Web Site : http://www.universe-group.co.uk/

HTEC Web Site : http://www.htec.co.uk/


Nov 2005 CNBC Interview with Ray Mackie (open the url below in Windows Media Player or equivalent)

http://www.universe-group.co.uk/news/media/ray_mackie_cnbc_111105_large.mpg


Half Year End 30th June
Full Year End 31st Dec
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Latest Broker Forecasts

Charles Stanley 9th December 2005 BUY

2005 Pre Tax Profit 1.37M
2005 EPS 1.8p
2005 Div 0.75p

2006 Pre Tax Profit 2.03M
2006 EPS 2.3p
2006 Div 0.75p
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31 OCTOBER 2005
UNIVERSE GROUP PLC

HTEC UPDATE
NEW HYDRAPOS INSTALLATIONS

Universe Group plc ("Universe" or "the Company"), the forecourt payment and
loyalty systems company, is pleased to announce that it has received a further
significant order for its HydraPOS petrol forecourt system. Following ASDA's
purchase of 12 former Safeway stores from Morrisons, which include five petrol
sites, in Northern Ireland, ASDA has placed orders with HTEC for HydraPOS to be
installed at each of the petrol sites on Toshiba TEC hardware.

This follows other recent forecourt industry developments which saw Fuelforce's
sale of 22 sites to Somerfield, 61 petrol sites to Murco and 25 sites to
Malthurst. As a result:

* Somerfield, and Malthurst, one of the biggest of the independent groups,
have now become significant customers of HTEC;

* HTEC, with Toshiba TEC, now has the largest presence in Murco's Point of
Sale estate. HTEC was already a supplier to Murco.

Commenting on today's announcement, Ray Mackie, Chairman , said: "It is pleasing to see continuing success from our efforts to gain an increasing our share of this dynamic market. HTEC is working closely in partnership with Toshiba TEC to give our customers the best service on the best equipment."

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Universe Group PLC
09 September 2005

UNIVERSE GROUP PLC
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

Universe Group plc ('Universe' or the 'Company'), the retail and information
systems company, is pleased to announce its Interim Results for the six months
ended 30 June 2005.

Highlights:
Continuing turnover of 14.7 million (2004: 11.0 million)
Operating profit on continuing business 1,229,000 (2004: 757,000)
Profit before tax 482,000 (2004: loss of 224,000)
Adjusted earnings per share 1.45p (2004: 0.84p)
Sale of First Remit completed on 12 August 2005
Unchanged interim dividend of 0.25p
Appointment of Bishopsgate Communications Ltd as Financial and Corporate PR.


Commenting, Ray Mackie, Executive Chairman of Universe said:

'In the first half of 2005 we achieved an operating profit on our continuing
business and before exceptional items which was 62.3% higher than last year. In the main this was the result of an excellent performance at HTEC. Continuing operating profits before exceptional items were 1,229,000 compared to 757,000 for the first half of last year on a like for like basis. Our continuing business is that of HTEC and the Paris shops of Master Change'.

'The medium term prospects for HTEC are excellent although the second half will
be quieter. With its shop closure programme completed there are signs that the
Paris shops will put in a strong performance for Master Change.'

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2740-1851929,00.html

The Times November 01, 2005

Smaller stock to watch

Universe Group, the AIM-listed provider of forecourt payment systems, added 2p at 19p on announcing further orders from Asda for its HTEC division. Universe, after the purchase by Britains second-biggest grocer of 12 former Safeway stores in Northern Ireland, is to supply the sites with its HydraPOS petrol forecourt system, in conjunction with Toshiba hardware. The company also said that Somerfield and Malthouse, the independent petrol retailer, have also become significant customers, while HTEC now has the largest presence in Murcos point-of-sale estate.

Universe Group PLC
30 March 2005

30 March 2005

Universe Group plc

Directors' Shareholding

Universe Group plc (the 'Company') announces that two of its directors, Ray
Mackie and Catherine Wines have today each purchased 25,000 shares in the
Company at 151/2 pence per share.

