date:May 23, 2014
da Matsumoto serving as legal advisers. Unilever was advised by Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and law firm Cravath Swaine Moore LLP.
The deal is expected to close by the end of June and is being financed by the proceeds of a new fully committed financing facility.
Unilever shares slipped 0.7 pct to 26.75 pounds by 1339 GMT.