STOCK TITAN

[6-K] UNILEVER PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Unilever PLC reported the outcome of its 30 April 2025 AGM vote on pay, noting that 72.29% supported the Directors' Remuneration Report. After the meeting, the company engaged with major shareholders representing 46.3% of the register and other dissenting investors and proxy agencies, holding 22 meetings to understand concerns.

Feedback focused on two areas: the past decision to disapply time pro‑ration on three long‑term incentive awards for former leaders Alan Jope and Graeme Pitkethly, and the approach to setting fixed pay for CEO Fernando Fernandez. Unilever described the non‑pro‑ration as an exceptional, legacy decision and confirmed it will apply time pro‑ration for future director exits, as shown when former CEO Hein Schumacher left in March 2025. On new appointments, the Board reflected preferences for phased pay: new CFO Srinivas Phatak (September 2025) was set below the prior CFO’s salary, with gradual movement over 2–3 years subject to performance and context.

The statement is issued under the UK Corporate Governance Code, with a final summary to appear in the next Annual Report and Accounts.

Unilever PLC ha comunicato l’esito della votazione sull’AGM del 30 aprile 2025 riguardo al compensate, rilevando che il 72,29% ha sostenuto il Directors' Remuneration Report. Dopo l’assemblea, l’azienda ha dialogato con i principali azionisti che rappresentano il 46,3% del registro e con altri investitori dissenzienti e agenzie di procura, svolgendo 22 incontri per comprendere le preoccupazioni.

Il feedback si è focalizzato su due aree: la decisione passata di non applicare la pro‑ration del tempo su tre premi di lungo termine per i former leaders Alan Jope e Graeme Pitkethly, e l’approccio al livello fisso dello stipendio per l’AD Fernando Fernandez. Unilever ha descritto la non pro‑ration come una decisione eccezionale, di tipo legacy, e ha confermato che applicherà la pro‑ration del tempo per le future uscite dei direttori, come mostrato quando l’ex CEO Hein Schumacher è partito a marzo 2025. Per le nuove nomine, il Consiglio ha riflesso preferenze per una retribuzione a fasi: il nuovo CFO Srinivas Phatak (settembre 2025) è stato fissato al di sotto dello stipendio del precedente CFO, con un movimento graduale su 2–3 anni soggetto a performance e contesto.

La dichiarazione è pubblicata ai sensi del UK Corporate Governance Code, con un riassunto finale che apparirà nel prossimo Annual Report and Accounts.

Unilever PLC informó el resultado de la votación de su AGM del 30 de abril de 2025 sobre la remuneración, señalando que un 72,29% apoyó el Informe de Remuneración de los Directores. Después de la reunión, la compañía mantuvo reuniones con los principales accionistas que representaban un 46,3% del registro y con otros inversores disidentes y agencias de poder, celebrando 22 reuniones para entender sus preocupaciones.

El feedback se centró en dos áreas: la decisión pasada de no aplicar la pro‑ration del tiempo a tres premios de incentivos a largo plazo para antiguos directivos Alan Jope y Graeme Pitkethly, y el enfoque para fijar una remuneración fija para el CEO Fernando Fernandez. Unilever describió la no pro‑ration como una decisión excepcional y de legado y confirmó que aplicará la pro‑ration del tiempo para futuras salidas de directores, como se vio cuando el ex CEO Hein Schumacher dejó la empresa en marzo de 2025. En cuanto a nuevas designaciones, el Consejo reflejó preferencias por una remuneración escalonada: el nuevo CFO Srinivas Phatak (septiembre de 2025) se fijó por debajo del salario del anterior CFO, con un movimiento gradual a lo largo de 2–3 años sujeto a desempeño y contexto.

La declaración se emite conforme al UK Corporate Governance Code, con un resumen final que aparecerá en el próximo Informe Anual y Cuentas.

Unilever PLC는 2025년 4월 30일 AGM에서의 보수 관련 투표 결과를 발표하며 72.29%가 이사회 보수 보고서를 지지했다고 밝혔다. 회의 후, 회사는 등록 주주 중 46.3%를 대표하는 주요 주주 및 다른 반대 투자자와 위임 기관과의 대화를 진행했고, 우려를 이해하기 위해 22회의를 개최했다.

피드백은 두 가지 영역에 집중되었다: 전임 리더 Alan JopeGraeme Pitkethly에 대해 연장 인센티브 3개에 대해 시간 비례(proration)를 적용하지 않은 과거 결정과 CEO Fernando Fernandez의 고정 보수 설정 방식이었다. Unilever는 비 prorated를 예외적이고 과거의 결정으로 설명했으며 향후 이사 퇴임 시에는 시간 비례를 적용할 것이라고 확인했다. 2025년 3월에 퇴임한 전 CEO Hein Schumacher의 경우도 마찬가지다. 신규 임명에 대해 이사회는 보수를 단계적으로 적용하는 선호를 반영했다: 새 CFO Srinivas Phatak은 2025년 9월에 채용되었고 이전 CFO의 급여보다 낮게 책정되었으며 성과 및 상황에 따라 2–3년의 점진적 이동이 이루어질 예정이다.

성명은 UK Corporate Governance Code에 따라 발표되었으며, 최종 요약은 다음 연차 보고서 및 계정에 실릴 예정이다.

Unilever PLC a rendu public le résultat du vote relatif à la rémunération lors de l’AGM du 30 avril 2025, indiquant que 72,29% avaient soutenu le Directors' Remuneration Report. Après la réunion, l’entreprise a engagé le dialogue avec les principaux actionnaires représentant 46,3% du registre et d’autres investisseurs dissidents et agences de procuration, en menant 22 réunions pour comprendre les préoccupations.

Les retours ont porté sur deux axes: la décision passée de ne pas appliquer la prorogation temporelle sur trois primes d’incitation à long terme pour les anciens dirigeants Alan Jope et Graeme Pitkethly, et l’approche visant à fixer une rémunération fixe pour le PDG Fernando Fernandez. Unilever décrit la non‑pro‑ration comme une décision exceptionnelle, d’héritage, et confirme qu’elle appliquera la prorogation temporelle pour les futures sorties de administrateurs, comme lors du départ de l’ancien PDG Hein Schumacher en mars 2025. En ce qui concerne les nouvelles nominations, le Conseil a exprimé une préférence pour une rémunération en deux temps: le nouveau CFO Srinivas Phatak (septembre 2025) a été fixé en dessous du salaire du précédent CFO, avec un mouvement progressif sur 2–3 ans sous réserve de performance et de contexte.

La déclaration est émise au titre du UK Corporate Governance Code, avec un résumé final qui figurera dans le prochain Annual Report and Accounts.

Unilever PLC gab das Ergebnis der Abstimmung zur Vergütung auf der AGM am 30. April 2025 bekannt und vermerkt, dass 72,29% den Directors' Remuneration Report unterstützt haben.Nach der Versammlung führte das Unternehmen Gespräche mit Hauptaktionären, die 46,3% des Registrierung bestands vertreten, sowie mit anderen abweichenden Investoren und Proxy-Agenturen und veranstaltete 22 Treffen, um Bedenken zu verstehen.

Das Feedback konzentrierte sich auf zwei Bereiche: die frühere Entscheidung, das Time‑Pro‑ration bei drei langfristigen Anreizprämien für die ehemaligen Führungskräfte Alan Jope und Graeme Pitkethly nicht anzuwenden, und den Ansatz zur Festlegung eines fixen Vergütungssatzes für den CEO Fernando Fernandez. Unilever beschrieb die Nicht‑Pro‑ration als eine außergewöhnliche, legacy‑Entscheidung und bestätigte, dass künftig bei Abgängen von Direktoren Time‑Pro‑ration angewendet wird, wie es beim Weggang des ehemaligen CEO Hein Schumacher im März 2025 gezeigt wurde. Bei Neubesetzungen spiegelte der Vorstand Präferenzen für gestaffelte Vergütung wider: Der neue CFO Srinivas Phatak (September 2025) wurde unter dem Gehalt des vorherigen CFO festgelegt, mit schrittweiser Bewegung über 2–3 Jahre abhängig von Leistung und Kontext.

Die Mitteilung erfolgt gemäß dem UK Corporate Governance Code, mit einer abschließenden Zusammenfassung, die im nächsten Jahresbericht und -abschluss erscheint.

