SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED December 31, 1999 Commission File Number 0-18094 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. ----------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEVADA 11-2781803 - ---------------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Ident Number) incorporation or organization) 20 SOUTH TERMINAL DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK 11803 - --------------------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (516) 349-1300. Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK ------------ (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO ----- ----- State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on December 31, 1999: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 3,332,560 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock Outstanding at December 31, 1999: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class "A" 11,919,965 Class "B" 1,280,000 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. ----------------------- INDEX PAGE NUMBER ------ PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Balance Sheet - December 31, 1999 1 Combined Statement of Operations - Three and six months ended December 31, 1999 2 Combined Statement of Cash Flows -- Three and six months ended December 31, 1999 3 Notes to Combined Financial Statements 4 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 4-11 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 12 SIGNATURE 13 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 ASSETS - ------ CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 177,686 Accounts receivable, net of allowance For doubtful accounts of $182,400 632,096 Inventory 98,849 Loans & Notes receivable 1,367,107 Other assets 576,028 ---------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,851,766 FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, net 174,513 REORGANIZATION VALUE, net of amortization 72,143 GOODWILL, net 537,379 Investment Account 1,779,191 TOTAL ASSETS $5,414,992 ========== LIABILITITES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,637,644 Taxes payable 330,161 Other 81,585 Loans/Notes Payable 1,444,750 Convertible Debentures 189,000 Long-Term Liabilities 85,896 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 4,769,036 Minority Interest 200,313 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, Class A, $0.005 par value; authorized 147,000,000 shares; 11,919,965 issued and outstanding 59,600 Common stock, Class B, $0.005 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares, 1,280,000 issued and outstanding 6,400 Additional paid-in capital 22,420,900 Cash received for stock rights 1,578,751 Deferred compensation related to stock issued for services. (1,297,312) Accumulated deficit (22,322,696) ------------ TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 445,643 ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 5,414,992 2 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998 THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED ------------------ ---------------- DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ------------ ------------ 1999 1998 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- ---- INCOME: Merchandise and service income $ -- $ 126,251 $ 102,591 $ 264,550 Ticket Sales 573,930 538,394 855,106 1,035,933 Delivery Services 821,627 -- 1,772,304 -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ TOTAL INCOME 1,395,557 664,665 2,730,001 1,300,483 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of goods and services 926,998 326,536 1,955,254 756,570 Selling, General and administrative 1,218,521 652,473 2,514,478 1,554,426 Depreciation and amortization 126,071 80,590 205,752 159,627 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ TOTAL EXPENSES 2,271,590 1,059,599 4,675,484 2,470,623 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ LOSS BEFORE INTEREST EXPENSE (876,033) (394,954) (1,945,483) (1,170,140) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ INTEREST EXPENSE (1,110) 3,451 (4,290) 6,902 PROFIT (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (877,143) (398,405) (1,949,773) (1,177,042) NET PROFIT (LOSS) (877,143) (398,405) (1,949,773) (1,177,042) ============ ============ ============ ============ PROFIT (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE Profit (Loss) from continuing operations ($ 0.10) ($ 0.12) ($ 0.18) ($ 0.32) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Profit (Loss) per Common Share ($ 0.10) ($ 0.12) ($ 0.18) ($ 0.32) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Weighted average number of shares used in calculation 8,444,987 3,224,210 10,665,800 3,732,038 ============ ============ ============ ============ 3 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998 1999 1998 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS Net Loss (1,949,773) (1,177,042) Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: Common stock issued as compensation 389,954 460,000 Common stock issued in lieu of cash 18,000 0 Depreciation and amortization 205,752 159,627 ---------- ---------- (1,336,067) (557,415) Change in assets and liabilities: (Increase)/Decrease in restricted cash 0 0 (Increase)/Decrease in accounts receivable (94,962) (60,500) (Increase)/Decrease in inventory 1,313 (37,848) (Increase)/Decrease in loan to officers (25,122) (47,911) (Increase)/Decrease in notes receivable (244,096) 0 (Increase)/Decrease in deferred expenses and other asset 0 30,008 Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expens 33,495 85,877 Increase/(Decrease) in taxes payable 158,066 (12,889) Increase/(Decrease) in other liabilities 149,145 (8,051) ---------- ---------- Cash provided (used) by operations (1,358,228) (608,729) ---------- CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment in holding company 0 0 Acquisition of furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements 0 0 CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES Sale of common stock from treasury 380,000 250,000 Proceeds from notes and loans payable 60,000 66,000 Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt 0 0 Repayment of notes and other liabilities 0 (199,500) Proceeds From Stock Rights 1,058,750 250,000 ---------- ---------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 140,522 (242,229) CASH-Beginning of period 37,164 1,483 ---------- ---------- CASH-End of period 177,686 (240,746) ========== ========== 4 UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes To Financial Statements (Unaudited) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION - ------------------------- Reference is made to the Company's Consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1999 and for the fiscal year then ended, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete discussion of the Company's significant accounting policies and other matters. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments that, in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position as of December 31, 1999, and results of operations for the six months then ended. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------------------------------- Included in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including sales levels, distribution and competition trends and other market factors. The business of Universal Express, Inc. (the "Company") has undergone major transitions in recent years. On May 7, 1999, the Company acquired 51% of the capital stock of SkyWorld International Courier, Inc. (d/b/a "SkyNet Worldwide Express"). SkyNet Worldwide Express is part of an international shipping network specializing in corporate discount pricing to its customers. The Company believes that that acquisition of SkyNet Worldwide Express will benefit the PBC Network by providing PBC store owners with reduced international shipping rates over their present vendors. The Company believes that SkyNet Worldwide Express has an excellent reputation in international shipping, and will add growth to both the PBC Network and Universal Express. Management has developed other new ancillary businesses to support its core packaging and shipping businesses. 5 In November, 1999 the Company announced the signing of an agreement with Imaging Technology Solutions, L.L.C. ("NetEx") pursuant to which NetEx will provide services for the PBC Network. NetEx is a full-featured software and service combination designed to securely transmit any document, including paper, graphical images, hand written documents and electronic media via the Internet. The Company believes that NetEx is the first Internet-based document delivery service to seamlessly integrate a patented imaging platform, real-time document linking, telephone notification and tiered digital security in an easy-to-use Internet-ware graphical user interface. Accordingly, the Company believes that NetEx provides a secure, expedient, and economical alternative to faxes, overnight couriers and traditional email. The Company is offering to raise for the "NetEx Program" and the PBC Network members $1.7 Million dollars, in increments based on a roll out schedule for the program and equipment, for the members of the PBC Network throughout the United States. The Company will provide each member store owner with a scanner valued at $300 for the members to begin offering their customers the program for a fee based on usage. The PBC Network will earn revenues based on the usage of the program by the members and their customers. In December, 1999, the Company announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent with Talk Visual Corp. to enable the PBC Network to offer its members videocalling systems for the use of their customer. There can be no assurance that the Company will reach a definitive agreement with Talk Visual Corp. On February 17, 2000, the Company announced that its subsidiary, Skynet Worldwide Express had signed an agreement to purchase new Video Calling Phones from Talk Visual Corp., which will be offered to Skynet's 250 individually owned locations. The Company believes its strategy of developing PBCNetwork is unique to the private postal industry. The Company believes that PBCNetwork has established itself as a provider of quality products and services that benefit the owners of private postal businesses. In order for PBCNetwork to continue to provide high-quality products and services essential to today's market needs, the Company believes that it is necessary to develop a strategy for the "third wave" of the industrial revolution - the Internet. While PBCNetwork members do not currently compete with traditional overnight couriers, the Company believes that NetEx will provide them with the opportunity to increase revenues through the use of NetEx's technology for a minimal investment. The Company's Web Site is WWW.USXP.COM. The Company purchased the Entertainment division of U.S. Transportation Systems, Inc. (USTS) in 1997. The division consisted mainly of: Downtown Theatre Ticket Agency, Inc., or Advance Entertainment (now known as "Manhattan Concierge"), which provides theater, sports and special events tickets and concierge services. The Company intends to incorporate this division into its expanding 6 list of services to the members of its PBC Network. These services are marketed through toll-free phone numbers (1-888-NYSHOWS, 1-800-NYSHOWS AND 1-800-THE-SHOW) and Manhattan Concierge's web site (www.manhattanconcierge.com). This concierge business is a nationally promoted source for high visibility venues such as the Olympics, U.S. Open, Super Bowl and the World Series. It has been serving corporate and individual clients throughout the United States for over fifty-three years. The Company intends to incorporate this value-added service into the PBC Network expanding menu of offerings to its member stores while attempting to increase Manhattan Concierge's own business presence in the entertainment industry. In 1994, the Company acquired an advertising agency, Images Design & Marketing (Images). This agency is the in-house marketing and promotional department of the Company. The service of Images is primarily utilized to maximize the Universal Express and the PBC Network's names and trademarks. Images is also expected to reduce advertising costs for the PBC Network members by eliminating the "agency commissions" paid to advertising agencies by printers and other sources of media. Management is now concentrating on raising new capital and focusing on new ventures, including the PBC Network and SkyNet Worldwide Express. Management views this fiscal year as a period of transition and anticipates growth based upon its decision to concentrate on core business development through the PBC Network and SkyNet Worldwide Express. USXP's principal subsidiaries and divisions include: Private Postal Network.com The Postal Business Center Network.com Manhattan Concierge SkyNet Worldwide Express WorldPost Network.com Images Design and Marketing UniqueNet, Inc. Packaging Plus Services, Inc. PRIVATE POSTAL NETWORK.COM - -------------------------- On May 15, 1999, the name of the Association of Packagers and Carriers, APAC was changed to the Private Postal Network.com (PPN), with two divisions, Postal Business Center Network.com (PBC network.com) and an international shipping division, WorldPost Network.com. 7 Private postal and business service centers form a highly fragmented cottage industry. The Company believes that this industry generates over $5 billion in sales annually and consists of more than 15,000 independent operators. The Company believes there is a market opportunity for the development of an association with the goal of unifying and organizing independent and franchised postal stores nationwide. PBC Network members are connected to other members and the PBC Network Headquarters via the PBC Web Site (PBCNetwork.com) or by telephone at "1-888-873-2722". The PBC Web Site is utilized not only by members but also will be used by the general public. Only one PBC Network store per Zip Code will be accepted, thus creating internal quality control standards. The PBC Network, with the help of other media outlets, found that the emergence of E-Commerce is being overlooked by the big retail outlets. The Company believes these firms have not at this point moved well to address the online focus that is gaining momentum. As the online population becomes more frequent and E-Commerce gains speed, the Company believes that the PBC Network will have laid the foundation that will be needed to provide the necessary adaptations for future commerce. The Company believes that business-to-consumer e-commerce will benefit from consumers seeking the lowest possible price, convenience and public acceptance over fears of insecure transactions and the difficult task of converting these "eyeballs" into transactions. The Company believes that E-commerce success factors such as quality domain name, first mover advantage, capital to build a brand name, convergence with an established brick and mortar player and the emergence of a leader in most categories will determine the survival of the fittest. The Company believes that industries will turn to the Internet to improve their existing business models or introduce an innovative one. As e-commerce grows, someone must deliver the purchased goods to the consumer. The Company believes that companies such as FedEx, UPS and the U. S Postal Service are well positioned. The opportunity in this market has drawn lots of attention, as "Others" are quickly developing to snatch-away business from these companies. Although traditional shipping companies have been handling most online purchases, the Company believes that residential delivery is not their forte. The Company believes that UPS delivers about 2.4 million packages to homes each day, while Fedex delivers around 320,000. The Company believes that startups will eventually need a distribution system to deliver nearly anything that customers purchase on-line. A particular trend that the Company feels will further revolutionize the e-commerce space surrounds strategic alliances between virtual companies and traditional brick and mortar companies. The Company believes leverage can be created being both online and off-line. The Company believes that distribution issue present a problem for many