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The Gores Group Acquires United Road Services, Inc.



    The Gores Group, a leading private investment firm, announced
    today that it closed its acquisition of United Road Services, Inc.,
    the nation´s leading provider of vehicle logistics services, from
    Charterhouse Equity Partners III, L.P.

    United Road Services, based in Romulus, Michigan, provides vehicle
    transportation and logistic services for more than two million
    vehicles annually through its national vehicle logistics network. The
    company´s fleet includes more than 1,100-owned carriers and owner
    operators, supported by 2,500 carrier partners operating from 34
    terminals. Customers include most global vehicle manufacturers,
    finance institutions which remarket lease vehicles, auction houses,
    rail distribution centers, individuals and ports. The company is a
    leading shipper of retail and single units via its web portal at
    www.unitedroad.com and its preferred relationship with various
    internet retailers of vehicles. Through proprietary technology, a
    complementary mix of Company-owned and asset-light capabilities, an
    extensive national network and highly motivated professionals, United
    Road Services provides integrated solutions for its customers´ vehicle
    logistics needs.

    "We are excited about the prospects for future growth at United
    Road Services," said Jordan Katz, Principal of The Gores Group.
    "United Road Services, already a leader in vehicle logistics, is
    extremely well positioned to gain greater share in its core auto
    transport business, as well as expand into adjacent markets. With its
    talented leadership and strong workforce, United Road Services is
    exactly the kind of company in which The Gores Group seeks to invest
    and partner. We believe the competitive dynamics in the industry
    support accelerated growth at United Road Services and the business,
    leveraging its young fleet and growing asset-light platform, is poised
    to further penetrate existing customers and expand into new ones."

    Michael Wysocki, Chief Executive Officer of United Road Services,
    said that "The Gores Group would be able to provide the financial and
    operational resources needed to take advantage of the evolving
    opportunities in the vehicle transportation industry today. Gores,
    with their flexible capital base and proven history of value creation,
    will allow us to make the appropriate internal investments and
    entertain various strategic acquisitions. United Road Services will
    continue to build value for its customers, employees and shareholders
    through our proprietary logistics technology, non-union workforce and
    relentless dedication to quality service." Mr. Wysocki further noted
    that senior management of United Road Services is investing in the
    company alongside The Gores Group.

    Formed in 1997, United Road Services provides a wide array of
    vehicle transportation services, and is the only company in the
    industry to meaningfully serve customers across the full breadth of
    vehicle logistics markets. The company is recognized as an industry
    leader by its customers for its technology, service and damage-free
    delivery. For more information, please visit www.unitedroad.com.

    Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    About The Gores Group

    Founded in 1987, The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm
    focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing
    businesses which can benefit from the firm´s operating experience and
    flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and
    detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the
    seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group,
    LLC has become a leading investor, having demonstrated over time a
    reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio
    companies alongside management. The firm has over $2 billion of
    capital under management. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California,
    The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado and
    London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com.