Zaandam, the Netherlands - Ahold and Delhaize Group today announced that they have called Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) for March 14, 2016 at which their respective shareholders will consider and vote on the proposal to approve the companies' intended merger.
Ahold's EGM will be held at Amsterdam RAI on March 14, 2016 at 14:00 hours CET. The Delhaize Group EGM will be held at the Proximus Lounge in Brussels on March 14, 2016 at 14.00 hours CET.
The EGM convocation documents and related materials have been published by Ahold and Delhaize on their respective websites at www.ahold.com and www.delhaizegroup.com.
Today, Ahold has also made publicly available the prospectus included in its F-4 registration statement, which has now been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and its approved EU prospectus. These are required steps in the process of completing their merger. The prospectus in Ahold's F-4 registration statement as well as the EU prospectus are available on Ahold's and Delhaize's respective websites.
Ahold's F-4's registration statement is a document required under U.S. law in connection with the intended merger between Ahold and Delhaize and, as part of the merger, the issuance of Ahold shares to holders of Delhaize ordinary shares and Delhaize American Depositary Shares in exchange for these securities.
The EU prospectus is required in connection with the admission to listing and trading of the Ahold ordinary shares on Euronext Brussels and the Ahold ordinary shares to be issued as part of the merger on Euronext Amsterdam.
On June 24, 2015, Ahold and Delhaize announced their intention to merge, creating an international retailer with more than 6,500 stores. The combined company, Ahold Delhaize, will bring together a portfolio of strong, trusted local brands and more than 375,000 associates serving more than 50 million customers each week in the United States and Europe.
Through its local brands, Ahold Delhaize will offer enhanced choice and value for customers, provide more compelling opportunities for associates and contribute even more to the local communities it serves. Additional information related to the merger is available at www.adcombined.com.
The transaction is expected to be completed in mid-2016, following associate consultation procedures, shareholder approval and regulatory clearances.
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Source: Ahold via Globenewswire
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