Ahold Completes Sale of G. Barbosa in Brazil


ZAANDAM, Netherlands, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ahold today announced it has successfully completed the sale of its remaining Brazilian operation, G. Barbosa Comercial Ltda. The sale agreement with an affiliate of ACON Investments, a U.S.-based investment firm, was announced on December 31, 2004.

The divestment of G. Barbosa completes Ahold's divestiture program in Brazil.

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