Stmnt re Analysts Meetings

Unilever PLC
Unilever NV
23 June 2000


UNILEVER STATEMENT

Next week Unilever will be conducting its regular scheduled meetings with
analysts. The principal developments to be discussed are:-
 
Forecast sales growth for the year is now expected to be in the range
of 2-3% (previously 3-4%), rising to 4-5% when the benefits of the
acquisitions of Cressida, Slim.Fast and Ben & Jerry's are included.
 
The cost reduction programme is progressing well and benefits from
lower input costs continue.
 
Unilever will also confirm that discussions are advancing with potential
buyers for the European Bakery Business.
 
Unilever will publish its results for second quarter on August 4, 2000.