FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January, 2009
UNILEVER N.V.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
WEENA 455, 3013 AL, P.O. BOX 760, 3000 DK, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
(Address of principal executive offices)
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under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_____
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Exhibit 99 attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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UNILEVER N.V.
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/S/ P J CESCAU
By P J CESCAU
DIRECTOR
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/S/ J A LAWRENCE
By J A LAWRENCE
DIRECTOR
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Date: 05 February, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99
Notice to Euronext, Amsterdam dated 05 February, 2009
Exhibit 99
This Report on Form 6-K contains the
following:
Exhibit
1: Stock Exchange Announcement dated 22
January 2009 entitled ‘Notice of Results’
Exhibit
2: Stock Exchange Announcement dated 26
January 2009 entitled
‘Unilever Moves into Premium Hair Care’
Exhibit
1: Stock Exchange Announcement dated 22 January 2009
entitled ‘Notice of Results’
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNILEVER
RESULTS
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR
2008
An announcement by the Directors of
Unilever of the final ordinary dividends for 2008 and the results for the
last quarter and full year 2008 will be made at 07.00 hours (08.00 hours
CET) on Thursday 5 February 2009.
Exhibit
2: Stock
Exchange Announcement dated 26
January 2009 entitled
‘Unilever Moves into Premium Hair Care’
MOVES INTO PREMIUM HAIR
CARE
Unilever to buy TIGI product
business and
Advanced Education Academies
for $411.5 million in Cash
Unilever, one of the world's
largest consumer goods companies, announced today that it has signed
an agreement to acquire the global TIGI professional hair product
business and its supporting advanced education academies for a cash
consideration of $411.5 million.
Vindi Banga, Unilever President,
Foods, Home & Personal Care, said, "This is an exciting
acquisition for Unilever. It illustrates our determination to
actively manage our portfolio in line with our stated strategic
priorities, including a focus on personal care and higher growth
areas.
"We already have a strong position in
daily hair care and adding the salon brands will further build our
position in the hair category. We can bring our world-class R&D
expertise to it and offer greater opportunity for
geographical expansion. TIGI's strength in styling, and its fashion
and beauty expertise will also help us raise the bar on innovation for
our existing hair brands."
Upon completion of the transaction,
TIGI will operate as a stand-alone Global Business Unit within
Unilever, reporting to Michael B. Polk, President,
Unilever Americas.
Bruno Mascolo of TIGI, said, "We are
excited to join the Unilever family. We have always been passionate
about people, so to be able to advance the industry through our
products and education by using Unilever's impressive resources, while
continuing to involve those who have made us successful - customers
and employees - is very gratifying. We look forward to our
future together."
TIGI's major brands include Bed
Head®, Catwalk® and S-Factor®. TIGI has operations in
the
, employs about 550 people and in
2008, had worldwide sales of approximately $250 million, with almost
half coming from the
Subject to regulatory approval, the
deal is expected to be completed by the end of March
2009.
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The consideration of $411.5
million is made on a cash and debt free basis. In
addition, further limited payments related to future growth
may be made contingent upon meeting certain
thresholds.
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Launched in 1986, TIGI
haircare products are sold worldwide primarily to and through
hair salons.
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The professional hair
products company has been owned and run by Bruno, Guy
and Anthony Mascolo, creators of Toni & Guy - with their
other brother Toni - who are Chief Executive Officer, Chairman
of the Board, and Worldwide Creative Director of
TIGI respectively.
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The three brothers are
world-renowned hair stylists, whose TIGI haircare products
have become synonymous with the latest styles and products in
salons. An exclusive consulting agreement has been made with
Anthony and Bruno. Anthony will continue to work in
the business in his creative role and Bruno will continue to
be an adviser.
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This transaction does not
include the Toni & Guy salon business.
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Unilever currently offers
consumers leading hair care brands like Dove, Axe for Men,
Suave and Sunsilk in the
, as well as others such as
Clear elsewhere in the world
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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 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends' or the
negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance
or results, including financial objectives to 2010, 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 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, including, among others,
competitive pricing and activities, consumption levels, costs, the ability
to maintain and manage key customer relationships and supply chain
sources, currency values, interest rates, the ability to integrate
acquisitions and complete planned divestitures, the ability to complete
planned restructuring activities, physical risks, environmental risks,
the ability to manage regulatory, tax and legal matters and resolve
pending matters within current estimates, legislative, fiscal and
regulatory developments, political, economic and social conditions in
the geographic markets where the Group operates and new or changed
priorities of the Boards. 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 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.
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
http://www.tigihaircare.com
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 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends' or the negative
of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance or
results, including financial objectives to 2010, 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 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, including, among others, competitive pricing and activities,
consumption levels, costs, the ability to maintain and manage key customer
relationships and supply chain sources, currency values, interest rates,
the ability to integrate acquisitions and complete planned divestitures,
the ability to complete planned restructuring activities, physical risks,
environmental risks, the ability to manage regulatory, tax and legal
matters and resolve pending matters within current estimates, legislative,
fiscal and regulatory developments, political, economic and social
conditions in the geographic markets where the Group operates and new or
changed priorities of the Boards. 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
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.