Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
May 26 2016 - 11:40AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month
of May, 2016
Commission File Number: 333-13302
ETABLISSEMENTS DELHAIZE FRÈRES
ET CIE LE LION (GROUPE DELHAIZE)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*
DELHAIZE BROTHERS AND CO.
THE LION (DELHAIZE GROUP)
(Translation of registrants name into English)*
SQUARE MARIE
CURIE 40
1070 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
(Address of principal executive offices)
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The registrants charter (articles of association) specifies the registrants name in French, Dutch and English.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form
20-F
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Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Regulated Information
Acquisition of Treasury Shares
May
25, 2016 8:00 am CET
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ACQUISITION OF TREASURY SHARES
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 25, 2016
Delhaize Group discloses information with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares in accordance with
Belgian law.
Delhaize Group has recently acquired 254 830 shares pursuant to a share buy-back program with a Belgian credit institution for the purchase
of Delhaize Group shares in order to satisfy exercises of stock options:
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Purchase date
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Place of the
transaction
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Number of
shares
purchased
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Average unit
purchase price
(in )
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Lowest unit
purchase price
(in )
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Highest unit
purchase price
(in )
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May 17, 2016
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Euronext Brussels
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34 772
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91.45
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91.32
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93.11
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May 17, 2016
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Chi-X
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28 631
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91.79
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91.28
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92.90
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May 18, 2016
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Euronext Brussels
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24 727
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90.63
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90.27
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91.30
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May 18, 2016
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Chi-X
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34 660
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90.50
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90.22
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91.00
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May 19, 2016
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Euronext Brussels
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25 683
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90.05
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89.12
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90.92
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May 19, 2016
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Chi-X
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8 317
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89.49
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89.60
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90.14
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May 20, 2016
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Euronext Brussels
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30 000
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91.81
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91.00
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92.19
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May 23, 2016
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Euronext Brussels
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48 687
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92.21
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91.48
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92.46
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May 23, 2016
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Chi-X
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19 353
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92.06
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91.49
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92.39
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More information on the companys share buyback program can be found on the website
www.delhaizegroup.com
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» Delhaize Group
Delhaize Group is a Belgian
international food retailer present in seven countries on three continents. At the end of 2015, Delhaize Groups sales network consisted of 3 512 stores. In 2015, Delhaize Group posted 24.4 billion ($27.1 billion) in revenues. In 2015,
Delhaize Group posted 366 million ($407 million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2015, Delhaize Group employed approximately 154 000 people. Delhaize Groups stock is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New
York Stock Exchange (DEG).
This press release is available in English, French and Dutch. You can also find it on the website
http://www.delhaizegroup.com
. Questions can be sent to
investor@delhaizegroup.com
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» Contacts
Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151
Media Relations: + 32 2 412
8669
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements that are included or incorporated by reference in this press release and other written and oral statements made from time to time by Delhaize
Group and its representatives, other than statements of historical fact, which address activities, events and developments that Delhaize Group expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified as statements that include phrases such as guidance, outlook,
projected, believe, target, predict, estimate, forecast, strategy, may, goal, expect, anticipate, intend,
plan, foresee, likely, will, should or other similar words or phrases. Although such statements are based on current information, actual outcomes and results may
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Delhaize Group Acquisition of Treasury Shares May 25, 2016
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1 of 2
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differ materially from those projected depending upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in the general economy or the markets of Delhaize Group, in strategy, in
consumer spending, in inflation or currency exchange rates or in legislation or regulation; competitive factors; adverse determination with respect to claims; inability to timely develop, remodel, integrate, open, convert or close stores; and supply
or quality control problems with vendors. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements are described in Delhaize Groups most recent
Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings made by Delhaize Group with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Delhaize Group disclaims any obligation to update developments of these
risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.
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Delhaize Group Acquisition of Treasury Shares May 25, 2016
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2 of 2
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ETABLISSEMENTS DELHAIZE FRÈRES ET
CIE LE LION (GROUPE DELHAIZE)
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Date:
May 26, 2016
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By:
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/s/ G. Linn
Evans
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G. Linn Evans
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Senior Vice President
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