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Unilever Advances Major Decarbonization Project at Four U.S. Factories

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Unilever today announced that a major project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its Ice Cream Business Group’s four U.S. factories has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9 million of support.

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  • Unilever today announced that a major project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its Ice Cream Business Group’s four U.S. factories has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9 million of support.
  • The proposed project would cut 14,000 metric tons of carbon emissions per year, a major step in moving toward carbon neutrality for the factories that produce Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Magnum, Breyers and other leading brands.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325246937/en/
    The facility upgrades will significantly reduce carbon emissions at the factories in Missouri, Tennessee, and Vermont.
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    Specifically, Unilever Ice Cream will replace natural gas boilers with electric boilers and industrial heat pumps using waste heat recovery.

Unilever U.S. Voluntarily Recalls Select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products due to Potential Undeclared Egg Allergen

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Unilever United States Inc. is voluntarily recalling select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products because the products may contain egg, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label.

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  • Unilever United States Inc. is voluntarily recalling select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products because the products may contain egg, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label.
  • Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
  • No other Unilever or Knorr products are affected by this recall.
  • To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints or allergic reactions associated with this product.

Yellow Wood Partners Completes Acquisition of Suave North American Beauty and Personal Care Brands from Unilever

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

BOSTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellow Wood Partners LLC ("Yellow Wood"), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the beauty and personal care brand, Suave, in North America from Unilever (NYSE: UL).

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  • Newly formed stand-alone platform Suave Brands Company is led by CEO Daniel Alter, experienced consumer goods executive with Unilever
    BOSTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellow Wood Partners LLC ("Yellow Wood"), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the beauty and personal care brand, Suave, in North America from Unilever (NYSE: UL).
  • To deliver on this goal, the Suave Brands Company will acquire beauty & personal care brands across multiple categories, including hair, skin, body, and more, that will drive synergies across the platform."
  • Mr. Alter brings to Suave Brands Company 20 years of global strategy, brand development, and general management experience during his tenure in international operating roles across beauty & personal care with Unilever.
  • Our shared vision is to build the Suave Brands Company into an industry leading beauty & personal care platform, delivering high quality products at an accessible price for consumers across North America."

Unilever announces the sale of Suave in North America to Yellow Wood Partners LLC

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Unilever has today announced the sale of its Suave brand in North America to Yellow Wood Partners LLC.

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  • Unilever has today announced the sale of its Suave brand in North America to Yellow Wood Partners LLC.
  • The Suave beauty and personal care brand includes hair care, skin care, skin cleansing and deodorant products.
  • Esi Eggleston Bracey, President of Unilever USA and CEO of Unilever Personal Care North America, said, “This is another step on our path to shift our portfolio towards strategic growth spaces.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Meeting the Need: Unilever Supports America’s Food Banks at a Time of Surging Demand

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Food banks across America report they are struggling to stock their shelves, affected by surging demand, supply chain issues, a decrease in donations, and the current economic landscape.

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  • Food banks across America report they are struggling to stock their shelves, affected by surging demand, supply chain issues, a decrease in donations, and the current economic landscape.
  • To support communities across the country, Unilever U.S. is donating an estimated retail value of more than $13 million dollars in products.
  • Home care and personal care products are in high demand at foodbanks as they are not covered by the U.S.
  • For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
    For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca
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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Unilever PLC - UL

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Unilever PLC (Unilever or the Company) (NYSE: UL).Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Unilever PLC (Unilever or the Company) (NYSE: UL).Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Unilever and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • More than 20 years after the acquisition, Ben & Jerrys remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever with an independent board addressing the companys Social Mission.
  • The letter also stated that Florida would then be prohibited from investing in Ben & Jerrys or its parent company, Unilever.

DEADLINE ALERT for UL, YEXT, and NOTV: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

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Monday, August 15, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.
  • Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
  • Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected] .
  • The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles

Final Deadline: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Unilever PLC (UL) Investors of Class Action and to Actively Participate

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firms site: www.bgandg.com/ul .

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  • Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firms site: www.bgandg.com/ul .
  • This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484.
  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

UNILEVER 72 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Unilever PLC - UL

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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  • This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • Unilever and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
  • The case is City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Unilever PLC, et al., No.
  • About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
    KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nations premier boutique securities litigation law firms.

UNILEVER DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Unilever PLC and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Investors have until August 15, 2022 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until August 15, 2022 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • On this news, the Companys ADR price fell $0.58 per ADR, or 1%.
  • That also meant that Unilever could not enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida.
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.