Unilever Focuses on Returns in Strategic Review

The transcript discusses Unilever's strategies for growth, focusing on portfolio management, cost-cutting, and acquisitions in personal and home care. It highlights the impact of the Kraft Heinz deal on Unilever's pace of change and explores takeover defense strategies. The discussion also covers strategic implications and future prospects, including potential acquisitions and divestitures in the food and beverages sector.

What portion of Unilever's portfolio is identified as needing improvement to match market growth?

• All of it

• Half

• Two-thirds

• One-third

What was highlighted by the Kraft Heinz deal in relation to Unilever's strategy?

• Unilever's rapid growth

• Unilever's slow pace of change

• Unilever's acquisition of new brands

• Unilever's cost-cutting measures

Which segment is Unilever focusing on for faster growth and higher margins?

• Food and beverages

• Automotive

• Personal and home care

• Technology

What is a potential strategy for Unilever to defend against takeovers?

• Lowering prices

• Increasing prices

• Expanding into new markets

• Reducing product lines

Which companies are mentioned as potential acquisition targets for Unilever?

• Coca-Cola and L'Oreal

• Colgate and Estee Lauder

• Johnson & Johnson and PepsiCo

• Procter & Gamble and Nestle