End of Offer Period

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