24 Jul 2014 --- Unilever has reported underlying sales growth of 3.7% with emerging markets up 6.6%, with underlying volume growth 1.9% and price up 1.7%. Turnover decreased by 5.5% to €24.1 billion with currency down (8.5%). Core operating margin stable at 14.0% at current exchange rates, up 30bps at constant exchange rates. Operating profit up 13% reflecting profits on disposal. Core earnings per share up 2% to €0.78. In the second quarter, underlying sales growth 3.8% with underlying volume growth 1.9% and price up 1.9%.
