Ahold completes sale of G. Barbosa in Brazil

Monday, April 11, 2005

Zaandam, The Netherlands, April 11, 2005 – Ahold today announced it has successfully completed the sale of its remaining Brazilian operation, G. Barbosa Comercial Ltda. The sale agreement with an affiliate of ACON Investments, a US-based investment firm, was announced on December 31, 2004.

The divestment of G. Barbosa completes Ahold’s divestiture program in Brazil.