Disposal

For immediate release: 26 July 2010

Universe Group PLC

("Universe" or "the Company")

Disposal of JetSet Wash Systems Limited

("JetSet")

Universe (AIM:UNG.L) announces that it has sold JetSet for a consideration of approximately £0.4 million to be satisfied in cash.

In the year ended 31 December 2009, JetSet, which is a provider of vehicle washing technology and ancillary forecourt equipment, reported sales of approximately £1.933 million and operating losses of approximately £0.241 million and as at 31 December 2009, its net assets represented £0.576 million of the Group's total net assets of £13.536 million.

Universe intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of JetSet to reduce the Company's overall levels of debt.

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Universe Group PLC

John Scholes, Chairman

Paul Cooper, Chief Executive

Tel: 02380 689 510

Arbuthnot Securities Limited

Tom Griffiths

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Tavistock Communications

John West / Andrew Dunn

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