McCormick plans to acquire 76.55% of Unilever Pakistan Foods

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    "url": "https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/21/us-based-mccormick-announces-plan-to-acquire-at-least-7655percent-stake-in-unilever-pakistan-foods",
    "title": "McCormick plans to acquire 76.55% of Unilever Pakistan Foods - Profit by Pakistan Today",
    "excerpt": "US-based McCormick & Company, Inc. has announced its intention to acquire at least 76.55% shareholding and control of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL), involving 4,876,294 shares, as part of a proposed global combination of McCormick and Unilever's food businesses. According to a public announcement of intention submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on October 21, 2026, the acquisition will be undertaken directly or indirectly through one or more affiliates of McCormick, with Arif Habib Limited appointed as manager to the offer. The proposed acquisition forms part of a wider transaction involving McCormick's acquisition of sole control over substantially all of Unilever PLC's global food business, subject to agreed exclusions, under a merger agreement dated March 31, 2026. Unilever Pakistan Foods is the Pakistani entity included in the global transaction. The filing identifies Conopco, Inc. as the existing majority shareholder of Unilever Pakistan Foods, holding 4,876,294 shares, representing 76.55% of the company's issued share capital. The intended acquisition through agreement covers the same number of shares, while the number of shares and percentage to be acquired through a subsequent public offer have not yet been determined. The proposed transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)...",
    "summary": "McCormick & Company announced its intention to acquire at least a 76.55% shareholding and control of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited.",
    "location": "Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States",
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    "image_url": "https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Unilever-sign-Mexico-990x557_tcm1267-420843.jpg",
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    "published_at": "2026-10-21T06:55:39Z",
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