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Universal Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results

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Universal Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results RICHMOND, Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, “We are starting fiscal year 2027 with confidence in the long-term strategic direction of our company. We are focused on creating sustainable value through disciplined execution across our businesses. In tobacco, we believe that our long-standing market expertise and measured approach position us well to navigate current oversupply conditions, make prudent buying decisions, and be a trusted, full-service partner to our customers. In ingredients, we are leveraging our platform growth investments and focusing on improving commercial execution, facility utilization, and financial and operational efficiencies. We expect certain of our improvement efforts to continue through our next fiscal year.”

Mr. Wigner continued, “Our first fiscal quarter results reflected the expected timing and market dynamics in our tobacco business, in comparison to our exceptional first quarter results in the prior fiscal year. Purchasing activity was slower as we and our customers evaluated green tobacco price trends amid oversupply conditions in flue-cured and burley markets and monitored potential weather impacts on next season’s crops. We are pleased with our current customer indications and commitments, and we expect customer demand to remain consistent with our fiscal year sales plan. In our ingredients business, revenue was down slightly from the prior year’s quarter, and results continued to be negatively affected by persistent consumer market headwinds, high fixed costs at our expanded Lancaster facility, and longer-than-anticipated product development cycles. We continued to implement our initiatives to strengthen the ingredients platform for long-term success, which include enhancements to leadership, systems, operational capabilities, and commercial execution. During the fiscal quarter, our liquidity position remained strong, and our debt levels were down due to reduced working capital usage, driven by tobacco crop purchase timing and lower green tobacco prices.”

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Change

(in millions of dollars, except per share data)

2026

2025

%

Consolidated Results

Sales and other operating revenue

$

523.8

$

593.8

(12

)%

Cost of goods sold

$

440.7

$

479.6

(8

)%

Gross profit margin percentage

15.9

%

19.2

%

-330 bps

Selling, general and administrative expenses

$

80.8

$

79.2

2

%

Restructuring and impairment costs

$

$

1.1

(100

)%

Operating income

$

2.3

$

33.8

(93

)%

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)*

$

2.3

$

34.9

(93

)%

Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation

$

(5.0

)

$

8.5

(159

)%

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation (non-GAAP)*

$

(5.0

)

$

9.6

(152

)%

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

(159

)%

Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share (non-GAAP)*

$

(0.20

)

$

0.38

(153

)%

Segment Results

Tobacco operations sales and other operating revenues

$

437.1

$

504.7

(13

)%

Tobacco operations operating income

$

3.5

$

35.7

(90

)%

Ingredients operations sales and other operating revenues

$

86.7

$

89.1

(3

)%

Ingredients operations operating income (loss)

$

(0.7

)

$

1.7

(139

)%

*See Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Other Items below

First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Highlights

Consolidated Results

Tobacco Operations Segment

Ingredients Operations Segment

Select Balance Sheet Items, Liquidity, and Debt

Additional Items

Sustainability Update

Universal continues to strengthen the foundation of its business through investments in environmental, health, and safety capabilities that support long-term sustainability and operational resilience. Recent initiatives include the implementation of an enhanced global safety management software platform and a comprehensive Global EHS Management System. The new systems improve visibility across operations, support greater consistency and accountability, and strengthen the Company's approach to risk management across its global footprint. By reinforcing a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement, these investments help position Universal for long-term success.

Other Items

Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and the total for segment operating income (loss) are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and should not be considered as substitutes for operating income (loss), net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, diluted earnings (loss) per share, cash from operating activities or any other operating or financial performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of adjusted operating income (loss) to consolidated operating (income), adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation to consolidated net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share to diluted earnings (loss) per share are provided below. In addition, a reconciliation of the total for segment operating income (loss) to consolidated operating income (loss) is provided in Note 3. "Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements. Management evaluates the consolidated Company and segment performance excluding certain significant charges or credits. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude items that it believes are not indicative of its core operating results, can provide investors with important information that is useful in understanding its business results and trends.

Net debt, net capitalization, and net debt to net capitalization ratio are also non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered substitutes for total debt, total capitalization, total debt to total capitalization ratio, or any other operating or financial performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of net debt to total debt and net capitalization to total capitalization are provided below. Management believes these non-GAAP measures are meaningful indicators of liquidity and financial position.

