Form 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: May 17, 2007

(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

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The Registrant issued a press release on May 21, 2007, discussing its results for the quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 17, 2007, the Registrant issued a press release announcing quarterly dividends and its annual shareholder meeting record date. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

No.   

Description

99.1    Press release dated May 17, 2007, announcing quarterly dividends and annual shareholder meeting record date.*
99.2    Press release dated May 21, 2007, announcing results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.*

* 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: May 21, 2007  

By:

 

/s/ Preston D. Wigner

    Preston D. Wigner
    General Counsel and Secretary


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Document

99.1    Press release dated May 17, 2007, announcing quarterly dividends and annual shareholder meeting record date.*
99.2    Press release dated May 21, 2007, announcing results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.*

* Filed Herewith