UNG.L Regulatory News (UNG)

3 Jan 2007 17:52

Universe Group PLC03 January 2007 The following replaces the "Universe Group Support Contract" announcementreleased on 11 December 2006 at 07:00 a.m. under RNS number 5656N. The previousannouncement did not state that "This new contract will be fully effective fromMarch 2007". Also, the statement by Gerald Wooding, Chevron Systems Specialist,Europe Projects and Deployment "We have worked with HTEC for a number of yearsand are pleased to extend our partnership with them. HTEC and Chevron sharecommon values of working in partnership to deliver excellent performance,striving for continual improvement and exceeding our customer's expectations."should have read "We have worked with HTEC for a number of years and are pleasedto extend our partnership with them." UNIVERSE GROUP PLC ("Universe" or the "Company") HTEC three year support contract with Chevron Limited Universe Group plc, the AIM listed retail and information systems company,announces that on 30 November 2006, its principle operating company HTEC Limited("HTEC"), secured a comprehensive three year support contract with ChevronLimited ("Chevron") for Chip and PIN maintenance, support and asset management. This new contract will be fully effective from March 2007. The contract covers Chevron's Chip & PIN payment terminal and PIN padinfrastructure to over more than 1000 Texaco-branded retail sites across theUnited Kingdom including Northern Ireland. HTEC is a major provider of payment and loyalty solutions for the PetroleumRetailing industry in Europe. Nearly one third of all UK petrol stations useHTEC payment technology, making it a leader in its own right. Commenting on the support contract, Universe Chairman, Ray Mackie, said; "This is a major win for our HTEC business. With over 1000 sites, Chevron'spayment infrastructure is hugely important to them and we are delighted to betheir chosen service partner. "Nearly one third of all UK petrol stations use HTEC payment technology so weare a leader in this field. Providing the specialist support services tocomplement this position is an excellent growth step for HTEC's expandingservices division." Gerald Wooding, Chevron Systems Specialist, Europe Projects and Deployment said; "We have worked with HTEC for a number of years and are pleased to extend ourpartnership with them." For Further Information: Universe Group plc 023 8068 9510Ray Mackie, Chairman Charles Stanley Securities 020 7149 6000Russell Cook Bishopsgate Communications Ltd 020 7562 3350Dominic BarrettoFran Read This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange