28 May 2010 07:04
For immediate release: 28 May 2010
Universe Group PLC
("Universe" or "the Company")
End of Offer Period
The Company notes the announcement released earlier today by Brulines Group plc ("Brulines"). The Board also notes the news that Brulines does not now intend to make an offer for the whole of the issued and to be issued share capital of Universe and therefore that Universe is no longer in an offer period. Universe looks forward to Brulines' support as a major shareholder as the Board continues to seek to deliver value to all shareholders.
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Universe Group PLC
John Scholes, Chairman
Paul Cooper, Chief Executive
Tel: 02380 689510
Arbuthnot Securities Limited
Tom Griffiths
Tel: 0207 012 2000
Tavistock Communications
John West
Tel: 020 7920 3150