and packing of customer-owned tobacco and ingredients is a short-duration process. Processing charges are primarily based on negotiated fixed prices per unit of weight processed. Under normal operating conditions, customer-owned raw materials that are placed into the production line exits as processed and packed product and is then later transported to customer-designated transfer locations. The revenue for these services is recognized when the performance obligation is satisfied, which is generally when processing is completed. The Company’s operating history and contract analyses indicate that customer requirements for processed tobacco and food ingredients products are consistently met upon completion of processing. Other Sales and Revenue from Contracts with Customers From time to time, the Company enters into various arrangements with customers to provide other value-added services that may include blending, chemical and physical testing of products, storage, logistics, sorting, and tobacco cutting services for select manufacturers. These other arrangements and operations are a much smaller portion of the Company’s business, and are separate and distinct contractual agreements from the Company’s tobacco and food ingredients sales or third-party processing arrangements with customers. The transaction prices and timing of revenue recognition of these items are determined by the specifics of each contract. Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by significant revenue-generating category: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Tobacco sales $ 488,231 $ 415,356 Ingredients sales 80,694 70,658 Processing revenue 14,669 19,064 Other sales and revenue from contracts with customers 12,809 11,292 Total revenue from contracts with customers 596,403 516,370 Other operating sales and revenues 647 1,352 Consolidated sales and other operating revenues $ 597,050 $ 517,722 Other operating sales and revenues consists principally of interest on advances to suppliers and dividend payments from deconsolidated affiliates. |
Other Contingent Liabilities An
Other Contingent Liabilities And Other Matters | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Other Contingent Liabilities And Other Matters [Abstract] | |
Other Contingent Liabilities And Other Matters | OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS Other Contingent Liabilities Other Contingent Liabilities (Letters of credit) The Company had other contingent liabilities totaling approximately $1 million at June 30, 2024, primarily related to outstanding letters of credit. Value-Added Tax Assessments in Brazil As further discussed below, the Company’s local operating subsidiaries pay significant amounts of value-added tax (“VAT”) in connection with their operations, which generate tax credits that they normally are entitled to recover through offset, refund, or sale to third parties. In Brazil, VAT is assessed at the state level when green tobacco is transferred between states. The Company’s operating subsidiary there pays VAT when tobaccos grown outside the state of Rio Grande do Sul are transferred to the factory for processing. The subsidiary has received assessments for additional VAT plus interest and penalties from tax authorities for the state of Parana based on audits of the subsidiary’s VAT filings for specified periods. In September 2014, tax authorities for the state of Parana issued an assessment for tax, interest, and penalties for periods from 2009 through 2014 totaling approximately $10 million. Those amounts are based on the exchange rate for the Brazilian currency at June 30, 2024. Management of the operating subsidiary and outside counsel believe that errors were made by the tax authorities in determining all or significant portions of this assessment and that various defenses support the subsidiary’s positions. Management of the subsidiary and outside counsel challenged the full amount of the Parana assessment claim. A significant portion of the Parana assessment was based on positions taken by the tax authorities that management and outside counsel believe deviate significantly from the underlying statutes and relevant case law. In addition, under the law, the subsidiary’s tax filings for certain periods covered in the assessment were no longer open to any challenge by the tax authorities. In December 2015, the Parana tax authorities withdrew the initial claim and subsequently issued a new assessment covering the same tax periods, reflecting a substantial reduction from the original assessment. In fiscal year 2020, the Parana tax authorities acknowledged the statute of limitations related to claims prior to December 2010 had expired and reduced the assessment to $3 million (at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate). Notwithstanding the reduced assessment, management and outside counsel continue to believe that the new assessment is not supported by the underlying statutes and relevant case law and have challenged the full amount of the claim. The range of reasonably possible loss is considered to be zero up to the full $3 million assessment. However, based on the strength of the subsidiary's defenses, no loss within that range is considered probable at this time and no liability has been recorded at June 30, 2024. The process for reaching a final resolution to the assessment is expected to be lengthy, and management is not currently able to predict when the case will be concluded. Should the subsidiary ultimately be required to pay any tax, interest, or penalties in the case, the portion paid for tax would generate VAT credits that the subsidiary may be able to recover. Other Legal and Tax Matters Various subsidiaries of the Company are involved in litigation and tax examinations incidental to their business activities. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management is vigorously defending the matters and does not currently expect that any of them will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial position. However, should one or more of these matters be resolved in a manner adverse to management’s current expectation, the effect on the Company’s results of operations for a particular fiscal reporting period could be material. Advances to Suppliers In many sourcing origins where the Company operates, it provides agronomy services and seasonal advances of seed, seedlings, fertilizer, and other supplies to tobacco farmers for crop production, or makes seasonal cash advances to farmers for the procurement of those inputs. These advances are short term, are repaid upon delivery of tobacco to the Company, and are reported in advances to suppliers in the consolidated balance sheets. In several origins, the Company has made long-term advances to tobacco farmers to finance curing barns and other farm infrastructure. In some years, due to low crop yields and other factors, individual farmers may not deliver sufficient volumes of tobacco to fully repay their seasonal advances, and the Company may extend repayment of those advances into future crop years. The long-term portion of advances is included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Both the current and the long-term portions of advances to suppliers are reported net of allowances recorded when the Company determines that amounts outstanding are not likely to be collected. Short-term and long-term advances to suppliers totaled $120 million at June 30, 2024, $138 million at June 30, 2023, and $162 million at March 31, 2024. The related valuation allowances totaled $19 million at June 30, 2024, $26 million at June 30, 2023, and $20 million at March 31, 2024, and were estimated based on the Company’s historical loss information and crop projections. The allowances were decreased by net recoveries of $0.8 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2024 and increased by net provisions of approximately $1.4 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. These net recoveries and provisions are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. Interest on advances is recognized in earnings upon the farmers’ delivery of tobacco in payment of principal and interest. Recoverable Value-Added Tax Credits In many foreign countries, the Company’s local operating subsidiaries pay significant amounts of VAT on purchases of unprocessed and processed tobacco, crop inputs, packing materials, and various other goods and services. In some countries, VAT is a national tax, and in other countries it is assessed at the state level. Items subject to VAT vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as do the rates at which the tax is assessed. When tobacco is sold to customers in the country of origin, the operating subsidiaries generally collect VAT on those sales. The subsidiaries are normally permitted to offset their VAT payments against the collections and remit only the incremental VAT collections to the tax authorities. When tobacco is sold for export, VAT is normally not assessed. In countries where tobacco sales are predominately for export markets, VAT collections generated on downstream sales are often not sufficient to fully offset the subsidiaries’ VAT payments. In those situations, unused VAT credits can accumulate. Some jurisdictions have procedures that allow companies to apply for refunds of unused VAT credits from the tax authorities, but the refund process often takes an extended period of time and it is not uncommon for refund applications to be challenged or rejected in part on technical grounds. Other jurisdictions may permit companies to sell or transfer unused VAT credits to third parties in private transactions, although approval for such transactions must normally be obtained from the tax authorities, limits on the amounts that can be transferred may be imposed, and the proceeds realized may be heavily discounted from the face value of the credits. Due to these factors, local operating subsidiaries in some countries can accumulate significant balances of VAT credits over time. The Company reviews these balances on a regular basis and records valuation allowances on the credits to reflect amounts that are not expected to be recovered, as well as discounts anticipated on credits that are expected to be sold or transferred. At June 30, 2024, the aggregate balance of recoverable tax credits held by the Company’s subsidiaries totaled approximately $68 million ($76 million at June 30, 2023, and $72 million at March 31, 2024), and the related valuation allowances totaled approximately $21 million ($22 million at June 30, 2023, and $21 million at March 31, 2024). The net balances are reported in other current assets and other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Shelf Registration and Stock Repurchase Plan In November 2023, the Company filed an undenominated automatic universal shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to provide for the future issuance of an undefined amount of securities as determined by the Company and offered in one or more prospectus supplements prior to issuance. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except share and per share data) 2024 2023 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ 130 $ (2,064) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share Weighted average shares outstanding 24,876,220 24,842,171 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ (0.08) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ 130 $ (2,064) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 24,876,220 24,842,171 Effect of dilutive securities Employee and outside director share-based awards 189,886 — Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share 25,066,106 24,842,171 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ (0.08) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | INCOME TAXES The Company operates in the United States and many foreign countries and is subject to the tax laws of many jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or the interpretation of tax laws can affect the Company’s earnings, as can the resolution of pending and contested tax issues. The Company's consolidated effective income tax rate is affected by various factors, including the mix and timing of domestic and foreign earnings, discrete items, and the effect of exchange rate changes on taxes. Numerous countries in which Company operates have enacted or are in the process of enacting legislation to adopt a global minimum effective tax rate described in the Global Anti-Base Erosion framework rules, or Pillar Two, issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”). The Pillar Two legislation includes establishing a 15% global minimum tax rate on a country-by-country basis and is effective for the Company's fiscal year 2025. The Company performed an assessment of the potential impact on income taxes from enactment of the Pillar Two legislation. Based on the assessment, the Company does not anticipate a material impact to the consolidated financial statements from the Pillar Two legislation in fiscal year 2025. Three months ended June 30, 2024 The Company's consolidated effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 34.7%. Three months ended June 30, 2023 |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Other Intangibles | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES The Company's changes in goodwill at June 30, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following: (in thousands of dollars) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 213,869 $ 213,922 Foreign currency translation adjustment (59) (29) Balance at end of period $ 213,810 $ 213,893 The Company's intangible assets primarily consist of capitalized customer-related intangibles, trade names, proprietary developed technology and noncompetition agreements. The Company's intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following at June 30, 2024 and 2023 and at March 31, 2024: (in thousands, except useful life) June 30, 2024 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (27,357) $ 59,143 Trade names 5 11,100 (8,820) 2,280 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,752) 3,548 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,962) 1,038 Other 5 785 (720) 65 Total intangible assets $ 111,685 $ (45,611) $ 66,074 June 30, 2023 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (19,626) $ 66,874 Trade names 5 11,100 (6,600) 4,500 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,406) 3,894 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,013) 1,987 Other 5 737 (702) 35 Total intangible assets $ 111,637 $ (34,347) $ 77,290 March 31, 2024 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (25,424) $ 61,076 Trade names 5 11,100 (8,265) 2,835 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,665) 3,635 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,725) 1,275 Other 5 782 (720) 62 Total intangible assets $ 111,682 $ (42,799) $ 68,883 Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset's estimated useful economic life, as noted above. The Company's amortization expense for intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was: (in thousands of dollars) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Amortization Expense $ 2,812 $ 2,827 Amortization expense for the developed technology intangible asset is recorded in cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of income. The amortization expense for other intangible assets is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2024, the expected future amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows: Fiscal Year (in thousands of dollars) 2025 (excluding the three months ended June 30, 2024) $ 8,248 2026 9,269 2027 8,077 2028 8,077 2029 and thereafter 32,403 Total expected future amortization expense $ 66,074 |
Derivatives And Hedging Activit
Derivatives And Hedging Activities | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivatives And Hedging Activities | DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Universal is exposed to various risks in its worldwide operations and uses derivative financial instruments to manage two specific types of risks – interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk. Interest rate risk has been managed by entering into interest rate swap agreements, and foreign currency exchange rate risk has been managed by entering into forward and option foreign currency exchange contracts. However, the Company’s policy also permits other types of derivative instruments. In addition, foreign currency exchange rate risk is also managed through strategies that do not involve derivative instruments, such as using local borrowings and other approaches to minimize net monetary positions in non-functional currencies. The disclosures below provide additional information about the Company’s hedging strategies, the derivative instruments used, and the effects of these activities on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and the consolidated balance sheets. In the consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flows associated with all of these activities are reported in net cash provided by operating activities. Cash Flow Hedging Strategy for Interest Rate Risk In December 2022, the Company entered into receive-floating/pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements that were designated and qualify as hedges of the exposure to changes in interest payment cash flows created by fluctuations in variable interest rates on two outstanding non-amortizing bank term loans that were funded as part of a new bank credit facility in December 2022. Although no significant ineffectiveness is expected with this hedging strategy, the effectiveness of the interest rate swaps is evaluated on a quarterly basis. At June 30, 2024, the total notional amount of the interest rate swaps was $310 million, which corresponded to a portion of the aggregate outstanding balance of the term loans. Previously, the Company had receive-floating/pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements that were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges for two non-amortizing bank loans that were repaid concurrent with closing on the new bank credit facility in December 2022. Those swap agreements, which had an aggregate notional amount of $370 million corresponding to a portion of the principal balance on the repaid loans, were terminated concurrent with the inception of the new swap agreements. The fair value of the previous swap agreements, approximately $11.8 million, was received from the counterparties in December 2022 upon termination and is being amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a reduction of interest expense through the original maturity dates of those agreements. Cash Flow Hedging Strategy for Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Related to Sales of Crop Inputs, Forecast Purchases of Tobacco, and Related Processing Costs The majority of the tobacco production in most countries outside the United States where Universal operates is sold in export markets at prices denominated in U.S. dollars. However, sales of crop inputs (such as seeds and fertilizers) to farmers, purchases of tobacco from farmers, and most processing costs (such as labor and energy) in those countries are usually denominated in the local currency. Changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies where tobacco is grown and processed affect the ultimate U.S. dollar sales of crop inputs and cost of processed tobacco. From time to time, the Company enters into forward and option contracts to buy U.S. dollars and sell the local currency at future dates that coincide with the sale of crop inputs to farmers. In the case of forecast purchases of tobacco and the related processing costs, the Company enters into forward and option contracts to sell U.S. dollars and buy the local currency at future dates that coincide with the expected timing of a portion of the tobacco purchases and processing costs. These strategies offset the variability of future U.S. dollar cash flows for sales of crop inputs, tobacco purchases, and processing costs for the foreign currency notional amount hedged. These hedging strategies have been used mainly for tobacco purchases, processing costs, and sales of crop inputs in Brazil, although the Company periodically enters into hedges for a portion of tobacco purchases in Africa. The aggregate U.S. dollar notional amount of forward and option contracts entered into for these purposes during the three-month periods in fiscal years 2025 and 2024 was as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, (in millions of dollars) 2024 2023 Tobacco purchases $ 97.0 $ 30.3 Processing costs 15.2 4.9 Total $ 112.2 $ 35.2 Fluctuations in exchange rates and in the amount and timing of fixed-price orders from customers for their purchases from individual crop years routinely cause variations in the U.S. dollar notional amount of forward contracts entered into from one year to the next. All contracts related to tobacco purchases and crop input sales were initially designated and qualified as hedges of the future cash flows associated with the forecast purchases of tobacco. As a result, changes in fair values of the forward contracts have been recognized in comprehensive income as they occurred, but only recognized in earnings as a component of cost of goods sold upon sale of the related tobacco to third-party customers. The Company de-designates ineffective tobacco purchases and crop input sales hedges to selling, general, and administrative expense when the forecasted tobacco purchases or crop input sales are no longer expected to occur. The table below presents the expected timing of when the remaining accumulated other comprehensive gains and losses as of June 30, 2024 for cash flows hedges of tobacco purchases and crop input sales are expected to be recognized in earnings. Hedging Program Crop Year Geographic Location(s) Fiscal Year Earnings Tobacco purchases 2023 Brazil 2025 Tobacco purchases 2025 Brazil 2026 Crop input sales 2024 Brazil 2025 Crop input sales 2025 Brazil 2026 Forward contracts related to processing costs have not been designated as hedges, and gains and losses on those contracts have been recognized in earnings on a mark-to-market basis. Hedging Strategy for Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Related to Net Local Currency Monetary Assets and Liabilities of Foreign Subsidiaries Most of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries transact the majority of their sales in U.S. dollars and finance the majority of their operating requirements with U.S. dollar borrowings, and therefore use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. These subsidiaries normally have certain monetary assets and liabilities on their balance sheets that are denominated in the local currency. Those assets and liabilities can include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, advances to farmers and suppliers, deferred income tax assets and liabilities, recoverable value-added taxes, operating lease liabilities, and other items. Net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in the local currency are remeasured into U.S. dollars each reporting period, generating gains and losses that the Company records in earnings as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses. The level of net monetary assets or liabilities denominated in the local currency normally fluctuates throughout the year based on the operating cycle, but it is most common for monetary assets to exceed monetary liabilities, sometimes by a significant amount. When this situation exists and the local currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, remeasurement losses are generated. Conversely, remeasurement gains are generated on a net monetary asset position when the local currency strengthens against the U.S. dollar. To manage a portion of its exposure to currency remeasurement gains and losses, the Company enters into forward contracts to buy or sell the local currency at future dates coinciding with expected changes in the overall net local currency monetary asset position of the subsidiary. Gains and losses on the forward contracts are recorded in earnings as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses for each reporting period as they occur, and thus directly offset the related remeasurement losses or gains in the consolidated statements of income for the notional amount hedged. The Company does not designate these contracts as hedges for accounting purposes. The contracts are generally arranged to hedge the subsidiary's projected exposure to currency remeasurement risk for specified periods of time, and new contracts are entered as necessary throughout the year to replace previous contracts as they mature. The Company is currently using forward currency contracts to manage its exposure to currency remeasurement risk in Brazil. The total notional amounts of contracts outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024, were approximately $75.4 million, $83.0 million, and $20.9 million, respectively. To further mitigate currency remeasurement exposure, the Company’s foreign subsidiaries may utilize short-term local currency financing during certain periods. This strategy, while not involving the use of derivative instruments, is intended to minimize the subsidiary’s net monetary position by financing a portion of the local currency monetary assets with local currency monetary liabilities, thus hedging a portion of the overall position. Several of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries transact the majority of their sales and finance the majority of their operating requirements in their local currency, and therefore use their respective local currencies as the functional currency for reporting purposes. From time to time, these subsidiaries sell tobacco to customers in transactions that are not denominated in the functional currency. In those situations, the subsidiaries routinely enter into forward exchange contracts to offset currency risk for the period of time that a fixed-price order and the related trade account receivable are outstanding with the customer. The contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s use of derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Cash Flow Hedges - Interest Rate Swap Agreements Derivative Effective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 2,623 $ 10,096 Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 1,475 $ 1,209 Gain on terminated interest rate swaps amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 689 $ 1,570 Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings Interest expense Ineffective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ — $ — Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses Hedged Item Description of hedged item Floating rate interest payments on term loans Cash Flow Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Derivative Effective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (5,237) $ 2,080 Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 592 $ 806 Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings Cost of goods sold Ineffective Portion and Early De-designation of Hedges Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ — $ 1,910 Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses Hedged Item Description of hedged item Forecast purchases of tobacco in Brazil Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ 1,763 $ (2,486) Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses For the interest rate swap agreements, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and any ineffective portion is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the forward foreign currency exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges of tobacco purchases and the crop input sales in Brazil, a net hedge loss of approximately $5.9 million remained in accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2024. That balance reflects gains and losses on contracts related to the 2025 and 2023 Brazil crops, and the 2025 and 2024 Brazil crop input sales, less the amounts reclassified to earnings related to tobacco sold through June 30, 2024. Based on the hedging strategy, as the gain or loss is recognized in earnings, it is expected to be offset by a change in the direct cost for the tobacco or by a change in sales prices if the strategy has been mandated by the customer. Generally, margins on the sale of the tobacco will not be significantly affected. Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024: Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Balance Fair Value as of Balance Fair Value as of (in thousands of dollars) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate swap agreements Other $ 7,854 $ 5,810 $ 6,706 Other $ — $ — $ — Foreign currency exchange contracts Other 861 2,227 77 Accounts 6,341 1,674 9 Total $ 8,715 $ 8,037 $ 6,783 $ 6,341 $ 1,674 $ 9 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts Other $ 2,268 $ 787 $ 245 Accounts $ 1,027 $ 2,841 $ 12 Total $ 2,268 $ 787 $ 245 $ 1,027 $ 2,841 $ 12 Substantially all of the Company's foreign exchange derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements whereby the right to offset occurs in the event of default by a participating party. The Company has elected to present these contracts on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Universal measures certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value based on applicable accounting guidance. The financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value include money market funds, trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans, interest rate swap agreements and forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The application of the fair value guidance to nonfinancial assets and liabilities primarily includes the determination of fair values for goodwill and long-lived assets when indicators of potential impairment are present. Under the accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The framework for measuring fair value is based on a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between observable inputs and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs require the Company to make its own assumptions about the value placed on an asset or liability by market participants because little or no market data exists. There are three levels within the fair value hierarchy: Level Description 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the reporting date; 2 quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and 3 unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As permitted under the accounting guidance, the Company uses net asset value per share ("NAV") as a practical expedient to measure the fair value of its money market funds. The fair values for those funds are presented under the heading "NAV" in the tables that follow in this disclosure. In measuring the fair value of liabilities, the Company considers the risk of non-performance in determining fair value. Universal has not elected to report at fair value any financial instruments or any other assets