Unilever (NYSE: UL) issues 4.2m new shares for employee schemes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Unilever PLC has issued and admitted to trading 4,200,000 new ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each on the London Stock Exchange Main Market to satisfy vesting of awards under its employee share schemes.

Following this issuance, Unilever has 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares admitted. A further 1,577,778 ordinary shares remain available under the existing block admission dated 14 March 2024. The new shares rank equally with all existing ordinary shares.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

February 2026

Commission File

Number: 001-04546

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UNILEVER PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND

(Address of principal executive office)

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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 ☐

5 February 2026

Unilever PLC

(the "Company")

Notification of issuance of equity securities

4,200,000 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each in the Company (the "New Ordinary Shares") have been issued and allotted for the purposes of satisfying the vesting of awards under the Company's employee share schemes (the Unilever Share Plan 2017 (including the Unilever North America Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan) and the SHARES Plan) and admitted to trading on the Main Market of the LSE under the Company's existing block admission of shares for this purpose dated 14 March 2024.  

The New Ordinary Shares will rank equally with the existing issued ordinary shares of the Company.

This notification is being made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.4 and PRM 1.6.2, and for PRM 1.6.2 purposes covers the period 15 September 2025 to 5 February 2026.

1	Details of the issuer
a)	Name	Unilever PLC
b)	LEI	549300MKFYEKVRWML317
2	Details of the transferable securities issued and admitted to trading
a)	Name, type and identification code	Unilever PLC ordinary 3 1/2 pence shares GB00BVZK7T90
b)	Regulated market	London Stock Exchange - Main Market
c)	Number of further securities issued and admitted	4,200,000
d)	Total number of securities admitted following issuance	2,185,205,247 ordinary shares 1,577,778 ordinary shares (not yet in issue) remain subject to the block admission dated 14 March 2024
e)	Fungibility	Fully fungible with existing ordinary shares
3	Issue and admission details
a)	Dates of issuance and admission	5 February 2026 (admitted under block admission dated 14 March 2024)
b)	Prospectus information	Prospectus: N/A Supplementary: N/A Company's website: https://www.unilever.com/

For any enquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations: Investor.Relations@unilever.com

Unilever Press Office: Press-Office.London@unilever.com

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 05 February 2026

FAQ

What did Unilever PLC (UL) announce in this 6-K filing?

Unilever PLC announced it issued 4,200,000 new ordinary shares to satisfy vesting under its employee share schemes. These shares have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market under an existing block admission dated 14 March 2024.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares are outstanding after this issuance?

After issuing 4,200,000 new ordinary shares, Unilever PLC has 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares admitted to trading. This total reflects the updated share capital following the employee share scheme-related issuance and admission on the London Stock Exchange Main Market.

What is the purpose of the 4,200,000 new Unilever PLC (UL) shares?

The 4,200,000 new Unilever PLC ordinary shares were issued to satisfy vesting of awards under employee share schemes. These include the Unilever Share Plan 2017, the Unilever North America Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, and the SHARES Plan for eligible participants.

On which market are the new Unilever PLC (UL) shares admitted to trading?

The new Unilever PLC ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. They were admitted under an existing block admission for share schemes that was put in place on 14 March 2024 for this specific purpose.

Do the new Unilever PLC (UL) shares rank equally with existing shares?

Yes, the 4,200,000 new Unilever PLC ordinary shares rank equally with the company’s existing issued ordinary shares. This means they carry the same rights as other ordinary shares, including voting, dividend, and any other standard shareholder entitlements.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares remain under the current block admission?

Following this issuance, 1,577,778 ordinary shares remain available under Unilever PLC’s existing block admission. That block admission was dated 14 March 2024 and is used specifically to satisfy obligations under the company’s employee share schemes.