NV New York registry shares - English
Can you explain the difference between Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) in the Netherlands & the New York registry shares?
Practically there is no difference. A New York registry share is a share of Unilever NV's New York registry, representing equity ownership in Unilever NV, allowing for a part of the capital of Unilever NV to be outstanding in the US and part in the home market. New York registry shares are issued by a US transfer agent and registrar (Citibank, N.A.) on behalf of Unilever NV and created against the cancellation of the local share by the local registrar. One New York registry share is the equivalent of one Unilever NV ordinary share (or depositary receipt thereof).
Can I exchange New York registry shares into Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) & vice versa?
Yes you can. If you would like to exchange your New York registry shares into Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) please contact :
Citibank Shareholder Services:
PO Box 43077
Providence, RI 02940-3077
USA
Toll free phone (within US) 888 502 6356
Toll phone (outside US) +1 816 843 4281
Website: www.citibank.com/adr
email: citibank@shareholders-online.com
If you would like to exchange your Unilever NV ordinary shares (or depositary receipts thereof) into New York registry shares please contact:
ANT Trust & Corporate Services N.V. :
P.O. Box 11063
1001 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)20 5222 555
Telefax +31 (0)20 5222 500
email: registers@ant-trust.nl
How can I buy Unilever NV New York registry shares?
You can ask your financial advisor or broker to buy New York registry shares (ticker UN – CUSIP Number 904784709).
Alternatively, you can open an account directly with Citibank, N.A. and buy New York registry shares via the bank-sponsored purchase plan 'International Direct Investment Plan'.
How can I obtain an historical share price?
Historical share prices are available from the Share Price section of the website, so please click on the 'Share Price' link within the related links box at the bottom of this page.
How do I know when Unilever’s dividends are paid?
Information on paid dividend is available on the page ‘Dividend Calendar’ within the related links box on this page.
When will the Unilever NV New York registry shares dividends be paid?
These will be paid in March, June, September and December.
In what currency do I receive dividends for the Unilever NV New York registry shares?
Dividend on the New York registry shares is converted into and paid in US dollars.
Where can I find out what dividends were paid in previous years?
Information on paid dividends since 1999 is available on the page 'NV New York share dividend history' within the related links box on this page.
How much will the next dividend be?
More information on this subject is available on the page ‘Dividends’ within the related links box on this page.
Dividend reinvestment - instead of receiving a cash dividend, can I reinvest my dividend to buy shares in Unilever?
Information on NV dividend reinvestment is available on the page ‘Unilever NV dividend reinvestment’ within the related links box on this page.
When is the next AGM?
Information on our Annual General Meeting is available on the page ‘AGM & voting’ within the related links box on this page.
How can I vote at the AGM?
If you do not hold your New York registry shares through a custodian, broker or other agent, you can vote as follows:
- via the internet, by telephone or by attending the AGM in person (follow the instructions on your Proxy Card, which you will receive about five weeks in advance of the meeting)
- return your completed and signed Proxy Card
A holder of New York registry shares held through a custodian, broker or other agent, should, in order to vote refer to other information provided by such agent or he may have special instructions from such agent.
Who should I contact if I have any queries concerning my shareholding?
All shareholder services related to your New York registry shares, registered in the NY share register are provided by Citibank, N.A. For all queries please contact Citibank Shareholder Services (contact details are provided above on this page).
Matters for the attention of Citibank include:
- shareholder record keeping and account administration
- dividend processing and disbursement
- transfer of share certificates, issuance, DRS (book-entry ownership)
- personalized shareholder relations by telephone, mail and email
- tax reclamation
Shareholders can also hold New York registry shares indirectly through a bank or broker. In that case all shareholder services are provided by the bank or broker.