Unilever PLC أصدرت نتائج تصويتها في اجتماع الجمعية العامة غير العادية المنعقد في 30 أبريل 2025 فيما يخص الأجر، مُشيرة إلى أن ٪72.29 من أصوتوا دعموا تقرير مكافآت المدراء. وبعد الاجتماع، تواصلت الشركة مع كبار المساهمين الذين يمثلون ٪46.3 من السجل ومع مستثمرين آخرين معارضين ووكلاء تفويض، عقدت 22 اجتماعاً لفهم المخاوف.

تركزت الملاحظات على مجالين: القرار الماضي بالامتناع عن تطبيق التوزيع الزمني على ثلاث جوائز حافزة طويلة الأجل لزعماء سابقين Alan Jope و Graeme Pitkethly، والنهج المعتمد في تحديد راتب ثابت للرئيس التنفيذي Fernando Fernandez. وصفت Unilever عدم تطبيق التوزيع الزمني بأنه قرار استثنائي وتُرِك قيود الإرث، وأكدت أنها ستطبق التوزيع الزمني في خروج المدراء في المستقبل، كما اتضح عندما ترك الرئيس التنفيذي السابق Hein Schumacher المنصب في مارس 2025. وفيما يخص التعيينات الجديدة، أظهر المجلس تفضيلات للأجور المتدرجة: تم تثبيت رئيس الشؤون المالية الجديد Srinivas Phatak (سبتمبر 2025) بأقل من راتب الرئيس المالي السابق، مع حركة تدريجية على مدى 2–3 سنوات وفق الأداء والسياق.

يصدر البيان وفقاً لمدونة حوكمة الشركات في المملكة المتحدة UK Corporate Governance Code، مع ملخص نهائي سيظهر في تقرير السنة والحسابات القادم.

Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • None.

Unilever PLC ha comunicato l’esito della votazione sull’AGM del 30 aprile 2025 riguardo al compensate, rilevando che il 72,29% ha sostenuto il Directors' Remuneration Report. Dopo l’assemblea, l’azienda ha dialogato con i principali azionisti che rappresentano il 46,3% del registro e con altri investitori dissenzienti e agenzie di procura, svolgendo 22 incontri per comprendere le preoccupazioni.

Il feedback si è focalizzato su due aree: la decisione passata di non applicare la pro‑ration del tempo su tre premi di lungo termine per i former leaders Alan Jope e Graeme Pitkethly, e l’approccio al livello fisso dello stipendio per l’AD Fernando Fernandez. Unilever ha descritto la non pro‑ration come una decisione eccezionale, di tipo legacy, e ha confermato che applicherà la pro‑ration del tempo per le future uscite dei direttori, come mostrato quando l’ex CEO Hein Schumacher è partito a marzo 2025. Per le nuove nomine, il Consiglio ha riflesso preferenze per una retribuzione a fasi: il nuovo CFO Srinivas Phatak (settembre 2025) è stato fissato al di sotto dello stipendio del precedente CFO, con un movimento graduale su 2–3 anni soggetto a performance e contesto.

La dichiarazione è pubblicata ai sensi del UK Corporate Governance Code, con un riassunto finale che apparirà nel prossimo Annual Report and Accounts.

Unilever PLC informó el resultado de la votación de su AGM del 30 de abril de 2025 sobre la remuneración, señalando que un 72,29% apoyó el Informe de Remuneración de los Directores. Después de la reunión, la compañía mantuvo reuniones con los principales accionistas que representaban un 46,3% del registro y con otros inversores disidentes y agencias de poder, celebrando 22 reuniones para entender sus preocupaciones.

El feedback se centró en dos áreas: la decisión pasada de no aplicar la pro‑ration del tiempo a tres premios de incentivos a largo plazo para antiguos directivos Alan Jope y Graeme Pitkethly, y el enfoque para fijar una remuneración fija para el CEO Fernando Fernandez. Unilever describió la no pro‑ration como una decisión excepcional y de legado y confirmó que aplicará la pro‑ration del tiempo para futuras salidas de directores, como se vio cuando el ex CEO Hein Schumacher dejó la empresa en marzo de 2025. En cuanto a nuevas designaciones, el Consejo reflejó preferencias por una remuneración escalonada: el nuevo CFO Srinivas Phatak (septiembre de 2025) se fijó por debajo del salario del anterior CFO, con un movimiento gradual a lo largo de 2–3 años sujeto a desempeño y contexto.

