Q3 2005 Results Press Release
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"Excluding the effect of the securities class action settlement, third quarter
results show significant improvement"

Anders Moberg, Ahold President & CEO

                                                               November 29, 2005

Highlights Q3 2005:

o    Results include provision of EUR 896 million for securities class action
     settlement (charge of EUR 585 million after tax)

o    Excluding effect of settlement, operating income increased by 161%

o    Mixed retail performance in sustained difficult trading environment

o    Divestment program completed: gross proceeds of EUR 3.1 billion exceed
     target

o    U.S. Foodservice long-term strategy and financial objectives announced
     today

                                       Q3 2005               Q3 2004
                                      (12 weeks)            (12 weeks)
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Net sales                             Eur 10.2 billion      Eur 10.2 billion

Net sales growth                      0.7%

Net sales growth excluding
  currency impact*                    0.3%
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Operating income (loss)               Eur (638) million     Eur 99 million

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Net income (loss)                     Eur (239) million     Eur (134) million

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Net cash from
operating activities                  Eur 193 million       Eur  380 million

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Net income (loss)                     Eur (0.15)            Eur (0.09)
per share

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                                      October 9, 2005       July 17, 2005**
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Net debt*                             Eur 6.1 billion       Eur 6.3 billion

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*  As defined under "Other information"
** See change in classification as discussed in "Ahold Group Highlights"


Financial highlights Q3 2005:

o    Net sales increased by 0.7% to EUR 10.2 billion; excluding currency impact,
     net sales growth was 0.3%
o    Operating loss includes EUR 896 million for securities class action
     settlement
o    Excluding settlement effect, operating income increased to EUR 258 million
o    Excluding settlement effect, net income increased to EUR 346 million
o    Net cash flow from operating activities decreased as a result of additional
     pension plans contribution


Key priorities 2005:

o    Successful execution of our Road to Recovery strategy, including completion
     of our divestment program
o    Implementation of our retail business model to drive sales volume
     throughout Ahold
o    Further improvement of operational performance at U.S. Foodservice
o    Completion of our 2006+ strategy


Financial Calendar 2006:

o    Q4 2005 Trading Statement        - January 12, 2006
o    Q4 2005 Results                  - March 29, 2006
o    2005 Annual Report               - April 13, 2006
o    Annual Shareholders' Meeting     - May 18, 2006
o    Q1 2006 Trading Statement        - May 24, 2006
o    Q1 2006 Results                  - June 21, 2006
o    Q2 2006 Trading Statement        - August 10, 2006
o    Q2 2006 Results                  - September 7, 2006

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P.O. Box 985, 1000 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel. + 31 20 509 5343

The data provided in this press release are unaudited.
For more detailed financial information, reference is made to the "Consolidated
Interim Financial Statements - First Three Quarters 2005", issued separately on
November 29, 2005 and also available on www.ahold.com.
IFRS was adopted as from financial year 2005. Ahold's transition date to IFRS is
December  29,  2003,  which was the start of  financial  year  2004.  This press
release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures,  including net debt, which
are further discussed under "Other information".

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Third quarter results, excluding the effect of the securities class action
settlement, show significant improvements in operating and net income

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 29, 2005 - Ahold today published its
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the first three quarters of 2005.
The results for the third quarter were significantly impacted by the settlement
of the securities class action as announced yesterday. Excluding the effect of
this settlement, Ahold delivered increases in net sales, operating income and
net income despite a challenging competitive environment and higher energy
prices. Operating income, excluding settlement effect, rose to EUR 258 million
on third quarter net sales of EUR 10.2 billion, due to a higher gross margin and
lower operating expenses. Net income, excluding settlement effect, increased to
EUR 346 million compared to a loss of EUR 134 million in the third quarter of
last year as the effects of 2004 impairment charges and one-off items subsided
and efforts to reduce net debt and improve borrowing terms paid off.

Anders Moberg, Ahold's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The
settlement of the securities class action allows Ahold to move forward and focus
intensely on its businesses and future strategy. Excluding the effect of this
settlement, our performance improved this quarter despite the fact the retail
environment remains challenging. U.S. initiatives on store reinvestment and in
streamlining underperforming assets in our portfolio are continuing. Our efforts
on the cost side gave us margin support to offset cost pressures and, as our
operational efficiency gives us room to maneuver, we are testing new formats and
go-to-market initiatives for future implementation. Albert Heijn increased net
sales and market share in the deflationary Dutch market thanks to its value
repositioning strategy, and ICA reported similar success with cost cutting and
price reinvestment in Sweden. Central Europe is making gains in centralized
sourcing to offset fierce competition, and we are set to convert the newly
acquired Julius Meinl stores to our Albert format to strengthen our strategic
position in the Czech Republic."

"U.S. Foodservice further improved its operating performance in the third
quarter of 2005 despite lower sales due to business exits and the effects of
record fuel prices. We are pleased to present our long-term strategy and
objectives for U.S. Foodservice today, which outline the opportunities we see
for the profitable growth of this business."

Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena: improved operating margin
Arena net sales increased 2.6% but identical sales declined due to continued
high promotional expenditure by competitors. Operating margin increased to 5.5%
due to lower costs and higher gross margins. In the quarter, the arena completed
six store openings, two remodels and the conversion of eight Super-G New Jersey
stores to the Stop & Shop format. Stop & Shop also launched its Nature's Promise
private label organic foods campaign as a go-to-market foundation for the
future.

Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena: impact of impairments
Arena net sales, excluding the divestment of 198 convenience stores, were
stable. Giant-Carlisle again delivered a strong performance, gaining market
share and growing identical sales. Tops' trading performance and impairments
contributed to a loss which is being addressed by redefining Tops' core markets
and initiatives to improve in-store profitability. For the year-to-date, Tops
has closed nine stores in Ohio and sold seven in Eastern New York as part of its
portfolio rationalization program.

Value repositioning in The Netherlands
Albert Heijn Arena net sales increased 3.3% in a deflationary Dutch retail
market, gaining significant market share by continuing its value repositioning
program at Albert Heijn. This was partly offset by pressure on the drugstore
market negatively affecting Etos net sales. Operating income decreased in Q3
2005 mainly due to increased promotional activity, resulting in an operating
margin of 4.3% which was slightly below the trend for the year-to-date. Albert
Heijn is also preparing to launch its next generation store prototype as part of
the next step in its value repositioning strategy.

Schuitema's strategy delivered clear evidence of success with an increase in
operating margin and a 0.9% sales growth in a declining market.

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Central Europe Arena: position reinforced
Market share of the Central Europe Arena developed positively compared to recent
quarters and net sales in local currencies increased 5.8%, excluding the
divested Polish large hypermarkets. Gross margin increased as a result of the
divestment of the Polish large hypermarkets. Identical sales decreased due to
fierce competition while gains from more centralized sourcing were reinvested in
lower prices to increase competitiveness. Operating loss further declined. The
acquisition of the Julius Meinl stores was completed October 1, 2005, and we are
set to convert 54 of the 56 stores to the Albert format.

U.S. Foodservice: further improved performance
U.S. Foodservice net sales decreased by 1.2% to USD 4.3 billion (Q3 2004: USD
4.4 billion). Net sales were negatively impacted by approximately 2.5% as a
result of the company's decision to exit certain businesses. Operating income
increased by USD 24 million compared to Q3 2004, as operating margin improved to
1.2%. In addition to pricing and procurement initiatives and improvements in
customer mix, U.S. Foodservice had notable success in cutting operating
expenses, offsetting the significant negative impact of record fuel prices.
Operating income for both Q3 2005 and Q3 2004 included non-recurring gains.

Strengthened financial position contributes to bottom-line improvement
Net interest expense declined EUR 29 million or 18.5%, mainly as a result of
lower borrowing costs following debt reduction. Ahold also benefits from more
favorable borrowing terms and conditions under the new credit facility
negotiated in May of this year. Lower gross debt was mainly attributable to the
repayment of the EUR 1.5 billion 6.375% note in June. Net debt at the end of Q3
2005 was EUR 6.1 billion compared to EUR 6.3 billion for the previous quarter.
Ahold continues to focus on strengthening its capital structure and in Q3 2005
decreased its unfunded pension liabilities by making a contribution of EUR 236
million. Further, on October 20, 2005 we announced the successful close of our
solicitation of selected outstanding bonds of approximately EUR 1 billion
equivalent which will further decrease gross debt and annual net interest
expense going forward.

Road to Recovery: divestment program complete, past litigation settled
With the settlement of the securities class action, Ahold has dealt with the
last material litigation with significant financial exposure arising out of the
facts disclosed in our press release of February 24, 2003. The divestment
program has now been completed and has realized EUR 3.1 billion in divestment
gross proceeds, exceeding the original target. We remain committed to meeting
criteria for investment grade profile, however reaching it by year-end is
uncertain. Ahold continues to pursue operating targets for its food retail
business for full-year 2006 of 5% net sales growth, 5% operating margin, and 14%
return on net assets, notwithstanding the fact that reaching these targets is
becoming increasingly challenging in the current macro-economic climate.
Additionally, it is expected that U.S. Foodservice's operating margin, before
impairment of goodwill, will exceed 1.7% no later than 2006. Ahold is pleased to
announce the U.S. Foodservice long-term strategy and financial objectives,
presented in a separate press release issued today.

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Ahold Group

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed statements of operations
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated
                                                       Q3 2005      Q3 2004      % change

<S>                                                    <C>           <C>           <C>
Net sales                                              10,249        10,181         0.7%

Operating income (loss)                                  (638)           99
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  Operating income as % of net sales                     (6.2%)         1.0%

Net financial expense                                    (112)         (262)       57.3%
Income taxes                                              282           (35)
Share in income (loss) of JVs and associates               40            29        37.9%
Minority interests                                         (5)            5
Income from discontinued operations                       194            30       546.7%
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Net income (loss)                                        (239)         (134)      (78.4%)
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Net income (loss) per share (in EUR)
-basic                                                  (0.15)        (0.09)
-diluted                                                (0.15)        (0.09)
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</TABLE>

Highlights

Net income (loss):
o    Net sales increased in Q3 2005 by 0.7% compared to the same quarter last
     year. Net sales, excluding currency impact, increased by 0.3%.
o    Operating income was positively impacted by a higher gross margin. Total
     SG&A (selling, general and administrative) expenses were significantly
     higher in Q3 2005 including a EUR 896 million addition to the provisions,
     related to the securities class action settlement. Q3 2005 operating income
     includes the release of the D&S litigation provision (EUR 37 million). Q3
     2004 was impacted by an addition to the loss reserve for self-insurance
     (EUR 43 million) and an impairment charge for a loan to Williams & Humbert,
     our former Spanish joint venture (EUR 43 million).
o    A tax gain of EUR 282 million was recorded in Q3 2005 on loss before income
     taxes of EUR 750 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.6% (Q3
     2004: -21.6%). Q3 2004 income before tax is largely impacted by
     non-deductible items primarily including the remeasurement of the fair
     value of the ICA put option (EUR 131 million) and the impairment of a loan
     to Williams & Humbert (EUR 43 million).
o    The share in income of joint ventures and associates increased primarily
     due to favorable results at ICA.
o    The income from discontinued operations included the result on the
     divestments of CARHCO and Deli XL.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net financial expense
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated

                                                       Q3 2005      Q3 2004      % change

<S>                                                      <C>           <C>        <C>
Interest income                                            20            14        42.9%
Interest expense                                         (148)         (171)       13.5%
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Net interest expense                                     (128)         (157)       18.5%
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange                            16            26       (38.5%)
Other financial income (expense)                            -          (131)

Net financial expense                                    (112)         (262)       57.3%
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</TABLE>

Net financial expense:
o    The decline in net interest expense by EUR 29 million or 18.5% was
     primarily attributable to the net impact of the lower cost of borrowing and
     lower gross debt, mainly as a result of redemption of EUR 1.5 billion notes
     on June 8, 2005 and the replacement of the December 2003 credit facility
     with the May 2005 credit facility which has more favorable terms and
     conditions. To a lesser extent, it was favorably impacted by higher average
     outstanding cash balances.
o    The significant movement in other financial income (expense) arose from the
     loss in Q3 2004 relating to the fair value remeasurement of the ICA put
     option (EUR 131 million).
o    The gain on foreign exchange in Q3 2005 includes the change in fair value
     of derivative instruments that did not qualify for hedge accounting (EUR 7
     million against Q3 2004 EUR 25 million) and other foreign exchange gains.


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Ahold Group

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ahold Group

Net debt
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated
                                              October 9,        July 17,
                                                    2005            2004          % change

<S>                                                <C>             <C>              <C>
Loans                                              5,550           5,592
Finance lease liabilities                          1,728           1,708
Cumulative preferred financing shares                666             666
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Long-term portion of long-term debt                7,944           7,966
Short-term borrowings                                699             704
Current portion of loans                             111             205
Current portion of finance lease liabilities         102              94
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Gross debt                                         8,856           8,969            (1.3%)
Less: other cash and
  cash investments*                                2,745           2,654             3.4%
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Net debt                                           6,111           6,315            (3.2%)
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*Cash and cash equivalents excluding cash on hand:
 Cash and cash equivalents                         3,019           3,107
 Cash on hand                                        274             453
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 Other cash and cash investments                   2,745           2,654
</TABLE>

Highlights

Net debt:
o    Net debt decreased from EUR 6.3 billion at the end of Q2 2005 to EUR 6.1
     billion at the end of Q3 2005, predominantly as a result of proceeds from
     the divestments of CARHCO and Deli XL, partly offset by additional pension
     plans contribution.
o    On September 14, 2005 the CZK 3 billion note (EUR 103 million) was redeemed
     on maturity.
o    The exchange rate effect on net debt was minimal.
o    Change in classification: until Q2 2005, Ahold classified checks issued but
     not presented to banks for payment as accounts payable. As from Q3 2005,
     these checks have been classified as a reduction of cash and cash
     equivalents. Consequently, an amount of EUR 182 million was reclassified in
     the comparative balance sheet as of July 17, 2005, increasing net debt by
     the same amount.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net cash flow
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated
                                                 Q3 2005         Q3 2004          % change

<S>                                                 <C>             <C>            <C>
Net cash from operating activities                   193             380            (49.2%)
Net cash from investing activities                    45            (344)
Net cash from financing activities                  (123)            (32)          (284.4%)

Net cash from operating, investing and
financing activities                                 115               4
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</TABLE>

Net cash flow:
o    Net cash from operating activities in Q3 2005 decreased by EUR 187 million
     compared to Q3 2004, mainly as a result of additional pension plans
     contribution of EUR 236 million in the US, offsetting the increase in the
     operating cash flow before changes in working capital.
o    Net cash from investing activities increased significantly by EUR 389
     million, as a result of divestment of businesses in Q3 2005 of EUR 379
     million and compared to Q3 2004 lower investments in fixed assets (EUR 78
     million), partially offset by new acquisitions (EUR -34 million) and lower
     cash from divestment of fixed assets (EUR -23 million).
o    Net cash from financing activities represents higher outflow, mainly due to
     repayment of the CZK 3 billion note (EUR 103 million).


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Ahold Group

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net sales per segment
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated
                                                Q3 2005          Q3 2004          % change

<S>                                              <C>              <C>              <C>
Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena                  2,994            2,916            2.7%
Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena                         1,113            1,142           (2.5%)
Albert Heijn Arena                                1,457            1,411            3.3%
Central Europe Arena                                434              423            2.6%
Schuitema                                           708              702            0.9%
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Total retail                                      6,706            6,594            1.7%


U.S. Foodservice                                  3,543            3,587           (1.2%)


Ahold Group                                      10,249           10,181            0.7%
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Net sales growth excluding currency impact          0.3%
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</TABLE>

Summary per segment

Net sales per segment:
o    Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena net sales increased by 2.7%. Identical
     sales at Stop & Shop decreased by 0.3% while identical sales at
     Giant-Landover decreased by 2.3%.
o    Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena net sales decreased by 2.5%. Net sales in the
     Tops areas declined, primarily as a result of the divestment of our
     convenience stores and our portfolio rationalization program.
o    Albert Heijn Arena net sales increased by 3.3%. Albert Heijn net sales
     increased by 3.5%, mainly driven by higher volumes as a result of more
     transactions.
o    Central Europe Arena net sales increased by 2.6%. Net sales excluding
     currency impact decreased by 4.9%.
o    Schuitema net sales increased by 0.9%.
o    Net sales at U.S. Foodservice decreased by 1.2%. The impact of the
     company's decision to exit certain business was approximately 2.5%.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Operating income (loss) per segment
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated
                                                Q3 2005          Q3 2004          % change

