Universal Announces 38th Increase in Dividends

Source from:  Tobaccoreporter.com Nov 6, 2008 11/07/2008

Universal Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share on its common shares, payable February 9, 2009, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 12, 2009. "This is our 38th consecutive annual dividend increase, and we are proud of our record of delivering value to shareholders," said George Freeman, chairman, president and CEO of Universal Corp. Universal has raised its common dividend every year since 1971. Enditem