WARREN, Mich., April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Truckload Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: UACL) announced the voting
results of its annual meeting of shareholders held today.
Universal's shareholders approved an amendment to its restated
articles of incorporation to change the name of the company to
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. The company will begin trading
under its new name Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and new
NASDAQ ticker symbol ULH on May 2,
2016.
Shareholders also elected 10 directors and ratified the audit
committee's appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the company's independent
registered public accounting firm.
Additional information on voting results is expected to be
reported in a current report on Form 8-K filed by the company next
week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"In addition to our name change to Universal Logistics Holdings,
Inc. we have enhanced the look of our Universal logo," said
Jeff Rogers, Chief Executive Officer
of Universal. "Our name change along with the fresh new look of our
logo not only will enhance our brand, but it will now define our
parent company as a logistics company where we provide a broad
range of customer services through our operating
subsidiaries."
About Universal
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a leading asset-light
provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions
throughout the United States, and
in Mexico, Canada and Colombia. We provide our customers with
supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing
demands and volumes. We offer our customers a broad array of
services across their entire supply chain, including
transportation, intermodal, and value-added services.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release might
be considered forward-looking statements. These statements identify
prospective information. Forward-looking statements are based on
information available at the time and/or management's good faith
belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to
differ materially from those expressed in the statements. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations
described. Additional information about the factors that may
adversely affect these forward-looking statements is contained in
the Company's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in
assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking
information except to the extent required by applicable securities
laws.
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SOURCE Universal Truckload Services, Inc.