o www.ahold.com/reports2009 Investor relations Investors The goal of Ahold's investor relations department is to keep equity and fixed income investors informed of Ahold's performance and prospects. The investor relations department ensures the disclosure of timely, orderly, consistent and accurate information to the financial community. They do this through a program that includes field trips, analyst and investor meetings, roadshows, conference calls and investor conferences. As authorized spokespersons, the members of the investor relations department establish relationships with and act as liaisons for research analysts, current and potential investors and other members of the financial community. For more background and financial information go to Ahold's investor relations section on www.ahold.com. Contact information can be found at the end of this Annual Report. Ahold Annual Report 2009 128

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