Bought these back in june when they fell to 4.90...they reached 5.40 back in September, but fell back. Now is hovering around 5.30, but am sure once it breaks through that psycological 5.40 barrier, it will continue upwards and test those 6.00 levels again!

Despite the emerging markets exposure, such heavyweight/defensives do better than they are expected to do. Looks like the recent lows was another good buy opportunity. And the divi ain't too shabby either.

Good numbers today, surprising about emerging markets.

Statement regarding announcement by The Kraft Heinz Company of a potential transaction
Unilever notes the recent announcement by The Kraft Heinz Company ("Kraft Heinz") that it has made a potential offer for all of the shares of Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V.

Their proposal represents a premium of 18% to Unilever's share price as at the close of business on 16 February 2017. This fundamentally undervalues Unilever. Unilever rejected the proposal as it sees no merit, either financial or strategic, for Unilever's shareholders. Unilever does not see the basis for any further discussions.

Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. recommend that shareholders take no action. Further announcements will be made as appropriate.

The proposal received was that Unilever common shareholders would receive $50.00 per share in a mix of $30.23 per share in cash payable in U.S. dollars and 0.222 new enlarged entity shares per existing Unilever share, which valued Unilever at a total equity value of approximately $143 billion.

As at the close of business on 16 February 2017, a mix of $30.23 in cash payable in U.S. dollars and 0.222 Kraft Heinz shares per existing Unilever share would value each Unilever common share at $49.61, representing a premium of 18% to Unilever's share price.

As stated in the recent announcement by Kraft Heinz, in accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, by not later than 5.00 pm on 17 March 2017, Kraft Heinz must either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Unilever under Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for Unilever, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline will only be extended with the consent of the Takeover Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.

As required by the Code, Unilever confirms that this announcement is not being made with the agreement of Kraft Heinz.

Reuters - U.S. food company Kraft Heinz Co (KHC.O) withdrew its proposal for a $143-billion merger with larger rival Unilever Plc (ULVR.L), the companies said on Sunday, raising questions about whether Kraft will turn its focus to another target.

Kraft had made a surprise offer for Unilever to build a global consumer goods behemoth that was flatly rejected on Friday by Unilever, the maker of Lipton tea and Dove soap.

Kraft withdrew its offer because it felt it was too difficult to negotiate a deal following the public disclosure of its bid so soon after its approach to Unilever, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss confidential deliberations.

Kraft had not expected to encounter the resistance it received from Unilever, one of the people said. Some key concerns raised during talks included potential UK government scrutiny, as well as differences between the companies' cultures and business models, the person added.

“Kraft Heinz’s interest was made public at an extremely early stage," Kraft Heinz spokesman Michael Mullen said in a statement. "Our intention was to proceed on a friendly basis, but it was made clear Unilever did not wish to pursue a transaction. It is best to step away early so both companies can focus on their own independent plans to generate value.”