Dividends
Here you will find information about how and when dividends are paid by Unilever, together with historical dividends paid, and information on the dividend reinvestment plans that both companies provide to its shareholders.
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Unilever Quarterly Dividends Background Information | 04/02/2009 | 26.3Kb |
When does Unilever declare its dividends?
Following shareholder approval at the 2009 Annual General Meetings, Unilever moved to quarterly dividends in 2010 establishing a simpler and more transparent dividend practice. To view the changes please click on the Quarterly Dividend Background Information document at the top of this page. The dates that the dividends are declared are different each year, so please click on the Dividend Calendar link under related links to the left of this page to view the relevant dates for this year.
When are the dividends paid?
Following shareholder approval at the 2009 Annual General Meetings, Unilever moved to quarterly dividends in 2010 establishing a simpler and more transparent dividend practice. To view the changes please click on the Quarterly Dividend Background Information document at the top of this page. When a dividend on the ordinary shares is to be paid, the payment date on all four listings for Unilever NV and Unilever PLC will be the same. Dividends are paid in March, June, September and December. To view the dates please click on Dividend Calendar under related links to the right of this page.
The dividend on the Unilever NV 6% and 7% cumulative preference shares is normally paid early October.
Dividend on the Unilever NV shares is paid in Euros and is subject to Dutch tax law. Dividend on the Unilever PLC shares is paid in sterling and is subject to UK tax law. Dividend on the Unilever NV New York registry shares and on the Unilever PLC ADRs is converted into and paid in US dollars.
When will the dividends be paid this year?
The dates that the dividends are paid are different each year, so please click on the Dividend Calendar link under related links to the right of this page, in order to view the relevant dates for this year.
How are the dividends equalised?
Dividends are determined in Euros, and the Euro interim dividend amount will be converted into equivalent Sterling and US Dollar amounts using the spot rates of exchange two days before the announcement date. Please click on the Quarterly Dividend Proposal Information document at the top of this page, for more information.
Where can I find out what dividends were paid in previous years?
The dividends paid on all four of our stocks are provided since 1999 within the related links on the right.
Dividend reinvestment - instead of receiving a cash dividend, can I reinvest my dividend to buy shares in Unilever?
Yes you can. Both Unilever NV and Unilever PLC offer dividend reinvestment plans that are a convenient, easy way to build your shareholding by using your cash dividends to buy additional shares. Further information on each scheme is provided by clicking on the relevant link on the right.
