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Unilever PLC
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Unilever is a global supplier of consumer goods, the company`s brands include Knorr, Lipton, Hellmann’s, Magnum, Omo, Dove, Lux and Axe/Lynx.
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El Niño the next inflation threat to food and beer, says Barclays
Unilever and Reckitt as especially exposed to lower-income emerging market consumers
Unilever among giants eyeing further price hikes for consumers
Unilever is poised to commit to further price hikes this year, according to Barclays analysts, with consumers set to bear the brunt
Inflation set to continue in 2023 as giant companies continue passing on costs to consumers
Shoppers will continue to face rise costs, with 80% of non-food retailers suggesting they will hike prices this year in response to inflation
Unilever, 888 and Legal & General mark British boardroom ‘musical chairs’ Monday
Unilever, 888 and Legal & General have become the most recent in a long list on companies searching for new chief executives
Unilever resolves long-running legal dispute with Ben & Jerry’s
A legal row over the sale of Ben & Jerry's in Israel has been resolved after eighteen months
Unilever showing no signs of dropping the "executional ball" according to Jefferies
The broker's analysts reiterated a 'buy' rating and 4,500p price target on the consumer goods company following recent third quarter results
Unilever sales performance was resilient in face of record price increases, says Barclays
While the Marmite and Vaseline maker is expected to be a beneficiary of cost of goods inflation rolling over, “this doesn’t seem to be the case from company comments," said Barclays analysts
Unilever lifts full-year sales guidance after boost from price rises in third quarter
“The global macroeconomic outlook remains mixed, and we expect the challenges of high inflation to persist in 2023," said the company's CEO Alan Jope
Nestle and P&G give heads up on this week's updates from Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser
Successfully passing on price rises leading to strong sales growth, but that consumers may start to tightening the purse strings further was the consensus
Unilever makes nineteen FTSE 100 chief exits this year
The record number of blue-chip boss departures in one year was 24 in 2020 – the year of the pandemic – but that is set to be beaten if the rate of leaving continues in the last three months of the year
Unilever's pricing momentum supports growth outlook, says Goldman Sachs
For the full year, it forecasts organic growth of 7.8%, compared to guidance of above 6.5%
Unilever boss to step down at end of 2023
Jope was in charge of the botched attempt to buy Haleon
Unilever accused by Ben and Jerry’s founders of violating deal by Israeli sale
“Unilever has usurped their authority and reversed the decision that was made and we can’t allow that to happen, we can’t sit idly by," said founder Ben Cohen
Ben & Jerry’s renews pressure on Unilever to ditch Israel deal
Ice cream maker believes sales in occupied West Bank go against ‘core values’ of company
Unilever's Persil washing liquid advert banned over misleading green claims
Unilever challenged the complaint, stating its washing liquids were in fact kinder to the planet
Consumers are penny pinching, just not with cupboard staples yet
So far this year, the price of a pint of milk is only up 8%, the same for a dozen eggs
Analysts upgrade Unilever following heavy price hike
Deutsche Bank upgrades end-of-year guidance for British multinational
Unilever's shake bodes well for the future
Unilever could land some €600mln through streamlining
Unilever sales beat expectations but says cost inflation set to continue
Unilever said growth was largely driven by an increase in prices to offset the rise in costs
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FTSE 100 finishes near flat as traders mull over IMF forecast for UK
Britain's top share index closed down near flat, or down 0.02 points, at 7,306
Unilever investors looking for sales growth in tomorrow's results
Peltz built a stake in Unilever through his activist vehicle, Trian Partners
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever over sale of Israeli business
Last year, Ben & Jerry’s said it would end ice cream sales in the occupied West Bank and parts of East Jerusalem
Unilever gives billionaire activist Nelson Peltz board seat
The US billionaire said he believes the FTSE 100 group "is a company with significant potential, through leveraging its portfolio of strong consumer brands and its geographical footprint"
FTSE 100 ends fairly flat having hit highest point since July 2019
At the close, the UK blue-chip index was 7.60 points, or 0.1% higher at 7,607.66, albeit below the session peak of 7,648.26 - its highest level since July 2019
Unilever sees higher cost inflation in second half with further price rises planned
The consumer goods giant raised its cost forecast for the second half of the year to €2.7bn
Unilever commits to new healthy food benchmark after investor pressure
Enhanced disclosure sets a new standard for food manufacturing companies in terms of transparency
Unilever's stars are starting to align, says broker
Analysts at RBC see the latest changes as a potential catalyst for growth
Unilever: Will self-help trump tough love?
Of the 19 analysts following the FTSE 100 constituent, seven are neutral on the stock, eight are positive, while the remainder are negative.
