Trading Unilever NV shares or depositary receipts thereof
On which stock exchanges are Unilever NV shares & depositary receipts thereof listed?
Unilever NV shares and depositary receipts thereof are listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The ordinary shares are also listed as New York registry shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
Dividends
When will I be paid my Unilever NV dividends?
Unilever generally pays dividends twice yearly. The interim dividend is announced with the third quarter results in October and paid in November/December; details of the final dividend are given with the announcement in February of the preliminary year end financial results, and payment is in June. For a detailed timetable, including the ex-dividend and record dates, see the Dividend calendar.
How much will the next dividend be?
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.
Shareholder services
On what matters should I contact my broker or bank?
Matters that should be brought to the attention of you broker or bank include:
- cancellation of certificates and entry in the share register
- payment of dividends
- death of a shareholder or holder of certificates
- participation in the Shareholder Communication Channel
How do I register my shares in the Unilever NV share register?
If you are holder of Unilever NV shares or depositary receipts thereof and you wish to be registered on the Unilever NV share register, you will need to contact your bank or broker.
Annual general meeting
When & where is the next AGM?
The AGM of Unilever NV was held on Tuesday 15 May 2007, 10.30am, at the Beurs-World Trade Center "Rotterdam Hall", Beursplein 37, Rotterdam. In 2008 Unilever NV will hold its AGM on Thursday 15 May at 10.30am.
Is it possible to receive information on Unilever NV through the Shareholder Communication Channel? Where can I obtain further details?
If you hold your shares or certificates through a bank or broker in the Netherlands and you have joined the 'Shareholder Communication Channel', the Notice of the Meeting will be sent to you about five weeks in advance. For further information we refer you to the link to the website of the Communication Channel within the related links box at the bottom of this page. If you are not yet participating in the Shareholder Communication Channel, and you wish to do so, please contact your bank or broker.
Is it possible to vote by proxy at the next AGM through the Shareholder Communication Channel? Where can I obtain further details?
If you hold your shares or certificates through a bank or broker in the Netherlands you have joined the 'Shareholder Communication Channel', you will be able to vote by proxy at the next AGM. You will receive a proxy form together with the Notice of the Meeting. For further information we refer you to the website of the Communication Channel. If you do not yet participate in the Shareholders Communication Channel, and you wish to do so, please contact your bank or broker.
Is it possible to vote by internet?
As from 2005 it is possible to cast your vote by internet if you participate in the Shareholder Communication Channel. For further information we refer you to the link to the website of the Communication Channel within the related links box at the bottom of this page.
Please see below for the relevant data for the Shareholder Communication Channel.