Unilever is a global consumer goods company that sells products across food, home care, personal care and refreshment categories. It has a presence in over 180 countries worldwide, with around 53% of sales coming from emerging markets. Unilever pursues a strategy of winning with brands and innovation, winning in the marketplace, winning through continuous improvement, and winning with people. Emerging markets represent a major growth opportunity, and Unilever is well positioned in these markets with local roots and a global scale. Between 2005-2010, Unilever grew turnover while maintaining operating margins and increasing net profit and free cash flow.