ZAANDAM, The Netherlands, Jan. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- 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 Ahold's website in English, so that non-Dutch speaking shareholders can be informed about Ahold's appeal. Ahold's website can be found at: www.ahold.com.