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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001191638-08-001992.txt : 20081204
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20081204133129
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001191638-08-001992
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20081204
FILED AS OF DATE:		20081204
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20081204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UNILEVER PLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000217410
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04546
		FILM NUMBER:		081229450

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		UNILEVER HOUSE
		STREET 2:		BLACKFRIARS
		CITY:			LONDON ENGLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			EC4P 4BQ
		BUSINESS PHONE:		201-894-2790

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O UNILEVER UNITED STATES INC
		STREET 2:		700 SYLVAN AVENUE  (ATTN.: M MONTAGNINO)
		CITY:			ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07632

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	UNILEVER LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19820429
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        <b>FORM 6-K</b><br>
        <b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b><br>
        <b>Washington, D.C. 20549</b></p>

        <p></p>

        <p><br>
        </p>

        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; COLOR: #000000; TEXT-INDENT: 0px" align="center">
        <b>REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER</b></p>

        <p></p>

        <p><br>
        </p>

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        <b>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16</b><br>
        <b>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></p>

        <p></p>

        <p><br>
        </p>

        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; COLOR: #000000; TEXT-INDENT: 0px" align="center">
        For the month of&nbsp;&nbsp;December &nbsp;2008<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

        <b>UNILEVER PLC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></p>

        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; COLOR: #000000; TEXT-INDENT: 0px" align="center">
        (Translation of registrant's name into English)<br>
        &nbsp;</p>

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        <b>UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND</b><br>
        (Address of principal executive offices)<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        <br>
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports<br>
        under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F.....<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper<br>
        as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_____<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper<br>
        as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_____<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        <br>
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information<br>
        contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the<br>
        Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        Yes ..... No .X..<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant<br>
        in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _______<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;</p>

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        <br>
        Exhibit 99 attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference.<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;</p>

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        <b>Signatures</b></p>

        <p></p>

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        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.<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        UNILEVER PLC<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/S/
        S H M A Dumoulin<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        By&nbsp; S H M A Dumoulin<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        Secretary<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

        Date:&nbsp;04 December, 2008&nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        EXHIBIT INDEX<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;-------------<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        EXHIBIT
        NUMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION<br>
        99&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
        &nbsp;&nbsp; Notice to London Stock Exchange dated&nbsp;04 December, 2008<br>
        &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unilever
        in Cote D'Ivoire<br>
        &nbsp;<br>
        Exhibit 99</p>

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        <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br>

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                <b><font face=" arial ">UNILEVER IN&nbsp;COTE D'IVOIRE</font></b>
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                &nbsp;
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                <strong><font size="3">Unilever disposes of oils business and plantation interests
                and acquires regional soap business</font></strong><br>
            </div>
        </div>

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                &nbsp;
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Unilever has completed the sale of its edible oil business
                in&nbsp;</font>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire</font>
            </div>

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                <font face=" arial ">&nbsp;together with its interests in local oil palm
                plantations, Palmci and PHCI. At the same time it has acquired the soap business of
                Cosmivoire, an Ivorian producer with a market presence throughout Francophone West
                Africa. Cosmivoire is a subsidiary of SIFCA, the parent company of an Ivorian
                agro-industry group. The acquisition strengthens Unilever's consumer business
                position both in the sub-region and in&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">.&nbsp;</font>
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        </div>

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            <br>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">The plantations interests and the edible oils business have
                been sold to SIFCA and to a&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">50:50 joint venture between&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">two Singapore-based companies, Wilmar International Limited
                and Olam International Limited.&nbsp;</font>
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        </div>

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            <br>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Wilmar is the world's largest palm-oil processor and
                OLAM&nbsp;</font>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">is a leading global supply chain manager of agricultural
                products with</font>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">&nbsp;extensive operations across&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Africa</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">. Their experience and expertise will greatly increase the
                competitiveness of the palm oil industry both in the sub-region and in&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">.</font>
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        </div>

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            <br>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Diego Bevilacqua, Group Vice President for&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Africa</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">, Middle East &amp; Turkey, says: "This deal is absolutely in
                line with Unilever's strategy. It will allow us to focus our future efforts and
                investments in Francophone West Africa&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">on two of Unilever's core categories, Skin Cleansing and
                Laundry</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">. At the same time we are pleased to have been able to bring
                together partners for whom the palm plantations and oils business constitute the
                core of their business, and will bring value to those categories in&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Cote d'Ivoire</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">."</font>
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        </div>

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                <font face=" arial ">--ends--</font>
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                <font face=" arial ">4</font>
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                <sup><font face=" arial ">th</font></sup>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">&nbsp;December, 2008</font>
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                <b><font face=" arial ">About Unilever -&nbsp;</font></b>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet
                everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help
                people feel good, look good and get more out of life.</font>
            </div>
        </div>

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            <br>
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            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast
                moving consumer goods with strong local roots in more than 100 countries across the
                globe. Its portfolio includes some of the world's best known and most loved brands
                including thirteen &euro;1 billion brands and global leadership in many categories
                in which the company operates. The portfolio features brand icons such
                as:&nbsp;</font>
            </div>

            <div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
                <font face=" arial ">Knorr, Hellmann's, Flora, Bertolli, Dove, Lux, Pond's, Lynx,
                Sunsilk, Persil, Cif and Domestos.</font>
            </div>
        </div>

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                <font face=" arial ">&nbsp;billion in 2007. For more information about Unilever and
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                <b><font face=" arial ">SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT</font></b>
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                risks, environmental risks, the ability to manage regulatory, tax and legal matters
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                geographic markets where the Group operates and new or changed priorities of the
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