Exhibit 99.1


COMPANY CONTACTS:                            INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Universal Power Group, Inc                   Lambert, Edwards & Associates
469-892-1122                                 616-233-0500
Mimi Tan, SVP                                Jeff Tryka, Ryan McGrath
tanm@upgi.com                                rmcgrath@lambert-edwards.com
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             UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP
               LINE OF ENERGIZER BRANDED BATTERY-POWERED PRODUCTS

CARROLLTON, TEXAS -- DEC. 22, 2008 -- Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE
Alternext US: UPG) today announced that it has entered into a licensing
agreement with Eveready Battery Company, Inc., a division of Energizer Holdings,
Inc. (NYSE: ENR), to develop a line of consumer products under the Energizer(R)
brand for distribution through mass, specialty and automotive stores. The
four-year agreement provides UPG with exclusive rights to develop, market and
sell Energizer branded automotive battery chargers and maintainers, and
automotive jumpstarters. In addition, UPG will have non-exclusive rights to
develop, market and sell Energizer branded power inverters used primarily in the
automotive market.

"We are excited to combine our expertise in portable power products and
accessories with a trusted brand like Energizer," said Randy Hardin, President
and CEO of UPG. "This partnership brings a great benefit to consumers who expect
quality and reliability from their portable power products. This also
demonstrates the scope of capabilities we bring to the marketplace - from
product development and marketing to sourcing, global supply chain management
and logistics. Finally, it adds another well-known brand to our strong roster of
relationships."

The new Energizer product line is scheduled to be introduced at the
International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-11, 2009. The
products are expected to appear on retail shelves in summer 2009.

"Partnering with UPG makes sense for Energizer, our retail partners, and for
consumers," said Mike Rivard, General Manager, New Business Development. "At
Energizer, we're committed to giving people the freedom of having the power they
need wherever and whenever they need it, whether they're at home, on the road,
or on a camping trip. This new line of products not only can provide drivers
with peace of mind, but they deliver the power to charge just about anything
while on the go. We think consumers will be excited to see these products on
shelves soon."

ABOUT UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP, INC.
Universal Power Group, Inc. is a leading provider of third-party logistics and
supply chain management services, and a distributor of batteries and power
accessories to various markets. UPG's supply chain services include procurement,
warehousing, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment, and value-added
services such as sourcing, custom battery pack assembly, coordination of battery
recycling efforts, custom kitting, and product design and development. UPG's
range of product offerings include proprietary brands of industrial and consumer
batteries of all chemistries, chargers, cellular and Bluetooth accessories,
jump-starters, 12-volt accessories, solar panels, and security products. For
more information, please visit the UPG website at www.upgi.com.
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ABOUT ENERGIZER
Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], www.energizer.com, headquartered in St.
Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary
batteries, battery-powered devices and flashlights. Energizer, a global leader
in the dynamic business of providing portable power geared toward the new
digital age, offers a full portfolio of products including the Energizer(R)
MAX(R) premium alkaline brand; Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium; Energizer(R)
Advanced Lithium and Energizer(R) Rechargeable batteries and chargers.

The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing aids
and medical devices, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote
entry systems, watches and other uses. Through its flashlight and lighting
products unit, Energizer helps bring consumer insight and innovation to these
important household devices. Energizer continues its role as a technology leader
for on-the-go lifestyles with its Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R) line of portable
battery-driven power packs for cell phones and for use with iPod devices.

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