Shares of McCormick MKC.N were up ~4% in premarket trading
Unilever ULVR.L said it was in advanced talks to combine its food business with the U.S. spice maker in a deal that would deliver $15.7 billion in cash
The potential tie‑up would be structured as a Reverse Morris Trust, giving Unilever shareholders roughly 65% control of the merged entity
Unilever said talks remain ongoing and there is no certainty a deal will be finalized
MKC is set to report first-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday