http://www.ahold.comLatest from AholdenSat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTSat, 10 May 2008 23:29:29 GMTcorp.communications@ahold.comhttp://www.ahold.com/_images/logo_ahold.gifhttp://www.ahold.comhttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5855Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €7.5 billion for the first quarter ending April 20, 2008. Compared to the first quarter of 2007, net sales decreased by 1.3% but increased by 6.8% at constant exchange rates. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5817Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders at het Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The meeting was attended by 257 shareholders, representing approximately 851 million shares. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5814Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 23 included a speech by Ahold Chief Executive Officer John Rishton. Addressing the annual meeting for the first time as CEO, Rishton credited Ahold’s employees for delivering a successful 2007 and thanked shareholders for their support over the past year. The text of the speech has been made available on Ahold’s website.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5812Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has reached agreement on the sale of its 73.2% interest in Schuitema N.V. to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. As part of the transaction, Ahold will obtain a 20% indirect interest in Schuitema without supervisory board representation. The enterprise value for 100% of Schuitema N.V. on which the sale has been based, is € 950 million. The consideration for the total transaction consists of 58 stores, real estate, and a cash amount of approximately € 185 million. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5751Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today published its 2007 Annual Report and its 2007 Corporate Social Responsibility report. Both reports have been published in the English language in an easy-to-navigate format on Ahold’s public website at www.ahold.com.Go to the 2007 CSR Report Go to the 2007 Annual ReportThu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5725Ahold today published its summary financial report for the full year and fourth quarter 2007. CEO John Rishton said: "Ahold exceeded the targets we set last year. We delivered an underlying retail operating margin of 4.6% against our 4% to 4.5% guidance. We largely completed our planned divestments, returned €4 billion to shareholders, and our investment grade rating was reinstated. We restructured the company into two continental platforms and achieved reductions in Corporate Center costs ahead of schedule. Watch the press conference and the analyst conference webcasts Ahold announces dividend datesThu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5491Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €6.6 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2007. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2006, net sales increased by 0.2% and increased by 6.5% at constant exchange rates. For the full year, consolidated net sales of €28.2 billion were 1.2% higher compared to 2006. At constant exchange rates, consolidated net sales were up 6.1%.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5487Amsterdam, 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. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5431Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has agreed to a settlement with James Miller, the former CEO of its former subsidiary U.S. Foodservice. Under the settlement, Miller agrees to pay Ahold USD 8 million. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5426Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced it has successfully completed the sale of Tops Markets, LLC to Morgan Stanley Private Equity. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5422Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today published its interim financial report for the third quarter and first three quarters of 2007. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5416Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has completed its €1 billion share buyback program launched on August 30, 2007. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5411Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 5,227,108 of its own common shares in the period from November 12, 2007 up to and including November 16, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €9.9361 per share for a total amount of €51.94 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5401Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced the appointment of John Rishton as President and Chief Executive Officer. Rishton has been in the role of acting President and CEO since July 2007.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5399Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 7,724,135 of its own common shares in the period from November 5, 2007 up to and including November 9, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €9.8782 per share for a total amount of €76.30 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5395Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 8,522,426 of its own common shares in the period from October 29, 2007 up to and including November 2, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €10.2487 per share for a total amount of €87.34 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5391Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 8,913,910 of its own common shares in the period from October 22, 2007 up to and including October 26, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €10.7506 per share for a total amount of €95.83 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5387Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €6.3 billion for the third quarter ending October 7, 2007. Compared to the third quarter of 2006, net sales increased by 1.1% and increased by 5.6% at constant exchange rates. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5383Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced a major three-year investment plan to remodel or replace approximately 100 Giant Food supermarkets in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. The store remodeling program, named “Project Refresh”, will represent Ahold’s largest investment in the Giant Food stores since acquiring the chain in 1998.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5371Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 5,234,439 of its own common shares in the period from October 15, 2007 up to and including October 19, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €11.1217 per share for a total amount of €58.22 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5369Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 4,031,815 of its own common shares in the period from October 8, 2007 up to and including October 12, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €10.7547 per share for a total amount of €43.36 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5367Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced it has reached an agreement on the sale of Tops Markets, LLC to Morgan Stanley Private Equity in a transaction valued at $310 million. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5365Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 7,699,486 of its own common shares in the period from October 1, 2007 up to and including October 5, 2007.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5363Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 5, 2007 – Ahold today announced that it has entered into settlements with its former CEO Cees Van der Hoeven and its former CFO Michiel Meurs.