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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
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smlar expressons of future performance or results, and ther negatves, are ntended to dentfy such forward-lookng statements These forward-lookng
statements are based upon current expectatons and assumptons regardng antcpated developments and other factors affectng the roup They are not
hstorcal facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance
Because these forward-lookng statements nvolve rsks and uncertantes, there are mportant factors that could cause actual results to dffer materally
from those expressed or mpled by these forward-lookng statements Among other rsks and uncertantes, the materal or prncpal factors whch cause
actual results to dffer materally are: Unilever’s global brands not meeting consumer preferences; Unilever’s ability to innovate and remain competitive;
Unilever’s investment choices in its portfolio management; inability to find sustainable solutions to support long-term growth; customer relationships; the
recruitment and retention of talented employees; disruptions in our supply chain; the cost of raw materials and commodities; the production of safe and high
quality products; secure and reliable IT infrastructure; successful execution of acquisitions, divestitures and business transformation projects; economic
and political risks and natural disasters; financial risks; failure to meet high and ethical standards; and managing regulatory, tax and legal matters. 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 in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2014 and the Annual
Report and Accounts 2014. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. 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.
This document is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP and should not therefore be relied upon by readers as such. The Group’s Annual Report on
Form 20-F for 2014 isseparately filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on our corporate website www.unilever.com.
In addition, a printed copy of the Annual Report on Form 20-F is available, free ofcharge, upon request to Unilever, Investor Relations Department,
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Annual Report and Accounts 2014 as if set out in full.
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