UNILEVER PLC

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The Group has considerable financial resources together with established

business relationships with many customers and suppliers in countries

throughout the world.

The Directors considered the Group’s overall financial position, exposure to principal

risks and future business forecasts. Specifically, they ensured that the expected cash

flows from those forecasts were sufficient to cover its obligations for the next 12

months from the date of approval of the financial statements. This also included

sensitivity considerations should the Group face an adverse environment leading to

reduced sales growth and operating margins versus forecasts. We describe in notes

15 to 18 on pages 161 to 176 the Group’s objectives, policies and processes for

managing its capital; its financial risk management objectives; details of its financial

instruments and hedging activities; and its exposures to credit and liquidity risk. The

Group has credit facilities available to raise short-term financing if necessary.

In conclusion, the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully

and meet its obligations for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the

financial statements.