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5360Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 11,067,648 of its own common shares in the period from September 24, 2007 up to and including September 28, 2007. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5356Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 12,630,169 of its own common shares in the period from September 17, 2007 up to and including September 21, 2007. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5354Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 11,702,830 of its own common shares in the period from September 10, 2007 up to and including September 14, 2007. Shares were repurchased at an average price of €10.1821 per share for a total amount of €119.2 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 22,258,162 common shares for a total consideration of EUR 225.7 million. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5348Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it has repurchased 10,555,332 of its own common shares in the period from September 4, 2007 up to and including September 7, 2007Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5346Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ahold today announced that it is initiating the € 1 billion share buyback program announced on August 30, 2007. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5343Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that Myra Hart is leaving its Supervisory Board, with effect from today, for personal reasons. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5342Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced its intention to delist its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), deregister from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and terminate its reporting obligations under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company’s ADRs will continue to be traded on the over-the-counter (OTC) market in the United States. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5328Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today published its interim financial report for the second quarter and half year 2007. John Rishton, CFO and Acting President and CEO, said "The results show that we are continuing to make progress with our strategy for profitable growth."Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5321Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that its reverse stock split became effective after close of trading hours of the New York Stock Exchange on August 22, 2007.Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5306Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced the timing of the capital repayment and reverse stock split as approved at its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 19, 2007.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5294Amsterdam, the Netherlands - On August 3, Ahold announced consolidated net sales of € 6.6 billion for the second quarter ending July 15, 2007. Compared to the second quarter of 2006, net sales increased by 2% and increased by 5.6% at constant exchange rates. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5277Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 3, 2007 – Ahold today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of U.S. Foodservice to a consortium of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VII, L.P. (“CD&R”) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. (“KKR”).Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5275Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 3, 2007 – Ahold today announced it has successfully completed the sale of its Polish retail operation to an affiliate of French retailer Carrefour. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5255Amsterdam – Ahold’s shareholders on June 19 approved the sale of U.S. Foodservice for $7.1 billion as well as the company’s proposal to return €3 billion to shareholders by way of a capital repayment and reverse stock split. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5236Amsterdam – Ahold today announced the appointment of Kimberly Ross as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5229Amsterdam – Ahold today published its interim financial report for the first quarter of 2007. Anders Moberg, President and CEO of Ahold, said: "The first quarter showed an encouraging start to the year. "Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5207Amsterdam, – Ahold today announced a proposal to amend its articles of association to allow for a capital repayment and reverse stock split. This follows the announcement on March 22, 2007, of a proposal to return €3 billion to shareholders. Ahold will make the proposal at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 19, 2007 in Zaandam, The Netherlands.Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5185Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €13.2 billion for the first quarter of 2007.Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5161Amsterdam – Ahold today held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5151Ahold's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of May 3 includes an address by Ahold President and Chief Executive Officer Anders Moberg. Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5149Amsterdam – Ahold today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement on the sale of U.S. Foodservice to a consortium of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VII, L.P. (“CD&R”) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P.(“KKR”) for a purchase price of USD 7.1 billion. Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5131Amsterdam – Ahold today announced that Anders Moberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, will leave the company effective July 1, 2007, to pursue other career interests. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5083Ahold today announced that it has repurchased, to a total principal notional amount of approximately EUR 110 million, the following notes and bonds, as part of Ahold’s debt reduction strategy. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5041Ahold today published its 2006 Annual Report, in an easier-to-navigate format on its public website at www.ahold.comThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=5020Ahold today published its summary financial report for the full year and fourth quarter 2006. Anders Moberg, President and CEO of Ahold, said "Ahold met the targets we set last year."  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4854Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €10.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2006. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, net sales decreased by 3% but increased by 3% at constant exchange rates. Market conditions remained unchanged. Stop & Shop / Giant-Landover margins were impacted by price investments related to the further roll out of the Value Improvement Program. For the full year, consolidated net sales of €44.9 billion were up 2% compared to 2005. At constant exchange rates, net sales were up 2.7%.Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4837Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 8, 2007 – Ahold today announced that Giant-Carlisle/Tops CEO Tony Schiano is retiring after 34 years with Ahold companies, and that Carl Schlicker, currently Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing for Giant-Carlisle/Tops, has been appointed his successor. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4832Ahold has received a request from Aegon Custody B.V., holder of 100,802,061 Ahold cumulative preferred financing shares with par value of €169,286,256 and voting rights of 1.53%, to convert its cumulative preferred financing shares into common shares. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4807Ahold today announced it has reached agreement on the divestment of its retail operation in Poland to Carrefour through the sale of the shares of Ahold Polska Sp. z o.o. The transaction is valued at EUR 375 million, and will consist of a cash consideration and assumed debt. The final purchase price is subject to customary price adjustments. Closing of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2007 and is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including anti-trust approval. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4796Amsterdam, the Netherlands, December 1, 2006 – Ahold today published its interim financial report for the first three quarters of 2006.Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4788Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 14, 2006 - Ahold today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of nearly all Konmar stores in the Netherlands, the purchase of which had been agreed with Laurus Nederland B.V.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4758Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 6 November 2006 - Ahold today announced plans and financial targets resulting from its Retail Review, which began in May of this year. The plans announced are designed to accelerate identical sales growth, improve profit returns and strengthen the company’s foundation for future expansion, creating additional value for its shareholders. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4720Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €10.3 billion for the third quarter of 2006. Compared to the third quarter of 2005, net sales increased by 0.7% and by 3.7% at constant exchange rates. We stated when we announced our Q2 results that the outlook for the second half of the year would be more challenging. The third quarter has been even more challenging in the United States, reflecting increased competitor activity and weaker economic conditions, leading to margin pressure. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4613Amsterdam, the Netherlands, October 30, 2006 – Ahold today confirmed the company will announce the outcome of its strategic retail review on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 12.45 CET. A press conference will be held at the IJ-Toren, Piet Heinkade 55, 1019 GM Amsterdam starting at 13.00 CET.Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4609Amsterdam, the Netherlands, October 27, 2006 - Ahold today announced that it has received approval from the Netherlands competition authority, NMa, for the acquisition of 29 Konmar stores from Laurus. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4105Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4104Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4103Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4542 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 18, 2006 – Ahold announced today that its Chief Business Support Officer Arthur Brouwer has resigned to take up a position with a company outside Ahold. Brouwer’s role will be assumed, as an interim measure, by Dick Boer, President and CEO of the Albert Heijn Arena and acting member of Ahold’s Corporate Executive Board. Brouwer’s responsibilities will be transitioned over the next few weeks. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4215Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 2, 2006 – Ahold announced today that Johan Boeijenga has been appointed President and CEO of Ahold Central Europe, with immediate effect. Boeijenga is currently Executive Vice President Supply Chain and member of the Executive Board at Albert Heijn. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4120Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 7, 2006 - Ahold today published its interim financial report for the second quarter and half year 2006. Second Quarter 2006 earnings releaseInterim Financial ReportThu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4114Ahold today announced that its operating company, Giant Food Stores LLC of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has entered into an agreement to acquire 14 suburban Philadelphia stores from Clemens Markets Inc. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. 13 stores will be converted into Giant Food Stores, and one store will continue to be operated under the existing foodsource banner. The 14 Clemens stores had net sales of approximately USD 190 million in 2005. In an associated transaction, an additional eight Clemens stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., its affiliates or its customers.Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=4006Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €10.5 billion for the second quarter of 2006 – virtually unchanged from the same period last year. Excluding exchange rate changes, net sales were up 2.2%. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3980Ahold today announced that Drs. W.C.M. Oud has voluntarily withdrawn with prejudice his appeal, as announced by Ahold on July 21, 2006, against the final order and judgment approving Ahold's agreement with the lead plaintiffs to settle the securities class action entitled "In re Royal Ahold N.V. Securities & ERISA Litigation." Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3970Ahold is pleased to have been informed by the Dutch Government Information Service that Her Majesty Queen Beatrix has decided to sustain Ahold’s royal status. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3967Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Denver, Colorado, the United States, July 21, 2006 - Ahold and the Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado (“COPERA”), one of the lead plaintiffs in the securities class action entitled “In re Royal Ahold N.V. Securities & ERISA Litigation”, today announced that Drs. W.C.M. Oud has filed a notice of appeal against the final order and judgment of Judge Blake of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, located in Baltimore, approving Ahold’s agreement with the lead plaintiffs to settle the securities class action. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3956Amsterdam, the Netherlands, July 18, 2006 - Ahold today announced that the Ahold Supervisory Board has nominated Tom de Swaan for appointment as one of its members. De Swaan is the former Chief Financial Officer of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. His nomination for appointment will be on the agenda of the next general meeting of Ahold shareholders.Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3949Amsterdam, the Netherlands, July 6, 2006 – Ahold announced today its decision to divest 46 Tops supermarkets in Northeast Ohio, United States. This geographically separate region is no longer considered a core part of Tops’ market area, which is concentrated in New York and Pennsylvania. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3854Ahold today published its interim financial report for the first quarter of 2006. Please click the link below for the press release on the first quarter earnings which should be read in conjunction with the interim financial report.Earnings release - First Quarter 2006 Interim Financial Report - First Quarter 2006 (PDF 558 KB) Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3831Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 17, 2006 - Ahold today announced that the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, has entered a final order and judgment approving Ahold's agreement with the lead plaintiffs to settle the securities class action entitled "In re Royal Ahold N.V. Securities & ERISA Litigation."Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3756Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 31, 2006 – Ahold today announced that its operating company Albert Heijn has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire 23 Konmar stores from Laurus Nederland B.V., of which three are franchise stores. Ahold’s consolidated subsidiary Schuitema will acquire another six Konmar stores, including one franchise store.Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3718Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 24, 2006 – Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of €14.1 billion for the first quarter of 2006. Compared to the first quarter of 2005, net sales increased by 8.6%. Excluding the impact of currency, net sales increased by 2.1%.Trading Statement First Quarter 2006Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3702Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 18, 2006 – Ahold today welcomed 305 shareholders representing approximately 921 million shares to its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Amsterdam.Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3696Speech by President and CEO Anders Moberg Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3656Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 10, 2006 - Ahold today announced that Dick Boer, President and CEO of the Albert Heijn Arena, has been nominated for appointment by the Supervisory Board to the Ahold Corporate Executive Board. He will assume his responsibilities as acting Executive Board member with immediate effect. The General Meeting of Shareholders for his appointment will be scheduled at a later date.Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3389Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 13, 2006 – Ahold today published its Annual Report 2005. For the first time, Ahold has also published an Annual Review. The Annual Review 2005 is a full-color document made up of business highlights and consolidated summary financial statements from the Annual Report 2005.Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3318Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 6, 2006 – Ahold today announced that the Argentine tax authorities – the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) – have agreed to withdraw both a firm and a preliminary tax claim against Disco S.A. for taxes allegedly owed in connection with Disco bond issues in 1998 in the aggregate of USD 350 million. These claims were mentioned in Ahold’s annual report 2004. The tax assessments, including penalties and interest, totaled approximately ARP 753 million (EUR 210 million) at year-end 2005.Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3320Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 6, 2006 – Ahold today announced that the Argentine tax authorities – the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) – have agreed to withdraw both a firm and a preliminary tax claim against Disco S.A. for taxes allegedly owed in connection with Disco bond issues in 1998 in the aggregate of USD 350 million. These claims were mentioned in Ahold’s annual report 2004. The tax assessments, including penalties and interest, totaled approximately ARP 753 million (EUR 210 million) at year-end 2005.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3305Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 4, 2006 - Ahold announced today that the Corporate Executive Board has appointed Jose Alvarez as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover arena.Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3295Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 30, 2006 – Ahold announced today that the investigation report was filed in the inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3235Full year and fourth quarter 2005.Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3234Ahold announces Q4 and FY 2005 results and outlook for 2006.Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3213Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ahold announced today it has successfully completed the sale of the three shopping centers in Bielsko Biala and Elblag, Poland and in Karviná, the Czech Republic to ING Property Fund Central Europe, a fund managed by ING Real Estate.Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=3143 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 27, 2006 – Ahold announced today that Marc Smith, CEO of Ahold's Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena, is to retire. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=859Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 23, 2006 – Ahold today announced the sale of two distribution facilities in the United States belonging to its wholly-owned subsidiaries Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover. An affiliate of Pennsylvania-based Preferred Real Estate Investments is buying the facilities in a combined real estate transaction, the value of which amounts to approximately USD 90 million.Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=857Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 13, 2006 - Ahold's Trading Statement Q4 2005 issued on January 12 reported incorrect figures for comparable sales growth for Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover for Q4 2005 and Full Year 2005.Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=855Highlights: - Consolidated net sales EUR 10.8 billion - Consolidated net sales, excluding the impact of currency and week 53 of 2004, increased by 0.6% Fourth Quarter 2005 (PDF 72 KB)Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=852Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 9, 2006 - Koninklijke Ahold N.V. ("Ahold") announced today that the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, has granted preliminary approval of its agreement with the lead plaintiffs to settle the securities class action entitled "In re Royal Ahold N.V. Securities & ERISA Litigation." The Court also granted certification of the settlement class. The settlement is conditioned on final approval of the District Court for the District of Maryland.Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=832- Ahold announces U.S. Foodservice long-term strategy and financial targets - Foodservice operations being reorganized into two customer-focused operating companies Press Release Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=831First three quarters 2005 (January 3, 2005 - October 9, 2005) Koninklijke Ahold N.V. Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (PDF 194 KB) Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=830"Excluding the effect of the securities class action settlement, third quarter results show significant improvement" Anders Moberg, President and CEO Q3 2005 Results Press ReleaseTue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=829- Ahold settles securities class action in the United States and litigation with the Vereniging van Effectenbezitters (VEB) - Ahold takes Q3 2005 charge after-tax of EUR 585 million (excluding insurance proceeds) Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=819Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 14, 2005 – Ahold today announced it has signed several major IT outsourcing agreements. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=806Highlights: - Consolidated third quarter net sales amounted to EUR 10.2 billion - Increase of 0.7% compared to same period last year - Consolidated third quarter net sales, excluding currency impact, grew by 0.3% Trading statement: Third Quarter 2005 (PDF 72 KB)Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=801Ahold announces pricing of Solicitation of Offers to Sell Bonds (PDF KB)Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ahold.com/index.aspx?id=797Ahold announces results of Solicitations of Offers to sell Bonds (PDF 54KB)Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT