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HUL board approves demerger of ice cream business into Kwality Wall’s

Upon demerger and listing of KWIL, the entire shareholding of KWIL will be held directly by shareholders of HUL.  

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The Board of Directors of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) at its meeting held today, approved a scheme of arrangement, between HUL and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kwality Wall's (India) to demerge HUL’s ice cream business into KWIL.

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Pursuant to the scheme, one equity share of KWIL will be allotted for every one equity share held  in HUL. Upon demerger and listing of KWIL, the entire shareholding of KWIL will be held directly by shareholders of HUL.  

KWIL will be a listed ice cream company in India, with an experienced management equipped with greater focus and flexibility to deploy strategies suited to its distinctive business  model and market dynamics, thus realising its full potential. Further, the business will continue to be equipped with the portfolio, brand and innovation expertise from the largest global ice cream business enabling it to keep winning in the marketplace. Demerger will also facilitate a smoother transition for business as well as our people.

Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director, HUL said: “Our Ice Cream category is a high-growth  business with iconic brands such as ‘Kwality Wall’s’, ‘Cornetto’ and ‘Magnum’, operating in an attractive segment. The demerger will unlock fair value for HUL shareholders and give them the  flexibility to stay invested in Ice Cream’s growth journey.”

The scheme of arrangement is as per provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws. The demerger is subject to statutory and regulatory approvals. 

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