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425 ·Filed Apr 1, 2026

UNLYF

UNILEVER PLC
MIXED
Impact 7/10
Horizonmonths Processed6mo ago SEC0001999371-26-007401
Rule 425 M&A communications
Actionable Insight ◆ Mixed

Monitor for regulatory approvals and shareholder votes, as the deal is subject to these conditions. The multiple M&A communications suggest an active deal process, so expect further updates. The Netherlands will be a key location for the combined company's R&D capabilities.

DirectionMixed
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
UNLYF ▲ +5.32% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +5.32% · α vs SPY -8.06% · entry $55.28 → $58.22
Entry = T+0 close
Apr 1, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+0.18%
call +0.18% · α +0.10%
$55.38
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
+3.26%
call +3.26% · α -0.51%
$57.08
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
+2.37%
call +2.37% · α -7.35%
$56.59
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
+5.32%
call +5.32% · α -8.06%
$58.22
settled 4mo ago

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Executive Summary

McCormick & Company is acquiring Unilever's food business to create a global flavor-focused leader. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027, with McCormick retaining its headquarters in Maryland and establishing an international headquarters in the Netherlands. Multiple M&A communications filed on the same day indicate an active deal process.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Type
acquisition

Key Facts

  • McCormick & Company is combining with Unilever's food business
  • The transaction is expected to close by mid-2027
  • McCormick will retain its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland
  • McCormick will have an International Headquarters in the Netherlands
  • Brendan Foley is expected to be Chairman, President and CEO of McCormick upon closing
  • Unilever will appoint four directors to the combined company's board

Financial Impact

No financial figures provided in the filing

Risk Factors

  • The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder votes
  • Integration challenges between the two companies
  • Potential job cuts or organizational changes post-closing

Market Snapshot

Exchange
OTC
Sector
Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics

Investment Themes

Consumer & Retail

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
425 Filing (Primary)0001999371-26-007401
Document: 0001999371-26-007401-index-headers.html0001999371-26-007401
Document: 0001999371-26-007401-index.html0001999371-26-007401
Document: 0001999371-26-007401.txt0001999371-26-007401
11 reports for UNLYF
Performance horizon
100% Hit rate @ T+60 6 of 6 directional calls Went positive at some point 6 of 6 best @ T+60▲ +5.82%Apr 6, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
21w ago
425
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$55.33 $64.75▲ +17.03%▲ +14.53%$65.06 (+17.59%)
Jun 1, 2026
21w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$55.21 $64.43▲ +16.70%▲ +15.47%$65.06 (+17.84%)
May 1, 2026
25w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$60.15 $60.84▲ +1.15%▼ −1.92%$65.06 (+8.16%)
Apr 15, 2026
27w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$57.50 $60.62▲ +5.43%▼ −2.71%$65.06 (+13.15%)
Apr 9, 2026
28w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$58.11 $60.61▲ +4.30%▼ −6.03%$65.06 (+11.96%)
Apr 6, 2026
29w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$56.00 $59.26▲ +5.82%▼ −7.65%$65.06 (+16.18%)
Apr 1, 2026
29w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $58.22▲ +5.32%▼ −8.06%$65.06 (+17.69%)
Apr 1, 2026
29w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $58.22▲ +5.32%▼ −8.06%$65.06 (+17.69%)
Apr 1, 2026
29w ago
425
MIXED ★ 7/10
$55.28 $58.22▲ +5.32%▼ −8.06%$65.06 (+17.69%)
Mar 31, 2026
30w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $58.22▲ +5.32%▼ −8.06%$65.06 (+17.69%)
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Report published Apr 1, 2026