Availability of Annual Report

Universe Group PLC

("Universe", the "Group" or the "Company")

Availability of Annual Report

Universe Group PLC (AIM: UNG.L), the AIM listed retail and loyalty systems group, announces that, following the announcement of its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2011 earlier today, its full annual report and accounts for that period is now available on its website, www.universeplc.com, in accordance with AIM Rule 20 and will be posted to shareholders in May.

For further information:

Universe Group PLC 023 8068 9510

Stephen McLeod, Chief Executive www.universeplc.com

Robert Goddard , Chairman

Bob Smeeton, Finance Director

Allenby Capital Limited 020 3328 5656

Jeremy Porter

Alex Price