Unilever announces IFRS reporting changes

Market Wire, March, 2005

IFRS REPORTING CHANGES

In line with prevailing best practice, Unilever has today posted its previously published 2004 results in accordance with IFRS.

For a summary, and questions & answers on IFRS and other changes to Unilever's future reporting, please go to:

http://www.unilever.com/ourcompany/investorcentre/faq/

For full details, please go to:

http://www.unilever.com/ourcompany/investorcentre/financial_reports/annual_report_Form.asp

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March 30 2005

SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT: This document may contain forward-looking statements, including 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated developments and other factors affecting the Group. They are not historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the Group are described in the Group's filings with the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report & Accounts on Form 20-F. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document.

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