The Unilever Group (OTCMKTS:UNLVF) is the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program representing shares of Unilever PLC, a British multinational consumer goods company. Unilever develops, produces and distributes a wide array of branded products across three primary business segments: Beauty & Personal Care, Foods & Refreshment, and Home Care. Through these segments, the company serves both retail and institutional customers, leveraging its global supply chain and research capabilities to deliver consumer staples in more than 190 countries.
In the Beauty & Personal Care segment, Unilever offers skincare, haircare and personal hygiene products under brands such as Dove, Axe (Lynx) and TRESemmé. The Foods & Refreshment division includes well-known names like Hellmann’s, Knorr, Lipton and Ben & Jerry’s, covering categories from condiments and soups to ice creams and tea. The Home Care portfolio features household cleaning and laundry products sold under brands such as Persil, Omo (Surf) and Cif, designed to address diverse cleaning needs for consumers worldwide.
Unilever’s origins date back to 1929 through the merger of the British soap maker Lever Brothers and the Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. Over the decades, the company has expanded its global footprint and invested heavily in research and development, with innovation centers across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Sustainability and social responsibility are central to Unilever’s strategy, as evidenced by initiatives to reduce environmental impact, improve sourcing practices and promote health and well-being among consumers and communities.
Headquartered in London, Unilever is governed by a board of directors and executive leadership team dedicated to long-term growth and stakeholder value. Hein Schumacher took on the role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2023, succeeding Alan Jope, and oversees a global workforce committed to delivering high-quality products responsibly. Under Schumacher’s leadership, Unilever maintains a focus on brand-building, operational efficiency and sustainable living, aiming to meet evolving consumer needs while addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.
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