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• Consolidated Revenue Increased 21.0% to $24.9B; Growth Across All Segments
• Consolidated Operating Profit Up 1.6% to $2.2B, Up 26.0% on an Adjusted* Basis
• Diluted EPS of ($3.75); Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.66, Up 26.1%
• For the Year, Reported Highest Revenue and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share in Company History

Transaction Highlights

• Includes UPS less-than-truckload (LTL) and dedicated truckload businesses
• Expected to close during the second quarter of 2021

UPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its 2020 fourth-quarter results on February 2, 2021, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

“We are appalled by the lawlessness and violence that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol and strongly condemn the actions of those individuals who participated in the illegal activities that destroyed property and cost lives. We must peacefully and constructively find ways to advance the common good of our country within the bounds of our Constitutional framework and through the peaceful transition of power.

UPS partners with McKesson to transport and deliver the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the appointment of DuPont Chief Human Resources Officer Darrell Ford to the position of UPS Chief Human Resources Officer. Charlene Thomas, UPS’s current Chief Human Resources Officer, will assume the role of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, a new position on the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2021.

Wishes Delivered helps a mom provide hope to LGBTQ community

Sara Cunningham believes in the power of a hug.

UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE:UPS), announced today that it will make additional shipping insurance coverage options available to small and mid-size companies using AscendTMS, a product of InMotion Global.

• Enhanced capability allows UPS Healthcare to produce 1,200 lbs. of dry ice per hour in the U.S. and Canada.
• UPS Healthcare is collaborating with Stirling Ultracold to supply portable freezers for storage of vaccines at a range of -20°C to -80°
• Services are in response to complex, urgent demands for approved COVID-19 vaccine storage and distribution efforts when the time comes.
  

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced service enhancements to aid in the massive distribution efforts for COVID-19 vaccines in the coming months. As part of these enhancements, UPS Healthcare now can produce up to 1,200 lbs. of dry ice per hour in its U.S. facilities to support the storage and transportation of cold chain products, such as frozen vaccines, in accordance with manufacturer storage requirements. The increased production also allows UPS to make dry ice available for U.S. and Canadian hospitals, clinics and other points of care requiring dry ice to store vaccines locally.  Dry ice will be sourced at UPS Worldport® and can be available next day.

When businesses create shared value — aligning corporate citizenship with business strategy, engaging their people to act with purpose, and leveraging their strengths to deliver good — they drive powerful, positive change. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized UPS for doing just that.

• Following first major redesign in decades to uniforms worn by 125,000 drivers worldwide, thousands of old uniforms are being upcycled into leashes for homeless dogs
• Using a donation from UPS, program benefits work of Decatur-based Initiative for Affordable Housing
• Leashes being provided to Best Friends Animal Society’s Lifesaving Center in Atlanta

Wishes Delivered helps a little entrepreneur combat food insecurity

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored UPS with a SmartWay® Excellence Award. The award recognizes industry leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. UPS was acknowledged for its commitment to using alternative fuels and advanced technologies to improve transportation and operations sustainably, as well as for its transparency in reporting SmartWay data on emissions reductions.

Kate Johnson and Russell Stokes join Board, John Stankey leaves to focus on his responsibilities as CEO AT&T Inc.

The UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today announced its regular quarterly dividend of $1.01 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares.

• Consolidated Revenue Increased 15.9%; Growth Across All Segments
• Diluted EPS of $2.24, Up 11.4%; Adjusted* Diluted EPS Up 10.1% to $2.28
• YTD Cash from Operations of $9.3B; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $5.9B

• One-day hiring blitz on October 30 is part of UPS’s larger effort to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees
• Nearly 250 virtual and in-person job fairs will be held in company locations nationwide

Operating plan includes special air sort dedicated to Apple shipments

UPS drivers are on the road across the United States and internationally, making highly- anticipated deliveries of Apple’s new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Air. October 23 is launch day for the new iPhone and iPad, and UPS has worked for weeks to ensure that pre- ordered devices will be delivered to customers and retail stores as promised. UPS is a major carrier involved in the launch, and is delivering iPhones and iPads to stores, distribution centers and customers in more than 20 countries.

The digital revolution is underway, and supply chains are no exception. Global companies want to spend less time juggling manual processes and more time focusing on what they do best. That’s why UPS is helping its customers engage with the company faster, more efficiently and with enhanced visibility so they gain a competitive advantage.

For the fifth consecutive year, UPS was named to Forbes and JUST Capital’s annual JUST 100 list for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders. The company was again recognized as the industry leader in the transportation sector. UPS also scored first in the transportation categories for community, customers and shareholders.