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UnileverAnnouncement

03/11/2017 07:01

RNS Number : 4610V
Unilever PLC
03 November 2017
FINAL OFFER RESULTS
99% OF ALL UNILEVER N.V. PREFERENCE SHARES TENDERED AFTER POST-ACCEPTANCE PERIOD 
 SETTLEMENT OF THE SHARES TENDERED IN THE POST-ACCEPTANCE PERIOD WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY
 FOLLOWING SETTLEMENT, UNILEVER PLC WILL HOLD 99% OF THE Issued and outstanding 6% and 7% Preference SHARES 
STATUTORY BUY-OUT PROCEEDINGS WILL BE INITIATED FOLLOWING SETTLEMENT OF THE POST-acceptance period
London/Rotterdam, 3 November 2017 - Unilever Corporate Holdings Nederland B.V. (the "Offeror"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever PLC, Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. are pleased to announce that following the end of the post-acceptance period on 2 November 2017 (the "Post-Acceptance Period"), a total of 99% of the issued and outstanding (depositary receipts of) 6% and 7% cumulative preference (sub)shares (together the "Preference Shares") in the capital of Unilever N.V. has been tendered under the Offeror's recommended, partial, cash offer for the Preference Shares (the "Offer"). Following settlement of the Post-Acceptance Period, the Offeror will initiate statutory buy-out proceedings to acquire the remaining Preference Shares.
Acceptance during Post-Acceptance Period
The table below shows the numbers and percentages of Preference Shares tendered during the Post-Acceptance Period, and the aggregate numbers and percentages of Preference Shares tendered under the Offer, at the relevant offer price per type of Preference Shares (the "Offer Price"). 
Type of Preference Share
Offer Price (cum dividend) (EUR)
Number and percentage of issued Preference Shares tendered during Post-Acceptance Period
Aggregate number and percentage of issued and outstanding Preference Shares tendered under the Offer
6% Preference Subshares
307.80
5,543
0.34%
1,229,770
99.67%
7% Preference Shares
7% Preference (whole) Shares
3,262
20
0.53%
53
99.44%
7% Preference Subshares
Depositary Receipts 
326.20
1,326
23,873
7% preference subshares for which no depositary receipts are issued
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188,780
Settlement
With reference to the offer memorandum published by the Offeror and Unilever PLC on 11October 2017 (the "Offer Memorandum"), shareholders who have accepted the Offer during the Post-Acceptance Period shall receive the relevant Offer Price for each Preference Share validly tendered and transferred (geleverd), under the terms and subject to the conditions set out in the Offer Memorandum. Settlement of the Offer will take place today. The Offeror cannot guarantee that shareholders will receive payment on the same date.
Statutory buy-out proceedings
In order to acquire any remaining Preference Shares, the Offeror will commence statutory buy-out proceedings (uitkoopprocedure) following settlement of the Post-Acceptance Period. The Offeror will request the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to set the buy-out price at the Offer Price.
Further information
This announcement contains selected, condensed information regarding the Offer and does not replace the Offer Memorandum and/or the position statement of Unilever N.V. dated 11 October 2017 (the "Position Statement"). Shareholders are advised to review the Offer Memorandum and Position Statement in detail and to seek independent advice where appropriate to reach a balanced judgment in respect of the Offer. 
The Offer Memorandum and Position Statement are available for downloading on the website of Unilever (www.unilever.com/investor-relations/unilever-shares/about-shares/). Copies thereof are also available free of charge via Unilever N.V., the Exchange Agent and the Administrative Tender Agent: 
Exchange Agent 
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Corporate Broking (HQ7050)
Gustav Mahlerlaan 10
1082 PP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
corporate.broking@nl.abnamro.com
+31 (0)20 344 2000
Administrative Tender Agent
SGG Financial Services B.V.
Hoogoorddreef 15
1101 BA Amsterdam
The Netherlands 
registerunilever@sgggroup.com
+31 (0)20 5222 555
Unilever N.V. 
Weena 455 
3013 AL Rotterdam
The Netherlands
shareholder.services@unilever.com 
+44 (0)20 7822 5500
Notice to U.S. holders of Preference Shares
The Offer is being made in reliance on the exemption from certain requirements of Rule 13e-4 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 provided by Rule 13e-4(h)(8) thereunder, and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of U.S. and Dutch law. Accordingly, the Offer is subject to Dutch disclosure and other procedural requirements, including, with respect to the offer timetable, extensions of the acceptance period and timing of payments that are different from those applicable under U.S. tender offer procedures and laws. U.S. investors are therefore advised to review the Offer Memorandum and the Position Statement in detail and to seek independent advice where appropriate. The Offer Memorandum and the Position Statement were furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form CB on 11 October 2017. 
Unilever contacts
For more information, please contact:
Louise Phillips 
Senior Global Media Relations Manager 
+44 7825 049 151 
Louise.Phillips@unilever.com 
Fleur van Bruggen 
Communications Director Unilever Benelux 
+31 (0)6 1500 8293 
Fleur-van.Bruggen@unilever.com 
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This is a joint press release by Unilever Corporate Holdings Nederland B.V., Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. pursuant to the provisions of Section 17 Paragraph 4 of the Decree in connection with the recommended public offer by Unilever Corporate Holdings Nederland B.V. for all Preference Shares in the capital of Unilever N.V. This announcement does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities in Unilever N.V. Any offer will be made only by means of an offer memorandum specifically published for this purpose on the terms and conditions set forth therein, and subject to the applicable rules and regulations in the Netherlands. This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, any jurisdiction in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful.
The distribution of this press release may in some countries be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Unilever disclaims any responsibility or liability for the violation of any such restrictions by any person. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Neither Unilever, nor any of their advisors assumes any responsibility for any violation by any person of any of these restrictions. Any holder of Preference Shares in Unilever N.V. who is in any doubt as to his position should consult an appropriate professional advisor without delay.
Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. Words such as 'will', 'intends', or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions and their negatives, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions. They are not historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance. 
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, the Unilever 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 Unilever Group's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Unilever Group are described in Unilever 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 2016 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2016.

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