Last updated: 3 June 2024 at 5:31pm EST

Preston Wigner Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of Preston Douglas Wigner is at least $6.33 Million dollars as of 8 June 2023. Mr. Wigner owns over 3,000 units of Universal stock worth over $2,535,796 and over the last 18 years he sold UVV stock worth over $2,477,700. In addition, he makes $1,321,200 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Universal.

Mr. Wigner UVV stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

Preston has made over 22 trades of the Universal stock since 2011, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he sold 3,000 units of UVV stock worth $159,000 on 8 June 2023.

The largest trade he's ever made was exercising 9,600 units of Universal stock on 9 January 2017 worth over $601,536. On average, Preston trades about 1,419 units every 68 days since 2006. As of 8 June 2023 he still owns at least 49,702 units of Universal stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Wigner stock trades at the bottom of the page.





Preston Wigner biography

Preston Douglas Wigner is Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Wigner was elected Vice President in August 2007, and General Counsel and Secretary in November 2005 and also served as Chief Compliance Officer from November 2007 until September 2012. Mr. Wigner served as Senior Counsel of Universal Leaf from November 2004 until November 2005. He has been employed with the Company since 2003.

What is the salary of Preston Wigner?

As the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Universal, the total compensation of Preston Wigner at Universal is $1,321,200. There are 5 executives at Universal getting paid more, with George Freeman having the highest compensation of $4,567,740.



How old is Preston Wigner?

Preston Wigner is 50, he's been the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Universal since 2012. There are 23 older and 2 younger executives at Universal. The oldest executive at Universal Corp. is Eddie Moore, 72, who is the Lead Independent Director.

Insiders trading at Universal

Over the last 21 years, insiders at Universal have traded over $28,008,484 worth of Universal stock and bought 2,500 units worth $97,225 . The most active insiders traders include Robert C Sledd, Michael T Lawton, and George C Iii Freeman. On average, Universal executives and independent directors trade stock every 23 days with the average trade being worth of $309,947. The most recent stock trade was executed by Candace C Formacek on 22 November 2023, trading 3,767 units of UVV stock currently worth $206,959.



What does Universal do?

over 100 years ago, jaquelin taylor started a company that has grown to become the leader in the global leaf tobacco business, and, today, we’re excited to contemplate future opportunities. but, some things won’t change, like our commitment to setting industry standards in providing products that are responsibly‐sourced and processed with transparency and our dedication to cultivating stronger ties with the various communities that we both serve and depend on, including, our investors, our customers, and our growers.



What does Universal's logo look like?

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Complete history of Mr. Wigner stock trades at Universal

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
8 Jun 2023 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 3,000 $53.00 $159,000
8 Jun 2023
49,702
16 Jun 2022 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 4,000 $56.27 $225,080
16 Jun 2022
46,299
7 Jun 2022 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 4,000 $63.23 $252,920
7 Jun 2022
50,799
2 Jun 2021 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 4,000 $57.68 $230,720
2 Jun 2021
51,787
18 Feb 2021 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 2,500 $51.68 $129,200
18 Feb 2021
49,469
29 May 2019 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 2,500 $56.25 $140,625
29 May 2019
47,906
16 Jun 2017 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 1,000 $65.75 $65,750
16 Jun 2017
38,466
10 Feb 2017 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 4,500 $76.14 $342,630
10 Feb 2017
36,938
9 Jan 2017 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 9,600 $62.66 $601,536
9 Jan 2017
50,681
29 Aug 2016 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 1,500 $60.65 $90,975
29 Aug 2016
40,865
29 Aug 2016 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 1,500 $60.65 $90,975
29 Aug 2016
40,865
19 Feb 2016 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 6,200 $51.32 $318,184
19 Feb 2016
43,215
30 Nov 2015 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 6,500 $56.75 $368,875
30 Nov 2015
36,811
28 Aug 2014 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 2,500 $51.00 $127,500
28 Aug 2014
34,382
9 Jun 2014 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 3,667 $37.86 $138,833
9 Jun 2014
39,597
13 Nov 2013 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Sale 5,000 $50.69 $253,450
13 Nov 2013
30,642
13 Jun 2013 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 3,667 $37.86 $138,833
13 Jun 2013
37,897
14 Feb 2013 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 5,066 $39.71 $201,171
14 Feb 2013
33,967
27 Sep 2012 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 3,666 $37.86 $138,795
27 Sep 2012
31,639
20 Sep 2012 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 4,600 $35.30 $162,380
20 Sep 2012
31,633
15 Nov 2011 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 4,500 $35.30 $158,850
15 Nov 2011
23,633
10 Nov 2011 Preston Douglas Wigner
Senior Vice President
Option 4,500 $35.30 $158,850
10 Nov 2011
22,974


Universal executives and stock owners

Universal executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: