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UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ (UVV) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 4, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). J. Patrick O’Keefe intends to retire as Vice President, Ingredients and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- J. Patrick O’Keefe intends to retire as Vice President, Ingredients and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients
- O’Keefe remains in role until successor appointment, reducing near-term operational disruption
- Executive search firm engaged to identify successor, signaling an external or broad-based search
- Leadership transition may affect Universal’s Ingredients segment strategy and execution
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