Following these transactions Ray Mackie is beneficially interested in 6,974,658
shares representing 11.4 per cent. of the issued share capital and Catherine
Wines is beneficially interested in 191,942 shares representing 0.31 per cent.
of the issued share capital.


Enquiries:

Universe Group plc
Ray Mackie, Executive Chairman 020 7287 0888

Charles Stanley & Co Limited
Russell Cook 020 7739 8200


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Strong write up on t1ps.com, stating an absolute bargain at 17p.

Three very good reasons to buy this and why its very much undervalued !!

Makes interesting reading and yet more reasons to keep adding.

I have followed this thread and bought into this a couple of times at 21p and 23p and have got to say i`m disappointed with the way the share price has gone down.Do you really think its worth topping up again.?
db66

A little summary of why, when and how UNG is going places ;

Some hints perhaps of tips ; expecting circa 1.6M Pre Tax profits this year, good.

Potential to sell HTEC for 20M, leaving UNG with 16M in cash in the bank and no debt and still have a 30M per year business thats presently break even (less HTEC) but growing, 17p only reflects a value of 10M for the whole company, better.

Its in growth, keeping it all the same within 2 years you could see operating profits over 5M, excellent too.

Very exciting prospects and why we had director buying yesterday.

I will hold and add and sell only when over 30p !

Universe Group PLC
11 April 2005

11 April 2005

Universe Group plc
Directors' Shareholdings

Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company, announces that
as a result of the purchase on 11 April 2005 of 50,000 ordinary shares at 171/2
pence per share by the Universe Trustees (no.2) Limited in connection with the
Universe Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan, the following directors have
increased their beneficial shareholdings in respect of 40,000 of these shares as
follows:


Name of Director Previous Holding Shares Acquired Current Holding Percentage

Catherine Wines 191,942 20,000 211,942 0.35%
Adrian Grinsell 38,145 20,000 58,145 0.09%

For Further Information:

Universe Group plc
Ray Mackie, Group Chief Executive 020 7287 0888

Charles Stanley & Co Limited
Russell Cook 020 7739 8200

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Really good news today;

Universe Group PLC
13 May 2005
Universe Group plc

AGM Statement

Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company held its AGM today when Ray Mackie, Chairman, told shareholders:


'We have got off to a strong start in 2005. At HTEC our sales in the first
quarter were substantially up on the first quarter sales of 2004 as a result of the impetus from Chip and PIN related business.

Currency Division had a respectable level of activity, given market conditions for tourism in Paris where we have ten shops and the competitive nature of the international money transfer market.

The Board is confident of a good result for the half year and for the year as a whole. We expect to announce the interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2005 on 2 September 2005.

Looking further ahead, we are very excited by our PIN enabled unattended payment system. We have commenced installation in petrol forecourts and we are seeking unattended applications outside our traditional markets. We anticipate that unattended systems will be a growth market as a result of the introduction of Chip and PIN'.


R J Mackie

Chairman

13 May 2005

PpP: Your ELA morning post was well timed for UNG - up 2p today on the good news about chip & pin.
But UNG had already been flagged on my sharescope recovery watchlist some time ago - long period of decline and history of director buys - in fact the directors seem never to have sold any shares, they just keep accumulating. Nice chart shape and good addition for the recovery portfolio.
Not too keen on KUJU because of low volumes which give no clues about OBV and offers little prospect of a feeding frenzy which I need to keep up my adrenalin levels.
Still interested in CSB although not strictly a recovery play.
sd.

Sorry, stutter on the send button.

squidd forgot with UNG the Xdiv date is 18th May and its 0.5p which is a nice little bonus too.

Kuju should get the coverage once the publish they are into profit and I expecting more contract news before the results, heres hoping.

Lots of talk about the drug for ELA being allowed back on the market, hope it is.

