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• United Petroleum's Brown Named a Highway Angel

  - 2007-02-05

  Brian Brown, a driver for United Petroleum Transports, was recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association as a Highway Angel after rescuing a woman trapped in a burning vehicle.Brown was driving on Highway 470 in Topeka, Kan., when he noticed a sport utility vehicle in front of him driving erratically.The vehicle...

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• GUPC was founded.(Policy)(Great United Petroleum Holding Company Ltd.,)

  - 2005-07-16

  Great United Petroleum Holding Co., Ltd. GUPC was established in Beijing on June 29 to provide an open platform of equal participation, cooperation and mutual benefit to private petroleum enterprises. More than 30 private petroleum enterprises have already joined the company today. The company...

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• Farm Stores Grocery, Inc. Terminates Licensing Agreement With United Petroleum to Operate Company-branded Convenience Stores

  - 2001-10-04

  Business Editors MIAMI--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 4, 2001 Today, Farm Stores Grocery, Inc., the owner and operator of more than 109 double-drive through Farm Stores throughout Florida, has announced that it has terminated its licensing agreement with United Petroleum Corporation and United Petroleum Group Inc. The licensing agreement between...

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• United Petroleum Corporation Announces Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization

  - 1999-01-15

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 14, 1999--United Petroleum Corporation announced today that the Company has filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 relief in Delaware. The purpose of the filing is to attempt to accomplish a financial reorganization of the Company to enable the Company to move forward and remain a going...

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• United Petroleum Announces Formation of Two New Operating Divisions UCI Entertainment Group and UCI Telecommunications Group

  - 1997-08-26

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 26, 1997--United Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:UPET) announced today the formation of two new operating divisions, UCI Entertainment Group and UCI Telecommunications Group. These divisions join the existing UCI Motor Products Group and the recently announced UCI Energy Group. The reorganization is part of the...

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• United Petroleum Announces Formation of a New Operating Division UCI Energy Group

  - 1997-08-25

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 25, 1997--United Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:UPET) announced today the formation of a new operating division, UCI Energy Group. The reorganization is part of the company's strategic plan to expand the scope of the company's business through diversification. As previously announced, the board of directors has...

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• United Petroleum Announces Change of Corporate Name Approved by Board of Directors

  - 1997-08-07

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 7, 1997--United Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ: UPET) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a change in corporate name to United Companies International Corp. The name change is subject to shareholder approval and is scheduled to be on the agenda of the 1997 shareholders...

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• United Petroleum Corporation announces "pilot" phase of water-flood oil recovery project in Missouri successfully completed

  - 1997-07-01

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 1, 1997--United Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:UPET) announced today the completion of the "pilot" phase of its joint venture with Western Engineering, Inc. Western of Evansville, Indiana. The cost of UPET's participation was approximately $275,000. UPET and Western drilled three horizontal production wells...

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• United Petroleum completes negotiations with Convertible Debenture holders converting approximately 72% of its debenture debt into equity

  - 1997-05-08

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--May 8, 1997--United Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:UPET) announced today that it has completed negotiations and has entered into an agreement with its Convertible Debenture holders effective April 30, 1997. Under the terms of the agreement Convertible Debenture holders have converted approximately $8,775,000 of their debentures to...

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• United Petroleum initiates shareholder value study; responds to recent stock decline

  - 1996-12-18

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 18, 1996--United Petroleum Corp. (NASDAQ:UPET) announced today that its has begun a study aimed at maximizing shareholder value. The effort, initiated by its Board of Directors, will review all aspects of the company including, but not limited to, its operating structure, capital structure, operating...

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