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February 23, 2000
Unilever to lay off 25,000
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Get Your Report Now! consumer products giant said that it will be laying off 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan. During the next five years the company will be closing 100 of its production plants in Europe & the Americas. This anouncement follows year-end 1999 earnings that revealed a 5% drop in net profit.
Unilever produces such brands as Calvin Klein Fragrances, Dove Soap, Lipton Tea, Breyers ice cream, & Close-up Toothpaste.