UNLYF UNILEVER PLC

MIXED Impact: 7/10 425
Horizon months Filed Apr 1, 2026 Processed 2mo ago SEC 0001999371-26-007401
Rule 425 M&A communications
Latest settled — T+20d ⚠ clustered
UNLYF ▲ +2.37% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +2.37% · α vs SPY -7.35% · entry $55.28 → $56.59
Next anchor: T+60d in 14d
Last close $57.60 (close Jun 12) · +4.20% from $55.28 entry
Entry anchored
Apr 1, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+0.18%
call +0.18% · α +0.10%
$55.38
settled 2mo ago
T+5d
+3.26%
call +3.26% · α -0.51%
$57.08
settled 2mo ago
T+20d
+2.37%
call +2.37% · α -7.35%
$56.59
settled 7w ago
T+60d
call — · α —
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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.

Actionable Insight

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.

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

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
83% Hit rate 5 of 6 directional calls best @ T+20▲ +4.18%Apr 6, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
12d ago
425
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$55.33 $55.24▼ −0.16%▼ −0.56%$57.60 (+4.10%)
Jun 1, 2026
13d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$55.21 $55.35▲ +0.25%▲ +0.10%$57.60 (+4.33%)
May 1, 2026
6w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$60.15 $58.34▼ −3.01%▼ −2.67%$57.60 (−4.24%)
Apr 15, 2026
8w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$57.50 $57.17▼ −0.57%▼ −0.83%$57.60 (+0.17%)
Apr 10, 2026
9w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$58.11 $57.32▼ −1.36%▼ −2.34%$57.60 (−0.88%)
Apr 6, 2026
9w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$56.00 $55.71▼ −0.52%▼ −0.58%$57.60 (+2.86%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $55.38▲ +0.18%▲ +0.10%$57.60 (+4.20%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $55.38▲ +0.18%▲ +0.10%$57.60 (+4.20%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
425
MIXED ★ 7/10
$55.28 $55.38▲ +0.18%▲ +0.10%$57.60 (+4.20%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
425
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$55.28 $55.38▲ +0.18%▲ +0.10%$57.60 (+4.20%)
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