Delhaize Group press release - Acquisition of treasury shares
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 1, 2016 - Delhaize Group discloses information with
respect to the acquisition of treasury shares in accordance with Belgian law.
Delhaize Group has recently acquired 142 692 shares pursuant to a share buy-back
program with a Belgian credit institution for the purchase of Delhaize Group
shares in order to satisfy exercises of stock options.
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| | | | Average |Lowest unit| Highest |
| Purchase | Place of the | Number of | unit | purchase | unit |
| date | transaction | shares | purchase | price | purchase |
| | | purchased | price | (in ?) | price |
| | | | (in ?) | | (in ?) |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 24, 2016| Euronext | 38 922 | 93.18 | 91.73 | 93.64 |
| | Brussels | | | | |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 24, 2016| Chi-X | 2 010 | 92.31 | 91.80 | 93.15 |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 25, 2016| Euronext | 45 779 | 93.46 | 92.84 | 94.05 |
| | Brussels | | | | |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 25, 2016| Chi-X | 23 981 | 93.31 | 92.84 | 93.80 |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 26, 2016| Euronext | 29 237 | 93.86 | 93.33 | 94.12 |
| | Brussels | | | | |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|May 26, 2016| Chi-X | 2 763 | 93.43 | 93.25 | 93.66 |
+------------+---------------+-------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
In addition, Delhaize Group acquired 81 118 shares in an off-exchange
transaction pursuant to a share buy-back program managed by a credit institution
for the purchase of Delhaize Group shares in order to satisfy exercises of stock
options.
+---------------+----------------------------+---------------------------+
| Purchase date | Number of shares purchased | Unit purchase price (EUR) |
+---------------+----------------------------+---------------------------+
| May 24, 2016 | 27 615 | 54.11 |
+---------------+----------------------------+---------------------------+
| May 24, 2016 | 39 219 | 71.84 |
+---------------+----------------------------+---------------------------+
| May 24, 2016 | 14 284 | 66.29 |
+---------------+----------------------------+---------------------------+
This credit institution makes its decisions to purchase Delhaize Group shares
independently of, and without influence by, Delhaize Group with regard to the
timing of the purchases.
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 seven
countries on three continents. At the end of 2015, Delhaize Group's sales
network consisted of 3 512 stores. In 2015, Delhaize Group posted ?24.4 billion
($27.1 billion) in revenues. In 2015, Delhaize Group posted ?366 million ($407
million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2015, Delhaize Group
employed approximately 154 000 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
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, 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
strategy, 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, open,
convert or close 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.
Press release in pdf format:
http://hugin.info/133961/R/2016861/748180.pdf
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