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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Universal (UVV)

Universal Corp withdraws CFO offer to Anubhav Mittal; Johan Kroner remains CFO

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Universal Corporation withdrew its employment offer to Anubhav Mittal, who the Board had elected as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2026. Johan C. Kroner will continue as CFO until a successor is elected, and the company expects to name one in the near term.

Key points

  • Board elected Anubhav Mittal as SVP and CFO on January 20, 2026, effective February 17, 2026
  • Company withdrew its employment offer to Mr. Mittal on January 28, 2026
  • Johan C. Kroner remains SVP and CFO until a successor is elected
  • Company anticipates electing a successor in the near term based on its recent executive search

The filing

CompanyUniversal (UVV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 29, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-029470

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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