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

Universal Corp's Ingredients head J. Patrick O'Keefe to retire, successor search begins

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

On July 29, 2026, J. Patrick O'Keefe notified Universal Corporation of his intention to retire as Vice President, Ingredients and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients, Inc. The company is working with an executive search firm to identify a successor, and Mr. O'Keefe will stay in his role until one is appointed. The filing does not name a successor or give a timeline for the appointment.

Key points

  • Retirement notice given July 29, 2026, as Vice President, Ingredients and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients, Inc.
  • Company is working with an executive search firm to identify a successor.
  • Mr. O'Keefe will remain in his current role until a successor is appointed, then provide transition support.

The filing

CompanyUniversal (UVV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 4, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-332942

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:59 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 04, 2026.

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