Unilever Brazil Report
Investor meeting
5 March 2009
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Safe harbour statement
This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated developments and other factors affecting 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. 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 the Annual Report & Accounts on Form 20-F. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation.
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When we look at our current reality, we see that we have been able to build a story of success in Brazil…
• 1 Unilever Brazil became one of the most successful operations of Unilever around the world; The 3rd largest and the single biggest D&E business. 2 We sustained market leadership in 10 major categories and developed brands that area part of consumers day to day life (200 products consumed every second) • 3 We are recognized as an incredible talent pool in the region and one of the most desired places to work for Brazil 4 We have top notch infrastructure with 11 plants and 7 innovation centers • • 5 We are top supplier for all major retailers and wholesalers (1st supplier to 7 of the top 10 retailers/wholesalers) • 6 We manage a fantastic corporate image, with an increasing top of mind corporate brand
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We have real scale and a well balanced portfolio 2008 sales = €2.7 billion
Personal Care 38%
5 March 2009
0
Safe harbour statement
This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated developments and other factors affecting 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. 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 the Annual Report & Accounts on Form 20-F. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation.
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When we look at our current reality, we see that we have been able to build a story of success in Brazil…
• 1 Unilever Brazil became one of the most successful operations of Unilever around the world; The 3rd largest and the single biggest D&E business. 2 We sustained market leadership in 10 major categories and developed brands that area part of consumers day to day life (200 products consumed every second) • 3 We are recognized as an incredible talent pool in the region and one of the most desired places to work for Brazil 4 We have top notch infrastructure with 11 plants and 7 innovation centers • • 5 We are top supplier for all major retailers and wholesalers (1st supplier to 7 of the top 10 retailers/wholesalers) • 6 We manage a fantastic corporate image, with an increasing top of mind corporate brand
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We have real scale and a well balanced portfolio 2008 sales = €2.7 billion
Personal Care 38%