SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 4, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Bestfoods
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-4199 36-2385545
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(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification
Incorporation) Number)
700 Sylvan Avenue
International Plaza
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632-9976
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 894-4000
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Attached is a copy of a press release issued by Unilever in
connection with the Bestfoods/Unilever merger.
The related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Unilever, dated October 4, 2000.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 4, 2000 BESTFOODS
By: /s/ EDUARDO B. SANCHEZ
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Vice President, General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Unilever, dated October 4, 2000.
