Monday, January 21, 2008
Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Ahold announced today that it has entered into negotiations with Schuitema N.V. and CVC Capital Partners about a potential divestment of its majority interest in Schuitema to CVC.
The consideration for the transaction will include cash and the transfer of more than fifty stores by Schuitema to Ahold.
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