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This is a public announcement by Unilever N.V. pursuant to section 17 paragraph 1 of the European Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014). This public announcement does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities in Unilever N.V.
This is a press release by Kraft Heinz pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 Paragraph 3 of the Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit Openbare Biedingen Wft) of the Netherlands.
For immediate release | 19 February 2017 |
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Joint Statement from Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. ("Unilever")and The Kraft Heinz Company ("Kraft Heinz") | |
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Unilever and Kraft Heinz hereby announce that Kraft Heinz has amicably agreed to withdraw its proposal for a combination of the two companies.
Unilever and Kraft Heinz hold each other in high regard. Kraft Heinz has the utmost respect for the culture, strategy and leadership of Unilever.
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Institutional investors: Private investors: | Investor Relations Team Shareholder Services | +44 207 822 6830 +44 207 822 5500 | |
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Michael Mullen (media) | |||
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