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It’s More Than a Financial Payoff

Consider the rewards of being an employee-owner of United Laboratories, Inc.

Financial
United Laboratories, Inc. is approximately 95% employee-owned. This ownership is primarily maintained through a leveraged ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), more specifically, a plan funded by loans. Employees receive shares based on the amount of principal and interest paid on the ESOP loans.* No contributions are required by employees. Historically, United’s unit Share Value has increased over 243% in an eight-year time-frame. Share price is determined by traditional factors such as total sales, total expenses, industry economic factors, loan payment and history, the company's forecasts and company management. Imagine the continued growth of your shares without having to contribute anything from your personal earnings.

Participation
Being an employee-owner, the level of participation throughout the organization is greater as many teams and groups are formed outside your normal role. The Quality Improvement Process (QIP) is a good example where employees take an active role in providing input towards improving the company’s quality in both products and services.

Community
United falls in the category of a medium-sized company. This offers employees the opportunity to feel part of an organized and professional company, fostering a strong sense of community. The fact that we are employee-owned furthers our commitment to working together towards a common goal. So much so, that many employees have additional family members working at the company. We are all in this together.

Fairness
Not only is it a benefit of ownership, it is one of United’s core values. United strives to create an environment where employees feel they are treated fairly. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we post job openings within the organization for opportunities for career advancement. The results show, as the average length of service for an employee is 12 years! Other examples include a democratic voting system for the “Spirit of United Award” where employees annually elect the employee who demonstrates the model work ethic and behavior for United.

It’s More Than a Financial Payoff

United Laboratories Leads the Charge for a Safer Planet by Formulating Without Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)

What are NPEs?
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) have many uses, but they are primarily used as surfactants in cleaning chemical formulations, as wetting agents and as dispersants or emulsifiers in some pesticide formulations.

Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) and Nonylphenols (NP) are bad for the environment, bad for wildlife and bad for YOU.

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE)
The endocrine system plays a fundamental role in the development and metabolism of animals and humans. It is instrumental in the control of growth and development of tissues and organs from conception through adulthood.

Some of its most profound and irreversible effects occur during the early stages of development of the embryo or young offspring. The potential for serious or irreversible damage to occur as a result of exposure to endocrine disrupting substances is clear.

The World Wildlife Fund said the effects of NPEs can be seen over a long term.

“These compounds don't kill you dead on the spot. They have very subtle, long term effects...and they can act in very small concentrations.”

“NPEs can also disrupt the body's hormonal system by mimicking the female hormone estrogen and high estrogen levels have been linked to birth defects, learning disabilities, even some forms of cancer. These chemicals are quite toxic, they aren’t biodegradable and they can cause all sorts of problems. We think the industry should take precautionary action and stop using these compounds.”

Source: Julia Langer, WWF Director of Wildlife Toxicology.

What is being done?

While NPEs are a hotly contested topic, they are not presently banned in the United States.

However, regulations regarding NPEs are on the near horizon.

United Laboratories is leading the charge by formulating without Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs).

In 2005, United’s Research and Development department did a comprehensive review of the Company’s existing product line. At that time, an attempt was made to revise the chemistry of all NPE-containing products.

While not a regulatory requirement at this time, United Laboratories has once again set itself apart from the industry by opting not to formulate any new products using NPEs.

As a result of that initiative, 97% of all products in United’s line are NPE-Free! And we continue to strive to make 100% of our products NPE-Free.

Our NPE-replacements biodegrade much more quickly than NPEs in the environment. Therefore, they do not persist in the environment as long as NPE causing adverse effects.

Moreover, our NPE-replacements are much more effective cleaner/degreasers than NPEs. This results in environmentally friendly cleaning products with enhanced cleaning power.

It’s More Than a Financial Payoff

As A United Employee You May Be Eligible
For The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
On the first of the month following the applicable waiting period with the Company, you'll be eligible for entry into our group Health Insurance Plan. Based upon your insurance needs, your geographic area, and your funds available for insurance contributions, we have a plan for you.
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Along with the health care package we offer comes a Life Insurance Plan to help provide for your loved ones in the event of your death. The plan also includes provisions for you or your family in the event of an accident which results in loss of limbs or sight. In most cases the benefit is $5,000. This is available at no cost if you enroll in our group medical plan.
Medical Leave and Short-term Disability
On the first of the month following the applicable waiting period of your employment, you will be eligible for Medical Leave and Short-term Disability. These benefits are paid for non-work related illness/injury that would cause you to be off work for 5 or more consecutive days. These benefits are self-funded by United Laboratories and provided at no cost to you. You do not need to be enrolled in the Group Medical and/or Dental Plan to be eligible for this benefit.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP II)
The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides a special retirement benefit. The bulk of the assets of the ESOP II are invested in common stock of United. Therefore, as a member of the ESOP II, you become an employee/owner of the Company. This is available after the completion of one year of service and 1,000 hours worked.
401(K) Retirement Plan
After your six-month anniversary and if you have worked at least 1,000 hours with United, you'll be eligible to take part in the 401(K) Plan to assist you in your retirement planning. The 401(K) Plan is an active, voluntary plan in which you make contributions to your own retirement account. In essence, the 401(K) Plan is a personal savings plan that takes pre-tax contributions out of your pay check. These monies are set aside in a tax deferred account. Because the account is meant to be used upon retirement when you will be in a lower tax bracket, it will be taxed at a lower rate. Another benefit of this plan is that you can direct your investment in different accounts to earn additional capital on the money set aside in the account. You are eligible to enroll at the start of the quarter following your six-month anniversary.

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