e-commerce companies. And that traditional companies, with their existing infrastructure, can be invaluable in fulfilling, 8 packaging and shipping orders. There are also benefits of offering customers multiple sales and service channels. The PBC Network is an association formed to create a long overdue and needed profitable partnership between packaging store owners and carriers, similar in theory to FTD. The PBC Network provides store owners with a variety of cost-effective services and products to increase their profitability, while they still maintain their local identities or franchise loyalties. The PBC Network's goal it to provide consumers nationwide with a feeling of quality assurance when they frequent a PBC Network location. SERVICES OFFERED TO PBC NETWORK MEMBERS & STRATEGIC GOALS The PBC Network has been formed to create a value-added association among packaging and shipping centers as well as the actual carriers of freight worldwide. In return for a low monthly membership fee, the PBC Network offers a unique combination of value-added services on the e-commerce horizon. A list of immediate and future benefits for association members includes: IMMEDIATE BENEFITS: E-Commerce representation and a highly structured plan for these outlets Discounts for Web Utilization Savings on shipping prices through quantity discounts Centralized billing to lower certain costs Pre-paid discounts on shipping Professional theme coordinated advertising programs PBC Network Web Site linking all members with outside customers E-mail customer leads Scholarship Programs for members' children Packaging education programs Organized conventions PBC Network health/ dental insurance PBC Network shipping insurance Computer software/ hardware, Sales and consulting Shipping hot line and tracking for customers Continual development of new profit centers Quality control for member and customer benefits Affordable legal representation National customer service satisfaction department Political lobbying Vacation of the month program Discounted air cargo/ next day worldwide rates Discounted copier and/or fax, postal meter leasing programs Discounted long distance rates Discounted printing programs Discounted van and equipment leasing program Prepaid phone card Centralized purchasing Monthly Newsletter Brand recognition of PBC Network Logo PBC Network advisory council Store (design/modernization) program 9 This value-added Network is expected to revitalize and re-define the private postal industry and position itself for additional acquisitions within the transportation industry that may benefit its members' collective strength. The Company announced in 1998 that the PBC Network had formed an Advisory Council. This council consists of PBC members from 7 regions of the United States. The goal of the Council is to obtain a more specific regional view of the CMRA industry through the cooperative efforts of the PBC members. In 1998 the Company announced that the PBC Network had formed a strategic alliance with Kodak to make available the Kodak Image Magic Picture Maker to the PBC Network member stores nationwide. During the year, the PBC Network also announced relationships with other leading vendors, for use of its members, including the following: 3M - Heat free, non-electric laminating system and various office supplies. American Airlines Advantages Frequent Flyer Miles Reslinx Incentive Travel Program Century Marking/Stamper 2000 - Discounted rates on custom rubber stamps for resale. Discounts on planning and scheduling products available through Wescosa-Florida. GBC - Discounts on laminating/binding/finishing equipment and supplies. Keena - Discounts on tape and sealing products. Kittrich - Discounts on licensed mailing supplies. MBNA Bank - Co-Marketing/Corporate Credit Card program. Nova Information Services - Discounts on credit card processing with most monthly fees waived. Paychex - Discounts on payroll services. Rediform - Discounts on business forms and other office products and services. Risk Management - Business Insurance Services. Hertz - Co-Marketing/Car Rental Referral program. Ti-Mail - Discounts on decorated Tyvek mailing products. Wescosa-Florida - End-column discounts on office supplies. X-Stamper - Discounts on stock rubber stamps. Future PBC Network benefits should include but not be limited to e-commerce, mail order contract for individual stores, Internet document delivery systems, -10- national moving preparation program, direct access to packing supplies, audio visual training, electronic car/truck rental, national television advertising, auto club, video conferencing, bar-coded luggage national pick-up program, advertising revenues directly from carriers. This value-added Network with the goal of revitalizing the private postal industry and positioning itself for additional acquisitions within the transportation industry that benefit its members' collective strength. IMAGES DESIGN AND MARKETING: In 1994, management acquired an advertising agency, Images Design & Marketing. This agency is the in-house marketing and promotional department of the Company. Images occupies space in the same building that the Company leases. By utilizing this arrangement, management expects to achieve substantial cost savings on its promotional programs and marketing support of its other subsidiaries. Management expects to reduce the cost of development of marketing and promotional programs for the Business Centers, thereby