<S>                                                <C>               <C>          <C>
Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena                    166              109            52.3%
Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena                           (17)              (2)         (750.0%)
Albert Heijn Arena                                   62               79           (21.5%)
Central Europe Arena                                (12)             (31)           61.3%
Schuitema                                            27                3           800.0%
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Total retail                                        226              158            43.0%


U.S. Foodservice                                     43               23            87.0%


Group Support Office                               (907)             (82)


Ahold Group                                        (638)              99
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</TABLE>

Operating income (loss) per segment:
o    Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena operating income increased by EUR 57
     million, primarily as a result of a combination of higher net sales, lower
     costs and higher gross margins.
o    Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena operating loss increased by EUR 15 million,
     mainly due to higher impairment charges.
o    Albert Heijn Arena operating income decreased by EUR 17 million, mainly due
     to a lower gross margin at Albert Heijn as a result of increased
     promotional activities. The resulting higher volumes caused higher logistic
     costs.
o    Operating loss at our Central Europe Arena decreased by EUR 19 million,
     mainly due to an impairment loss of EUR 21 million in Q3 2004.
o    Schuitema operating income increased by EUR 24 million mainly as a result
     of higher gross margins and EUR 9 million lower impairment charges.
o    Operating income at U.S. Foodservice improved, driven by an increase in
     gross margin and lower operating expenses. Gross margin increased as a
     result of pricing and procurement initiatives and modest improvements in
     customer mix towards street customers. Operating expenses decreased, as
     increases in fuel prices were offset by other cost savings initiatives.
o    Operating income of the Group Support Office (GSO) was negatively impacted
     by the securities class action settlement for an amount of EUR 896 million.
     Q3 2004 included an impairment charge of EUR 43 million related to a loan
     to Williams & Humbert, our former Spanish joint venture. Furthermore, Q3
     2005 included a release of the EUR 37 million provision related to the D&S
     c.s. litigation in connection with Disco's acquisition in 2000 of
     Supermarket Ekono S.A.


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Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena

Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena - highlights for the quarter
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in millions of USD unless otherwise stated

                                       Q3 2005        Q3 2004      % change

Net sales                                3,658          3,564         2.6%

Identical sales growth                    (0.7%)

Comparable sales growth                   (0.3%)

Operating income                           201            133        51.1%

Operating income as % of net sales         5.5%           3.7%        1.8%-pt

Number of stores                           568            553         2.7%


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                   3,564              4,058              5,030              3,823              3,658
Operating income as %
of net sales                3.72%              5.23%              6.11%              4.86%              5.51%
</TABLE>


Analysis

Business highlights:
o    Market share at Stop & Shop continued to develop positively, particularly
     in the Metro New York region. Market share at Giant-Landover remained
     stable.
o    The arena opened six stores in Q3 2005, two of which were replacement
     stores. As previously announced, four Super G stores in New Jersey were
     closed permanently. Additionally, the arena completed two remodels and
     converted eight Giant-Landover stores in New Jersey from the Super G banner
     to the Stop & Shop banner as part of the Giant-Landover restructuring.
o    The Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena initiated an advertising campaign,
     including television and radio advertisements, focused on Nature's Promise,
     its private label organic line. This campaign will be a foundation point
     for future brand development.

Net sales:
o    The arena's Q3 2005 net sales increased by 2.6% versus Q3 2004.
o    Identical sales at Stop & Shop decreased by 0.3%. Identical sales,
     excluding net sales of gasoline, decreased by 1.2%, primarily due to
     increased promotional activity by competitors. Net sales per transaction
     increased, while the number of transactions decreased versus the same
     period last year.
o    Identical sales at Giant-Landover decreased by 2.3%, primarily because of
     increased promotional activity by competitors. Net sales per transaction
     increased while the number of transactions decreased versus the same period
     last year.
o    Comparable sales at Stop & Shop remained almost at the same level compared
     to the same period last year, while comparable sales at Giant-Landover
     decreased by 1.6%.
o    Peapod continued to show strong net sales growth.

Operating income:
o    The arena's Q3 2005 operating income was USD 68 million higher than in Q3
     2004 as a result of a combination of higher net sales, lower costs, and
     higher gross margins.
o    Q3 2005 gross margin increased compared to Q3 2004, driven fairly equally
     by the grocery and perishable segments of the business, and was due to
     improvements in mix and merchandising programs. Also lower non-perishable
     shrink expenses contributed to a higher gross margin.
o    Operating expenses in Q3 2005 included fixed asset impairment charges of
     USD 2 million. Operating expenses in Q3 2004 included integration expenses
     of USD 10 million, and an addition to the loss reserve for self-insurance
     for the U.S. operations, of which USD 45 million was allocated to the Stop
     & Shop/Giant-Landover Arena. It also included fixed asset impairment
     charges of USD 24 million.


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Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena

Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena - highlights for the quarter
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in millions of USD unless otherwise stated

                                      Q3 2005       Q3 2004      % change

Net sales                               1,361         1,396         (2.5%)

Identical sales growth                   (0.7%)

Comparable sales growth                   0.7%

Operating loss                            (21)           (2)      (950.0%)

Operating loss as % of net sales         (1.5%)        (0.1%)       (1.4%-pt)

Number of stores                          267           481        (44.5%)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                   1,396              1,672              1,949              1,472              1,361
Operating income (loss)
as % of net sales          -0.15%              1.73%              2.68%              3.70%             -1.53%
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    Giant-Carlisle continued to show strong performance, primarily driven by a
     significant increase in net sales. This was offset by unfavorable results
     and impairment charges for Tops stores, especially in the Northeast Ohio
     region.
o    Giant-Carlisle increased its market share compared to Q3 2004, while market
     share at Tops declined, largely as a result of its portfolio
     rationalization program and ongoing negative identical sales growth.
o    In Q3 2005, the Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena sold seven stores, closed one,
     relocated two and remodeled five.
o    Giant-Carlisle continues to gain new households and increase net sales per
     transaction, primarily due to its customer loyalty programs and effective
     pricing and promotional activities.
o    The Northeast Ohio region of Tops continued to be impacted negatively by a
     weak economic environment and strong competition. Tops continued its
     portfolio rationalization program in order to focus on its core business to
     improve long-term success. As a result, nine Northeast Ohio supermarkets
     were closed and seven of the 31 Eastern New York stores planned for
     divestment were sold in Q3 2005.

Net sales:
o    Net sales at the Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena decreased by 2.5% to USD 1.4
     billion (Q3 2004: USD 1.4 billion). Excluding the 198 convenience stores
     which were divested during the second quarter of 2005, net sales were at
     the same level of Q3 2004.
o    Identical sales at Giant-Carlisle increased by 4.2%. Identical sales,
     excluding net sales of gasoline, increased by 2.9%, primarily attributable
     to consistent growth in net sales per transaction, driven by successful
     customer loyalty programs and effective pricing.
o    Identical sales at Tops decreased by 6.5%. Identical sales, excluding net
     sales of gasoline, decreased by 7.8%, primarily due to competitive pressure
     resulting in a lower number of transactions and lower net sales per
     transaction, especially in the Northeast Ohio region.
o    Comparable sales at Giant-Carlisle increased by 6.2%, while comparable
     sales at Tops declined by 5.8%.

Operating loss:
o    Q3 2005 operating loss was USD 19 million higher than in Q3 2004, mainly
     due to higher impairment charges.
o    Consistent with the first half year of 2005, the arena's gross margin
     percentage improved as a result of continuous improvement in shrink,
     product mix, merchandising and operational efficiencies in perishables.
o    Operating expenses in Q3 2005 include fixed asset impairment charges of USD
     57 million, a goodwill impairment of USD 17 million and USD 13 million
     gains on the disposal of tangible fixed assets. Q3 2004 included an
     addition to the loss reserve for self-insurance for the US operations, USD
     11 million of which was allocated to the Giant-Carlisle/Tops Arena, fixed
     asset impairment charges of USD 21 million and USD 3 million loss on the
     disposal of tangible fixed assets. Excluding these items, operating
     expenses in Q3 2005 were at the same level as Q3 2004, despite higher IT,
     consulting and utility costs.


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Albert Heijn Arena

Albert Heijn Arena - highlights for the quarter
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in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated

                                      Q3 2005     Q3 2004     % change

Net sales                               1,457       1,411          3.3%

Identical sales growth                    2.3%

Comparable sales growth                   2.6%

Operating income                           62          79        (21.5%)

Operating income as % of net sales        4.3%        5.6%        (1.3%-pt)

Number of stores                        1,633       1,622          0.7%

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                   1,411              1,629              2,003              1,527              1,457
Operating income
as % of net sales           5.60%              5.11%              4.49%              4.37%              4.26%
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    Albert Heijn improved its net sales performance in Q3 2005, driven by an
     increased number of transactions resulting in substantially higher volumes.
o    In a deflationary market, Albert Heijn gained significant market share by
     outperforming the market, mainly by continuing its repositioning program
     combined with increased promotional activities.
o    In Q3 2005, Albert Heijn opened five stores, remodeled eight and closed
     one.
o    Profitability at Albert Heijn was substantially lower in Q3 2005 compared
     to Q3 2004, mainly as a result of lower margins influenced by promotional
     activities.
o    The Dutch drugstore market is facing strong competition and declining price
     levels. During Q3 2005, Etos began to implement a renewed commercial
     strategy focused on competitive pricing and strengthening quality and
     service.

Net sales:
o    Net sales in the Albert Heijn Arena increased by 3.3% to EUR 1.5 billion
     (Q3 2004: EUR 1.4 billion).
o    Albert Heijn net sales increased by 3.5% to EUR 1.3 billion (Q3 2004: EUR
     1.3 billion), mainly as a result of the identical sales growth driven by
     the value repositioning program and strong promotional activities in Q3
     2005.
o    Identical sales at Albert Heijn increased by 2.6% driven by substantially
     higher volumes through an increased number of transactions, while the net
     sales per transaction decreased as a result of the continuing food price
     deflation in the Dutch food retail market.
o    Etos net sales were 3.7% lower than last year as a result of fierce
     competition in a market with declining price levels.

Operating income:
o    Operating income for the arena in Q3 2005 decreased by EUR 17 million
     compared to Q3 2004.
o    Albert Heijn operating income decreased, mainly as a result of lower
     margins. The gross margin at Albert Heijn was lower, impacted by increased
     promotional activities which triggered low promotional margins. The
     resulting higher volumes caused higher logistic costs.
o    In the Albert Heijn Arena, operating income was impacted by lower
     impairment charges of EUR 7 million compared to Q3 2004.


