Unilever prices a $1.5bn bond

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Unilever PLC

10 February 2009

 



Unilever prices a $ 1,5 bn bond in the US market 

On 9 February 2009 Unilever priced a double-tranche $ 1,5 billion  (ca. €1,150 billion) bond in the US market: $ 750  million as a five-year bond at a coupon of 3.65% and $ 750 m as a ten year bond at a coupon of 4.80%. The anticipated closing date of the offering is 12 February 2009.

This is the first time Unilever has issued bonds in the US market since 2002. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Unilever is currently rated A1 by Moody's and A+ by Standard & Poor's.

This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, 1-866-718-1649. An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement, together with the prospectus, is also available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. 

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About Unilever

Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong local roots in more than 100 countries across the globe. Its portfolio includes some of the world's best known and most loved brands including thirteen €1 billion brands and global leadership in many categories in which the company operates. The portfolio features brand icons such as Flora, Knorr, Lipton, Dove, Lux, Pond's, Lynx, Sunsilk, Persil, Cif and Domestos. 

Unilever has around 174 000 employees in approaching 100 countries and generated annual sales of €40 billion in 2007. For more information about Unilever and its brands, visit www.unilever.com.

 

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