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Unilever Nv

Sure, here's some general information about Unilever NV, a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UL":

1. Unilever NV is a British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company that was founded in 1929 through a merger of British soapmaker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Union.

2. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of well-known brands such as Axe, Dove, Knorr, Lipton, Nescafe, and Vaseline, among others.

3. Unilever NV is a dual-listed company, meaning it has two parent companies: Unilever PLC (ADR) (UL) listed on the London Stock Exchange and Unilever NV (UL) listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and NYSE.

4. In 2019, Unilever reported a revenue of €50.7 billion, a 2.1% decline from the previous year, primarily caused by a 3.6% decline in developed markets. Emerging markets, however, grew by 4.2%.

4. Unilever has a strong focus on sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental footprint while increasing its positive social impact. For example, the company has committed to using 100% renewable energy by 2020 and ensuring that all its plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable by 2025.

5. Alan Jope has served as the chief executive officer of Unilever since January 2019. Prior to this role, he served as president of Unilever's Beauty & Personal Care division.

6. Unilever's largest shareholders include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Norges Bank Investment Management.

7. In 2020, Unilever declared a quarterly dividend of €0.4135 per share, which represents an increase of 6% compared to the previous year.

8. For the 2019 fiscal year, Unilever reported a net income of €1.46 billion, a decrease of 47.3% from the previous year mainly due to a non-cash impairment charge of €2.4 billion related to its underperforming brands.

These are just a few essential details about Unilever NV. Its financial performance, products, sustainability efforts, leadership, shareholders, and more can be explored further in financial reports, investor presentations, and news articles.