The following tables set forth certain non-recurring items included in reported results to reconcile adjusted operating income to consolidated operating income and adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation to net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation:

Adjusted Operating Income Reconciliation

Three Months Ended

June 30,

(in thousands)

2026

2025

As Reported: Consolidated operating income

$

2,296

$

33,813

Restructuring and impairment costs (1)

1,122

As Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

$

2,296

$

34,935

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Universal Corporation and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Reconciliation

(in thousands except for per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

As Reported: Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation

$

(5,016

)

$

8,497

Restructuring and impairment costs (1)

1,122

Total of non-GAAP adjustments to income (loss) before income taxes

1,122

Non-GAAP adjustments to income taxes

Income tax benefit from restructuring and impairment costs (1)(2)

(35

)

Total of income tax impacts for non-GAAP adjustments to income (loss) before income taxes

(35

)

As adjusted: Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation (non-GAAP)

$

(5,016

)

$

9,584

As reported: Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

As adjusted: Diluted earnings (loss) per share (non-GAAP)

$

(0.20

)

$

0.38

(1)

Restructuring and impairment costs are included in Consolidated operating income in the consolidated statements of income, but excluded for purposes of Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income (loss) available to Universal Corporation, and Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share.

(2)

The income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments was determined based on the timing and nature of the specific non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional income tax rates (foreign, state, and local) and the applicable U.S. federal income tax rates. The Company considers current and deferred income tax rates to calculate the impact to income taxes for the non-GAAP adjustments.

The following table reconciles total debt to net debt and net capitalization:

Net Debt and Net Capitalization Reconciliation

June 30,

June 30,

March 31,

(in thousands)

2026

2025

2026

Add: Notes payable and overdrafts

$

567,011

$

621,275

$

287,564

Add: Long-term obligations

616,869

618,057

616,727

Add: Current portion of long-term obligations

Total Debt

1,183,880

1,239,332

904,291

Add: Customer advances and deposits

3,531

4,557

3,376

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

173,593

178,435

62,178

Net Debt (non-GAAP)

$

1,013,818

$

1,065,454

$

845,489

Add: Total Universal Corporation shareholders' equity

1,388,829

1,458,917

1,415,400

Net Capitalization (non-GAAP)

$

2,402,647

$

2,524,371

$

2,260,889

Net Debt/Net Capitalization (non-GAAP)

42

%

42

%

37

%

Investor Conference Call

At 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 6, 2026, the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results. Those wishing to listen to the call may do so by visiting www.universalcorp.com at that time. A replay of the webcast will be available at that site through November 6, 2026.

About Universal Corporation

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and precise specifications. Through our diverse network of farmers and partners across more than 30 countries on five continents, we are a trusted provider of high-quality, traceable products. We leverage our extensive supply chain expertise, global reach, integrated processing capabilities, and commitment to sustainability to provide a range of products and services designed to drive efficiency and deliver value to our customers. For more information, visit www.universalcorp.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Among other things, these statements include statements made in Mr. Wigner’s quotations, statements regarding expectations with respect to our fiscal year 2027 performance, our strategic plans, ingredients business, tobacco business, including expectations with respect to size, shipments and sales and purchases of tobacco crops. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as we “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “predict,” “estimate,” and similar expressions or words of similar import. These forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current knowledge and assumptions about future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, prospects, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: product purchased not meeting quality and quantity requirements; reliance on a few large customers; anticipated levels of demand for and supply of our products and services; tobacco growing conditions and customer requirements; major shifts in customer requirements for leaf tobacco; higher inflation rates, tariffs and other pressures on costs; weather and other conditions; exposure to certain legal, regulatory and financial risks related to climate change; industry-specific risks related to our plant-based ingredients businesses; disruption of our supply chain for our plant-based ingredients; success in pursuing strategic investments or acquisitions and integration of new businesses and the impact of these new businesses on future results; our ability to maintain effective information technology systems and safeguard confidential information; our inability to attract, develop, retain, motivate, and maintain good relationships with our workforce; our dependence on a seasonal workforce; epidemics, pandemics or similar widespread public health concerns; government efforts to regulate the production and consumption of tobacco products; government actions on the sourcing of leaf tobacco; economic and political conditions in the countries in which we and our customers operate, including the ongoing impacts from international conflicts; sustainability considerations from governments and other stakeholders; changes in tax laws in the countries where we do business; failure of our customers or suppliers to repay extensions of credit; changes in exchange rates; changes in interest rates; and low investment performance by our defined benefit pension plan assets and changes in pension plan valuation assumptions. Please also refer to the risks and uncertainties as discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of Universal’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and related disclosures in other filings that Universal files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All risk factors and uncertainties described herein and therein should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and all of the forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein and therein. Universal cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as these statements speak only as of the date when made, and it undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made, except as required by law.

UNIVERSAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

Sales and other operating revenues

$

523,779

$

593,762

Costs and expenses

Cost of goods sold

440,691

479,635

Selling, general and administrative expenses

80,792

79,192

Restructuring and impairment costs

1,122

Operating income

2,296

33,813

Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

510

2,435

Other non-operating income (expense)

91

586

Interest income

741

647

Interest expense

16,507

17,777

Income (loss) before income taxes and other items

(12,869

)

19,704

Income taxes

(4,519

)

5,337

Net income (loss)

(8,350

)

14,367

Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

3,334

(5,870

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation

$

(5,016

)

$

8,497

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

Diluted

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

See accompanying notes.

UNIVERSAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of dollars)

June 30,

June 30,

March 31,

2026

2025

2026

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

173,593

$

178,435

$

62,178

Accounts receivable, net

348,036

424,157

563,864

Advances to suppliers, net

102,880

79,154

177,222

Accounts receivable—unconsolidated affiliates

104,518

127,701

12,300

Inventories—at lower of cost or net realizable value:

Tobacco

1,165,542

1,219,769

832,360

Other

206,658

205,036

203,537

Prepaid income taxes

34,116

22,715

22,958

Other current assets

104,583

89,360

97,278

Total current assets

2,239,926

2,346,327

1,971,697

Property, plant and equipment

Land

26,414

26,266

26,249

Buildings

333,702

337,290

333,416

Machinery and equipment

768,886

739,899

759,654

1,129,002

1,103,455

1,119,319

Less accumulated depreciation

(752,384

)

(728,180

)

(746,365

)

376,618

375,275

372,954

Other assets

Operating lease right-of-use assets

35,134

38,428

37,272

Goodwill, net

172,679

213,864

172,695

Other intangibles, net

46,593

55,237

48,604

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

81,243

87,988

82,287

Deferred income taxes

18,565

20,461

15,636

Pension asset

16,496

13,006

16,542

Other noncurrent assets

48,213

38,721

49,080

418,923

467,705

422,116

Total assets

$

3,035,467

$

3,189,307

$

2,766,767

See accompanying notes.

UNIVERSAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of dollars)

June 30,

June 30,

March 31,

2026

2025

2026

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities

Notes payable and overdrafts

$

567,011

$

621,275

$

287,564

Accounts payable

90,976

119,803

90,139

Accounts payable—unconsolidated affiliates

255

76

510

Customer advances and deposits

3,531

4,557

3,376

Accrued compensation

25,079

22,577

33,234

Income taxes payable

12,946

15,528

17,643

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

10,471

11,233

11,172

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

160,667

147,639

120,603

Total current liabilities

870,936

942,688

564,241

Long-term debt

616,869

618,057

616,727

Pensions and other postretirement benefits

35,434

36,307

35,471

Long-term operating lease liabilities

22,858

24,945

24,359

Other long-term liabilities

26,253

26,032

24,925

Deferred income taxes

40,223

41,689

39,920

Total liabilities

1,612,573

1,689,718

1,305,643

Shareholders’ equity

Universal Corporation:

Preferred stock:

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding

Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized 24,938,259 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 (24,807,613 at June 30, 2025 and 24,923,496 at March 31, 2026)

353,899

355,498

351,523

Retained earnings

1,109,026

1,174,758

1,136,989

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(74,096

)

(71,339

)

(73,112

)

Total Universal Corporation shareholders' equity

1,388,829

1,458,917

1,415,400

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

34,065

40,672

45,724

Total shareholders' equity

1,422,894

1,499,589

1,461,124

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

3,035,467

$

3,189,307

$

2,766,767

See accompanying notes.

UNIVERSAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of dollars)

Three Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

(8,350

)

$

14,367

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

12,760

13,582

Net provision for losses (recoveries) on advances to suppliers

1,752

52

Inventory writedowns

1,624

1,469

Stock-based compensation expense

5,378

7,575

Foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss, net

2,821

(2,362

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

1,250

(6,162

)

Deferred income taxes

(3,013

)

(3,259

)

Equity in net loss (income) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of dividends

(200

)

(1,943

)

Restructuring and impairment costs

1,122

Restructuring payments

(2,669

)

Other, net

348

(43

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:

(131,489

)

(226,832

)

Net cash used by operating activities

(117,119

)

(205,103

)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(15,926

)

(12,053

)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

281

143

Net cash used by investing activities

(15,645

)

(11,910

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Issuance of short-term debt, net

278,220

165,861

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

(8,235

)

(7,203

)

Repurchase of common stock

(2,746

)

Dividends paid on common stock

(20,437

)

(20,020

)

Other

(2,504

)

(4,016

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

244,298

134,622

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents

(119

)

711

Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents

111,415

(81,680

)

Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

62,178

260,115

Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

173,593

$

178,435

See accompanying notes.