or liabilities that are not required to be reported at fair value under current accounting guidance. Recurring Fair Value Measurements At June 30, 2024 and 2023, and at March 31, 2024, the Company had certain financial assets and financial liabilities that were required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis. These assets and liabilities are listed in the tables below and are classified based on how their values were determined under the fair value hierarchy or the NAV practical expedient: June 30, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 148 $ — $ — $ — $ 148 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 12,111 — — 12,111 Interest rate swap agreements — — 7,854 — 7,854 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 3,129 — 3,129 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 148 $ 12,111 $ 10,983 $ — $ 23,242 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts $ — $ — $ 7,368 $ — $ 7,368 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 7,368 $ — $ 7,368 June 30, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 566 $ — $ — $ — $ 566 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 11,884 — — 11,884 Interest rate swap agreements — — 5,810 — 5,810 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 3,014 — 3,014 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 566 $ 11,884 $ 8,824 $ — $ 21,274 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts $ — $ — $ 4,515 $ — $ 4,515 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 4,515 $ — $ 4,515 March 31, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 145 $ — $ — $ — $ 145 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 12,409 — — 12,409 Interest rate swap agreements — — 6,706 — 6,706 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 322 — 322 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 145 $ 12,409 $ 7,028 $ — $ 19,582 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 21 — 21 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 21 $ — $ 21 Money market funds The fair value of money market funds, which are reported in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets, is based on NAV, which is the amount at which the funds are redeemable and is used as a practical expedient for fair value. These funds are not classified in the fair value hierarchy, but are disclosed as part of the fair value table above. Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans Trading securities represent mutual fund investments that are matched to employee deferred compensation obligations. These investments are bought and sold as employees defer compensation, receive distributions, or make changes in the funds underlying their accounts. Quoted market prices (Level 1) are used to determine the fair values of the mutual funds. Interest rate swap agreements The fair values of interest rate swap agreements are determined based on dealer quotes using a discounted cash flow model matched to the contractual terms of each instrument. Since inputs to the model are observable and significant judgment is not required in determining the fair values, interest rate swaps are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Foreign currency exchange contracts The fair values of forward and option foreign currency exchange contracts are also determined based on dealer quotes using a discounted cash flow model matched to the contractual terms of each instrument. Since inputs to the model are observable and significant judgment is not required in determining the fair values, forward and option foreign currency exchange contracts are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Long-term Debt The following table summarizes the fair and carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt, and if applicable any current portion, at each of the balance sheet dates June 30, 2024, and 2023 and March 31, 2024: (in millions of dollars) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 Fair market value of long term obligations $ 619 $ 620 $ 618 Carrying value of long term obligations $ 620 $ 620 $ 620 The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using Level 2 inputs which are based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar obligations or on calculations that are based on the current interest rates available to the Company for debt of similar terms and maturities. Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis primarily relate to long-lived assets, right-of-use operating lease assets and liabilities, goodwill and intangibles, and other current and noncurrent assets. These assets and liabilities fair values are also evaluated for impairment when potential indicators of impairment exist. Accordingly, the nonrecurring measurement of the fair value of these assets and liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Long-Lived Assets |
Pension And Other Postretiremen
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure | PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The Company sponsors several defined benefit pension plans covering eligible U.S. salaried employees and certain foreign and other employee groups. These plans provide retirement benefits based primarily on employee compensation and years of service. The Company also sponsors defined benefit plans that provide postretirement health and life insurance benefits for eligible U.S. employees attaining specific age and service levels, although postretirement life insurance is no longer provided for active employees. The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Service cost $ 1,322 $ 1,282 $ 24 $ 25 Interest cost 2,872 2,901 271 264 Expected return on plan assets (3,607) (3,888) (14) (16) Net amortization and deferral 174 203 (160) (189) Net periodic benefit cost $ 761 $ 498 $ 121 $ 84 During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company made contributions of approximately $0.2 million to its pension plans. Additional contributions of $2.5 million are expected during the remaining nine months of fiscal year 2025. |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company's shareholders approved the Universal Corporation 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”) under which officers, directors, and employees of the Company may receive grants and awards of common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance share units (“PSUs”), stock appreciation rights, incentive stock options, and non-qualified stock options. The Company’s practice is to award grants of stock-based compensation to officers on an annual basis at the first regularly-scheduled meeting of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) in the fiscal year following the public release of the Company’s financial results for the prior year. The Compensation Committee administers the Company’s Plan consistently, following previously defined guidelines. In recent years, the Compensation Committee has awarded only grants of RSUs and PSUs. Awards of restricted stock, RSUs, and PSUs are currently outstanding. RSUs awarded prior to fiscal year 2022 vest 5 years after the grant date and those awarded beginning with fiscal year 2022 vest 3 years after the grant date. After vesting RSUs are paid out in shares of common stock. Under the terms of the RSU awards, grantees receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional RSUs that vest and are paid out on the same date as the original RSU grant. The PSUs vest at the end of a performance period of three years that begins with the year of the grant, are paid out in shares of common stock shortly after the vesting date, and do not carry rights to dividends or dividend equivalents prior to vesting. Shares ultimately paid out under PSU grants are dependent on the achievement of predetermined performance measures established by the Compensation Committee and can range from zero to 150% of the stated award. The Company’s outside directors receive RSUs following the annual meeting of shareholders. RSUs awarded to outside directors vest 1 year after the grant date. Restricted shares vest upon the individual’s retirement from service as a director. During the three-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issued the following stock-based awards, representing the regular annual grants to officers and outside directors of the Company: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 RSUs: Number granted 74,950 71,750 Grant date fair value $ 47.30 $ 52.02 PSUs: Number granted 62,085 57,400 Grant date fair value $ 38.23 $ 43.01 Fair value expense for stock-based compensation is recognized ratably over the period from grant date to the earlier of (1) the vesting date of the award, or (2) the date the grantee is eligible to retire without forfeiting the award. For employees who are already eligible to retire at the date an award is granted, the total fair value of the award is recognized as expense at the date of grant. The Company accounts for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. For the three-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded total stock-based compensation expense of approximately $4.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The Company expects to recognize stock-based compensation expense of approximately $1.6 million during the remaining nine months of fiscal year 2025. |
Operating Segments
