Unilever
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Second quarter sales will increase 4% before acquisitions and disposals, largely driven by home and personal care products businesses, Investor Relations Director Howard Green reports during conference call with analysts June 25. Including acquisitions and disposals, sales are projected to advance more than 15%. Second quarter 2000 sales were $10.92 bil. (1"The Rose Sheet" Aug. 7, 2000, In Brief). Worldwide Dove sales and strength of Suave in U.S. are contributors to growth, firm says. North American sales expected to rise 23% with 20% due to acquisitions and disposals