{"id":89213,"date":"2026-07-24T00:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/89213\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:49:06","slug":"mccormick-details-plans-for-unilever-foods-tie-up-unlyf-sec-filing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/89213\/","title":{"rendered":"McCormick details plans for Unilever Foods tie-up | UNLYF SEC Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">Filed<br \/>\nby McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">pursuant<br \/>\nto Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">and<br \/>\ndeemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">Subject<br \/>\nCompany: Unilever PLC<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">(Commission<br \/>\nFile No. 001-04546)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right\">Date:<br \/>\nJuly 23, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Corporate<br \/>\nLinkedIn Post<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">McCormick<br \/>\ntoday shared several important updates regarding our proposed combination with Unilever Foods, including the planned operating model,<br \/>\nExecutive Team, and secondary listing location for the future combined company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\nplanned operating model is designed to place consumers and customers at the center of the business, enabling disciplined execution, accelerated<br \/>\ninnovation, and sustainable long-term growth. The Executive Team, composed of talented global leaders from both McCormick and Unilever<br \/>\nFoods, brings deep expertise across brands, categories, customers, and geographies, positioning the combined company to capitalize on<br \/>\nits expanded global platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Additionally,<br \/>\nthe combined company will pursue a secondary stock listing on the London Stock Exchange in addition to McCormick\u2019s primary listing<br \/>\non the NYSE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as more information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0globalflavorleader.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Brendan<br \/>\nFoley LinkedIn Repost<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Today,<br \/>\nwe shared key updates on what McCormick will look like following our combination with Unilever Food, including the executive leaders<br \/>\nwho will help shape our future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">This<br \/>\nannouncement is a testament to the significant ground our integration teams have covered in just a few months of planning. I am incredibly<br \/>\nproud of the work our teams continue to do as we create a highly differentiated global flavor leader positioned to deliver meaningful<br \/>\nvalue for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.globalflavorleader.com\/resources\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Marcos<br \/>\nGabriel LinkedIn Repost<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">I<br \/>\nam thrilled by the continued focus and diligence across our company as integration planning progresses. The combined business will have<br \/>\nthe right structure and strong leadership needed to capture new opportunities, realize the expected synergies, and execute our long-term<br \/>\ngrowth strategy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Additionally,<br \/>\nour planned secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange complements our NYSE listing and is expected to support capital flows and<br \/>\nenhance liquidity for shareholders. This in combination with our International HQ in the Netherlands and Global HQ in the US, reinforces<br \/>\nthe global nature of the combined company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">It<br \/>\nhas been a highly productive few months, and we look forward to sharing more details about the transaction as we move forward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.globalflavorleader.com\/resources\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Sarah<br \/>\nPiper LinkedIn Repost<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">McCormick<br \/>\nhas announced a world-class planned Executive Team for our future combined company, balancing representation, skills, and deep global<br \/>\nexpertise from across the combined business. We anticipate this talented group of leaders will help position us to be a truly differentiated<br \/>\nglobal leader in flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.globalflavorleader.com\/resources\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Andrew<br \/>\nFoust LinkedIn Repost <\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Thank<br \/>\nyou to our dedicated McCormick and Unilever integration planning teams for all their hard work and collaboration to deliver today\u2019s<br \/>\nannouncements! I am honored to work alongside such a talented group of colleagues as we continue to plan for a successful transaction<br \/>\nclose and integration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.globalflavorleader.com\/resources\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Guy<br \/>\nPeri LinkedIn Repost:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Exciting<br \/>\nnews from McCormick today as we shared further details on the planned operating model for the combined McCormick and Unilever Foods business<br \/>\nfollowing close.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">I<br \/>\nam honored to be selected to serve as Chief Information &amp; Digital Officer\u00a0post-close\u00a0for the combined company and excited<br \/>\nto work collaboratively with exceptional teams as we build a scaled global flavor leader powered by technology, innovation, and world-class<br \/>\ntalent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Thank<br \/>\nyou to everyone contributing to the integration planning effort and helping shape the future of our combined company, where technology,<br \/>\ndata and AI will enable growth, efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0McCormick<br \/>\nAnnounces Operating Model, Executive Team, and Secondary Listing Location for Combined Company<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Suzanne<br \/>\nRoy LinkedIn Repost:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Today<br \/>\nmarks an exciting milestone as McCormick continues planning for our combination with Unilever Foods and takes another step toward creating<br \/>\nthe world&#8217;s preeminent flavor-focused company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">I&#8217;m<br \/>\nhonored to have the opportunity to serve as the