SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 8, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported)
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Virginia 1-652 54-0414210
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1501 North Hamilton Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(804) 359-9311
Item 5. Other Events.
The press releases issued by the Registrant on February 4, 1999
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 are incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release announcing additional stock repurchase and
quarterly dividend, dated February 4, 1999, issued by the
Company.*
99.2 Press Release announcing earnings for the second quarter,
dated February 4, 1999, issued by the Company.*
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*Filed Herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: February 8, 1999 By: /s/ James M. White, III
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James M. White, III
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Document
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99.1 Press Release announcing additional stock repurchase and quarterly
dividend, dated February 4, 1999, issued by the Company.*
99.2 Press Release announcing earnings for the second quarter, dated
February 4, 1999, issued by the Company.*
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*Filed Herewith