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 31, 2002
(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 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) 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
Item 5. Other Events.
The press release issued by the Registrant on May 30, 2002
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
--- -----------
99.1 Press Release Announcing Early Closing of Henderson,
N.C. Plant.*
------------------
*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 31, 2002 By: /s/ George C. Freeman, III
---------------------------------
George C. Freeman, III
General Counsel and Secretary
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Document
------- --------
99.1 Press Release Announcing Early Closing of Henderson, N.C. Plant.*
-------------------
*Filed Herewith