Unilever PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Unilever PLC, dated February 17, 2026, discloses transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and persons closely associated with them. The filing covers share dealings that occurred on February 12, 2026, primarily involving the vesting of Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Total Shareholder Award (TSA) shares.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
The filing does not contain corporate financial statements, revenue, profit, or cash flow data. It details specific share transactions executed by nine senior executives. All transactions occurred on February 12, 2026.
| Executive | Role | Transaction Type | Volume | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinivas Phatak | CFO | Vesting (PSP) | 5,917.33 | £53.55 | £316,872.92 |
| Eduardo Campanella | Home Care President | Vesting (PSP) | 4,858.23 | £53.55 | £260,158.37 |
| Richard Slater | Chief R&D Officer | Vesting (PSP) | 15,839.07 | £53.55 | £848,182.21 |
| Maria Varsellona | Chief Legal Officer | Vesting (PSP) | 18,024.04 | £53.55 | £965,187.57 |
| Priya Nair | CEO Hindustan Unilever | Vesting (PSP) | 6,775.60 | £53.55 | £362,833.18 |
| Fabian Garcia | Personal Care President | Vesting (PSP) | 24,089.74 ADR | $73.46 | $1,769,632.45 |
| Heiko Schipper | Foods President | Vesting (TSA) | 4,136.92 EUR | €61.53 | €254,544.59 |
| Mairéad Nayager | Chief People Officer | Vesting (TSA) | 11,327.95 | £53.55 | £606,611.56 |
| Willem Uijen | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Vesting (PSP/TSA) | 11,631.68 | £53.55 | £622,876.32 |
| Fernando Fernandez | CEO | Vesting (PSP) | 17,327.70 | £53.55 | £927,898.19 |
| Fernando Fernandez | CEO | Sale | 17,327 | £52.50 (avg) | £909,711.65 |
| Reginaldo Ecclissato | President Unilever Markets | Vesting (PSP) | 17,003.82 | £53.55 | £910,554.38 |
| Reginaldo Ecclissato | President Unilever Markets | Sale | 17,003 EUR | €59.41 (avg) | €1,010,229.86 |
Material Changes and Commentary
The filing notes that CEO Fernando Fernandez sold the exact number of shares he received upon vesting (17,327 shares) on the London Stock Exchange. Management states that following these transactions, Fernandez retains a material personal shareholding well above his minimum requirement, ensuring his interests remain aligned with shareholders. Similar sell-to-cover or immediate sale patterns are observed for Reginaldo Ecclissato.
Guidance, Risks, and Contingencies
This filing contains no corporate guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. It is strictly a regulatory disclosure of insider trading activity.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Transaction Date: All reported transactions occurred on February 12, 2026.
- Share Price: Vesting transactions were valued at £53.55 per share (GBP), $73.46 per ADR (USD), and €61.53 per share (EUR).
- CEO Activity: CEO Fernando Fernandez vested 17,327.70 shares and immediately sold 17,327 shares at a weighted average price of £52.50.
- Executive Retention: The filing explicitly confirms the CEO's post-transaction shareholding exceeds minimum requirements.
- Missing Data: This document does not provide Unilever's revenue, earnings, or cash flow metrics.