Ahold Delhaize today will officially start trading on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Brussels following the successful completion of its merger on July 23.
Ahold Delhaize moves forward as one of the world’s largest food retail groups, a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, and a company at the forefront of sustainable retailing.
Ahold Delhaize CEO Dick Boer said: “Today is the start of an important new chapter and a unique opportunity to deliver even more for customers and communities, associates and shareholders. Building on common values, complementary operations and proud legacies of success, we move forward with leading positions, particularly on the United States East Coast and in Europe. Our strong e-commerce businesses and 22 great local sales formats enable us to deliver great food, innovation and values, and make a difference in local communities where we operate. I want to thank associates for their dedication and focus and for the great work that has positioned Ahold Delhaize to move ahead with significant momentum.”
Ahold Delhaize was created from the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, which was announced on June 24, 2015, and became effective on July 24, 2016. The combined company traces its roots back nearly 150 years. Ahold Delhaize has more than 375,000 associates and 22 leading local brands in 11 countries, serving more than 50 million customers each week.