Universal Express, Inc. - USXP - Selects Equitilink for Shareholder
Communications
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2001--Universal Express, Inc. (OTC BB:USXP - news) today announced that it has
added Equitilink, LLC to its financial communications and shareholder relations campaign.
The selection of the investor relations consultancy follows several weeks of negotiations between the two firms.
James J. Mahoney, Managing Director of Equitilink stated, ``As a result of meeting with the management team of Universal
Express, we have come to understand their long-term business plans and growth strategies.'' Mahoney added, ``We believe the
Company is currently undervalued in the market. We, therefore, plan to increase the awareness of the Company within the
investment community and thus help the Company achieve greater shareholder value.''
``Our staff has named the campaign 'Universal Appeal','' continued Mr. Mahoney ``Following several meetings with Mr. Altomare,
we have every confidence helping create broader appeal for the company's stock.''
Richard Altomare, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Express said, ``With the multitude of stories to tell about USXP, Equitilink
and its staff have demonstrated their creativity and enthusiasm by their 'Universal Appeal' campaign. Our shareholder relationships
will be enhanced by this professional team.''
Equitilink LLC is a San Diego agency providing a variety of custom services for public companies seeking results-oriented investor
relations program. The Company assists public companies in improving their shareholder relations through professional,
cost-effective public/investor relations strategies and specializes in working with small-cap and micro-cap companies.
Universal Express (USXP) is a rapidly growing provider of courier, logistical, international shipping and private postal services. The
Company operates several other subsidiaries to effectively manage this diverse array of business activities; Luggage Express(TM)
(logistics), WorldPost(TM) (international shipping) and through its association with PBC to provide private postal stores services. |
