15th Sep 2009 15:04
For immediate release
Statement re: Share price movement
Universe Group plc ("Universe" or the "Company"), the AIM (UNG.L) listed retail and loyalty systems group, notes the recent movement in its share price and announces that it has received a preliminary approach, subject to due diligence. This approach may or may not lead to an Offer being made for the issued and to be issued share capital of the Company. There is no certainty that an Offer will be made.
The Directors remain committed to pursuing a strategy which enhances shareholder value and believe that the Company's current share price does not properly reflect its prospects.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
Enquiries:
Universe Group PLC Tel: 023 8068 9510
John Scholes, Chairman
Paul Cooper, Chief Executive Officer
Bob Smeeton, Finance Director
Arbuthnot Securities Limited Tel: 020 7012 2000
Tom Griffiths
Tavistock Communications Tel: 020 7920 3150
Jeremy Carey
Related Shares:
UNG.L