BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniTek Global Services ("UniTek" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:UNTK) (Nasdaq:UNTKD), a premier provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services to the wireless and wireline telecommunications, broadband cable and satellite television industries, today announced the completion of a one-for-two reverse stock split of its common stock, effective on December 21, 2010. Trading on a post-split basis began today. The Company's Board of Directors and stockholders approved the stock split on October 29, 2010.
Stockholders of record on December 21, 2010 will soon receive a letter of transmittal from the Company's transfer agent, which they will need to submit, along with their original stock certificates, in order to reflect the split. The split will decrease the number of common shares outstanding from approximately 30.30 million shares to approximately 15.15 million shares.
The Company has received a new CUSIP number in connection with the split. The new CUSIP number is 91324T 302. In connection with the split, a "D" will be appended to the Company's symbol for 20 trading days to reflect the split. The Company's symbol will temporarily be "UNTKD" during this 20-day period, and will revert to "UNTK" on January 20, 2011.
About UniTek Global Services
UniTek Global Services is a provider of engineering, construction management and installation fulfillment services to companies specializing in the telecommunications, broadband cable, wireless and satellite industries. UniTek has created a scalable operating platform, enabling each UniTek subsidiary to deliver quality services to its Fortune 200 customers. UniTek, based in Blue Bell, PA, utilizes a diverse workforce of over 5,200 deployed throughout over 102 locations in the United States and Canada. www.unitekglobalservices.com
Forward Looking Statements
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