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UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced almost 120 grants totaling more than $6 million to non-profit organizations around the world that champion diversity and support diverse communities.

Company Achieves New High in Full Year EPS; U.S. Domestic Segment Leads the Way

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced fourth quarter 2011 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.28, a 21% improvement over the prior-year period. Total revenue increased 6% to $14.2 billion and adjusted operating profit climbed 17% to more than $2 billion.

Adopts Simpler, More Transparent Mark-to-Market Methodology

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced an accounting change relating to expense recognition for company-sponsored pension and postretirement benefit plans. The new method, adopted in the fourth quarter of 2011, will result in simpler, more transparent financial reporting.

4 Million Miles Traveled, 35 Million Packages Carried By Ron "Big Dog" Sowder

A young Navy vet who joined UPS in 1960 has just become the first driver in the company's history to pass the 50-year mark for safe driving as a member of UPS's "Circle of Honor."

UPS (NYSE: UPS) will announce its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) will announce its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

John Fain Retiring After 30 Years of Service

Paul Hoelting, the vice president of corporate business development for UPS Freight (NYSE: UPS), has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of sales.

Global Headquarters Meets High Environmental Standards

UPS (NYSE: UPS) has become the first major package delivery and logistics company to earn Gold Status certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) along with an Energy Star certification for its corporate headquarters complex.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced changes in the leadership of two of its three U.S. regions following the retirement of its East Region president.

The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth

Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012.

America's political leaders have recognized the importance of U.S. exports to the economy and just recently approved three free trade agreements, but a new survey shows more needs to be done to educate small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on the potential of engaging in global trade.

America's political leaders have recognized the importance of U.S. exports to the economy and just recently approved three free trade agreements, but a new survey shows more needs to be done to educate small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on the potential of engaging in global trade.

More Than 120 Million Deliveries Expected During Record Week

Today UPS (NYSE: UPS) kicks off its busiest week of the year, prepared to help retailers and shoppers by delivering more than 120 million packages worldwide over the next six days.

For the third year in a row, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has earned the top score in the consumer shipping sector on the annual "Climate Counts" scorecard. UPS also shared the 11th highest score across all industries alongside Sony, Nokia and AB Electrolux among 136 ranked companies.

New Facilities Will Enhance UPS's Growing Worldwide Healthcare Network

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced an agreement to purchase Italy-based Pieffe Group (Pieffe Depositi; Pieffe Nord). This acquisition supports UPS's ongoing global healthcare strategy, which has seen the company make investments to better serve its growing customer base in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries.

New Pricing Takes Effect Jan. 2, 2012

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today released new published rates for 2012, including a net increase of 4.9 percent for UPS Ground packages and a net increase of 4.9 percent on all UPS Air services and U.S.-origin international shipments.

Expert Bloggers To Lead Three One-Hour Twitter Chats To Help Consumers Prepare for a Hassle-Free Holiday; UPS My Choice Featured

UPS (NYSE: UPS) and The UPS Store ® will host three one-hour Twitter chats to help consumers prepare for a hassle-free holiday, including information about it's newest product to take stress out of the holidays UPS My Choice.

Initiative Designed to Create 75,000 Jobs for U.S. Military Veterans, Families

Today, The UPS Store (NYSE: UPS) franchise network announced financial incentives - valued at approximately $300,000 - to help up to 10 qualified U.S. military veterans open their own locations as part of a national initiative unveiled by the White House.

Asian High-Tech Companies Shifting Sourcing To North America, Other Countries in Asia

Rising costs in China are prompting high-tech companies in Asia to explore alternative sourcing locations within the region as well as in North America, according to a new UPS-sponsored survey. As part of this shift, half of all high-tech trade lanes in five years' time are expected to involve intra-Asia movements.

Offers Pack & Ship Promise, Extended Holiday and Weekend Hours

Between shipping holiday packages, planning the family trip and baking cookies, the holidays can be anything but happy. Fortunately, the nearly 4,400 The UPS Store ® locations across the United States can help keep the holidays happy and hassle-free.