ZAANDAM, The Netherlands, May 6, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ahold today announced the publication of its 2003 Annual Report in Dutch and English. The report is available in print and online at www.ahold.com. The company also intends to file its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission during the course of the U.S. business day today.
Ahold today also published the details of the agenda Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). The AGM will be held on June 2, 2004 at the Nederlands Congrescentrum in The Hague, The Netherlands, and will start at 13.30 CET. The agenda includes the adoption of the 2003 financial statements and the proposed nominations of Rene Dahan and Karen de Segundo to the Supervisory Board, effective June 2, 2004.
Rene Dahan was born on August 26, 1941 and is a Dutch national. He was an Executive Vice President and Director of Exxon Mobil Corporation and is currently member of the Supervisory Boards of Aegon N.V., VNU N.V. and TPG NV. He is a permanent resident of the United States.
Karen de Segundo was born on December 12, 1946 and is a Dutch national. She is currently Chief Executive of Shell International Renewables. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of Biofuels and Shell Hydrogen.
The nominees will occupy two of the seats becoming vacant as a consequence of the retirement of Michael Perry, Bob Tobin and Roland Fahlin as of June 2, 2004. The company would like to express its appreciation for their services to Ahold.
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