Company News

Universal Manufacturing Company, Inc., is pleased to announce the signing of RepWorks Marketing LLC of Los Angeles, California to represent our ReTech and AFS product lines in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

November 26, 2008 – Universal Releases 1st Quarter 2009 Report

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October 17, 2008 – Cash Dividend Announced

On October 17, 2008, the Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has declared a cash dividend for the first quarter ending on October 31, 2008 of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is November 10, 2008, and is payable on November 25, 2008.

October 15, 2008 – Universal Manufacturing Company Releases 2008 Annual Report

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October 8, 2008 – AAPEX Show Reminder

With the 2008 AAPEX Show just around the corner, we would like to invite all show attendees to visit us at our booth #1050 on November 4, 5, and 6.

July 18, 2008 – Cash Dividend Announced

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter ending on July 31, 2008 of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is August 11, 2008 and the dividend is payable August 25, 2008.

May 12 , 2008 – Universal Releases 3rd Quarter Report

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April 21, 2008 – Cash Dividend Announced

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has declared a cash dividend for the third quarter ending on April 30, 2008 of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is May 9, 2008 and the dividend is payable May 25, 2008.

February 11, 2008 – Universal Releases 2nd Quarter Report

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January 17, 2008 – Cash Dividend Announced

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has declared a cash dividend for the second quarter ending on January 31, 2008 of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is February 11, 2008 and the dividend is payable February 25, 2008.

November 15 , 2007 – Universal Releases 1st Quarter Report

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October 30, 2007 – Universal Manufacturing Company Passes ISO Surveillance Audit

Quality Manager Robert Nord announced today Universal Manufacturing Company has passed our annual ISO surveillance audit without any non-conforming issues or corrective actions required. Nord stated, "This shows our continued commitment to quality products and process improvement” .

October 25, 2007 – Universal Manufacturing Declares Cash Dividend for 1st Quarter

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has declared a cash dividend for the first quarter ending on October 31, 2007 of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is November 9, 2007 and the dividend is payable November 27, 2007.

October 24, 2007 – Universal Manufacturing Company Releases Annual Report

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July 12, 2007 – Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company today declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is August 10, 2007 and is payable August 24, 2007.

July 2, 2007 – Universal Distribution LLC Sale to AER is now Complete

Universal Manufacturing Company, Inc., has completed the sale of its Universal Distribution division to AER Sales of Carrolton, TX. Don Heupel, president of Universal Manufacturing, stated the sale will have no material effect on the operations or personnel of Universal Manufacturing, the parent company.

May 10, 2007 – Texas Based Firm to Purchase Universal Distribution LLC

Universal Distribution, LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with AER Sales, L.P. to sell its automotive parts distribution business. Universal Distribution operates warehouse distribution centers in Des Moines, Iowa, Omaha, Nebraska, and Peoria, Illinois. It serves automotive dealerships located in those three states and employs 10 people. Universal Distribution LLC, distributes remanufactured Ford and Motorcraft branded engine and transmission assemblies and other Powertrain related components, mainly to Ford dealerships. AER Sales operates a similar business in several sections of the country.

Universal Distribution is owned by Universal Mfg. Co. of Algona, Iowa. According to Don Heupel, President of Universal Mfg. Co., the sale of the business of Universal Distribution will not affect the business of Universal Mfg. Co., which remanufactures auto-parts such as transfer cases, transfer case engagement motors, fuel pumps, and brake calipers at its facility in Algona. Universal Mfg. markets its products to the independent aftermarket throughout the United States and Canada.

The transaction, which is subject to certain conditions, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2007. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

February 9, 2007 – Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of Universal Manufacturing Company has again declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock. The date of record for this dividend is February 9, 2007 and is payable February 23, 2007......