PpP: Congrats! UNG was the best performer on my 25 long recovery list on 13th.
Div prospect is noted for which thanks.
ELA managed to limp into blue despite early profit taking, but I find the trades list perverse and don't comprehend.
In case you're wondering, I sleep soundly at night with my recovery stocks, but the owls across the river in the New Forest often wake me at this time and I am trying to read their message.
sd.

squidd the unhealthy UNG cub might be turning into a tiger and if those first half figures are good which it looks like they will it should be like a firework after that.

squidd from armshare.com

The Royal Bank of Scotland duly subscribed. Reporting for the half year to June, the company lost money, but if you disregarded the exceptional items the earnings - 0.5p - were about the same as those of June 2003. And a strong second half was expected from HTEC. It did, but nevertheless, even adding back those costs and writing off development expenditure, the earnings failed to excite and the loss of income hurt. And there was not much in the statement to enthuse either although an upbeat AGM statement - with especial reference to HTEC and PIN-enabled unattended payments prospects - generated some investment interest in current year prospects.
Research Standing
The share price is holding steady, and could be redeemed by the first half performance.


In my opinion this was always set to take off in 2005 but it does not stop there as there will be strong strong growth through into 06 and 07 and more after that and have a feeling this might get fully tipped by t1ps this week !

squidd more good news;

thewrongprice.com just issued an update on UNG reiterating its 'buy' stance


Last weeks final commment was from www.t1ps.com ;

"would make the shares look cheap, and now I'm optimistic that my patience will be finally rewarded. The stance is unchanged, "buy."

squidd some interest on UNG today and a move upwards.

HTEC by 2007 could be worth 20 million on its own some say and thats something I hope they are right on.

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Universe Group PLC
10 June 2005

Universe Group PLC
HTEC announces new contract with Suresite

Universe Group PLC ("Universe" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that
HTEC, the Company's retail and information systems subsidiary, has secured a new contract to supply Suresite Card Services with its HTEC Gemini EFT Terminals and the HTEC Intelligent PINpad. Suresite provides bank authorisation and payment services to independent petrol retailers across the UK. The contract will be implemented over the next 12 months and HTEC will provide on-going support to Suresite.

Ray Mackie, Chairman of Universe, comments:

"We are delighted that Suresite has chosen HTEC to supply its customers with
chip and PIN compliant equipment. The independent petrol retailers share of the UK market is growing quickly and we believe that Suresite is capable of securing a dominant position in this market. "

Geoff Oldham, Managing Director of Suresite reports:

"Chip and PIN, working over ISDN for high speed, is going to save our petrol
customers a lot of money as a result of increased security and the potential to
reduce merchant fees. There are only a limited number of suppliers offering
petroleum capable Chip and PIN solutions and HTEC was chosen because of its
specialist capability in forecourt solutions."

Enquiries:
Ray Mackie, Chairman
Universe Group PLC 023 80689510
Russell Cook
Charles Stanley Co. Limited 020 7739 8200


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Thats good news i`m well down on these bought at 23p and topped up again at 21p almost tempted to top up again but think i will wait .
DB66

Up over 10% this morning.

doughboy66 you do not have too long to wait now to go well past 23p in my opinion.

Solid trading statement today;

Universe Group PLC
30 June 2005

UNIVERSE GROUP PLC

TRADING UPDATE

Universe Group, the retail and information systems company, announces that its
results for the six months to 30 June 2005 are expected to be in line with
management forecast. The board anticipates that results for the full year will
be in line with market expectations.

The key features of trading in the first half are:
Turnover at HTEC has increased significantly over the same period last
year, primarily as a result of Chip & PIN.
Currency Division has been reduced to a core of ten bureaux de change all
operating in the centre of Paris. The bureaux have historically reported
an operating loss in the first half but following the restructuring of the
division it will report a profit in the six months to 30 June this year.
The cost to the group of operating First Remit international cash transfer
is continuing to reduce. In the period we have expanded our 'send' business
from Austria.

The interim results are expected to be announced on 9 September 2005.
Enquiries:
Ray Mackie, Chairman
Universe Group PLC 023 80689510

squidd I do think we have great growth potential here over the coming 3 years and a big boost coming later this year as its presently with a Price To Book value of less than 1.