La declaración se emite conforme al UK Corporate Governance Code, con un resumen final que aparecerá en el próximo Informe Anual y Cuentas.

Unilever PLC는 2025년 4월 30일 AGM에서의 보수 관련 투표 결과를 발표하며 72.29%가 이사회 보수 보고서를 지지했다고 밝혔다. 회의 후, 회사는 등록 주주 중 46.3%를 대표하는 주요 주주 및 다른 반대 투자자와 위임 기관과의 대화를 진행했고, 우려를 이해하기 위해 22회의를 개최했다.

피드백은 두 가지 영역에 집중되었다: 전임 리더 Alan JopeGraeme Pitkethly에 대해 연장 인센티브 3개에 대해 시간 비례(proration)를 적용하지 않은 과거 결정과 CEO Fernando Fernandez의 고정 보수 설정 방식이었다. Unilever는 비 prorated를 예외적이고 과거의 결정으로 설명했으며 향후 이사 퇴임 시에는 시간 비례를 적용할 것이라고 확인했다. 2025년 3월에 퇴임한 전 CEO Hein Schumacher의 경우도 마찬가지다. 신규 임명에 대해 이사회는 보수를 단계적으로 적용하는 선호를 반영했다: 새 CFO Srinivas Phatak은 2025년 9월에 채용되었고 이전 CFO의 급여보다 낮게 책정되었으며 성과 및 상황에 따라 2–3년의 점진적 이동이 이루어질 예정이다.

성명은 UK Corporate Governance Code에 따라 발표되었으며, 최종 요약은 다음 연차 보고서 및 계정에 실릴 예정이다.

Unilever PLC a rendu public le résultat du vote relatif à la rémunération lors de l’AGM du 30 avril 2025, indiquant que 72,29% avaient soutenu le Directors' Remuneration Report. Après la réunion, l’entreprise a engagé le dialogue avec les principaux actionnaires représentant 46,3% du registre et d’autres investisseurs dissidents et agences de procuration, en menant 22 réunions pour comprendre les préoccupations.

Les retours ont porté sur deux axes: la décision passée de ne pas appliquer la prorogation temporelle sur trois primes d’incitation à long terme pour les anciens dirigeants Alan Jope et Graeme Pitkethly, et l’approche visant à fixer une rémunération fixe pour le PDG Fernando Fernandez. Unilever décrit la non‑pro‑ration comme une décision exceptionnelle, d’héritage, et confirme qu’elle appliquera la prorogation temporelle pour les futures sorties de administrateurs, comme lors du départ de l’ancien PDG Hein Schumacher en mars 2025. En ce qui concerne les nouvelles nominations, le Conseil a exprimé une préférence pour une rémunération en deux temps: le nouveau CFO Srinivas Phatak (septembre 2025) a été fixé en dessous du salaire du précédent CFO, avec un mouvement progressif sur 2–3 ans sous réserve de performance et de contexte.

La déclaration est émise au titre du UK Corporate Governance Code, avec un résumé final qui figurera dans le prochain Annual Report and Accounts.

Unilever PLC gab das Ergebnis der Abstimmung zur Vergütung auf der AGM am 30. April 2025 bekannt und vermerkt, dass 72,29% den Directors' Remuneration Report unterstützt haben.Nach der Versammlung führte das Unternehmen Gespräche mit Hauptaktionären, die 46,3% des Registrierung bestands vertreten, sowie mit anderen abweichenden Investoren und Proxy-Agenturen und veranstaltete 22 Treffen, um Bedenken zu verstehen.

Das Feedback konzentrierte sich auf zwei Bereiche: die frühere Entscheidung, das Time‑Pro‑ration bei drei langfristigen Anreizprämien für die ehemaligen Führungskräfte Alan Jope und Graeme Pitkethly nicht anzuwenden, und den Ansatz zur Festlegung eines fixen Vergütungssatzes für den CEO Fernando Fernandez. Unilever beschrieb die Nicht‑Pro‑ration als eine außergewöhnliche, legacy‑Entscheidung und bestätigte, dass künftig bei Abgängen von Direktoren Time‑Pro‑ration angewendet wird, wie es beim Weggang des ehemaligen CEO Hein Schumacher im März 2025 gezeigt wurde. Bei Neubesetzungen spiegelte der Vorstand Präferenzen für gestaffelte Vergütung wider: Der neue CFO Srinivas Phatak (September 2025) wurde unter dem Gehalt des vorherigen CFO festgelegt, mit schrittweiser Bewegung über 2–3 Jahre abhängig von Leistung und Kontext.

