
UK regulator reviews McCormick Unilever deal
McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) faces a review by Britain’s competition regulator over its planned acquisition of the majority of Unilever’s foods business.
Bloomberg's Eric Pfanner joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Unilever agreed to combine its food business with spice maker McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal that will create a global seasonings, sauces and condiments company.
McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) and Unilever announced a landmark agreement on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to combine McCormick with Unilever’s global foods business.
McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) announced robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday, characterized by a significant double-digit increase in net sales following the successful integration of its major regional acquisition.
McCormick (NYSE:MKC) reported second quarter 2026 net sales growth of 16.7%, driven by 1.7% organic growth and a 2.7% positive currency impact.