Delhaize Group Shareholders Approve 2009 Dividend
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 27, 2010 - Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE:
DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announced today that during its
Ordinary General Meeting its shareholders have approved the annual accounts for
fiscal year 2009 and the distribution of a EUR 1.60 gross dividend per share.
After deduction of a 25% withholding tax, this results in a net dividend of EUR
1.20 per share.
The 2009 dividend will become payable to owners of ordinary shares against
coupon no. 48. The Delhaize Group shares will start trading ex-coupon on May
31, 2010 (opening of the market). The record date (i.e. the date at which
shareholders are entitled to the dividend) is June 2, 2010 (closing of the
market) and the dividend will be payable as from June 3, 2010. The ADR dividend
record date is June 2, 2010 and the payment of the dividend to Delhaize Group's
ADR holders will be made through Citibank beginning on June 8, 2010.
During the General Meeting, Delhaize Group's President and Chief Executive
Officer, Pierre-Olivier Beckers, confirmed the earlier-announced earnings
guidance for the full year 2010.
The shareholders approved the renewal of the director's mandates of Count
Richard Goblet d'Alviella for a period of three years, of Mr. Robert J. Murray
for a period of two years, and of Mr. Jack L. Stahl for a period of four years.
The shareholders acknowledged that Mr. Jack L. Stahl satisfies the requirements
for independence under the Belgian Company Code, and appointed him as
independent Director thereunder.
The speeches and presentations, the minutes of the Meeting and the results of
the votes will be made available on the Delhaize Group website
(www.delhaizegroup.com
» Delhaize Group
Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in six countries
on three continents. At the end of the first quarter of 2010, Delhaize Group's
sales network consisted of 2 725 stores. In 2009, Delhaize Group posted EUR
19.9 billion (USD 27.8 billion) in revenues and EUR 514 million (USD 717
million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2009, Delhaize Group
employed approximately 138 000 people. Delhaize Group's stock is listed on
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 www.delhaizegroup.com
Questions can be sent to investor(at)delhaizegroup.com.
» Contacts
Guy Elewaut: + 32 2 412 29 48
Geert Verellen: + 32 2 412 83 62
Aurélie Bultynck: +32 2 412 83 61
Amy Shue (U.S. investors): +1 704 633 8250 (ext. 2529)
Barbera Hoppenbrouwers (media): + 32 2 412 86 69
Cautionary note regarding forward looking statements
Statements that are included or incorporated by reference in this press release
and other written and oral statements made from time to time by Delhaize Group
and its representatives, other than statements of historical fact, which address
activities, events and developments that Delhaize Group expects or anticipates
will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements about
strategic options, future strategies and the anticipated benefits of these
strategies, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S.
federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified as statements that
include phrases such as "guidance," "outlook," "projected," "believe," "target,"
"predict," "estimate," "forecast," "strategy," "may," "goal," "expect,"
"anticipate," "intend," "plan," "foresee," "likely," "will," "should" or other
similar words or phrases. Although such statements are based on current
information, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those
projected depending upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to,
changes in the general economy or the markets of Delhaize Group, in consumer
spending, in inflation or currency exchange rates or in legislation or
regulation; competitive factors; adverse determination with respect to claims;
inability to timely develop, remodel, integrate or convert stores; and supply or
quality control problems with vendors. Additional risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by
such forward-looking statements are described in Delhaize Group's most recent
Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings made by Delhaize Group with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated
herein by reference. Delhaize Group disclaims any obligation to update
developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any
of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make
corrections to reflect future events or developments.
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Press release in pdf format: http://hugin.info/133961/R/1419370/369420.pdf
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