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Universal Corporation, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to herein as “Universal” or the “Company,” is a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers. The Company is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier and provides high-quality plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets. Because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s business, the results of operations for any fiscal quarter will not necessarily be indicative of results to be expected for other quarters or a full fiscal year. All adjustments necessary to state fairly the results for the period have been included and were of a normal recurring nature. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

2026

2025

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share

Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation

$

(5,016

)

$

8,497

Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share

Weighted average shares outstanding

25,081,430

24,999,570

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share

Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation

$

(5,016

)

$

8,497

Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Weighted average shares outstanding

25,081,430

24,999,570

Effect of dilutive securities

Employee and outside director share-based awards

132,287

Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share

25,081,430

25,131,857

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.20

)

$

0.34

NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Management regularly evaluates the Company’s global business activities, including product and service offerings to its customers, as well as senior management’s operational and financial responsibilities. Assessments include an analysis of how its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) measures business performance and allocates resources. As a result of this analysis, senior management has determined the Company conducts operations across two reportable operating segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations.

The Tobacco Operations segment activities involve contracting, procuring, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to, or for the account of, manufacturers of consumer tobacco products throughout the world. Through various operating subsidiaries located in tobacco-growing countries around the world and significant ownership interests in unconsolidated affiliates, the Company processes and/or sells flue-cured and burley tobaccos, dark air-cured tobaccos, and oriental tobaccos. Flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos are used principally in the manufacture of cigarettes, and dark air-cured tobaccos are used mainly in the manufacture of cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco products. Some of these tobacco types are also used in the manufacture of next generation tobacco products that are intended to provide consumers with an alternative to traditional combustible products. The Tobacco Operations segment also provides physical and chemical product testing for tobacco customers. A substantial portion of the Company’s Tobacco Operations’ revenues are derived from sales to a limited number of large, multinational cigarette and cigar manufacturers.

The Ingredients Operations segment provides its customers with a broad variety of plant-based ingredients for both human and pet consumption. The Ingredients Operations segment utilizes a variety of value-added manufacturing processes converting raw materials into a wide spectrum of fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, dehydrated products, botanical extracts, and flavorings. Customers for the Ingredients Operations segment include large multinational food and beverage companies, smaller independent manufacturers, and retail organizations. FruitSmart, Inc. (“FruitSmart”), Silva International, Inc. (“Silva”), and Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients–Shank’s (“Universal Ingredients–Shank’s”) are the primary operations for the Ingredients Operations segment. FruitSmart supplies a broad set of juices, concentrates, pomaces, purees, fruit fibers, seeds, seed powders, and other value-added products to food, beverage, and flavor companies throughout the United States and internationally. Silva procures dehydrated vegetables, fruits, and herbs from around the world and specializes in processing natural materials into custom designed dehydrated vegetable and fruit-based ingredients for a variety of end products. Universal Ingredients–Shank’s offers a diversified portfolio of botanical extracts, distillates, natural flavors, and color for industrial and private label customers worldwide, and is known for their significant vanilla expertise. Universal Ingredients–Shank’s is also equipped to offer customers custom bottling and packaging for their products.

Universal incurs corporate overhead expenses related to senior management, sales, finance, legal, and other functions that are centralized at its corporate headquarters, as well as functions performed at several sales and administrative offices around the world. These overhead expenses are currently allocated to the reportable operating segments, generally on the basis of projected annual financial and operational performance, including volumes planned to be purchased and/or processed. Management believes this method of allocation is currently representative of the value of the related services provided to the operating segments. The CODM, which has been identified as a group comprised of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, currently evaluates the performance of the operating segments based on operating income after allocated overhead expenses, plus equity in the pretax earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (“Segment Operating Income”). The CODM also uses Segment Operating Income for planning, forecasting, and allocating capital and other resources to the operating segments.

Reportable segment data as of, or for, each period presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, the consolidated balance sheets, and the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Tobacco

Operations

Ingredients

Operations

Consolidated

Tobacco

Operations

Ingredients

Operations

Consolidated

Sales and other operating revenues

$

437,128

$

86,651

$

523,779

$

504,696

$

89,066

$

593,762

Cost of goods sold

(367,087

)

(73,604

)

(440,691

)

(407,867

)

(71,768

)

(479,635

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(46,064

)

(10,521

)

(56,585

)

(44,754

)

(12,037

)

(56,791

)

Corporate overhead allocated to the segments

(21,021

)

(3,186

)

(24,207

)

(18,840

)

(3,561

)

(22,401

)

Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates (1)

510

510

2,435

2,435

Segment operating income (loss)

3,466

(660

)

2,806

35,670

1,700

37,370

Deduct: Equity in pretax (earnings) loss of unconsolidated affiliates (1)

(510

)

(2,435

)

Restructuring and impairment costs (2)

(1,122

)

Consolidated operating income

$

2,296

$

33,813

(1)

Equity in pretax earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment operating income (Tobacco Operations), but is reported below consolidated operating income and excluded from that total in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

(2)

Restructuring and impairment costs are excluded from segment operating income, but are included in consolidated operating income in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.