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<PAGE>

Central Europe Arena

Central Europe Arena - highlights for the quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated

                                    Q3 2005           Q3 2004     % change

Net sales                               434               423         2.6%

Identical sales growth                 (4.2%)

Comparable sales growth                (4.2%)

Operating loss                          (12)              (31)       61.3%

Operating loss as % of net sales       (2.6%)            (7.5%)       4.9%-pt

Number of stores                        440               434         1.4%

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                     423                501                406                412                434
Operating loss as %
of net sales               -7.48%              1.57%             -3.00%             -0.55%             -2.61%
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    On October 1, 2005, 56 stores were acquired from Julius Meinl, of which 54
     will be converted into Albert supermarkets, one into a Hypernova compact
     hypermarket and one will be closed. The conversions are expected to take
     place during the fourth quarter of 2005.
o    Market share in Slovakia developed positively, whereas market shares in the
     Czech Republic and Poland declined compared to Q3 2004. Excluding the
     divested Polish hypermarkets, market share in Poland developed positively
     compared to Q3 2004. Compared to previous quarters in 2005, market share in
     the Czech Republic developed positively.
o    In Q3 2005, the Central Europe Arena opened three new stores and closed two
     small stores.

Net sales:
o    Net sales in the Central Europe Arena increased by 2.6% to EUR 434 million
     (Q3 2004: EUR 423 million). Net sales, excluding currency impact, decreased
     by 4.9%. Excluding the divested Polish hypermarkets, net sales, excluding
     currency impact, would have increased by 5.8%.
o    Identical sales in the Central Europe Arena decreased by 4.2%, due to
     substantially lower net sales per transaction and fewer transactions. The
     lower net sales per transaction were a result of fierce price competition
     and a strong customer focus on discounted articles.

Operating loss:
o    Operating loss for the Central Europe Arena in Q3 2005 decreased by EUR 19
     million, mainly due to an impairment loss of EUR 21 million in Q3 2004.
o    Gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Q3 2005 increased compared to
     Q3 2004. Excluding the divested Polish large hypermarkets, gross margin as
     a percentage of sales decreased due to changes in the product mix. The
     gains from more centralized sourcing have been reinvested in lower selling
     prices in response to fierce price competition in Central Europe.
o    Operating expenses in Q3 2004 included an impairment loss of EUR 21
     million, most of which related to operations in Poland. Excluding this
     impairment loss, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were
     higher than in Q3 2004. This was caused by lower cost leverage due to
     declining identical sales, project costs related to the start-up of a new
     centralized accounting center and investments in the quality of the
     back-office operations to prepare for future growth.


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<PAGE>

Schuitema

Schuitema - highlights for the quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated

                                         Q3 2005        Q3 2004     % change

Net sales                                    708            702         0.9%

Operating income                              27              3       800.0%

Operating income as % of net sales           3.7%           0.5%        3.2%-pt

Number of stores                             466            470        (0.9%)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     `                     Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                     702                806                942                735                708
Operating income as %
of net sales                0.47%              2.06%              2.86%              1.83%              3.72%
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    Despite the challenging market conditions, characterized by lower consumer
     prices and a deflationary Dutch food retail market, Schuitema was able to
     increase its net sales and market share.
o    Schuitema's market share increased by 0.1% to 14.9% by the end of Q3 2005
     compared to Q3 2004.
o    By the end of Q3 2005, Schuitema operated four fewer stores compared to the
     end of Q3 2004.
o    Profitability at Schuitema was higher as a result of higher gross margins
     and a decrease in expenditures for commercial activities.

Net sales:
o    Net sales at Schuitema in the third quarter of 2005 increased by 0.9% to
     EUR 708 million (Q3 2004: EUR 702 million).
o    In a deflationary market, Schuitema was able to increase net sales, mainly
     driven by higher volumes.

Operating income:
o    Operating income increased substantially in Q3 2005 compared to Q3 2004.
o    Schuitema operating income developed favorably as a result of higher gross
     margins.
o    The gross margin at Schuitema increased due to decreasing expenditures for
     commercial activities and further cost savings in logistics.
o    Operating income was positively influenced by lower impairment charges of
     EUR 9 million versus the same quarter of last year.


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<PAGE>

U.S. Foodservice

U.S. Foodservice - highlights for the quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in millions of USD unless otherwise stated

                                       Q3 2005     Q3 2004   % change

Net sales                                4,331       4,384       (1.2%)

Operating income                            52          28       85.7%

Operating income as % of net sales         1.2%        0.6%       0.6%-pt

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                   4,384              4,483              5,592              4,319              4,331
Operating income as %
of net sales                0.63%              0.59%              0.39%              0.99%              1.19%
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    In a separate press release, U.S. Foodservice today announced its strategy
     through 2008.
o    In Q3 2005, U.S. Foodservice made solid progress on business initiatives
     focused on improving its gross margin. The company continued its systematic
     category review process aimed at negotiating the best supply terms, and
     continued working on the rationalization of its product portfolio. Further,
     the company continued to improve street selling strategies focused on
     enhancing its sales mix.
o    In Q3 2005, the company experienced record-high fuel prices, which
     negatively impacted operating expenses.

Net sales:
o    In Q3 2005, U.S. Foodservice net sales decreased by 1.2% to USD 4.3 billion
     (Q3 2004: USD 4.4 billion). Net sales were negatively impacted by
     approximately 2.5% as a result of the company's decision to exit certain
     business. Deflation in food costs had a modest negative impact on net sales
     growth during the third quarter.

Operating income:
o    Operating income increased by USD 24 million or 56 basis points in Q3 2005
     compared to Q3 2004.
o    Gross margin improved in Q3 2005 as a result of pricing and procurement
     initiatives and modest improvements in customer mix towards street
     customers.
o    Operating expenses decreased compared to Q3 2004. Higher fuel prices had a
     negative impact on operating expenses and were offset by other cost saving
     initiatives. Q3 2005 results include a gain on the sale of the Sofco
     business units, offset by restructuring charges related to facility
     consolidations and employee severance resulting in a net gain of
     approximately USD 15 million. In Q3 2004, a pension curtailment gain,
     partially offset by restructuring charges related to an exit from the
     restaurant construction business, resulted in a total net gain of
     approximately USD 13 million.


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<PAGE>

ICA - unconsolidated joint venture

ICA - highlights for the quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in millions of EUR unless otherwise stated

Ahold's share in ICA AB increased from 50% to 60% in Q4 2004.

                                    Q3 2005      Q3 2004    % change

Net sales (100% ICA amounts)          1,925       1,986       (3.1%)

Net income (Ahold's share)               28          23       21.7%

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           Q3 2004            Q4 2004            Q1 2005            Q2 2005            Q3 2005
                           -------            -------            -------            -------            -------
<S>                         <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                   1,986              2,167              1,828              1,944              1,925
</TABLE>

Analysis

Business highlights:
o    Net income at ICA improved in Q3 2005.
o    ICA Sweden continued to outperform the other major players in Sweden with
     strong net sales, resulting in increased market share. ICA Norway's market
     share in Q3 2005 decreased compared to the same period last year, but the
     decline stabilized at the end of Q3 2005. Net sales at ICA Meny, ICA Banken
     and Etos increased as did their respective market shares. The joint venture
     Rimi Baltics showed continued strong net sales development in a competitive
     market.
o    In Q3 2005, ICA Sweden opened two new stores and ICA Norway opened six new
     stores.
o    ICA's new organizational structure, which was implemented this summer, is
     proceeding according to plan, and staff and cost reductions will continue
     into 2006. By the end of Q3 2005, approximately 300 full-time positions had
     been eliminated pursuant to the new organizational structure.

Net sales:
o    Net sales at ICA decreased by 0.9% to SEK 18.0 billion (Q3 2004: SEK 18.2
     billion). However, excluding the impact of the deconsolidation of the joint
     venture in the Baltics and the divestment of the Danish operations, net
     sales would have increased by 5.2%.
o    At ICA Sweden, net sales grew strongly driven by increased volumes
     following the price reduction program initiated in March 2005. The program
     entered into its second phase in August 2005 with additional price
     reductions.
o    Net sales in Norway declined compared to the same quarter last year, mainly
     due to a reduced number of stores, strong competition and a store
     conversion program. The price reduction program at RIMI stores, initiated
     in May 2005, has decreased the price gap to main competitors.
o    ICA Meny, ICA Banken and Etos all increased their sales volume.

Net income:
o    At ICA, net income in Q3 2005 increased compared to Q3 2004 due to strongly
     improved operating income, confirming the success of the price reduction
     program and the effect of the cost cutting program in Sweden and Norway,
     partly offset by increased tax and financial expenses.
o    In Q3 2005, operating income of ICA Sweden and of ICA Norway was higher
     than in Q3 2004.
o    ICA Meny's Q3 2005 operating income decreased compared to the same period
     last year, but ICA Banken reduced its operating loss due to increased
     volumes.
o    ICA Baltics' Q3 2005 operating income improved, reflecting the positive
     impact of the sale of remaining properties. In addition, the operating
     losses at Rimi Baltics decreased.


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<PAGE>

Other Information

Definitions:

o    Comparable sales: identical sales plus net sales from replacement stores in
     local currency.
o    Currency impact: the impact of using different exchange rates to translate
     the financial information of certain of Ahold's subsidiaries to euros. For
     comparison purposes, the financial information of the previous year is
     adjusted using the actual exchange rates in order to understand this
     currency impact.
o    Identical sales: net sales from exactly the same stores in local currency.
o    Market share: refers to data published by A.C. Nielsen.

Non-GAAP financial measures
In certain instances, results exclude the impact of fluctuations in currency
exchange rates used in the translation of Ahold's foreign subsidiaries'
financial results into euro or are presented in local currencies. Ahold's
management believes these measures provide a better insight into the operating
performance of foreign subsidiaries.

The press release also includes other non-GAAP financial measures:

(1)  Net sales excluding currency impact.
(2)  Net sales growth/decline excluding currency impact.
(3)  Net sales growth excluding the impact of divestments. Management believes
     that by excluding divestments, this measure provides a better insight into
     the operating performance and results from the continuing operations of the
     subsidiary.
(4)  Net sales excluding the impact of a deconsolidated joint venture and a
     divestment. Management believes that by excluding the impact of a
     deconsolidated joint venture and a divestment, this measure provides a
     better insight into the operating performance of the entity.
(5)  Net sales excluding the impact of net sales to former subsidiaries.
     Management believes that by excluding net sales to former subsidiaries,
     this measure allows for better comparisons to prior periods.
(6)  Net debt, which is the difference between (i) the sum of long term debt and
     short term debt ("gross debt") and (ii) cash and cash equivalents less cash
     on hand ("other cash and cash investments"). Management believes that net
     debt is a useful measure for investors. In management's view, because other
     cash and cash investments can be used, among other things, to repay
     indebtedness, netting this against total debt is a useful measure of
     Ahold's leverage. Readers are cautioned that net debt might imply that
     there is less debt than the comparable measures under IFRS indicate and net
     debt may include certain cash items that are not readily available for
     repaying .
(7)  Operating income, excluding settlement effect. Management believes that by
     excluding the impact of the securities class action settlement, this
     measure allows for better comparisons to prior periods and provides a
     better insight into the operating performance of Ahold.
(8)  Net income, excluding settlement effect. Management believes that by
     excluding the impact of the securities class action settlement, this
     measure allows for better comparisons to prior periods and provides a
     better insight into the operating performance of Ahold.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation of operating income, excluding settlement effect, to operating income             Q3 2005
(in millions of EUR)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>
Operating income, excluding settlement effect                                                     258
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Settlement securities class action                                                               (896)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income (loss)                                                                          (638)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation of net income, excluding settlement effect, to net income                         Q3 2005
(in millions of EUR)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>
Net income, excluding settlement effect                                                           346
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Settlement securities class action, net of taxes                                                 (585)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss)                                                                                (239)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>

