Unilever Q1 2019 Trading Statement

18th April 2019

SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT

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Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Group are described in the Group's filings with the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F 2018 and the Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2018.

Graeme Pitkethly

CFO

Q1 2019: A solid start

Total

Emerging Markets

Developed Markets

Underlying Sales Growth

Underlying Sales Growth

Underlying Sales Growth

+3.1%+5.0%+0.3%

+1.2%+1.7%+0.4%

Underlying Volume Growth

Underlying Volume Growth

Underlying Volume Growth

Balanced, broad-based growth

Balanced

USG

3.4% 1.6%

3.8%

2.9%

3.1%

UPG

1.9%

UVG

1.2%

Q1'18 Q2'18 Q3'18 Q4'18 Q1'19

Broad-based

Beauty & Personal Care

+3.1%

Home Care

+6.0%

Foods & Refreshment

+1.5%

Underlying Sales Growth exc. Venezuelan price from Q417 onwards, and Argentinian price from Q318 onwards

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