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Atlanta and Budapest, HU (1 Press Release)

UPS to Acquire Hungarian Healthcare Logistics Company CEMELOG

Acquisition Enhances UPS's Growing Global and European Healthcare Network

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it will purchase Hungary-based pharmaceutical logistics company, CEMELOG Zrt, as part of its ongoing global growth and investment strategy. The acquisition further strengthens UPS's healthcare reach and expertise in Europe, enabling comprehensive, compliant services to customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries across the increasingly important markets of Central and Eastern Europe.

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Mississagua, ON, CA (2 Press Releases)

L’ancien des Blue Jays, Joe Carter, et UPS font la surprise à des détenteurs de billets de saison

UPS Canada est fière d’annoncer son partenariat avec les Blue Jays de Toronto

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, UPS a annoncé qu’elle était une fière commanditaire des Blue Jays de Toronto. Afin de souligner cette alliance stratégique, l’ancien des Blue Jays de Toronto, Joe Carter, a livré en personne à bord d’un camion d’UPS les billets de saison à certains détenteurs de longue date de la région du Grand Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Alumni Joe Carter Surprises Fans with Season Ticket Delivery from UPS

UPS Canada is pleased to announce it is a Proud Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays

For the second consecutive year, UPS announced it is a Proud Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays. To mark this strategic sponsorship alliance, Toronto Blue Jays alumni Joe Carter personally delivered season tickets to a select number of long-standing season ticket holders across the Greater Toronto Area in a UPS package car.

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Washington, US (1 Press Release)

UPS Commits to Hire 25,000 Veterans

Supporting First Lady Michelle Obama's "Joining Forces Initiative," UPS to also serve 25,000 volunteer hours

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it is making a commitment to hire more than 25,000 veterans over the next five years as well as committing to serve more than 25,000 employee volunteer hours helping veterans and Veterans Service Organizations (VSO).

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Ho Chi Minh City, VN (1 Press Release)

UPS Becomes First Global Express Delivery Company to be 100 Percent Owned in Vietnam

Enhances trade and investment opportunities and connects Vietnam to the world

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has become the first global express delivery company to be wholly-owned in Vietnam, following its acquisition of the 49 percent interest of VN Post Express in the two companies' express delivery joint venture. The change will allow UPS to better connect Vietnam's rapidly expanding economy to world markets through the UPS network.

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San Diego, US (2 Press Releases)

The UPS Store: Coming to a Main Street Near You

Company introduces new small town and rural community franchise model

To better serve small business owners in all areas of the country, The UPS Store® introduced today its Main Street franchise model designed to support opening The UPS Stores into small towns and rural communities within the U.S.

The UPS Store Announces $100,000 Book Donation To New York, New Jersey Schools

Toys for Tots Literacy Program to host event at a Keansburg, NJ school to benefit children affected by Hurricane Sandy

The UPS Store, with support from The UPS Foundation, announced it will donate $100,000 worth of books to four school districts affected by Hurricane Sandy - Keansburg and Asbury Park in New Jersey and New York City Districts 08 and 21. The UPS Store is a five-year supporter of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program

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Atlanta, US (8 Press Releases)

UPS Board Announces Quarterly Dividend

The UPS Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares.

UPS Shareowners Elect Board, Reappoint Deloitte and Touche

Shareowners of UPS today elected a Board of Directors for a one-year term and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accountants.

UPS Joins the Masters as International Partner Beginning in 2014

UPS Expands Its Global Golf Sponsorship

Today, it was announced by Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, that UPS (NYSE: UPS) will become an International Partner of the Masters Tournament, beginning at the event in 2014.

E-Commerce Lifts UPS 1Q Earnings

Strong January Boosts U.S. Domestic Profit Growth; Reaffirms Full Year Guidance

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced first quarter 2013 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.04. The quarter benefited from a stronger than expected post-holiday season in January as UPS e-commerce solutions resonated with customers. In the U.S. Domestic segment, daily package volume grew 4.4% and operating profit improved 9%. Additionally, UPS reaffirmed its full-year 2013 guidance for adjusted diluted earnings per share; an increase of 6-to-12% over 2012 adjusted results.

UPS, Teamsters Agree on New Five-Year Contracts

New Accords Cover Small Package and Freight Groups

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters) on two, new five-year contracts in the small package and freight business units. The tentative contracts, which must be presented to the UPS Teamster-represented employees for ratification, were concluded well in advance of the July 31, 2013, expiration of the current contracts.

UPS Ramps Up Natural Gas Investment

Plans to operate 700 new LNG vehicles across 10 states

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the accelerated growth of its alternative vehicle fleet with plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the U.S.

UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Services, Global Reach

UPS adds Preferred LCL lanes between Western Europe and the U.S. to help importers balance speed and cost

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its Preferred Less-Than-Container Load (PLCL) expedited ocean freight service to include Western Europe. The move highlights UPS's competitive advantage in providing customers new options to move goods quickly, yet economically. Additional port access will open in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom, providing shippers up to 40 percent faster port-to-door delivery time to the U.S. than UPS's standard LCL service*. Customers will also have access to the same visibility technologies used for package shipments.

Cindy Miller Named President of UPS Europe, Derek Woodward Named President of Emerging Markets

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the appointments of Cindy Miller as president of UPS Europe and Derek Woodward as president of Emerging Markets, effective April 30, 2013.