businessinsider.com · 1 jul

Creators have made 155-year-old Vaseline one of Unilever's fastest growing brands, says CMO Leandro Barreto

Barreto said brand leaders thought Vaseline was a straightforward beauty brand, but they learned that customers use the product in many different ways — like on their dog's noses or in their shoes. "We started understanding we should give the brand back to the communities and let them do with it what was more relevant for them," Barreto said.

marketbeat.com · 29 jun

Is McCormick a Steal Ahead of Game-Changing Unilever Deal?

The proposed combination with Unilever's food business could triple the business, generate shareholder value, and provide sufficient cash flow to enable balance sheet quality and capital returns.

seekingalpha.com · 27 jun

McCormick: A 4% Yield And 35% Upside For This Spice Giant

McCormick is rated a buy, with a 35% upside to a $65 PT, driven by the transformative Unilever Foods deal and a compelling 4% dividend yield. Despite underwhelming Q2 results and ongoing Consumer segment weakness in the Americas, MKC's valuation is at a ten-year low and reflects current headwinds. The Unilever deal is expected to deliver mid/high-single-digit EPS accretion in year one, rising to mid-high teens by year three, with significant scale and geographic diversification.

reuters.com · 26 jun

Unilever explores bid for supplements maker Thorne, FT reports

Unilever is ​exploring a ‌bid for ​Thorne, ​a U.S. supplements ⁠maker ​valued ​at up to $4 billion, ​the ​Financial Times reported ‌on ⁠Friday.

wsj.com · 25 jun

McCormick Posts Higher Sales Amid Combination With Unilever

The maker of spices and seasonings reported higher sales in its fiscal second quarter, as it continues work to combine with Unilever's food business.

businesswire.com · 24 jun

UL Solutions Issues Its First Certification for a Remotely Operated Robot Designed for Hazardous Locations

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has issued its first certification for a remotely operated robot designed for hazardous locations to ExRobotics for its ExR-2.5 inspection robot, helping shift high-risk inspections from people to robots in potentially explosive atmospheres. UL Solutions' new certification program for robots used in hazardous locations was developed to address a critical industry need:.

fool.com · 22 jun

Breakfast News: AbbVie's $11 Billion Pounce

AbbVie reportedly set to take over Apogee, Satya Nadella wants to upturn AI, and more

seekingalpha.com · 17 jun

Unilever: The Food Deal Helps, But The Stock Looks Fairly Valued

Unilever remains a Hold, with valuation reflecting a balanced risk-reward post-Food business divestiture and ongoing macro headwinds. UL's Q1 saw 3.8% underlying sales growth, driven by emerging markets and Power Brands, with Home Care outperforming and Foods lagging. The McCormick deal delivers UL $15.7B cash, a 9.9% stake in the new entity, and unlocks capital for buybacks and higher-growth initiatives.