Unilever Q1: Aggressive M&A Paying Off; Oral Care Cited As Space To ‘Watch’
Executive Summary
Anglo-Dutch firm’s prestige business, created in recent years through acquisitions such as Hourglass, Dermalogica and Kate Sommerville, grew by double digits in the first quarter. Oral care declined, but CEO Alan Jope is optimistic about the segment’s future.
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