HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Pvt Ltd ("Manager to the Open Offer") on behalf of the Unilever PLC ("Acquirer") along with Unilever N.V. in its capacity as person acting in concert (the "PAC") has informed this Detailed Public Statement ("DPS") the public shareholders of the Hindustan Unilever Limited ("Target Company"), in compliance with Regulation 6 read with Regulations 13(4), 14 and 15(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 (SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011"), pursuant to the Public Announcement ("PA") filed on April 30, 2013 with the BSE Limited ("BSE"), the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE"), the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") and the Target Company in terms of Regulation 6 of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. The Offer: This Open Offer is for the acquisition of 487,004,772 Shares representing 22.52% of the Voting Share Capital of the Target Company. The price being offered under this Open Offer is INR 600 (Rupees six hundred) per Share (the "Open Offer Price"), in accordance with Regulation 8 of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. The Open Offer Price will be payable in cash by the Acquirer, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 9(1)(a) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. Tentative Schedule of Activity: Identified Date - June 07, 2013; Date of Commencement of tendering period - June 21, 2013; Date of Closing of tendering period - July 04, 2013.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 03, 2013 has taken note of the Voluntary Open Offer for acquisition of 22.52% of the Voting Share Capital of the Company, made by Unilever PLC along with Unilever NV in its capacity as person acting in concert with the Acquirer. Further, in terms of the requirements of Regulation 26(6) the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 the Board of Directors has constituted the Independent Directors Committee to provide reasoned recommendation to the shareholders on the Voluntary Open Offer from the Acquirer. The Committee shall consist of all Independent Directors of the Company, i.e. Mr. Aditya Narayan, Mr. S. Ramadorai, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Mr. O. P. Bhatt and Dr. Sanjiv Misra and Mr. Aditya Narayan shall act as the Chairman of the Committee.

HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited, Manager to the Open Offer, has informed the Exchange that, Unilever PLC (the "Acquirer") along with Unilever N.V. in its capacity as person acting in concert (the "PAC") is making a voluntary open offer to acquire 487,004,772 Shares representing 22.52% of the total Voting Share Capital from the public shareholders of Hindustan Unilever Limited (the "Target Company"). Further, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited has submitted to the Exchange the public announcement ("PA") under Regulation 6, Regulation 13(3) and Regulation 15(1) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 (the "SEBI (SAST) Regulations. 2011").

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members of the Company will remain closed from July 12, 2013 to July 26, 2013 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend & Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on July 26, 2013.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on April 29, 2013 have recommended a final dividend of Rs.6.00 for the financial year ended March 31, 2013 on equity shares of Re.1/- each. The Company has earlier paid an interim and special dividend of Rs.12.50 per shares on November 16, 2012. The total dividend for the said period amounts to Rs.18.50 per Equity share of face value of Re.1/- each. The final dividend, subject to the approval of shareholders, will be paid to the shareholders on or after July 30, 2013.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended March 31,2013.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated April 29, 2013 titled "RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2013; 13% DOMESTIC CONSUMER SALES GROWTH; PAT (bei) UP 18% IN MARCH QUARTER 2013".

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2013 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 2631715 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2013 against Rs. 2298773 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2012. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 382898 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2013 against Rs. 279066 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2012.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2013 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 2520638 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2013 against Rs. 2173560 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2012. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 379667 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2013 against Rs. 269140 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2012.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 08, 2013 approved the appointment of Dr. Sanjiv Misra as an Independent Director on the Board of the Company.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with the promoters of M/s. Aquagel Chemicals Private Limited (ACPL) for acquisition of 74% of the equity share capital of ACPL. The Company was earlier holding an investment to the extent of 26% of the equity share capital of ACPL. Consequent to the acquisition of remaining 74% of the equity share capital, ACPL has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Ltd with effect from April 01, 2013.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide its letter dated March 28, 2013 a copy of disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange, vide letter dated April 02, 2013 a copy of Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Committee of the Board in its Meeting held on March 28 , 2013, has allotted 1,78,057 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under 2006 HLL Performance Share Scheme.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange, vide letter dated March 26, 2013 a copy of Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Committee of the Board in its Meeting held on March 20, 2013, has allotted 2,23, 245 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under 2006 HLL Performance Share Scheme.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange, vide letter dated February 28, 2013 a copy of Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange, vide letter dated February 20, 2013 a copy of Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Committee of the Board in its Meeting held on February 18, 2013, has allotted 61,505 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP, which vide Shareholder's Resolution dated May 29, 2006 is known as "2006 HLL Performance Share Scheme".

Hindustan Unilever Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated February 14, 2013 a copy of disclosure pursuant to Regulation 13(4), 13(4A) and 13(6) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.