FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
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For the
month of February, 2021
UNILEVER
PLC
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99 attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference.
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UNILEVER
PLC
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/S/ R SOTAMAA
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BY R SOTAMAA
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CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP SECRETARY
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Date:
18 February, 2021
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EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT
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99
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Notice
to London Stock Exchange dated 18 February 2021
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Board changes
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Exhibit
99
Unilever PLC - Board Changes
London, 18 February 2021. Unilever announced today that, following his
appointment as Italy's Minister for Technological Innovation and
Digital Transition, Vittorio Colao has asked to step down from the
Board.
Nils Andersen, Chairman of Unilever, said: "Vittorio has brought a
high degree of knowledge and insight to us in over five years on
our Board and has skilfully chaired our Compensation Committee. He
will be greatly missed and we wish him the best of success in his
new role serving the Italian Cabinet."
Following this change, effective today, Andrea Jung will serve as
Chair of Unilever's Compensation Committee.
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Unilever's global brands not meeting consumer preferences.
Unilever's ability to innovate and remain competitive. Unilever's
investment choices in its portfolio management. the effect of
climate change on Unilever's business. Unilever's ability to find
sustainable solutions to its plastic packaging. significant changes
or deterioration in customer relationships. the recruitment and
retention of talented employees. disruptions in our supply chain
and distribution. increases or volatility in the cost of raw
materials and commodities. the production of safe and high quality
products. secure and reliable IT infrastructure. execution of
acquisitions, divestitures and business transformation projects.
economic, social and political risks and natural disasters.
financial risks. failure to meet high and ethical standards. and
managing regulatory, tax and legal matters. A number of these risks
have increased as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. These
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Group are described in the Group's filings with the London Stock
Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the US Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"), including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F
2019 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2019.