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Unilever Company Profile
One is a lonely number, unless you're Unilever. As a top maker of packaged consumer goods worldwide, Unilever operates in many global markets, such as Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Western Europe. The company's products cover several categories, including savory, dressings, and spreads; ice cream and beverages; personal care; and home care. Unilever's brands include popular names Axe, Dove, Pond's, Suave, Vaseline, Signal, Slim Fast, TIGI, Lipton, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, and Country Crock, among others. Unilever is part of the Unilever Group owned by the Netherlands-based Unilever N.V. and UK-based Unilever PLC.
Contact Information
Address: Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment
London EC4Y 0YD, United Kingdom
Phone:+44-20-7822-5252
Fax:+44-20-7822-5951
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):57117.20 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-3.40%)
Employees (2008):174,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-0.60%)
Key People
Chairman: Michael Treschow
CFO and Director: James A. (Jim) Lawrence
SVP Communications and Sustainability: Gavin Neath
Industry Information
Sector: Conglomerates
Industry: Conglomerates
Top Competitors
Kraft Foods Inc. (kft)
Nestlé S.A. (nsrgy.pk)
The Procter & Gamble Company (pg)
 


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