Universe Rule 8.1 and 8.2 Announcement

Thursday 29th April 2010

In accordance with Rule 8.1 and 8.2 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, please find links to the disclosure document below.

To download and view this document as a PDF please click here

Or click here to view our report on the London Stock Exchange Website.

For further information, please contact:

Universe PLC - John Scholes, Chairman or Paul Cooper, Chief Executive         T: 02380 689 510

Arbuthnot Securities (Nominated Advisor) -  Tom Griffiths                                    T: 02070 122 000

Tavistock Communications - John West or Andrew Dunn                                     T: 02079 203 150