Forward-Looking Statements Notice

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements include, but
are not limited to, statements as to Ahold's key priorities for 2005, including
successful execution of Ahold's Road to Recovery strategy, implementation of
Ahold's retail business model (and its impact on sales volume throughout Ahold),
further improving operational performance at USF, and completion of Ahold's
2006+ strategy following the Road to Recovery; statements regarding the dates
when Ahold plans to issue trading statements, publish its results, publish the
annual report and hold its annual shareholders meeting; statements regarding
expectations with respect to the settlement of the securities class action,
including the expected amount of the settlement, the expected amount of Ahold's
provision and the after-tax charge, and that the settlement will allow Ahold to
move forward and focus on its business and future strategy; statements as to the
continuation of U.S. initiatives on store reinvestment and to streamline
underperforming assets in Ahold's portfolio; statements as to Ahold's plans for
the newly acquired Julius Meinl stores, including Ahold's plans to close one
store, convert another into a Hypernova compact hypermarket and convert up to 54
of the remaining stores into the Albert format and statements as to the timing
and the expected effects of such conversions; statements as to the expected next
step in Albert Heijn's value repositioning strategy; statements as to Ahold's
continued focus on strengthening its capital structure and the expected decrease
in outstanding consolidated indebtedness and annual net interest as a result of
the recent solicitations of selected outstanding notes; statements that the
matters settled are the last material civil litigations with significant
financial exposure arising out of the facts disclosed in Ahold's press release
of February 24, 2003; statements as to the start-up of a new centralized
accounting center and investments in back office operations to prepare for
future growth in the Central Europe Arena; statements as to the planned
continuation of the streamlining of Tops' store portfolio, including Ahold's
intention to redefine its core market in order to develop its long range plans
and to sell 31 Tops stores in 2005 and 2006; plans for continuing the value
repositioning programs; statements with respect to meeting criteria for
investment grade profile; statements as to Ahold's operating targets of 5% net
sales growth, 5% operating margin and 14% return on net assets for its food
retail business for full-year 2006; statements as to Ahold's expectation that
U.S. Foodservice's operating margin before impairment of goodwill will exceed
1.7% no later than 2006; and statements regarding the expected continuation of
staff and cost reductions at ICA during 2005-2006. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties
relate to factors that are beyond Ahold's ability to control or estimate
precisely, such as the effect of general economic or political conditions,
fluctuations in exchange rates or interest rates, increases or changes in
competition in the markets in which Ahold's subsidiaries and joint ventures
operate, the actions of Ahold's competitors, joint venture partners, vendors,
unions, contractors and other third parties, the actions of Ahold's customers,
including their acceptance of new products and private label products and their
reactions to new store formats, store locations, changes in Ahold's pricing
policies and product offering and other strategies, Ahold's ability to implement
and complete successfully its plans and strategies and to meet its targets or
delays or additional costs encountered in connection with their implementation
or achievement, difficulties or delays in the implementation of new operational
improvements and systems, the benefits from and resources generated by Ahold's
plans and strategies being less than or different from those anticipated, the
inability to reduce costs or realize cost savings in the manner or to the extent
planned, the reaction of Ahold's associates to operational and other changes in
the working environment, Ahold's ability to reach agreements acceptable to Ahold
and/or to find buyers for the operations, stores or other assets Ahold is
divesting, unexpected delays in the completion of announced or planned
divestures, the costs or other results of pending or future investigations or
legal proceedings, actions of courts, law enforcement agencies, government
agencies and third-parties, the risk that the settlement of the securities class
action will not be approved by the court and that any court approval will be
successfully reversed on appeal, the preparation of settlement documents
acceptable to Ahold, that the after-tax charges in Ahold's third quarter 2005
will be higher than anticipated, any inability to obtain contributions to the
settlement by Ahold's insurance carriers, any delay in the payment of such
contributions by Ahold's insurance carriers, changes in Ahold's liquidity needs,
the actions of Ahold's shareholders, including their acceptance of the
settlement, Ahold's ability to defend itself, the diversion of management's
attention from implementing Ahold's plans and strategies, unanticipated
disruptions to Ahold's operations, including disruptions due to labor strikes,
work stoppages, or other similar interruptions, increases in the cost of
healthcare, pensions or insurance, increases in energy costs and transportation
costs, any slowdown in independent restaurant growth, rapid fluctuations in
costs for resale products where such fluctuations cannot be passed along to
customers on a timely basis, the ability to retain key personnel, unanticipated
delays in the completion of the 2006+ strategy, unanticipated delays in issuing
trading statements or publishing results, and other factors discussed in Ahold's
public filings. Many of these and other risk factors are detailed in Ahold's
publicly filed reports. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press
release. Ahold does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this press release, except as may be required by applicable
securities laws. Outside The Netherlands, Koninklijke Ahold N.V., being its
registered name, presents itself under the name of "Royal Ahold" or simply
"Ahold."


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