-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NS+X2UpAW+JcWmkWvxlCu6zVxEzRVvBB41jdQGdv1pALL5cAltU3LcpPxCeRUpkw EkiulQ4JDzYKMhosgmc7UA== 0001191638-07-002759.txt : 20071114 0001191638-07-002759.hdr.sgml : 20071114 20071114102004 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001191638-07-002759 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071114 FILED AS OF DATE: 20071114 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNILEVER PLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000217410 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04546 FILM NUMBER: 071241319 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: UNILEVER HOUSE STREET 2: BLACKFRIARS CITY: LONDON ENGLAND STATE: X0 ZIP: EC4P 4BQ BUSINESS PHONE: 201-894-2790 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O UNILEVER UNITED STATES INC STREET 2: 700 SYLVAN AVENUE (ATTN.: M MONTAGNINO) CITY: ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS STATE: NJ ZIP: 07632 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNILEVER LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19820429 6-K 1 ulvr200711146k.txt LAWRY'S AND ADOLPH'S SALE FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of November, 2007 UNILEVER PLC (Translation of registrant's name into English) UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F..... Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_____ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_____ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ..... No .X.. If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _______ Exhibit 99 attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference. 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. UNILEVER PLC /S/ S H M A Dumoulin By S H M A Dumoulin Secretary Date: November 14, 2007 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION 99 Notice to London Stock Exchange dated 14 November,2007 Lawry's and Adolph's sale Exhibit 99 Unilever Agrees to Sell Lawry's and Adolph's Brands Englewood Cliffs, NJ - November 14, 2007 - Unilever today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with McCormick & Company, Incorporated to sell its Lawry's and Adolph's branded seasoning blends and marinades business in the US and Canada for $ 605 million (EUR 410 million) in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in 2008. The Lawry's and Adolph's brands generated approximately $150 million (EUR 100 million) in combined revenue for Unilever in 2006. "This transaction takes us a step forward as we continue to reshape our portfolio in North America by sharpening our focus on building strong brands with global reach," said Michael B. Polk, President, Unilever Americas. Under the terms of the transaction, the company's manufacturing facility in Independence, Mo., is remaining with Unilever, since it produces other Unilever products. No Unilever employees will be transferred with the business. The transaction is part of Unilever's announced plans to dispose of non-strategic brands, with collectively more than EUR 2 billion in turnover. - ------ For further information, please contact: Anita Larsen, Unilever US Media Relations, 201-894-7760, MediaRelations.USA@unilever.com Unilever London office: Trevor Gorin + 44 207 822 6010 Unilever Rotterdam office: Tanno Massar + 31 10 217 4844 SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT: This announcement may contain forward-looking statements, including 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends' or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance or results, including financial objectives to 2010, and their negatives are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. 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. 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, including, among others, competitive pricing and activities, consumption levels, costs, the ability to maintain and manage key customer relationships and supply chain sources, currency values, interest rates, the ability to integrate acquisitions and complete planned divestitures, physical risks, environmental risks, the ability to manage regulatory, tax and legal matters and resolve pending matters within current estimates, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments, political, economic and social conditions in the geographic markets where the Group operates and new or changed priorities of the Boards. 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 the Annual Report & Accounts on Form 20-F. These 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 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. About Unilever Unilever (NYSE: UL, UN), one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life. In North America, these brands include recognized names such as: Axe, "all," Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live and work, Unilever throughout North America employs approximately 15,500 people in more than 60 office and manufacturing sites - generating approximately $10.6 billion (EUR 8.5 billion) in sales in 2006. For more information, visit www.unileverna.com. END. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----