BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 25, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels:DELB) (NYSE:DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, will webcast its conference with analysts and investors during a field trip in the United States on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, and Thursday, December 2, 2004 (Charlotte, North Carolina) and on Friday, December 3, 2004 (North Quincy, Massachusetts).
The presentation on December 1 will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST (12:00 midnight CET Brussels).
The presentation on December 2 will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST (2:30 p.m. CET Brussels).
The presentation on December 3 will begin at 8:00 a.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CET Brussels).
The presentations will be broadcast live over the internet at www.delhaizegroup.com. A replay of the webcasts will be available at the same website.
DELHAIZE GROUP
Delhaize Group is a Belgian food retailer present in nine countries on three continents. At the end of September 2004, Delhaize Group's sales network consisted of 2,530 stores. In 2003, Delhaize Group posted EUR 18.8 billion (USD 21.3 billion) in sales and EUR 171.3 million (USD 193.7 million) in net earnings. Delhaize Group employs approximately 142,000 people. Delhaize Group is listed on Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).
Certain statements contained in this press release and related statements by management may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in Delhaize Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Delhaize Group undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking information except as required by law.