Die Mitteilung erfolgt gemäß dem UK Corporate Governance Code, mit einer abschließenden Zusammenfassung, die im nächsten Jahresbericht und -abschluss erscheint.

Unilever PLC أصدرت نتائج تصويتها في اجتماع الجمعية العامة غير العادية المنعقد في 30 أبريل 2025 فيما يخص الأجر، مُشيرة إلى أن ٪72.29 من أصوتوا دعموا تقرير مكافآت المدراء. وبعد الاجتماع، تواصلت الشركة مع كبار المساهمين الذين يمثلون ٪46.3 من السجل ومع مستثمرين آخرين معارضين ووكلاء تفويض، عقدت 22 اجتماعاً لفهم المخاوف.

تركزت الملاحظات على مجالين: القرار الماضي بالامتناع عن تطبيق التوزيع الزمني على ثلاث جوائز حافزة طويلة الأجل لزعماء سابقين Alan Jope و Graeme Pitkethly، والنهج المعتمد في تحديد راتب ثابت للرئيس التنفيذي Fernando Fernandez. وصفت Unilever عدم تطبيق التوزيع الزمني بأنه قرار استثنائي وتُرِك قيود الإرث، وأكدت أنها ستطبق التوزيع الزمني في خروج المدراء في المستقبل، كما اتضح عندما ترك الرئيس التنفيذي السابق Hein Schumacher المنصب في مارس 2025. وفيما يخص التعيينات الجديدة، أظهر المجلس تفضيلات للأجور المتدرجة: تم تثبيت رئيس الشؤون المالية الجديد Srinivas Phatak (سبتمبر 2025) بأقل من راتب الرئيس المالي السابق، مع حركة تدريجية على مدى 2–3 سنوات وفق الأداء والسياق.

يصدر البيان وفقاً لمدونة حوكمة الشركات في المملكة المتحدة UK Corporate Governance Code، مع ملخص نهائي سيظهر في تقرير السنة والحسابات القادم.

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________________________________
FORM 6-K
_________________________________________________
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
October 2025
Commission File
Number: 001-04546
______________________________________________________
 UNILEVER PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 _____________________________________________________
 
UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive office)
_____________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
 
 
Unilever PLC
Statement regarding AGM Vote on Directors' Remuneration Report
 
As announced following the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on 30 April 2025, 72.29% of votes were cast in favour of the resolution to receive and adopt the Directors' Remuneration Report (Resolution 2).
 
While the Board was pleased that the resolution received majority support, Unilever PLC (the "Company") recognises the importance of understanding the reasons behind votes against. Following the AGM, the Company contacted its largest shareholders - representing 46.3% of the share register - as well as other shareholders that voted against the Directors' Remuneration Report and several proxy agencies. In total, we held 22 meetings to gain deeper insight into shareholder views and concerns regarding Directors' remuneration.
 
Shareholders who opposed the Directors' Remuneration Report consistently cited two key concerns. Firstly, the disapplication of time pro-ration on three outstanding long-term incentive awards for the former CEO, Alan Jope, and the former CFO, Graeme Pitkethly, who retired from the Company in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Secondly, the approach taken to setting fixed pay for Fernando Fernandez on his appointment as CEO.
 
The Company acknowledges that the disapplication of time pro-ration on three awards for the former CEO and former CFO were exceptional decisions taken in order to mitigate the impact of the disruption to the business at a time of significant change and uncertainty. The Company has publicly confirmed that it will apply time pro-ration to outstanding awards for future Director exits, in accordance with market practice and the remuneration policy. This was demonstrated by the recent treatment of outstanding long-term incentive awards for the former CEO, Hein Schumacher, where time pro-ration was applied to all unvested awards when Hein left the Company in March 2025. In dialogue with shareholders and proxies, it has been understood and recognised that the non-pro-ration of awards to former Directors is a legacy decision and not an ongoing issue.
 