future EVP, President of Global Flavor\u00a0following close\u00a0and even more excited<br \/>\nabout what this means for our customers and our teams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Together,<br \/>\nwe have the opportunity to combine world-class flavor expertise, consumer insights, culinary capabilities, and innovation to create greater<br \/>\nvalue for customers around the globe. By bringing together the strengths of our regions, we can help customers move faster, innovate<br \/>\nmore effectively, and deliver products and experiences consumers love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Just<br \/>\nas importantly, this is an exciting opportunity for our talented teams\u2014bringing together diverse expertise, perspectives, and capabilities<br \/>\nunited by a shared passion for flavor, innovation, and growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">While<br \/>\nthere is still important work ahead, today&#8217;s announcement reflects the incredible potential of what we can build together. I couldn&#8217;t<br \/>\nbe more excited for the journey ahead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\npress release, as well as other important information about the announced operating model and Executive Team, can be found at\u00a0McCormick<br \/>\nAnnounces Operating Model, Executive Team, and Secondary Listing Location for Combined Company<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">#McCormick<br \/>\n#Flavor #Innovation #CustomerPartnerships #FoodInnovation #Growth #FutureOfFlavor #OneTeam<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">McCormick<br \/>\nCautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Certain<br \/>\ninformation contained in this document that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d<br \/>\nwithin the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words such<br \/>\nas \u201cwill,\u201d \u201caim,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201clooks,\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cvision,\u201d \u201cambition,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cwork towards,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cmilestone,\u201d \u201cobjectives,\u201d \u201coutlook,\u201d \u201cprobably,\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cproject,\u201d \u201crisk,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwould be,\u201d \u201cseeks,\u201d<br \/>\nor the negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance, results, actions or events, and their negatives,<br \/>\nare intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be made in writing but also may be made verbally<br \/>\nby directors, officers and employees of McCormick. The forward-looking statements contained in this document include, without limitation,<br \/>\nthe anticipated benefits of, and our plans, strategies and objectives relating to, the pending transaction with Unilever Foods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">These<br \/>\nand other forward-looking statements are based on management\u2019s current views and assumptions. They are not historical facts, nor<br \/>\nare they guarantees of future performance or outcomes. Many risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual future events to<br \/>\ndiffer materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including, but not limited to: (i) the parties\u2019 ability<br \/>\nto meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transaction, including changes in relevant<br \/>\ntax and other applicable laws, and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination<br \/>\nof the transaction agreement; (ii) the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, approval of our shareholders, anticipated tax<br \/>\ntreatment or any required financing, or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the transaction, including the risks that a governmental<br \/>\nentity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction, may require conditions, limitations or<br \/>\nrestrictions in connection with such approvals or that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could<br \/>\nadversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; (iii) the risk that the proposed transaction may not<br \/>\nbe completed on the terms or in the time frame expected by the parties, or at all; (iv) direct transaction costs and substantial transition<br \/>\nand integration-related costs associated with the proposed transaction with Unilever Foods; (v) the possibility that unforeseen liabilities,<br \/>\nfuture capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, charges, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition,<br \/>\nlosses, future prospects, business and management strategies resulting from the transaction or otherwise could adversely impact anticipated<br \/>\ncombined company metrics and\/or the value or expected benefit of, timing or pursuit of the transaction; (vi) the risks and costs of the<br \/>\npursuit and\/or implementation of the anticipated separation of Unilever Foods\u2019 business, including the anticipated timing required<br \/>\nto complete the separation, any adjustment to the terms of the transaction and any changes to the configuration of the businesses included<br \/>\nin the separation if implemented; (vii) uncertainties as to McCormick\u2019s access to available financing to consummate the transaction<br \/>\nupon acceptable terms and on a timely basis or at all; (viii) the failure to obtain the effectiveness of the registration statements<br \/>\nfor the transaction or receipt of McCormick shareholder approval for the transaction and certain related matters; (ix) the risk that<br \/>\ncombined company financial information relating to the transaction, including anticipated combined company revenues, earnings, cash flows,<br \/>\ncapital expenditures, indebtedness and other financial metrics of the combined company; (x) the risk that the anticipated ownership percentages<br \/>\nof McCormick shareholders, Unilever shareholders and Unilever following the closing of the transaction may differ from those expected;<br \/>\n(xi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Unilever Foods\u2019 or McCormick\u2019s business relationships,<br \/>\ncompetition, business, financial condition and operating results, including risks that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations<br \/>\nof Unilever Foods or McCormick, the ability of Unilever Foods or McCormick to retain and hire key personnel, risks related to diverting<br \/>\neither management team\u2019s attention from ongoing business operations, and risks associated with third-party contracts containing<br \/>\nconsent and\/or other provisions that may be triggered by the transaction; (xii) the ability of McCormick to successfully integrate Unilever<br \/>\nFoods\u2019 operations and implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Unilever Foods\u2019 business or the<br \/>\ncombined business after the closing of the transaction; (xiii) the ability of McCormick to manage additional debt and successfully de-lever<br \/>\nfollowing the transaction; and (xiv) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Unilever Foods or McCormick<br \/>\nrelated to the transaction; and other risks described in the company\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d),<br \/>\nincluding McCormick\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2025 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the<br \/>\nquarter ended February 28, 2026. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company<br \/>\nundertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly, any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future<br \/>\nevents or otherwise, except as may be required by law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Unilever<br \/>\nCautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">This<br \/>\ndocument may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws of certain jurisdictions, including \u2018forward-looking<br \/>\nstatements\u2019 within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than<br \/>\nstatements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Words and terminology such as \u2018will\u2019,<br \/>\n\u2018aim\u2019, \u2018expects\u2019, \u2018anticipates\u2019, \u2018intends\u2019, \u2018looks\u2019, \u2018believes\u2019,<br \/>\n\u2018vision\u2019, \u2018ambition\u2019, \u2018target\u2019, \u2018goal\u2019, \u2018plan\u2019, \u2018potential\u2019,<br \/>\n\u2018work towards\u2019, \u2018may\u2019, \u2018milestone\u2019, \u2018objectives\u2019, \u2018outlook\u2019, \u2018probably\u2019,<br \/>\n\u2018project\u2019, \u2018risk\u2019, \u2018continue\u2019, \u2018should\u2019, \u2018would be\u2019, \u2018seeks\u2019,<br \/>\nor the negative of these terms and other similar expressions of future performance, results, actions or events, and their negatives,<br \/>\nare intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements<br \/>\nand information regarding the pending transaction of Unilever Foods with McCormick. Forward-looking statements can be made in writing<br \/>\nbut also may be made verbally by directors, officers and employees of the Unilever Group. These forward-looking statements are based<br \/>\nupon current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated developments and other factors affecting the Unilever Group. They are<br \/>\nnot historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance or outcomes. All forward-looking statements contained in this announcement<br \/>\nare expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance<br \/>\non forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, a number of<br \/>\nwhich may be beyond the Unilever Group\u2019s control, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially<br \/>\nfrom those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Among other risks and uncertainties, the material or principal factors<br \/>\nwhich could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements expressed in this announcement are: the parties\u2019<br \/>\nability to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transaction, including changes<br \/>\nin relevant tax and other applicable laws, and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the<br \/>\ntermination of the transaction agreement, the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, approval of McCormick shareholders, anticipated<br \/>\ntax treatment or any required financing, or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the transaction, including the risks that a governmental<br \/>\nentity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction, may require conditions, limitations or<br \/>\nrestrictions in connection with such approvals or that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could<br \/>\nadversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be<br \/>\ncompleted on the terms or in the time frame expected by the parties, or at all; direct transaction costs and substantial transition and<br \/>\nintegration-related costs associated with the proposed transaction with Unilever Foods; the possibility that unforeseen liabilities,<br \/>\nfuture capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, charges, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition,<br \/>\nlosses, future prospects, business and management strategies resulting from the transaction or otherwise could adversely impact anticipated<br \/>\ncombined company metrics and\/or the value or expected benefit of, timing or pursuit of the transaction, the risk that the anticipated<br \/>\nownership percentages of McCormick shareholders, Unilever shareholders and Unilever following the closing of the transaction may differ<br \/>\nfrom those expected, the risks and costs of the pursuit and\/or implementation of the anticipated separation of Unilever Foods\u2019<br \/>\nbusiness, including the anticipated timing required to complete the separation, any adjustment to the terms of the transaction and any<br \/>\nchanges to the configuration of the businesses included in the separation if implemented, uncertainties as to McCormick\u2019s access<br \/>\nto available financing to consummate the transaction upon acceptable terms and on a timely basis or at all, the failure to obtain the<br \/>\neffectiveness of the registration statements for the transaction or receipt of McCormick shareholder approval for the transaction and<br \/>\ncertain related matters, the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Unilever Foods\u2019 or McCormick\u2019s<br \/>\nbusiness relationships, competition, business, financial condition and operating results, including risks that the transaction disrupts<br \/>\ncurrent plans and operations of Unilever Foods or McCormick, the ability of Unilever Foods or McCormick to retain and hire key personnel,<br \/>\nrisks related to diverting either management team\u2019s attention from ongoing business operations, and risks associated with third-party<br \/>\ncontracts containing consent and\/or other provisions that may be triggered by the transaction; the ability of McCormick to successfully<br \/>\nintegrate Unilever Foods\u2019 operations and implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Unilever Foods\u2019<br \/>\nbusiness or the combined business after the closing of the transaction; the ability of McCormick to manage additional debt and successfully<br \/>\nde-lever following the transaction; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Unilever Foods or McCormick related<br \/>\nto the transaction; Unilever&#8217; ability to innovate and remain competitive; Unilever&#8217; investment choices in its portfolio management; the<br \/>\neffect of climate change on Unilever&#8217; business; Unilever&#8217; ability to find sustainable solutions to its plastic packaging; significant<br \/>\nchanges or deterioration in customer relationships; the recruitment and retention of talented employees; disruptions in Unilever&#8217; supply<br \/>\nchain and distribution; increases or volatility in the cost of raw materials and commodities; the production of safe and high-quality<br \/>\nproducts; secure and reliable IT infrastructure; execution of acquisitions, divestitures and business transformation projects; economic,<br \/>\nsocial and political risks and natural disasters; financial risks; failure to meet high and ethical standards; and managing regulatory,<br \/>\ntax and legal matters and practices with regard to the interpretation and application thereof and emerging and developing ESG reporting<br \/>\nstandards including differences in implementation of climate and sustainability policies in the regions where the Unilever Group operates.<br \/>\nRisk with respect to McCormick are further described in its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d),<br \/>\nincluding McCormick\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2025 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the<br \/>\nquarter ended February 28, 2026. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future<br \/>\nperformance, taking into account all information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements are not predictions of future<br \/>\nevents. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known<br \/>\nto us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed<br \/>\nin our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Except as required<br \/>\nby any applicable law or regulation, the Unilever Group expressly disclaims any intention, obligation or undertaking to release publicly<br \/>\nany updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Unilever Group\u2019s expectations<br \/>\nwith regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. New risks and uncertainties<br \/>\narise 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<br \/>\nof each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual events, to differ materially<br \/>\nfrom those contained in any forward-looking statements. Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Unilever Group<br \/>\nare described in the Unilever Group\u2019s filings with the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the SEC, including in the<br \/>\nAnnual Report on Form 20-F 2025 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">No<br \/>\nOffer or Solicitation<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">This<br \/>\ndocument is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation<br \/>\nof an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any<br \/>\njurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities<br \/>\nlaws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section<br \/>\n10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Important<br \/>\nInformation and Where to Find It <\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">This<br \/>\ndocument relates to a proposed transaction among McCormick, Unilever and Unilever Foods. The parties intend to file relevant materials<br \/>\nwith the SEC, including, among other filings, a registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by McCormick with the SEC, which will<br \/>\ninclude a document that serves as a proxy statement\/prospectus of McCormick in connection with the anticipated separation of Unilever<br \/>\nFoods from Unilever and combination with McCormick, and a registration statement on Form 10 to be filed by Unilever Foods entity that<br \/>\nserve as an information statement\/prospectus in connection with the spin-off of Unilever Foods from Unilever. Each party will also file<br \/>\nother documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS,<br \/>\nINFORMATION STATEMENTS, PROXY STATEMENT\/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION<br \/>\nWITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN<br \/>\nTHEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security<br \/>\nholders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, proxy statement\/prospectus and all other relevant documents<br \/>\nfiled or that will be filed with the SEC by McCormick, Unilever Foods or Unilever through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">The<br \/>\ndocuments filed by McCormick with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge at McCormick\u2019s website at https:\/\/ir.mccormick.com\/<br \/>\nor upon written request to McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated, 24 Schilling Road, Suite 1, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031, Attention:<br \/>\nInvestor Relations Department. The documents filed by Unilever Foods or Unilever with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon<br \/>\nwritten request to Unilever, Investor Relations Department, 100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DY, United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">Participants<br \/>\nin Solicitation<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0\">McCormick<br \/>\nand Unilever and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from<br \/>\nMcCormick\u2019s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about McCormick\u2019s directors and executive<br \/>\nofficers and their ownership of McCormick\u2019s common stock is set forth in McCormick\u2019s proxy statement for its 2025 Annual<br \/>\nMeeting of Shareholders on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on February 18, 2026. To the extent that holdings of McCormick\u2019s securities<br \/>\nhave changed since the amounts printed in McCormick\u2019s proxy statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements<br \/>\nof Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the direct and indirect interests of those persons<br \/>\nand other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement\/prospectus<br \/>\nregarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. 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