Ahold trading statement fourth quarter and full year 2011

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, January 19, 2012 - Ahold today announced
consolidated net sales of EUR7.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011, an
increase of 4.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. At constant
exchange rates net sales were up 4.3 percent.

For the full year 2011, consolidated net sales were EUR30.3 billion, an increase
of 2.5 percent compared to 2010. At constant exchange rates net sales were up
5.5 percent.

We are pleased to have delivered another solid performance over the quarter,
growing sales and market share in the United States and the Netherlands. We
continue to be well positioned in challenging market conditions with customers
remaining cautious in their spending.

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general economic or political conditions, fluctuations in exchange rates or
interest rates, increases or changes in competition, Ahold´s ability to
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and resources generated by Ahold´s plans and strategies being less than or
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name, presents itself under the name of "Royal Ahold" or simply "Ahold".

Ahold trading statement Q4/FY 2011:
http://hugin.info/130711/R/1578592/492418.pdf

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