Unilever earnings advance six percent
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Unilever Group of the United Kingdom posted a six percent first quarter net profit rise to 990 million Euros from 934 million Euros. Low profits were due to less volume growth and a restructuring will include cost cutting of $2 billion ($2.52 billion) over two years.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Unilever cuts target for growth - again: consumer-goods company loses ground on its rivals as sales continue to slow
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Unilever Group reduced its 5% to 6% growth target for 2003 for the second time, generating speculation as to whether a dramatic restructuring program will enable it to remain competitive in the consumer goods market.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Unilever net rises on strong global sales
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First-quarter net profit for consumer-goods firm Unilever Group rose by 2.3% to reach $1.37 bil, while revenue decreased slightly due to unfavorable currency movements. Sales otherwise would have risen 5%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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