UNG.L Regulatory News (UNG)

20 Sep 2005 07:01

Universe Group PLC20 September 2005 20 SEPTEMBER 2005 UNIVERSE GROUP PLC ("Universe" or "the Group") DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company, announces thatas a result of the purchase on 19 September 2005 of 40,000 ordinary shares at 21pence per share by the Universe Trustees (no. 2) Limited in connection with theUniverse Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan, and the purchase of 20,000 ordinaryshares by Ray Mackie on the same day, the following directors have increasedtheir beneficial shareholdings in respect of 50,000 of these shares as follows: Name of Previous Shares Current Current Director Holding Acquired Percentage Catherine Wines 220,051 20,000 240,051 0.39% Eddie Paul 40,595 10,000 50,595 0.08% Ray Mackie 7,167,327 20,000 7,187,327 11.65% ---ENDS--- Enquiries: Universe Group plc: 02380 689 510Ray Mackie, Chairman Charles Stanley & Co Limited 020 7739 8200Russell Cook Bishopsgate Communications Ltd: 020 7430 1600Maxine Barnes/Dominic Barretto This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange