Delhaize, Ahold shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Delhaize Group, Brussels, and Koninklijke Ahold N.V., Zaandam, the Netherlands, overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger of the international retail conglomerates at their respective meetings today. Shareholders of both companies additionally approved the appointments of members of the future Ahold Delhaize management and supervisory boards, which will take effect when the merger is completed later this year.  

Last June, the retail conglomerates revealed their intention to merge, creating an international retailer with more than 6,500 stores and 375,000-plus associates across the United States and Europe.

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