Zaandam, The Netherlands, September 8, 2004 - Ahold today published additional information regarding the results of its U.S. retail operations in the second quarter of 2004 in order to provide more information about the decline in operating income at such operations in that quarter.
This information is in addition to that provided in Ahold's press release issued on August 26, 2004. The decline in operating income at Ahold's U.S. retail operations in the second quarter of 2004 is compared to the second quarter of 2003. This additional information is set forth in the table below.
