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Universal Travel Group
OTC: UTVG
Stock Report
June 19, 2007
OTC Symbol: UTVG

Sector: Travel
Sub-Industry: China Travel Services
Fully Reporting: Yes
Summary: The Company is engaged in travel services pertaining to domestic and international lines through Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Price at Coverage Launch  $0.55

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52-Week Range: $0.35-$3.60
Prepared by: Ludlow Capital Research
Business Summary 

 

  • Universal Travel Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. ("YZL"), is engaged in travel services pertaining to domestic and international lines through Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The Company's core services include dynamic booking for air tickets, hotels, and restaurants, as well as tour routing for customers. For more information, visit http://www.chutg.com or http://www.otcfn.com/utvg.
Quantitative Evaluations 
Ludlow Capital Rating: B-   
D C B- B B+ A- A A+

Volatility: Average
Low Average High

Technical Rating: NEUTRAL

Relative Stock Strength: 67
67
1 Lowest Highest 99
Key Stock Statistics
As of March 30, 2007

12 Month P/E NA | Yield NiL
Shs. outstanding 34.9m Shareholders NA
Shs. restricted UR Market cap. (M) $68m
Avg. daily vol. (K) 26k Inst. holdings 0%
Book Value/Share (NAV) UR Beta Nil

Value of $10,000 invested 1 year ago: $


Dividend Data

No dividends have been paid on the common stock.
Revenues/Earnings Data
Fiscal year ending December 31

Revenues (millions $)
2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
1Q $6.9m $764k UR
2Q UR UR UR  
3Q -- UR UR
4Q -- UR UR    
Yr. -- $10m UR


Earnings per Share ($)
2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
1Q 0.02 UR NA
2Q -- 0.02 -.09    
3Q -- 0.03 NA
4Q -- UR NA      
Yr. -- -- UR


Source: Company Press Release, and filings with SEC.

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LUDLOW CHINA OPINION

 

Ludlow China Upgrades Universal Travel Group

SHENZHEN, China and LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Universal Travel Group (OTC: UTVG ), which, through its wholly owned subsidiary Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. ("YZL"), operates as a China-based aviation services company, announced today that Ludlow China upgraded Universal Travel Group with a near-term price target from $1.80 to $3.25 a share.


RECENT EARNINGS

On May 14, 2007, the Company released first quarter earnings for fiscal 2007. For the three months ending September 30, 2006, the Company reported $6.9 million in revenue, up 811% from $764,504 for the comparable quarter in fiscal year 2006. The increase is attributed to a rising customer base as well as the acquisition of Speedy Dragon and the addition of air cargo transportation and hotel booking services businesses during the quarter.

Net income was $653,610, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter '07, up from $460,329 a year ago. Net income was adversely impacted by the second half of the company's stock compensation charge reported last fiscal year. This represents Universal's last expense in connection with this plan.

VALUATION RATING

Universal Travel Group's recent first quarter net income showed continued growth, with revenue showing a sharp increase from $764,504 in 2006 to $6.9 million in 2007. The potential acquisition of Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd. may also provide for a strong boast to UTVG's revenue and net income targets going forward.

With the company now integrating Speedy Dragon and their new hotel booking and air cargo transportation business units, this confirms that Universal Travel Group is executing their business model. Thus, Ludlow China is issuing Universal Travel Group a rating of B-, and upgrading the company's price target from $1.80 to $3.25, near term.

Ludlow China began coverage on UTVG in October 2006, at a price of $0.55 a share.


About Universal Travel Group

Universal Travel Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd., is engaged in providing reservation, booking, and domestic and international travel and tourism services throughout China. The company's core services include booking services for air tickets, hotels, and restaurants, tour routing for customers and an air cargo division. The company's goal is to become China's leading travel services provider. For more information, visit http://www.chutg.com.

About Ludlow China Ventures

Based in New York City, Ludlow China Ventures is a venture capital and research firm with a specific focus on the Chinese market. Ludlow China owns and operates the Ludlow China Indices, which tracks a wide basket of US traded large and small cap Chinese stocks. www.ludlowchina.com

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Contact:
    
Ludlow China Ventures
Gerry Salazar
Phone: (718) 855-8451

Universal Travel Group
Jacalyn Guo
Investor Relations
(310) 443-4151
jacalyn@chutg.com 

OTC Financial Network
Peter Clark
781-444-6100, x629
peter@otcfn.com 
    
http://www.otcfn.com/utvg

 
Legend: E-Estimated. NA-Not Available. NM-Not Meaningful. NR-Not Ranked. UR-Under Review.

Office: 10940 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Telephone: - 310-443-4151
Email:  Jacalyn@chutg.com 
Pres & CEO: Jiangping Jiang
CFO:
Xin Zhang
Auditor: 
Website: 
www.chutg.com  
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: China
Employees: 321
Analyst: Gerry Salazar

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