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UPS Offers Voluntary Separation to Group of Employees

 
 
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ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2006 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today offered a special voluntary separation opportunity to approximately 650 employees as part of the company's ongoing effort to eliminate redundant positions.

The voluntary separation opportunity is in addition to the job reductions at UPS Supply Chain Solutions announced in October.

The impact of the voluntary separation opportunity on financial results will not be determined until after the personal election period is completed on Jan. 29, 2007. The company will discuss any significant financial impact from this action during its fourth quarter earnings call on Jan. 30, 2007.

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

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Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, governmental regulations, our competitive environment, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, increases in aviation and motor fuel prices, cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating results, and other risks discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated herein by reference.

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