inexpensively maximizing promotion of the Universal Express and the PBC names and trademarks. Management expects to reduce advertising expenditures for PBC Network Members through group buying discounts and eliminating the "agency commissions" paid to an ad agency by printers and sources of media. Typically, printers of promotional material and media outlets such as newspapers, magazines and radio escalate costs more for infrequent users. UNIQUENET: In 1996, the Company launched its venture called UniqueNet. UniqueNet is an interactive, specialty gifts Web Site on the Internet's WorldWide Web (UniqueNet.Com). The Web Site will showcase the Company's line of distinctive and "trendy" gifts. On-line visitors to the Web Site will be able to view, select and purchase products through their personal computer using an on-line order form or regular mail. A retail partner is presently being examined and auction E-Commerce fulfillment may be originated from this site. PACKAGING PLUS SERVICES Packaging Plus Services, Inc. is the corrugated box subsidiary of USXP. A manufacturing facility is being sought. The Company intends to be a full service corrugated box manufacturer. Additionally, other equipment has been identified and readied for purchase. The Company believes that this core business will lend itself to expanding the customer base and "trim-out" a new and enhanced market. The Company believes that the additional equipment and marketing effort will enable Packaging Plus Services, Inc. to become a significant player in the corrugated market. PBC Network Stores use basic corrugated and because of their non-centralized purchasing, they are forced to pay above market prices. Through the PBC Network, the stores will be able to purchase through a centralized purchasing, thus 11 lowering their costs and making their overall operations more competitive. This would enable the Member to create a new market for customized boxes the Company believes will help to expand their customer base and increase their market share. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS - ------------------------------------ THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, AS COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 1998: - ------------------ Three Months Ended December 31, 1999 1998 ---------- -------- REVENUES Merchandise and Service Income $ -- 126,251 Ticket Sales 573,930 538,394 Delivery Services 821,627 -------- Total Revenues $1,395,577 664,665 Cost of Goods and Services $ 926,998 $326,536 ========== ======== Universal Express, Inc. (USXP), is an integrated business service conglomerate. Its principal subsidiaries and divisions include Skynet Worldwide Express and the Private Postal Network.com (with two divisions, Postal Business Center Network.com (PBC Network) and WorldPost Network.com), Manhattan Concierge, Packaging Plus Services, Inc. (corrugated business), Images Design and Marketing, and UniqueNet. During the three months ended December 31, 1999, the Company's current business operations generated revenues of $1,395,557, as compared with operating revenues from such businesses of $664,665 for the same three month period in 1998, an increase of 110%. Ticket sales for Manhattan Concierge for the 1999 second quarter were 573,930 as compared with 538,394 for the same period of 1998. Delivery service revenues for the 1999 second quarter of $821,627 arose from the operations of Skynet Worldwide Express. For the six month period, such delivery service revenues were $1,772,304. 12 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER 1999 The net proceeds from new loans and investments in the Company was approximately $1,498,750. Approximately $1,358,228 was used in its operating activities. Common stock in the amount of approximately $389,954 was issued for services rendered. Until the PBC Network.com is fully operational, the Company faces a situation whereby it needs to raise additional cash in the near future. Management is continuing efforts to raise cash by arranging lines of credit and obtaining additional equity. The Company's future business operation will require additional capital. Management continues to explore methods to increase working capital through subordinated debt and additional equity infusions, as well as possible acquisitions. PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ----------------- The Company is also involved in a number of old lawsuits with vendors and suppliers and claims for fees of certain professionals. These claims are all disputed by the Company. The Company believes that the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position. Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES -- NONE --------------------- Item 3. DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES -- NONE ----------------------------- Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS -- NONE --------------------------------------------------- Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION -- NONE ----------------- Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K -------------------------------- (A) EXHIBITS -------- 10.0 Talk Visual Contract 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K: None ------------------------ 2 SIGNATURES - ----------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. /S/RICHARD A. ALTOMARE ------------------------------- Richard A. Altomare, President and Chairman of the Board. Dated: February 20, 2000 3