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ertification of Re sponsible
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The undersigned, Pierre-Olivier Beckers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delhaize Group, and Pierre Bouchut, Chief
Financial Officer of D eihaize G roup, confirm that to the best of their kno wi edge.
a) the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS
(International Financial Reporting Sta ndards) and give, in all material respects, a true and fair view of the consolidated
financial position and results of Delhaize Group and of its subsidiaries included in the consolidation,
b) the management report for the year ending December 31, 2012 gives, in all material respects, a true and fair view of the
evolution of the business, the results and the situation of Delhaize Group and of its subsidiaries included in the consolidation,
as well as an overview of the most significant risks and uncertainties with which Delhaize Group is confronted.
jrussels, Marc
h 6, 2013
Pierre-Olivier Beckers
President and CEO
Pierre Bouchut
Executive Vice President and CFO
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