Delhaize and Ahold to Merge
Delhaize Group NV/SA (Delhaize) announces that its shareholders approved the proposed merger between Delhaize and Koninklijke Ahold N.V. (Ahold) at a general meeting of shareholders, at which 61.7 percent of all outstanding Delhaize ordinary shares were represented.
The merger was approved by approximately 96.2 percent of the
votes cast. All other proposed resolutions in relation to the merger
were also approved by Delhaize shareholders. At completion of the merger, Delhaize shareholders will receive 4.75 Ahold ordinary shares for each Delhaize ordinary share.
On June 24, 2015, Delhaize and Ahold announced their intention to
merge. The transaction is expected to be completed in mid-2016,
following associate consultation procedures and regulatory clearances
in the United States and Belgium.
The final voting results from today's shareholders' meeting will be
disclosed on our website and in a Form 6-K that will be filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The merger was approved by approximately 96.2 percent of the
votes cast. All other proposed resolutions in relation to the merger
were also approved by Delhaize shareholders. At completion of the merger, Delhaize shareholders will receive 4.75 Ahold ordinary shares for each Delhaize ordinary share.
On June 24, 2015, Delhaize and Ahold announced their intention to
merge. The transaction is expected to be completed in mid-2016,
following associate consultation procedures and regulatory clearances
in the United States and Belgium.
The final voting results from today's shareholders' meeting will be
disclosed on our website and in a Form 6-K that will be filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.