Operating Segments | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Operating Segments | OPERATING SEGMENTS The Company conducts operations across two reportable operating segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The Tobacco Operations segment activities involve contracting, procuring, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to, or for the account of, manufacturers of consumer tobacco products throughout the world. Through various operating subsidiaries located in tobacco-growing countries around the world and significant ownership interests in unconsolidated affiliates, the Company processes and/or sells flue-cured and burley tobaccos, dark air-cured tobaccos, and oriental tobaccos. Flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos are used principally in the manufacture of cigarettes, and dark air-cured tobaccos are used mainly in the manufacture of cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco products. Some of these tobacco types are also increasingly used in the manufacture of next generation tobacco products that are intended to provide consumers with an alternative to traditional combustible products. The Tobacco Operations segment also provides physical and chemical product testing for tobacco customers. A substantial portion of the Company’s Tobacco Operations' revenues are derived from sales to a limited number of large, multinational cigarette and cigar manufacturers. The Ingredients Operations segment provides its customers with a broad variety of plant-based ingredients for both human and pet consumption. The Ingredients Operations segment utilizes a variety of value-added manufacturing processes converting raw materials into a wide spectrum of fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, dehydrated products, botanical extracts, and flavorings. Customers for the Ingredients Operations segment include large multinational food and beverage companies, smaller independent manufacturers, and retail organizations. FruitSmart, Silva, and Shank's are the primary operations for the Ingredients Operations segment. FruitSmart supplies a broad set of juices, concentrates, pomaces, purees, fruit fibers, seeds, seed powders, and other value-added products to food, beverage, and flavor companies throughout the United States and internationally. Silva procures dehydrated vegetables, fruits, and herbs from around the world and specializes in processing natural materials into custom designed dehydrated vegetable and fruit-based ingredients for a variety of end products. Shank's offers a diversified portfolio of botanical extracts, distillates, natural flavors, and color for industrial and private label customers worldwide, and is known for their significant vanilla expertise. Shank's is also equipped to offer customers custom bottling and packaging for their products. The Company currently evaluates the performance of its segments based on operating income after allocated overhead expenses, plus equity in the pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates. Operating results for the Company’s reportable segments for each period presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income were as follows. Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 SALES AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUES Tobacco Operations $ 511,955 $ 443,908 Ingredients Operations 85,095 73,814 Consolidated sales and other operating revenues $ 597,050 $ 517,722 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Tobacco Operations $ 14,454 $ 8,883 Ingredients Operations 2,911 (2,014) Segment operating income 17,365 6,869 Deduct: Equity in pretax (earnings) loss of unconsolidated affiliates (1) (140) 4,166 Consolidated operating income $ 17,225 $ 11,035 (1) Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment operating income (Tobacco Operations), but is reported below consolidated operating income and excluded from that total in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Foreign currency translation: Balance at beginning of year $ (44,815) $ (44,233) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation (782) (568) Less: Net (gain) loss on foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests 390 144 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (392) (424) Balance at end of period $ (45,207) $ (44,657) Foreign currency hedge: Balance at beginning of year $ (616) $ 4,899 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (net of tax (expense) benefit of $1,209 and $(15)) (4,518) 91 Reclassification of (gain) loss to earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $137 and $188) (1) (339) (627) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (4,857) (536) Balance at end of period $ (5,473) $ 4,363 Interest rate hedge: Balance at beginning of year $ 8,488 $ 5,253 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (net of tax (expense) benefit of $(691) and $(2,666)) 1,932 7,431 Reclassification of (gain) loss to earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $570 and $734) (2) (1,593) (2,045) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 339 5,386 Balance at end of period $ 8,827 $ 10,639 Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Balance at beginning of year $ (44,642) $ (42,976) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Amortization included in earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $(12) and $(14)) (3) (226) 84 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (226) 84 Balance at end of period $ (44,868) $ (42,892) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period $ (86,721) $ (72,547) (1) Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedges related to forecast purchases of tobacco and crop input sales is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 7 for additional information. (2) Gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense when the related interest payments are made on the underlying debt, or as amortized to interest expense over the period to original maturity for terminated swap agreements. See Note 7 for additional information. (3) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional information. |
Changes In Shareholders' Equity
Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | |
Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries | CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES A reconciliation of the changes in Universal Corporation shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 (in thousands of dollars) Universal Corporation Non-controlling Interests Total Universal Corporation Non-controlling Interests Total Balance at beginning of three-month period $ 1,437,207 $ 41,716 $ 1,478,923 $ 1,397,088 $ 39,864 $ 1,436,952 Changes in common stock Accrual of stock-based compensation 4,641 — 4,641 3,859 — 3,859 Withholding of shares from stock-based compensation for grantee income taxes (3,397) — (3,397) (2,963) — (2,963) Dividend equivalents on RSUs 312 — 312 302 — 302 Changes in retained earnings Net income (loss) 130 (2,954) (2,824) (2,064) (3,097) (5,161) Cash dividends declared Common stock (19,988) — (19,988) (19,710) — (19,710) Dividend equivalents on RSUs (312) — (312) (302) — (302) Other comprehensive income (loss) (5,136) (390) (5,526) 4,510 (144) 4,366 Other changes in noncontrolling interests Dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders — (8,330) (8,330) — (4,164) (4,164) Balance at end of period $ 1,413,457 $ 30,042 $ 1,443,499 $ 1,380,720 $ 32,459 $ 1,413,179 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | SUBSEQUENT EVENT In July 2024, management initiated a restructuring plan to consolidate our European sheet tobacco operations into our facility in the Netherlands. The plan involves the closure of the tobacco sheet operations in Germany in fiscal year 2025. We expect to recognize between a total of $10 million to $15 million of restructuring and impairment costs during fiscal years 2025 and 2026 as a result of the consolidation of operations. |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to parent | $ 130 | $ (2,064) |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 shares | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
George C. Freeman, III [Member] | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Name | George C. Freeman, III |
Title | President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | true |
Adoption Date | May 30, 2024 |
Aggregate Available | 30 |
Revenue from Contract with Cu_2
Revenue from Contract with Customer (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by significant revenue-generating category: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Tobacco sales $ 488,231 $ 415,356 Ingredients sales 80,694 70,658 Processing revenue 14,669 19,064 Other sales and revenue from contracts with customers 12,809 11,292 Total revenue from contracts with customers 596,403 516,370 Other operating sales and revenues 647 1,352 Consolidated sales and other operating revenues $ 597,050 $ 517,722 Other operating sales and revenues consists principally of interest on advances to suppliers and dividend payments from deconsolidated affiliates. |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except share and per share data) 2024 2023 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ 130 $ (2,064) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share Weighted average shares outstanding 24,876,220 24,842,171 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ (0.08) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ 130 $ (2,064) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 24,876,220 24,842,171 Effect of dilutive securities Employee and outside director share-based awards 189,886 — Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share 25,066,106 24,842,171 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ (0.08) |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_2
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | The Company's changes in goodwill at June 30, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following: (in thousands of dollars) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 213,869 $ 213,922 Foreign currency translation adjustment (59) (29) Balance at end of period $ 213,810 $ 213,893 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] | The Company's intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following at June 30, 2024 and 2023 and at March 31, 2024: (in thousands, except useful life) June 30, 2024 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (27,357) $ 59,143 Trade names 5 11,100 (8,820) 2,280 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,752) 3,548 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,962) 1,038 Other 5 785 (720) 65 Total intangible assets $ 111,685 $ (45,611) $ 66,074 June 30, 2023 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (19,626) $ 66,874 Trade names 5 11,100 (6,600) 4,500 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,406) 3,894 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,013) 1,987 Other 5 737 (702) 35 Total intangible assets $ 111,637 $ (34,347) $ 77,290 March 31, 2024 Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Customer relationships 11 — 13 $ 86,500 $ (25,424) $ 61,076 Trade names 5 11,100 (8,265) 2,835 Developed technology 13 9,300 (5,665) 3,635 Noncompetition agreements 4 — 5 4,000 (2,725) 1,275 Other 5 782 (720) 62 Total intangible assets $ 111,682 $ (42,799) $ 68,883 Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset's estimated useful economic life, as noted above. |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | The Company's amortization expense for intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was: (in thousands of dollars) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Amortization Expense $ 2,812 $ 2,827 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | As of June 30, 2024, the expected future amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows: Fiscal Year (in thousands of dollars) 2025 (excluding the three months ended June 30, 2024) $ 8,248 2026 9,269 2027 8,077 2028 8,077 2029 and thereafter 32,403 Total expected future amortization expense $ 66,074 |
Derivatives And Hedging Activ_2
Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Notional Amount of Forward Contracts | The aggregate U.S. dollar notional amount of forward and option contracts entered into for these purposes during the three-month periods in fiscal years 2025 and 2024 was as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, (in millions of dollars) 2024 2023 Tobacco purchases $ 97.0 $ 30.3 Processing costs 15.2 4.9 Total $ 112.2 $ 35.2 |
Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income | The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s use of derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Cash Flow Hedges - Interest Rate Swap Agreements Derivative Effective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 2,623 $ 10,096 Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 1,475 $ 1,209 Gain on terminated interest rate swaps amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 689 $ 1,570 Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings Interest expense Ineffective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ — $ — Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses Hedged Item Description of hedged item Floating rate interest payments on term loans Cash Flow Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Derivative Effective Portion of Hedge Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (5,237) $ 2,080 Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings $ 592 $ 806 Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings Cost of goods sold Ineffective Portion and Early De-designation of Hedges Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ — $ 1,910 Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses Hedged Item Description of hedged item Forecast purchases of tobacco in Brazil Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ 1,763 $ (2,486) Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Balance Sheets | The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024: Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Balance Fair Value as of Balance Fair Value as of (in thousands of dollars) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate swap agreements Other $ 7,854 $ 5,810 $ 6,706 Other $ — $ — $ — Foreign currency exchange contracts Other 861 2,227 77 Accounts 6,341 1,674 9 Total $ 8,715 $ 8,037 $ 6,783 $ 6,341 $ 1,674 $ 9 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts Other $ 2,268 $ 787 $ 245 Accounts $ 1,027 $ 2,841 $ 12 Total $ 2,268 $ 787 $ 245 $ 1,027 $ 2,841 $ 12 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | At June 30, 2024 and 2023, and at March 31, 2024, the Company had certain financial assets and financial liabilities that were required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis. These assets and liabilities are listed in the tables below and are classified based on how their values were determined under the fair value hierarchy or the NAV practical expedient: June 30, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 148 $ — $ — $ — $ 148 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 12,111 — — 12,111 Interest rate swap agreements — — 7,854 — 7,854 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 3,129 — 3,129 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 148 $ 12,111 $ 10,983 $ — $ 23,242 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts $ — $ — $ 7,368 $ — $ 7,368 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 7,368 $ — $ 7,368 June 30, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 566 $ — $ — $ — $ 566 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 11,884 — — 11,884 Interest rate swap agreements — — 5,810 — 5,810 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 3,014 — 3,014 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 566 $ 11,884 $ 8,824 $ — $ 21,274 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts $ — $ — $ 4,515 $ — $ 4,515 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 4,515 $ — $ 4,515 March 31, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands of dollars) NAV Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 145 $ — $ — $ — $ 145 Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans — 12,409 — — 12,409 Interest rate swap agreements — — 6,706 — 6,706 Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 322 — 322 Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value $ 145 $ 12,409 $ 7,028 $ — $ 19,582 Liabilities Foreign currency exchange contracts — — 21 — 21 Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value $ — $ — $ 21 $ — $ 21 |
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the fair and carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt, and if applicable any current portion, at each of the balance sheet dates June 30, 2024, and 2023 and March 31, 2024: (in millions of dollars) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2024 Fair market value of long term obligations $ 619 $ 620 $ 618 Carrying value of long term obligations $ 620 $ 620 $ 620 |
Pension And Other Postretirem_2
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Components of Company's Net Periodic Benefit Cost | The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Service cost $ 1,322 $ 1,282 $ 24 $ 25 Interest cost 2,872 2,901 271 264 Expected return on plan assets (3,607) (3,888) (14) (16) Net amortization and deferral 174 203 (160) (189) Net periodic benefit cost $ 761 $ 498 $ 121 $ 84 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Awards Issued During The Period | During the three-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issued the following stock-based awards, representing the regular annual grants to officers and outside directors of the Company: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 RSUs: Number granted 74,950 71,750 Grant date fair value $ 47.30 $ 52.02 PSUs: Number granted 62,085 57,400 Grant date fair value $ 38.23 $ 43.01 |
Operating Segments (Tables)
Operating Segments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Operating Results For The Company's Reportable Segments | Operating results for the Company’s reportable segments for each period presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income were as follows. Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 SALES AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUES Tobacco Operations $ 511,955 $ 443,908 Ingredients Operations 85,095 73,814 Consolidated sales and other operating revenues $ 597,050 $ 517,722 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Tobacco Operations $ 14,454 $ 8,883 Ingredients Operations 2,911 (2,014) Segment operating income 17,365 6,869 Deduct: Equity in pretax (earnings) loss of unconsolidated affiliates (1) (140) 4,166 Consolidated operating income $ 17,225 $ 11,035 (1) Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment operating income (Tobacco Operations), but is reported below consolidated operating income and excluded from that total in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands of dollars) 2024 2023 Foreign currency translation: Balance at beginning of year $ (44,815) $ (44,233) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation (782) (568) Less: Net (gain) loss on foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests 390 144 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (392) (424) Balance at end of period $ (45,207) $ (44,657) Foreign currency hedge: Balance at beginning of year $ (616) $ 4,899 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (net of tax (expense) benefit of $1,209 and $(15)) (4,518) 91 Reclassification of (gain) loss to earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $137 and $188) (1) (339) (627) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (4,857) (536) Balance at end of period $ (5,473) $ 4,363 Interest rate hedge: Balance at beginning of year $ 8,488 $ 5,253 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (net of tax (expense) benefit of $(691) and $(2,666)) 1,932 7,431 Reclassification of (gain) loss to earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $570 and $734) (2) (1,593) (2,045) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 339 5,386 Balance at end of period $ 8,827 $ 10,639 Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Balance at beginning of year $ (44,642) $ (42,976) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation: Amortization included in earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $(12) and $(14)) (3) (226) 84 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (226) 84 Balance at end of period $ (44,868) $ (42,892) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period $ (86,721) $ (72,547) (1) Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedges related to forecast purchases of tobacco and crop input sales is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 7 for additional information. (2) Gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense when the related interest payments are made on the underlying debt, or as amortized to interest expense over the period to original maturity for terminated swap agreements. See Note 7 for additional information. (3) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional information. |
Changes In Shareholders' Equi_2
Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries | A reconciliation of the changes in Universal Corporation shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 (in thousands of dollars) Universal Corporation Non-controlling Interests Total Universal Corporation Non-controlling Interests Total Balance at beginning of three-month period $ 1,437,207 $ 41,716 $ 1,478,923 $ 1,397,088 $ 39,864 $ 1,436,952 Changes in common stock Accrual of stock-based compensation 4,641 — 4,641 3,859 — 3,859 Withholding of shares from stock-based compensation for grantee income taxes (3,397) — (3,397) (2,963) — (2,963) Dividend equivalents on RSUs 312 — 312 302 — 302 Changes in retained earnings Net income (loss) 130 (2,954) (2,824) (2,064) (3,097) (5,161) Cash dividends declared Common stock (19,988) — (19,988) (19,710) — (19,710) Dividend equivalents on RSUs (312) — (312) (302) — (302) Other comprehensive income (loss) (5,136) (390) (5,526) 4,510 (144) 4,366 Other changes in noncontrolling interests Dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders — (8,330) (8,330) — (4,164) (4,164) Balance at end of period $ 1,413,457 $ 30,042 $ 1,443,499 $ 1,380,720 $ 32,459 $ 1,413,179 |
Revenue from Contract with Cu_3
Revenue from Contract with Customer (Disaggregation of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 596,403 | $ 516,370 |
Other operating sales and revenues | 647 | 1,352 |
Sales and other operating revenues | 597,050 | 517,722 |
Manufactured Product [Member] | Tobacco Sales [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 488,231 | 415,356 |
Manufactured Product [Member] | Food Ingredient Sales [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 80,694 | 70,658 |
Processing revenue [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 14,669 | 19,064 |
Other sales and revenue from contracts with customers [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 12,809 | $ 11,292 |
Other Contingent Liabilities _2
Other Contingent Liabilities And Other Matters (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Other contingent liabilities | $ 1,000 | ||
Net provision for losses (recoveries) on advances to suppliers | (751) | $ 1,382 | |
Stock repurchase program authorized amount | 100,000 | ||
Stock repurchase program remaining authorized repurchase amount | 95,000 | ||
Advances to suppliers [Member] | |||
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Advances to suppliers current and non-current | 120,000 | 138,000 | $ 162,000 |
Valuation allowances | 19,000 | 26,000 | 20,000 |
Net provision for losses (recoveries) on advances to suppliers | (800) | 1,400 | |
Recoverable value added tax credits [Member] | |||
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Aggregate balance of recoverable value added tax credits | 68,000 | 76,000 | 72,000 |
Valuation allowances | 21,000 | $ 22,000 | $ 21,000 |
Parana [Member] | |||
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Brazil audit assessment for tax, penalties, and interest on recoverable value added tax credits | 10,000 | ||
Reduced Brazil audit assessment for tax, penalties, and interest on recoverable value added tax credits | 3,000 | ||
Loss contingency amount accrued | 0 | ||
Parana [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Estimate of possible loss on remaining VAT audit assessment | 0 | ||
Parana [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Other Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters [Line Items] | |||
Estimate of possible loss on remaining VAT audit assessment | $ 3,000 |
Earnings Per Share (Computation
Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation | $ 130 | $ (2,064) |
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 24,876,220 | 24,842,171 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.01 | $ (0.08) |
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation | $ 130 | $ (2,064) |
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 24,876,220 | 24,842,171 |
Employee and outside director share-based awards | 189,886 | 0 |
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share | 25,066,106 | 24,842,171 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.01 | $ (0.08) |
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Effective income tax rate | 34.70% | (21.60%) |
Pillar Two Minimum Tax | 15% |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_3
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Change in Goodwill Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 213,869 | $ 213,922 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (59) | (29) |
Balance at end of period | $ 213,810 | $ 213,893 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Gross carrying value | $ 111,685 | $ 111,682 | $ 111,637 |
Accumulated amortization | (45,611) | (42,799) | (34,347) |
Net carrying value | 66,074 | 68,883 | 77,290 |
Customer Relationships [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Gross carrying value | 86,500 | 86,500 | 86,500 |
Accumulated amortization | (27,357) | (25,424) | (19,626) |
Net carrying value | $ 59,143 | $ 61,076 | $ 66,874 |
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 11 years | 11 years | 11 years |
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 13 years | 13 years | 13 years |
Trade Names [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Gross carrying value | $ 11,100 | $ 11,100 | $ 11,100 |
Accumulated amortization | (8,820) | (8,265) | (6,600) |
Net carrying value | $ 2,280 | $ 2,835 | $ 4,500 |
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 13 years | 13 years | 13 years |
Gross carrying value | $ 9,300 | $ 9,300 | $ 9,300 |
Accumulated amortization | (5,752) | (5,665) | (5,406) |
Net carrying value | 3,548 | 3,635 | 3,894 |
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Gross carrying value | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Accumulated amortization | (2,962) | (2,725) | (2,013) |
Net carrying value | $ 1,038 | $ 1,275 | $ 1,987 |
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Gross carrying value | $ 785 | $ 782 | $ 737 |
Accumulated amortization | (720) | (720) | (702) |
Net carrying value | $ 65 | $ 62 | $ 35 |
Amortization Expense (Details)
Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Amortization of Intangible Assets | $ 2,812 | $ 2,827 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_5
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
2025 (excluding the three months ended June 30, 2024) | $ 8,248 | ||
2026 | 9,269 | ||
2027 | 8,077 | ||
2028 | 8,077 | ||
2029 and thereafter | 32,403 | ||
Total expected future amortization expense | $ 66,074 | $ 68,883 | $ 77,290 |
Derivatives And Hedging Activ_3
Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amount of derivative contracts | $ 75,400 | $ 20,900 | $ 83,000 | |
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amount of derivative contracts | 310,000 | $ 370,000 | ||
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swap agreements | $ 11,800 | |||
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | $ (5,900) |
Notional Amount of Forward Cont
Notional Amount of Forward Contracts (Details) - Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional amount of derivative contracts | $ 112.2 | $ 35.2 |
Derivatives related to tobacco purchases [Member] | Tobacco purchases [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional amount of derivative contracts | 97 | 30.3 |
Derivatives related to processing costs [Member] | Processing costs [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional amount of derivative contracts | $ 15.2 | $ 4.9 |
Derivatives And Hedging Activ_4
Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax | $ 2,623 | $ 10,096 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax | 1,475 | 1,209 |
Gain on terminated interest rate swaps amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings | $ 689 | $ 1,570 |
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Interest expense | Interest expense |
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings from ineffective portion and early de-designation of cash flow hedges | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, general and administrative expenses | Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost of goods sold [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax | $ (5,237) | $ 2,080 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax | $ 592 | $ 806 |
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Cost of goods sold | Cost of goods sold |
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings from ineffective portion and early de-designation of cash flow hedges | $ 0 | $ 1,910 |
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, general and administrative expenses | Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ 1,763 | $ (2,486) |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, general and administrative expenses | Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Derivatives And Hedging Activ_5
Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ 8,715 | $ 6,783 | $ 8,037 |
Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | 6,341 | 9 | 1,674 |
Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | 2,268 | 245 | 787 |
Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | 1,027 | 12 | 2,841 |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] | Other Non-Current Assets [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | 7,854 | 6,706 | 5,810 |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | 861 | 77 | 2,227 |
Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | 2,268 | 245 | 787 |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member] | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Designated as Hedging Instruments | 6,341 | 9 | 1,674 |
Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ 1,027 | $ 12 | $ 2,841 |
Fair Value Measurements (Financ
Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Assets: | |||
Money market funds | $ 148 | $ 145 | $ 566 |
Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans | 12,111 | 12,409 | 11,884 |
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 7,854 | 6,706 | 5,810 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,129 | 322 | 3,014 |
Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value | 23,242 | 19,582 | 21,274 |
Liabilities: | |||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 7,368 | 21 | 4,515 |
Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value | 7,368 | 21 | 4,515 |
Net Asset Value [Member] | |||
Assets: | |||
Money market funds | 148 | 145 | 566 |
Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value | 148 | 145 | 566 |
Liabilities: | |||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 [Member] | |||
Assets: | |||
Money market funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans | 12,111 | 12,409 | 11,884 |
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value | 12,111 | 12,409 | 11,884 |
Liabilities: | |||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 [Member] | |||
Assets: | |||
Money market funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 7,854 | 6,706 | 5,810 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,129 | 322 | 3,014 |
Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value | 10,983 | 7,028 | 8,824 |
Liabilities: | |||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 7,368 | 21 | 4,515 |
Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value | 7,368 | 21 | 4,515 |
Level 3 [Member] | |||
Assets: | |||
Money market funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trading securities associated with deferred compensation plans | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial assets measured and reported at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities: | |||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements - Long
Fair Value Measurements - Long Term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Fair Value [Member] | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt | $ 619,000 | $ 618,000 | $ 620,000 |
Carrying Value [Member] | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt | 620,000 | 620,000 | 620,000 |
Long-term debt | $ 617,502 | $ 617,364 | $ 616,948 |
Pension And Other Postretirem_3
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |
Contributions to qualified and non-qualified pension plans | $ 0.2 |
Expected additional contributions in the current fiscal year | $ 2.5 |
Pension And Other Postretirem_4
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Components Of Company's Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Pension Benefits [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Service cost | $ 1,322 | $ 1,282 |
Interest cost | 2,872 | 2,901 |
Expected return on plan assets | (3,607) | (3,888) |
Net amortization and deferral | 174 | 203 |
Net periodic benefit cost | 761 | 498 |
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Service cost | 24 | 25 |
Interest cost | 271 | 264 |
Expected return on plan assets | (14) | (16) |
Net amortization and deferral | (160) | (189) |
Net periodic benefit cost | $ 121 | $ 84 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Narra
Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 4,600 | $ 3,900 |
Expected stock based compensation for remaining fiscal year | $ 1,600 | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Pre FY2022 Grants [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 5 years | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | FY2022 Grants [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Performance Share Awards (PSAs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Minimum [Member] | Performance Share Awards (PSAs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of award grant paid | 0% | |
Maximum [Member] | Performance Share Awards (PSAs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of award grant paid | 150% | |
Outside Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 1 year |
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Awards Issued During The Period) (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number granted | 74,950 | 71,750 |
Grant date fair value | $ 47.30 | $ 52.02 |
Performance Share Awards (PSAs) [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number granted | 62,085 | 57,400 |
Grant date fair value | $ 38.23 | $ 43.01 |
Operating Segments (Operating R
Operating Segments (Operating Results For The Company's Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 597,050 | $ 517,722 | |
Deduct: Equity in pretax (earnings) loss of unconsolidated affiliates (1) | [1] | (140) | 4,166 |
Consolidated operating income | 17,225 | 11,035 | |
Tobacco Operations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Sales and other operating revenues | 511,955 | 443,908 | |
Consolidated operating income | 14,454 | 8,883 | |
Ingredients | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Sales and other operating revenues | 85,095 | 73,814 | |
Consolidated operating income | 2,911 | (2,014) | |
Operating Segments [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Consolidated operating income | $ 17,365 | $ 6,869 | |
[1] Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment operating income (Tobacco Operations), but is reported below consolidated operating income and excluded from that total in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2024 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (86,721) | $ (72,547) | $ (81,585) | |
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | ||||
Foreign currency translation: | ||||
Balance at beginning of year | (44,815) | (44,233) | ||
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation | (782) | (568) | ||
Less: Net (gain) loss on foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests | 390 | 144 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes | (392) | (424) | ||
Balance at end of period | (45,207) | (44,657) | ||
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member] | ||||
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract] | ||||
Balance at beginning of year | (616) | 4,899 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax | (4,518) | 91 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax | [1] | (339) | (627) | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax | (4,857) | (536) | ||
Balance at the end of period | (5,473) | 4,363 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax | 1,209 | (15) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax | (137) | (188) | ||
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ||||
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract] | ||||
Balance at beginning of year | 8,488 | 5,253 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax | 1,932 | 7,431 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax | [2] | (1,593) | (2,045) | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax | 339 | 5,386 | ||
Balance at the end of period | 8,827 | 10,639 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax | (691) | (2,666) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax | (570) | (734) | ||
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | ||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: | ||||
Balance at beginning of year | (44,642) | (42,976) | ||
Amortization included in earnings (net of tax expense (benefit) of $(12) and $(14))(3) | [3] | (226) | 84 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes | (226) | 84 | ||
Balance at end of period | (44,868) | (42,892) | ||
Taxes on amortization included in net income | $ (12) | $ (14) | ||
[1] Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedges related to forecast purchases of tobacco and crop input sales is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 7 for additional information. Gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense when the related interest payments are made on the underlying debt, or as amortized to interest expense over the period to original maturity for terminated swap agreements. See Note 7 for additional information. This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional information. |
Changes In Shareholders' Equi_3
Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries (Reconciliation Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | ||
Total stockholders' equity attributable to parent, beginning balance | $ 1,437,207 | |
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries, beginning balance | 41,716 | |
Total shareholders' equity, beginning balance | 1,478,923 | $ 1,436,952 |
Accrual of stock-based compensation | 4,641 | 3,859 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation | 3,397 | 2,963 |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | 312 | 302 |
Net income (loss) attributable to parent | 130 | (2,064) |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (2,954) | (3,097) |
Net (income) loss | (2,824) | (5,161) |
Common stock dividends declared | (19,988) | (19,710) |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | (312) | (302) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (5,526) | 4,366 |
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (8,330) | (4,164) |
Total stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance | 1,413,457 | 1,380,720 |
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries, ending balance | 30,042 | 32,459 |
Total shareholders' equity, ending balance | 1,443,499 | 1,413,179 |
Universal Corporation [Member] | ||
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | ||
Total stockholders' equity attributable to parent, beginning balance | 1,437,207 | 1,397,088 |
Accrual of stock-based compensation | 4,641 | 3,859 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation | 3,397 | 2,963 |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | 312 | 302 |
Net income (loss) attributable to parent | 130 | (2,064) |
Common stock dividends declared | (19,988) | (19,710) |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | (312) | (302) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent | (5,136) | 4,510 |
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
Total stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance | 1,413,457 | 1,380,720 |
Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | ||
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | ||
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries, beginning balance | 41,716 | 39,864 |
Accrual of stock-based compensation | 0 | 0 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation | 0 | 0 |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | 0 | 0 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (2,954) | (3,097) |
Common stock dividends declared | 0 | 0 |
Dividend equivalents on RSUs | 0 | 0 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (390) | (144) |
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (8,330) | (4,164) |
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries, ending balance | $ 30,042 | $ 32,459 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) | |
Minimum [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Restructuring and impairment costs | $ 10,000 |
Maximum [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Restructuring and impairment costs | $ 15,000 |