Disposal

Unilever PLC
11 July 2005



                           UNILEVER COMPLETES SALE OF
                      PRESTIGE FRAGRANCE BUSINESS TO COTY

Unilever today announced the completion of the sale of its prestige fragrance
business, Unilever Cosmetics International (UCI), to Coty Inc. Unilever has
received $800 million in cash, in line with the terms of the agreement announced
on May 20, 2005, with the opportunity for further deferred payments contingent
upon future sales.

The closing of the transaction in Austria will happen shortly upon receipt of
all necessary regulatory approvals.

The sale of UCI is fully in line with Unilever's strategy to focus on its core
categories.

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July 11 2005

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About Unilever

Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer products companies, adds vitality
to life by meeting the everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care.
With a portfolio of great brands that make people feel good, look good and get
more out of life, 150 million consumers around the world choose Unilever
products everyday, including icons such as:

Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Sure, Surf, Cif, Marmite, Pot Noodle.

Unilever has around 220,000 employees in approaching 100 countries and generated
annual sales of €42 billion in 2004. For more information about Unilever and its
brands, please visit www.unilever.com.


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