BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 17, 2013 - Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB
- NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, discloses information
with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares required under Article 207 of
the Royal Decree of January 30, 2001 implementing the Belgian Companies Code.
On September 6, 2013, Delhaize Group acquired 300,000 Delhaize Group American
Depositary Shares ("ADS") in an off-exchange transaction at a price of USD
60.61 per ADS in the framework of its U.S. associates' share compensation plan.
More information on the company's share buyback program can be found on the
website www.delhaizegroup.com.
» Delhaize Group
Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in ten countries
on three continents. At the end of the second quarter of 2013, Delhaize Group's
sales network consisted of 3 455 stores. In 2012, Delhaize Group posted €21.0
billion ($27.0 billion) in revenues and €104 million ($134 million) in net
profit (Group share). At the end of 2012, Delhaize Group employed approximately
158 000 people. Delhaize Group's stock is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels
(DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).
This press release is available in English, French and Dutch. You can also find
it on the website http://www.delhaizegroup.com. Questions can be sent to
investor@delhaizegroup.com.
» Contacts
Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151
Media Relations: + 32 2 412 8669
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