Universal Forest Products

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Financial News Releases
4/18/08 Universal Forest Products announces cash dividend
4/16/08 Universal Forest Products, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter Sales and Earnings Decline
2/06/08 UFPI posts 4th quarter sales increase; sales grow in three of four markets
10/18/07 Universal Forest Products Announces Cash Dividend
10/17/07 Universal posts net sales increase for third quarter despite impact of housing market
7/16/07 Universal Forest Products, Inc. reports 2nd quarter earnings of $16.8 million
5/02/07 Universal Forest Products Announces Cash Dividend
4/16/07 Universal Forest Products, Inc. reports 1st quarter earnings of $3.9 million
2/05/07 Universal Forest Products reports record year
10/24/06 Universal Forest Products announces semi-annual cash dividend
10/16/06 Softening markets impact Universal’s 3rd quarter; Decreases partially off-set by continued gains in market share; Company lowers targets
7/17/06 Universal Forest Products Posts 20% Increase in 2nd Quarter Net Earnings Year-to-Date Earnings up 35%
4/27/06 Universal Forest Products Announces Increase in its Cash Dividend
4/17/06 Universal Forest Products, Inc. reports a 72% increase in net earnings and a 24% increase in net sales for the 1st quarter
2/06/06 Universal Forest Products reports powerful 2005
10/24/05
Universal Forest Products announces an increase to its cash dividend
10/10/05
Universal Forest Products reports record third-quarter results
7/11/05
Universal Forest Products Posts 15.4% Increase in 2nd Quarter Net Earnings; Raises Target for Annual Net Earnings Growth to 15% - 20%
6/27/05
Universal Forest Products announces acquisitions intended to enhance site-built business in the Northeast
4/22/05
Universal Forest Products announces cash dividend
4/11/05
Universal Forest Products, Inc. reports a 63% increase in diluted earnings per share for 1st quarter 2005
1/31/05
Universal Forest Products reports strong 4th quarter and annual results for 2004
10/22/04
Universal Forest Products Announces Cash Dividend
10/11/04
Universal Forest Products posts another strong quarter; reports 20% increase in net earnings. The Company raises its target for diluted earnings per share growth to 12% to 15% for the year.
7/12/04
Universal Posts Strong Growth in the Second Quarter of 2004; Net Earnings Increase 15%
4/26/04
Universal Forest Products announces 33rd consecutive cash dividend
4/12/04
Universal Forest Products, Inc. reports a 31% increase in net sales for 1st quarter 2004; Posts a 20% increase in diluted earnings per share
2/2/04
Universal Forest Products Exceeds Targets for 2003 Sales up 16% for the year and 34% for the 4th quarter Diluted EPS increased 11% for the year and 36% for the 4th quarter
10/20/03
Universal Forest Products announces 32nd consecutive cash dividend
10/13/03
Universal Forest Products Announces Record Third Quarter 2003 Results
7/14/03
Universal Forest Products, Inc. supports confidence with record results in second quarter
4/21/03
Universal Forest Products Announces Semi-Annual Dividend
4/14/03
Universal Forest Products, Inc. posts modest first-quarter sales increase; harsh winter contributes to decrease in net earnings
1/27/03
Universal Forest Products Posts Record Earnings and EPS for 2002
10/21/02
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Dividend
10/14/02
Universal Forest Products Posts Record Third Quarter EPS
7/15/02
Universal Forest Products Posts Record Second Quarter Results
4/23/02
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Dividend
4/15/02
Universal Forest Products Posts Record First Quarter Results
1/28/02
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Posts Record 2001 Results; Reports 25% Increase in Fourth Quarter Earnings
11/16/01
Because 'UFP is a Great Buy,' Company to Buy Back Two Million Shares From Chairman Secchia's Family
10/26/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Increases Semi-Annual Dividend
10/16/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Strong Third Quarter Results;
Reports 20% Increase in Earnings
7/24/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Exceeds Targets for Second Quarter
4/24/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Meets Earnings Target Reporting $0.25 Per Share
4/20/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Dividend
3/29/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Acquires Remaining 50% of Thorndale Roof Systems Inc. and Edcor Floor Systems Inc.
1/30/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Exceeds 4th QTR Earnings Target
10/24/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Dividend and Stock Repurchase Program
10/17/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings of $0.40 Per Share
7/18/00
Universal Forest Products Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings of $12.9 Million Per Share Increase of 5%
4/25/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announes 23rd Semi-Annual Dividend
4/18/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter Earnings of $0.30 Per Share
1/25/00
Universal Reports Continued Earnings Growth; Posts a 19% Increase for 1999

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Product News Releases
12/11/07 Formulation used in treating Universal Forest Products’ ProWood Micro® earns coveted Environmentally Preferred Product recognition
6/11/07 Universal Forest Products Runs Wide Open with Kasey Kahne Signature Edition Dodge Truck Sweepstakes
4/03/07 Universal Forest Product’s ProWood Micro Wins Editors’ Choice Award
3/27/07 Universal Forest Products to Give Away Custom OPEN JOIST® Chopper at California Tradeshow
2/19/07 OPEN JOIST® Promotes Speed and Strength, Teams Up with Kasey Kahne Racing, Dodge Motorsports
11/21/06 Boston Cedar to be exclusive distributor of Universal’s Latitudes® products in NE
8/23/06 Universal Forest Products Introduces New Latitudes Equator™ Slotted Decking and Hidden Fastening System
8/15/06 Universal Forest Products Introduces ProWood Micro—The Next Generation of Pressure-treated Wood
7/24/06 Universal Forest Products Adds Pre-painted Colors to Selection of Composite TechTrim™ Exterior House Trim
11/14/05
Universal Forest Products grows consumer products division
10/13/05
Universal Forest Products creates new division: Universal Consumer Products, Inc.
6/3/05
Universal Forest Products purchases assets of Maine Ornamental Woodworkers; Products enhance Universal's wood and composite decking and fencing lines
7/17/03
Universal successfully launches USA Deck sales and installation program in Atlanta market
4/23/03
Universal Forest Products Adds To TechTrim™ Product Line
4/11/02
Universal Forest Products' Investment Signals Step To 'Next Generation' of Building Products
9/6/01
UFP Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Willamette Floor Decking
8/10/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Secures Dedicated Supply of Cypress Lumber

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General News Releases
3/16/08 Universal on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies for 2008
2/05/08 Universal Completes Purchase of International Wood Industries, Inc.
1/21/08 UFP Announces Plant Closures to Accommodate Business Environment
6/15/07 Universal announces Western Division leadership transition
2/13/07 Universal Forest Products Completes Purchase of Aljoma Lumber, Inc.
11/15/06 Universal Forest Products acquires certain assets of Banks Lumber
10/25/06 Universal announces 2010 growth and opportunity plan
9/08/06 Universal Forest Products signs letter of intent with Aljoma Lumber, Inc. Gives Universal significant presence in Southern Florida and the Caribbean
8/21/06 Universal Forest Products purchases assets of GeoMatrix Expands reach in the consumer products market
8/14/06 Universal Forest Products Announces Appointment of CEO Mike Glenn to the Board of Directors
7/11/06 Universal Forest Products acquires 50% ownership of United Lumber & Reman, LLC
6/14/06 Universal Forest Products and Goldin Building Systems Partner to Serve Gulf Coast Market
6/06/06 Universal Forest Products purchases assets of Dura-Bilt Mfg. Co.
4/19/06

Universal Forest Products Announces Leadership Transition Plan

4/06/06

Universal Forest Products at 650 on Fortune 1000: Gets high marks in its sector

2/22/06

Universal Forest Products Announces Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Accounting

12/29/05

Universal Forest Products named to Forbes “Platinum 400” for seventh time in eight years

9/29/05
Universal Forest Products and Trus Joist team up in the Southeastern United States
9/02/05
Universal Forest Products wins cool places to work award
7/18/05
Universal Forest Products Again Named One of Top 50 Manufacturers in the U.S.
4/5/05
Universal Forest Products continues to climb up Fortune 1000
3/15/05
Universal Forest Products Celebrates 50th Anniversary with $100,000 Donation to Habitat for Humanity
3/1/05
Universal Forest Products Celebrates 50 Years
12/29/04
Universal Forest Products named one of nation's "best companies" by Forbes magazine
7/19/04
Universal Forest Products Named one of the Country's Top 50 Manufacturers by Industry Week Magazine
4/9/04
Universal Forest Products announces partnership with large framer in the Northeast
4/1/04
Universal Forest Products ranks highly in Fortune 1000
1/6/04
Universal Forest Products Again Named a Best-performing Company by Forbes Magazine
9/23/03
Universal Forest Products named by Industry Week magazine as one of the top 50 manufacturers in the United States
4/8/03
Universal Forest Products Jumps to Number 769 on the Fortune 1000
3/24/03
Gary Goode, CPA, Appointed to Universal Forest Products, Inc. Board of Directors
1/22/03
Universal Forest Products Makes New Appointments to its Board of Directors
1/7/03
Universal is again named to Forbes magazine's Platinum 400 list
9/26/02
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Agrees to Acquire Composite Wood Manufacturing Facility
9/10/02
Universal Forest Products Enters Northern California Truss Market
4/3/02
Universal Forest Products Jumps to Number 842 on the Fortune 1000
1/14/02
Universal Forest Products Named One of the Top Companies In the Nation by Forbes Magazine
9/5/01
Secchia Faces Mandatory Retirement
8/29/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. to Acquire P&R Truss Company, Inc.
5/2/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Expands Leadership in Site-Built Construction Market
3/5/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. to Acquire the Assets Of Sunbelt Wood Components
1/29/01
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire 50 Percent of D&R Framing Contractors
7/25/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Joint Venture with The Outdoor Advantage, Inc.
7/21/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Promotes Michael R. Cole to CFO
6/19/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Terminates Negotiations with Aljoma Lumber
6/12/00
Universal Forest Products Acquires its Fourth Open Joist™ 2000 Manufacturing Facility
5/24/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Enters Southern California Engineered Wood Components Market Acquires Gang-Nail Components, Inc
4/17/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Acquires 50% of Thorndale roof Systems, Inc. and Edcor Floor Systems, Inc
4/12/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Expands D-I-Y Capacity
3/29/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Intent to Acquire Aljoma Lumber, Inc.
2/16/00
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Expands Value-Added Product Capacity
12/17/99
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Opens 75th Manufacturing Facility
12/6/99
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Announces Management Change
12/1/99
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Honored as 'Michigan Superstar 10 Company

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