Group at a glance n hypernova IC\ Si Peapod ©tos GqIUGqII albert Sir Ahold is an international food retailing group based in the Netherlands. We operate leading supermarket companies in Europe and the United States. At the end of 2009, we had 2,909 stores, 206,000 employees and total sales of €28 billion. European operations U.S. operations Stop&Shop* Giant' Group at a glance e www.ahold.com/reports2009 Our supermarkets are powerful local brands with a strong focus on the customer. We offer great value, a convenient and innovative shopping experience and a wide range of products and healthy choices. We act responsibly and are committed to serving the interests of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. Our companies are actively involved in the communities we serve. We are working to simplify and streamline our businesses to build a strong platform for future growth. Our innovative products, services and store formats ensure we stay at the forefront of consumer trends and customer needs. Our employees are the key to our success. Their unwavering focus on caring for the customer and their commitment to providing a great shopping experience continue to set us apart and contribute to the profitable growth of our company. 0 J SWEDEN O NORWAY O* ESTONIA' LATVIA PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK NEW HAMPSHIRE MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT WISCONSIN O THE NETHERLANDS ILLINOIS O CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NEW JERSEY DELAWARE MARYLAND VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA Albert Heijn Ahold Annual Report 2009 2

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