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Unification of Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. and their respective group companies (together, “Unilever”) under a single parent company, Unilever PLC (“Unification”)
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Unification documents
In connection with Unification, Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. have published a shareholder circular (the “Shareholder Circular”) with respect to their cross-border merger (the “Proposed Cross-Border Merger”) and the Unification proposal. Unilever PLC has published a prospectus in connection with the proposed admission of (i) new PLC ordinary shares to listing on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and (ii) the PLC ordinary shares, including the new PLC ordinary shares, to listing and trading on Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market operated by Euronext Amsterdam N.V. (the “Prospectus”), which has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and passported to the Netherlands. The Prospectus (including information incorporated by reference therein) contains detailed information about Unilever and its management, as well as financial statements and other financial data.
SHAREHOLDERS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF UNILEVER PLC AND UNILEVER N.V. ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROSPECTUS, SHAREHOLDER CIRCULAR AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CROSS-BORDER MERGER AND THE UNIFICATION CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, INCLUDING THE EXHIBITS THERETO AND INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UNILEVER, THE PROPOSED CROSS-BORDER MERGER AND UNIFICATION.
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Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Among other risks and uncertainties, the material or principal factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are: Unilever’s global brands not meeting consumer preferences; Unilever’s ability to innovate and remain competitive; Unilever’s investment choices in its portfolio management; the effect of climate change on Unilever’s business; Unilever's ability to find sustainable solutions to its plastic packaging; significant changes or deterioration in customer relationships; the recruitment and retention of talented employees; disruptions in our supply chain and distribution; increases or volatility in the cost of raw materials and commodities; the production of safe and high quality products; secure and reliable IT infrastructure; execution of acquisitions, divestitures and business transformation projects; economic, social and political risks and natural disasters; financial risks; failure to meet high and ethical standards; and managing regulatory, tax and legal matters. A number of these risks have increased as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, the Group expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Group’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circ*mstances on which any such statement is based. Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Group are described in the Group’s filings with the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F 2019 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2019.
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