Publication 3rd Quarter 2000 results November 28, 2000 at 8:00 a.m.


Dear media representative,


This is to advise you that Royal Ahold will be publishing its 3rd Quarter results over fiscal 2000
on Tuesday November 28, 2000 at 8:00 a.m. CET, honoring the request of many media representatives.


Ahold intends to publish its quarterly results in 2001 at 8:00 a.m. CET as well. Ahold’s financial reporting calendar for 2001 is as follows (all dates provisional):


Date and Publication

Early January
full-year 2000 sales

March 6
4Q2000 and full-year 2000 results
Press conference

May 15
1Q2001 sales
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

June 7
1Q2001 results

August 30
2Q2001 results
Press conference

November 27
3Q2001 results


Best regards,
ROYAL AHOLD