Ahold appeals to shareholders

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

Zaandam, The Netherlands, January 13, 2004 Ahold today appealed to the Association of Dutch Stockholders to discontinue the claims it has announced against Ahold. These claims are not in the interests of shareholders.

Ahold has issued this appeal in an open letter. This letter has been published today in several Dutch national newspapers. This letter has also been published today on Aholds website in English, so that non-Dutch speaking shareholders can be informed about Aholds appeal.