Response to press reporting

RNS Number : 5544Y

Unilever PLC

17 January 2022

 

Response to press reporting

London, 15 January 2022. Unilever notes recent reporting regarding its interest in GSK Consumer Healthcare and confirms that it has approached GSK and Pfizer about a potential acquisition of the business.

GSK Consumer Healthcare is a leader in the attractive consumer health space and would be a strong strategic fit as Unilever continues to re-shape its portfolio.

There can be no certainty that any agreement will be reached.

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