Director Declaration

RNS Number : 5373Y

Unilever PLC

09 May 2019

 

Unilever PLC

Director Declaration

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13 the following information is confirmed in respect of the appointment of Alan Jope and Susan Kilsby, who were duly elected by the shareholders of Unilever PLC at the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2019. Susan Kilsby's appointment will take effect from 1 August 2019.

Alan Jope (Executive Director):
In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13(1)-(6) there are no details requiring disclosure.

Susan Kilsby (Non-Executive Director):
In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13(1):

Current directorships of publicly listed companies: ·      BHP Group Limited ·      BHP Group Plc ·      Diageo PLC ·      Fortune Brands Home and Security, Inc. ·      BBA Aviation

Previous directorships of publicly listed companies in the previous five years:

•   Shire PLC

•   Keurig Green Mountain

•   Coca-Cola HBC

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13(2)-(6) there are no details requiring disclosure.

9 May 2019

Safe Harbour:

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 'will', 'aim', 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends', 'looks', 'believes', 'vision', or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance or results, 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 Unilever Group (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. Among other risks and uncertainties, the material or principal factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are: Unilever's global brands not meeting consumer preferences; Unilever's ability to innovate and remain competitive; Unilever's investment choices in its portfolio management; inability to find sustainable solutions to support long-term growth including to plastic packaging; the effect of climate change on Unilever's business; significant changes or deterioration in customer relationships; the recruitment and retention of talented employees; disruptions in our supply chain and distribution; increases or volatility in the cost of raw materials and commodities; the production of safe and high quality products; secure and reliable IT infrastructure; execution of acquisitions, divestitures and business transformation projects; economic, social and political risks and natural disasters; financial risks; failure to meet high and ethical standards; and managing regulatory, tax and legal matters.

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.

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 in the Annual Report on Form 20-F 2018 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2018.

 

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