Peltz’s influence on Unilever is unclear for now, but his presence seems to be causing a stir
The American activist billionaire had been building a stake in the company for some time, according to reports
Unilever unveils new share buyback and says no more acquisitions planned
The owner of brands from Ben & Jerry’s and Knorr to Lifebuoy and Lynx reported its fastest underlying sales growth for nine years
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FTSE 100 closes ahead with big resource stocks gaining ground
Britain's blue-chip index finished the afternoon session at 7,672, up 28 points, or 0.38%
Amazon, GSK, Unilever, Nestle and many others stretching the truth with net zero and other climate pledges
Companies are misleading consumers (and investors), the report found, calling for governments and regulatory bodies to "step up and put an end to this greenwashing trend"
Unilever announces 1,500 management job cuts as it unveils new organisational structure
Unilever hinted at big changes afoot on 17 January when news broke of its numerous approaches to buy the GSK Consumer Healthcare business
Unilever's new shareholder spells bad news for management
Peltz reportedly started to build his stake before Unilever inquired about buying Glaxo’s soon-to-be demerged consumer arm
Unilever drops bid for GSK Consumer Healthcare venture
"Unilever is committed to maintaining strict financial discipline to ensure that acquisitions create value for our shareholders," it said
Four-day workweek trial to be launched in UK
Those taking part in the trial will receive the same pay but will be asked to maintain 100% productivity over the four days
Unilever yet to demonstrate it would be the right owner of GSK's Consumer Healthcare division
Go large or go home, as the saying goes. At times, though, Unilever has not even known where its home is, so is it the right company to be buying GlaxoSmithKline's Consumer Healthcare business?
Unilever intent on big acquisitions despite knock-back in £50bn approach for GSK Consumer Healthcare
The plan is to reposition Unilever's portfolio into higher growth categories, with a particular emphasis on Health, Beauty and Hygiene.
Unilever's sale of tea business gets lukewarm reception while union worries about UK jobs going tips-up
The disposed business includes the Lipton, PG Tips, Pukka, T2 & Tazo brands, but excludes Unilever's tea businesses in Asia as well as their share of the Pepsi Lipton joint venture.
Unilever warns cost inflation will remain high as it repeats full-year margin guidance
Underlying sales grew 2.5% in the third quarter, helped by a 4.1% increase in prices
Unilever to receive £4bn bid for tea business from US-Singapore consortium
We'll hear about potential buyers after the bid deadline next week
Unilever cuts profit outlook due to surging cost volatility
Underlying earnings per share fell 2%, with a negative impact of 6.3% from currency swings
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Unilever and DMGT set to be in Thursday’s spotlight
Unilever PLC and Daily Mail and General Trust are among the notable names in the diary for Thursday.
Unilever faces risk from raw material inflation, says JP Morgan
The sector is facing one of the most important raw material inflations in a decade
Unilever launches €3bn share buyback as mulls best method of tea spin-off
The consumer goods giant expects full-year sales to rise but markets remain volatile
Unilever to focus on growth in US, India, China
In the longer term, the firm also set out to grow underlying revenue by 3%-5%, keeping profits ahead of sales growth and achieving savings of €2bn
Unilever shareholders to vote on climate plans at AGM
"We hope this increased level of transparency and accountability will strengthen the dialogue with our shareholders”
Unilever sees quarterly improvement but some markets dip
Underlying sales in the three months to September 30, 2020, rose by 4% to £12.9bn compared to last year
Eyes on Unilever and Moneysupermarket ahead of Thursday updates
Unilever and Moneysupermarket are among the notable names in the diary for Thursday.
Unilever getting its mojo back, says Barclays
The bank said the consumer goods giant has “one of the most competitive value portfolios” and that they now saw evidence of “better corporate agility, improved execution and, crucially, meaningful share improvement”
Unilever shows beauty of boring (and cleanliness) during pandemic
“Business resilience is a much sought-after attribute in the current economic climate and Unilever has certainly got the right ingredients,” one analyst said
Unilever brews up plans for sale of tea business as sales drop in first half
The group aims to sell its tea brands PG Tips, Lipton and Brooke Bond and all its tea estates
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Unilever and Sage set to be in the spotlight on Thursday
Unilever and Sage Group are among the notable names in the diary for Thursday.
Sell Unilever as growth is “unsustainable”, says UBS, buy Reckitt Benckiser instead
Six of Europe's Big 7 fast-moving consumer goods companies are battling to adapt their business models to a fast-changing and challenging environment
Unilever to merge UK, Dutch divisions but maintains separate listings
The consumer goods firm is looking to simplify its legal structure as well as acquisitions and demergers
Unilever keeps dividend and prepares for lasting changes in consumer behaviour from coronavirus
The consumer goods colossus has seen upswings in sales of hygiene and grocery, with a collapse in out of home consumption that is particularly affecting ice cream sales
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FTSE 100 finishes ahead as oil price recovery continues to provide cheer
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark crude, gained nearly 31% to US$18.03 a barrel. Brent crude added 10% to US$22.40 a barrel
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Unilever dividend to be in focus as it hopes to retain defensive credentials
Unilever, Meggitt and Taylor Wimpey are among the notable names in Thursday's diary.
Unilever upgraded to ‘equal weight’ as Barclays says coronavirus pandemic “dramatically changes” investment case
The bank said Unilever's gearing towards homecare products was currently “a key asset” and that parts of its food and personal care portfolio “should benefit from stock-piling”
Unilever donates €100mln in soap and sanitisers for coronavirus battle
Alan Jope, chief executive, said: “Our strong cash flow and balance sheet mean that we can, and should, give this additional support.”
Unilever upgraded to ‘neutral’ as JP Morgan looks to defensive stocks amid coronavirus recession risk
Analysts said a recession will cause a downturn in consumer discretionary spending, and as such companies making staples and home and personal care products such as Unilever will be part of market segments with “defensive consumption” that
Unilever’s hot take on tea business revives sentiment
The City welcomed the portfolio review, with a potential sale potentially adding 10 to 15 percentage points to organic growth according to Jefferies
Unilever to review tea business as profits tank by a third
Net profit for the year to 31 December tanked 38% to €6bn, mostly due to the sale of the spreads business in 2018, the company said
Unilever upgraded amid “bleak” sentiment, Jefferies says downside risks now limited
Upgrading based on weak share price means Jefferies doesn't 'hate' the Marmite owner, but analysts don't quite 'love' it either.
Unilever weak as HSBC cuts rating for Marmite maker to ‘hold’ in 2020 outlook for European Staples
The bank’s analysts noted that 2019 will go down “as a year of divergence" for the European food & household & personal care companies
No one wants to be the bad guy: the path to ESG compliance
Experts say companies have a lot to gain from integration of environmental, social and governance factors as the new year will see tightened regulations
Unilever drops to nine-month low but cash flow supports valuation, say analysts
“While it’s a shame growth won’t be stellar for a while, this is just a bump in the road and not an outright stalling of the engine”
Unilever issues warning as growth fails to speed up
The shortfall was blamed on a slowdown in South Asia, “difficult” trading conditions in West Africa and ongoing softness in developed markets
Unilever upgraded as refreshed strategy “should drive returns”
A new focus on shedding the chaff and scaling the “brands of tomorrow” should help Unilever become a “mid-single-digit top-line growth company” in time
Unilever chairman steps down to focus on his own company
New chairman Nils Andersen was previously chief executive at logistics and transport firm Maersk and at brewer Carlsberg
Unilever sales growth continues to slow
Underlying sales growth in the three months to end-September of 2.9%, was down from 3.5% in the second quarter and 3.1% in the first
Unilever and Reckitt shares offer “rare” buying window
The recent performance of the consumer staples sector relative to the market is showing a “rare dislocation” from global bond yields, analysts at Berenberg say
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FTSE 100 closes lower even though pound retreats from highs; US stocks subdued
At the close, the UK blue chip index was 33.63 points, or 0.5% lower at 7,213.45, nearer the day’s low of 7,194.21 than the high of 7,251.80
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Earnings season begins in earnest with Unilever, Barratt Developments and Asos
A salvo of quarterly updates are due from BHP, Rio Tinto, Hays, WH Smith and Unilever
Unilever sales growth softer than hoped but pricing and margins are sweeter
The consumer goods colossus increased organic sales 3.5% in the second quarter, up from 3.1% in the three months of the year but short of the consensus forecast of 3.7%
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FTSE 100 closes in red Thursday as ECB update underwhelms
There were mixed messages in Mario Draghi's update on Thursday
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Day ahead preview: Unilever, National Express, Diageo, ECB
With a slew of corporate earnings and the European Central Bank's policy decision, Thursday will be a busy day of news
Location Sciences hits the spot as it appoints media industry veteran to advise on location verification
Andy Roberts will join the firm after eight years as head of global trading at MindShare, a subsidiary of FTSE 100 media giant WPP
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FTSE 100 closes in the red after BoE keeps interest rates on hold
The UK blue-chip index finished down nearly 34 at 7,351, while its mid-cap cousin FTSE 250 lost over 127 points
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Bank of England rates decision to take macro spotlight on ‘Super Thursday’
On the corporate front there will be another big batch of blue-chip updates to digest, notably from oil major Shell and banking giant Lloyds