Unilever: Fourth Time's The Charm
Unilever's transformation—simplified structure, focused leadership, and strategic spinoffs—positions it to finally break out of a near decade-long stagnation. Core strengths remain unmatched: global distribution reach and powerful brands, especially in emerging markets, support long-term growth potential. New CEO Fernandez brings operational discipline, prioritizing gross margin and hard-currency EPS growth, with executive incentives aligned to these goals.
Unilever appoints new Ben & Jerry's CEO as battle over board's lefty politics heats up
Jochanan Senf, a Dutch Unilever executive who previously managed Ben & Jerry's Europe business, will start in the new role this month.
Unilever Picks New Ben & Jerry's CEO, Escalating Dispute with Independent Board
Jochanan Senf, a longtime Unilever executive, starts in the role this month.
How Unilever Used AI to Make Soap Go Viral
A campaign for Crumbl cookie-scented Dove was pushed by an army of influencers—with AI help. And Unilever aims to bring the same playbook to more of its humdrum toiletries.
Unilever finds its footing as it sheds its cold baggage
Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) has had a shaky first half, but Barclays reckons the consumer goods heavyweight could be about to turn a corner. The shares have been lagging, down nearly 6% this year, underperforming the broader European staples sector.
Unilever snaps up Dr Squatch for $1.5bn to expand men's personal care portfolio
Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) is reported to be paying $1.5 billion to acquire men's personal care brand Dr Squatch from private equity group Summit Partners. The transaction, first announced on Monday, is part of Unilever's strategy to grow its presence in premium and high-growth categories.
Unilever to pay $1.5 billion for men's grooming brand Dr Squatch, FT reports
Unilever is paying $1.5 billion to buy men's personal care brand Dr Squatch from private equity firm Summit Partners, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing sources.
Unilever: Ice cream demerger unlikely to give short-term sugar hit
Barclays takes a cautiously optimistic view of Unilever PLC's (LSE:ULVR) proposed demerger of its ice cream division, home to iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry's and Wall's, arguing that execution risk and valuation uncertainties may temper the market's enthusiasm in the near term. The planned separation, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, is part of Unilever's broader strategy to sharpen its focus on faster-growing, higher-margin segments.
Unilever's ice cream sale unlikely to get investors flocking, says leading bank
UBS has stuck a 'sell' tag on Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR), arguing that optimism around its upcoming ice cream spin-off may already be baked into the share price. With the stock trading at 4,637p and the broker setting a 12-month target of 4,000p, the downside case rests on the view that the Anglo-Dutch giant's turnaround narrative faces structural and cyclical hurdles.
Exclusive: Ivory Coast workers say Unilever is violating their union rights amid share sale, documents show
Unilever workers in Ivory Coast say the global consumer goods giant is violating their collective bargaining agreement in refusing to ensure severance pay if layoffs take place after the company sells its business there, documents show.
Aptamer Group shares jump on new Unilever collab
Aptamer Group PLC (AIM:APTA) has entered a second Optimer development agreement with Unilever. It follows a successful initial programme focused on inhibiting enzymes related to body odour.
Procter & Gamble Vs Unilever: Who Holds the Power in the FMCG Race?
PG and UL stand tall in the FMCG arena, with PG showcasing brand strength and pricing power, while UL leverages global reach and innovation to fuel momentum.
