13 Nov 2009 07:00
For immediate release: 13 November 2009
Universe Group PLC
("Universe", the "Group" or the "Company")
New Contract Signed
Further to its announcement released on 28 October 2009, Universe is pleased to announce that the contract to supply a range of petrol forecourt services (the "New Contract") to a large UK supermarket chain (the "Customer") has been signed.
The New Contract includes the provision of both existing and supplemental services for a period of up to 5 years. It will increase recurring revenues materially from this existing customer and provide opportunities for further equipment roll-outs for the Group for the duration of the agreement. The Customer will continue to represent the showcase account for the Company's Petrol Forecourt Services division.
| Enquiries: | |
| Universe Group PLC John Scholes, Chairman Paul Cooper, Chief Executive Officer Bob Smeeton, Finance Director | Tel: 023 8068 9510 |
| Arbuthnot Securities Limited Tom Griffiths | Tel: 020 7012 2000 |
| Tavistock Communications Jeremy Carey/John West/Andrew Dunn | Tel: 020 7920 3150 |