Delhaize Group: Delhaize Group shareholders approve 2012 dividend and appoint new member to the Board of Directors
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 23, 2013 - Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE:
DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announced today that during its
Ordinary Shareholders Meeting its shareholders have approved the annual accounts
for fiscal year 2012 and the distribution of a ?1.40 gross dividend per share.
After deduction of a 25% withholding tax, this results in a net dividend of
?1.05 per share.
The 2012 dividend will become payable to owners of ordinary shares against
coupon no. 51. The Delhaize Group shares will start trading ex-coupon on May
28, 2013 (opening of the market). The record date (i.e. the date at which
shareholders are entitled to the dividend) is May 30, 2013 (closing of the
market) and the dividend will be payable as from May 31, 2013. The ADR dividend
record date is May 30, 2013 and the payment of the dividend to Delhaize Group's
ADR holders will be made through Citibank beginning on June 5, 2013.
During the Shareholders Meeting, Delhaize Group's President and Chief Executive
Officer, Pierre-Olivier Beckers, confirmed the previously announced guidance for
the full year 2013.
The shareholders approved the appointment of Ms. Liz Doherty as independent
director for a term of three years.
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) in the coming days.
» Delhaize Group
Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in ten countries
on three continents. At the end of the first quarter of 2013, Delhaize Group's
sales network consisted of 3 411 stores. In 2012, Delhaize Group posted ?22.6
billion ($29.0 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(at)delhaizegroup.com.
» Contacts
Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151
Media Relations: + 32 2 412 8669
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