Prepared and filed by St Ives Burrups

 

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October, 2003

UNILEVER N.V.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

WEENA 455, 3013 AL, P.O. BOX 760, 3000 DK, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F

Form 20-F               Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_______

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes               No

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______

The press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is incorporated herein by reference.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This Report on Form 6-K contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995) based on our best current information and what we believe to be reasonable assumptions about anticipated developments. Words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘intends’ and other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Because of the risks and uncertainties that always exist in any operating environment or business we cannot give any assurance that the expectations reflected in these statements will prove correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially depending upon, among other factors, currency values, competitive pricing, consumption levels, costs, environmental risks, physical risks, risks related to the integration of acquisitions, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments and political and social conditions in the economies and environments where Unilever operates. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further details of these potential risks and uncertainties are given in the Unilever Annual Report & Accounts and Form 20-F 2002.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  UNILEVER N.V.
   
  /s/ A. BURGMANS
By A. BURGMANS
By CHAIRMAN
   
  /s/ J. A. A. VAN DER BIJL
By J. A. A. VAN DER BIJL
By SECRETARY

 

Dated: October 30, 2003

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description  
     
99 Press release dated October 29, 2003, “Unilever Results Third Quarter 2003 and Interim Dividends (Unaudited, constant 2002 average exchange rates)”