UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 2026
Commission File
Number: 001-04546
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UNILEVER
PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
20 March 2026
Unilever PLC
Response to media speculation
Unilever notes recent media speculation regarding a potential
transaction involving its Foods business.
The Board believes Foods is a highly attractive business, with a
strong financial profile led by market-leading brands in growing
categories and is confident in the future of the Foods business as
part of Unilever.
Unilever confirms that it has received an inbound offer for its
Foods business and is in discussions with McCormick & Company,
Inc. There can be no certainty that any transaction will be
agreed.
For any enquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations: [email protected]
Unilever Press Office: [email protected]
Cautionary Statement
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the securities laws of certain jurisdictions, including
'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be
deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Words and terminology
such as 'will', 'aim', 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends',
'looks', 'believes', 'vision', 'ambition', 'target', 'goal',
'plan', 'potential', 'work towards', 'may', 'milestone',
'objectives', 'outlook', 'probably', 'project', 'risk', 'continue',
'should', 'would be', 'seeks', or the negative of these terms and
other similar expressions of future performance, results, actions
or events, and their negatives, are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also
include, but are not limited to, statements and information
regarding Unilever's emissions reduction and other
sustainability-related targets and other climate and sustainability
matters (including actions, potential impacts and risks and
opportunities associated therewith). Forward-looking statements can
be made in writing but also may be made verbally by directors,
officers and employees of the Unilever Group (the "Group")
(including during management presentations) in connection with this
announcement. These forward-looking statements are based upon
current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated
developments and other factors affecting the Group. They are not
historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance or
outcomes. All forward-looking statements contained in this
announcement are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements contained in this section. Readers should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Because these forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks and uncertainties, a number of which may be beyond the
Group's control, 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 from the forward-looking
statements expressed in this announcement 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 Unilever's 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 and practices with
regard to the interpretation and application thereof and emerging
and developing ESG reporting standards including differences in
implementation of climate and sustainability policies in the
regions where the Group operates.
The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs,
assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into
account all information currently available to us. Forward-looking
statements are not predictions of future events. These beliefs,
assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many
possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a
change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and
results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in
our forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
announcement. Except as required by any applicable law or
regulation, the Group expressly disclaims any intention, 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 circumstances on which any such statement is
based. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not
possible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us.
In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our
business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of
factors, may cause actual events, to differ materially from those
contained in any forward-looking statements.
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, including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F 2025 and
the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2025.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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UNILEVER PLC
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/P/ KAKKAD
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By P KAKKAD
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CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP COMPANY SECRETARY
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Date 20 March 2026