UNG.L Regulatory News (UNG)

11 Apr 2005 17:09

Universe Group PLC11 April 2005 11 April 2005 Universe Group plc Directors' Shareholdings Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company, announces thatas a result of the purchase on 11 April 2005 of 50,000 ordinary shares at 171/2pence per share by the Universe Trustees (no.2) Limited in connection with theUniverse Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan, the following directors haveincreased their beneficial shareholdings in respect of 40,000 of these shares asfollows: Name of Director Previous Holding Shares Acquired Current Holding Percentage Catherine Wines 191,942 20,000 211,942 0.35%Adrian Grinsell 38,145 20,000 58,145 0.09% For Further Information: Universe Group plcRay Mackie, Group Chief Executive 020 7287 0888 Charles Stanley & Co LimitedRussell Cook 020 7739 8200 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange