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Welcome to SHARES
Our global share plan
exclusively for WL1 employees.
SHARES is Unilever’s global share plan which gives you the opportunity to buy Unilever shares and get free shares in return!
It’s easy to enrol and by contributing as little as €12 a month, you can invest in the business you are helping to build.
We’ve done all we can to make becoming a Unilever shareholder as simple as possible.
Here’s a closer look at how the plan works:
Exclusive to
WL1
For every 3 shares you buy, you get
1 free
The free shares are yours to keep after
3 years
Enrol from just
€12 a month
How do I enrol?
Your enrolment invitation will be sent via email on 01 November when the enrolment window opens.
Log on to netbenefits.com/unilever. If this is your first time logging on to Fidelity NetBenefits, click Register Now and follow the new-user prompts.
After you log on, click Enroll under 'Unilever SHARES Plan' and complete the steps as advised.
Important Note: The ‘Payroll Deduction Amount’ is the SHARES monthly contribution amount you select. Your monthly contribution amount may be deducted from your salary by payroll over up to 4 paychecks per month, depending on your pay period frequency.
Already enrolled? You will be automatically re-enrolled for 2025 for the same monthly contribution amount, unless the minimum and maximum contribution in your local currency has changed.
If you want to change your monthly contribution amount, click ESPP Contribution Balance on the Stock Plan Summary Page of your account at www.netbenefits.com and select Change Contribution Rate.
If you haven’t received an invitation, and believe you are eligible to join SHARES, please contact your People Partner.
Timeline 2024-2025
Dividend Payment*
Dividends are paid on Unilever shares you own as of November 2024.
Investment Period Ends
Your contributions from October to December 2024 will be used soon to buy shares.
SHARES Contributions Begin
Your first contribution for 2025 will be deducted from your pay cheque(s) every month**.
Investment Shares Are Purchased & Match Shares Awarded*
Your contributions from October to December 2024 are used to buy Unilever shares and the company awards you with Match Shares.
Dividend Payment*
Dividends are paid on the Unilever shares you own as of February 2025.
Investment Period Ends
Your contributions from January to March will be used soon to buy shares.
Investment Shares Are Purchased & Match Shares Awarded
Your contributions from the last Investment Period are used to buy Unilever shares and the company awards you with Match Shares.
Dividend Payment
Dividends are paid on Unilever shares you own as of May 2025.
Enrolment Period for 2025 closes
You can join SHARES or change your contribution amounts next November 2025, when SHARES enrolment opens again.
Dividend Payment*
Dividends are paid on Unilever shares you own as of November 2024.
Investment Period Ends
Your contributions from October to December 2024 will be used soon to buy shares.
SHARES Contributions Begin
Your first contribution for 2025 will be deducted from your pay cheque(s) every month**.
Investment Shares Are Purchased & Match Shares Awarded*
Your contributions from October to December 2024 are used to buy Unilever shares and the company awards you with Match Shares.
Dividend Payment*
Dividends are paid on the Unilever shares you own as of February 2025.
Investment Period Ends
Your contributions from January to March will be used soon to buy shares.
Investment Shares Are Purchased & Match Shares Awarded
Your contributions from the last Investment Period are used to buy Unilever shares and the company awards you with Match Shares.
Dividend Payment
Dividends are paid on Unilever shares you own as of May 2025.
* Assumes individuals were enrolled in SHARES in 2024.
** Unless other arrangements are made due to applicable local laws.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about SHARES, how to enrol, your online SHARES account or finding your way around the Fidelity website, please call Fidelity Stock Plan Services, open Sunday 5pm – Friday midnight EST.
Useful documents
We’ve pulled together all the essential information you need in these handy downloadable documents.
- FAQs
- Key Dates 2024 2025
- SHARES Plan Rules
- Employee Guide
- Vesting FAQs
- North America Shares Plan Prospectus
- Contribution Amounts
For further support in your language, go to the SHARES page or speak to your People Partner.
Please note: these documents are all in English.
Enrolment Period for 2025 closes
You can join SHARES or change your contribution amounts next November 2025, when SHARES enrolment opens again.