On the approach to setting pay on appointment, the Company understands that some shareholders prefer to see phased progression over time as opposed to a more significant salary uplift from the outset. The Board took this feedback into account when determining fixed pay for Srinivas Phatak on his appointment as CFO in September 2025. His salary has been set at a lower level than the previous CFO's salary, and the Company intends to gradually move pay to the appropriate position relative to the market over the next 2-3 years, subject to performance and the wider external and internal context.
 
We would like to thank all of the shareholders and proxy agencies who spent time engaging with us recently and those who continue to engage with us over the coming months. The Company will continue to meet with shareholders regularly on remuneration related matters and their perspectives are critical inputs into the Board's discussions and decision making.
 
The Company is publishing this statement as required by the UK Corporate Governance Code in response to the votes received against the Directors' Remuneration Report resolution at its AGM held on 30 April 2025. A final summary will be provided in the Company's next Annual Report and Accounts.
 
-End-
 
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations: Investor.Relations@unilever.com
Unilever Press Office: Press-Office.London@unilever.com
 
 
Cautionary Statement
 
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws of certain jurisdictions, including 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Words and terminology such as 'will', 'aim', 'expects', 'anticipates', 'intends', 'looks', 'believes', 'vision', 'ambition', 'target', 'goal', 'plan', 'potential', 'work towards', 'may', 'milestone', 'objectives', 'outlook', 'probably', 'project', 'risk', 'continue', 'should', 'would be', 'seeks', or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance, results, actions or events, and their negatives, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements and information regarding Unilever's emissions reduction and other sustainability-related targets and other climate and sustainability matters (including actions, potential impacts and risks and opportunities associated therewith). Forward-looking statements can be made in writing but also may be made verbally by directors, officers and employees of the Unilever Group (the "Group") (including during management presentations) in connection with this announcement. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated developments and other factors affecting the Group. They are not historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance or outcomes. All forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
 
Because these forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, a number of which may be beyond the Group's control, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Among other risks and uncertainties, the material or principal factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements expressed in this announcement are: 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 Unilever's 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, including the proposed separation of our Ice Cream business and the proposed consolidation of our share capital in connection with the demerger; economic, social and political risks and natural disasters; financial risks; failure to meet high and ethical standards; and managing regulatory, tax and legal matters and practices with regard to the interpretation and application thereof and emerging and developing ESG reporting standards including differences in implementation of climate and sustainability policies in the regions where the Group operates.
 
The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements.
 
The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, the Group expressly disclaims any intention, obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Group's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual events, to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Group are described in the Group's filings with the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F 2024 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2024.
 
 
 
Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
UNILEVER PLC
 
/S/ M VARSELLONA
 
 
 
By M VARSELLONA
 
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP SECRETARY
 
 
 
 
Date 30 October 2025

FAQ

What did Unilever (UL) disclose about the AGM remuneration vote?

Unilever said 72.29% of votes supported the Directors' Remuneration Report at the AGM held on 30 April 2025.

How did Unilever (UL) engage with shareholders after the vote?

It contacted large holders representing 46.3% of the register and others, conducting 22 meetings with investors and proxy agencies.

What were the key concerns about Unilever's pay decisions?

Two concerns: the past disapplication of time pro‑ration on three LTIP awards for former executives, and the approach to CEO fixed pay on appointment.

What policy commitment did Unilever (UL) make on incentive awards?

It confirmed it will apply time pro‑ration to outstanding awards for future director exits, evidenced by the treatment of Hein Schumacher in March 2025.

How is Unilever setting pay for the new CFO?

For Srinivas Phatak (appointed September 2025), salary was set below the previous CFO’s level, with phased movement over 2–3 years subject to performance and context.

Why is Unilever publishing this statement now?

It is required by the UK Corporate Governance Code following votes against the remuneration report, with a final summary to appear in the next Annual Report.
Unilever

NYSE:UL

UL Rankings

UL Latest News

UL Latest SEC Filings

UL Stock Data

149.25B
2.45B
0%
9.54%
0.14%
Household & Personal Products
Consumer Defensive
Link
United Kingdom
London