Can you explain the difference between Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) in the Netherlands & the New York registry shares?
Practically there is no difference. A New York registry share is a share of Unilever NV's New York registry, representing equity ownership in Unilever NV, allowing for a part of the capital of Unilever NV to be outstanding in the US and part in the home market. New York registry shares are issued by a US transfer agent and registrar (Citibank, N.A.) on behalf of Unilever NV and created against the cancellation of the local share by the local registrar. One New York registry share is the equivalent of one Unilever NV ordinary share (or depositary receipt thereof). The dividends on the New York registry shares are paid in USD.
Can I exchange New York registry shares into Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) & vice versa?
Yes you can. If you would like to exchange your New York registry shares into Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) please contact Citibank Shareholder Services:
PO Box 43077
Providence, RI 02940-3077
USA
Toll free phone (within US) 888 502 6356
Toll phone (outside US) +1 816 843 4281
Website: www.citibank.com/adr
email: citibank@shareholders-online.com
If you would like to exchange your Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) into New York registry shares please contact N.V. Algemeen Nederlands Trustkantoor ANT:
N.V. Algemeen Nederlands Trustkantoor ANT
P.O. Box 11063
1001 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)20 5222 555
Telefax +31 (0)20 5222 500
email: registers@ant-trust.nl
How can I buy Unilever NV New York registry shares?
You can ask your financial advisor or broker to buy New York registry shares (ticker UN – CUSIP Number 904784709).
Alternatively, you can open an account directly with Citibank, N.A. and buy New York registry shares via the bank-sponsored purchase plan 'International Direct Investment Plan'.
How can I obtain an historical share price?
Historical share prices are available from the Share Price section of the website, so please click on the 'Share Price' link within the related links box at the bottom of this page.
When do Unilever declare their dividends?
Both Unilever NV and Unilever PLC pay two dividends a year, an Interim and Final dividend. The interim dividend is normally declared within our 3rd Quarter results that are announced in late October or early November. Our final dividend is proposed within our 4th Quarter results that are announced in February, which is then put to the annual general meeting for our shareholders to approve in May.
When are the dividends paid?
When a dividend on the ordinary shares is to be paid, the payment date on all four listings for Unilever NV and Unilever PLC will be the same. The interim dividend is paid in late November or early December, and the final dividend is paid in June.
Dividend on the Unilever NV shares is paid in Euros and is subject to Dutch tax law. Dividend on the New York registry shares is converted into and paid in US dollars.
When will the dividends be paid this year?
The dates that the dividends are paid are different each year, so please click on the Dividend calendar link within the related links box at the bottom of this page to view the relevant dates for this year.
Where can I find out what dividends were paid in previous years?
The dividends paid on our NV New York registry shares are provided since 1999 within the related link at the bottom of this page.
Dividend reinvestment - instead of receiving a cash dividend, can I reinvest my dividend to buy shares in Unilever?
Yes you can. Both Unilever NV and Unilever PLC offer dividend reinvestment plans that are a convenient, easy way to build your shareholding by using your cash dividends to buy additional shares. Further information on this scheme is available by contacting Citibank Shareholder Services, whose contact details are provided further down the page.
Shareholders who are participating in the Unilever NV New York Registry Shares dividend reinvestment plan, but who would prefer to receive dividend as cash need to withdraw from such reinvestment plan. The last date on which a change of election must be received by the plan administrator, Citibank N.A., with respect to the interim dividend 2006 is 6 November 2006.
Can you tell me what the interim & final dividend Unilever NV will declare this year?
Unilever will not be able to communicate a dividend until it has been publicly announced. For more information on this subject, please visit the dividend section of this website that is accessible by clicking on 'dividends' within the related links box at the bottom of this screen.
When is the next AGM?
The Annual General Meeting of Unilever NV was held on Thursday 15 May 2008, 10.30am, at the Beurs-World Trade Center "Rotterdam Hall", Beursplein 37, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In 2009 Unilever NV will hold its AGM on Thursday 14 May at 10.30am.
How can I vote at the AGM?
If you do not hold your New York registry shares through a custodian, broker or other agent, you can vote as follows:
- via the internet, by telephone or by attending the AGM in person (follow the instructions on your Voting Instructions Card, which you will receive about five weeks in advance of the meeting)
- return your completed and signed Voting Instructions Card
A holder of New York registry shares held through a custodian, broker or other agent, should, in order to vote refer to other information provided by such agent or he may have special instructions from such agent.
Who should I contact if I have any queries concerning my shareholding?
All shareholder services related to your New York registry shares, registered in the NY share register are provided by Citibank, N.A.
Please contact:
Citibank Shareholder Services
PO Box 43077
Providence, RI 02940-3077
USA
Toll free phone (within US) 888 502 6356
Toll phone (outside US) +1 816 843 4281
Website: www.citibank.com/adr
email: citibank@shareholders-online.com
Matters for the attention of Citibank include:
- shareholder record keeping and account administration
- dividend processing and disbursement
- transfer of share certificates, issuance, DRS (book-entry ownership)
- personalized shareholder relations by telephone, mail and email
- tax reclamation
Shareholders can also hold New York registry shares indirectly through a bank or broker. In that case all shareholder services are provided by the bank or broker.
