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.
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Regulated information
Ordinary Shareholders Meeting
May 26, 2016
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DELHAIZE GROUP SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ALL RESOLUTIONS
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 26, 2016 Delhaize Group announced today that during its Ordinary Shareholders Meeting its shareholders approved all
resolutions, including the annual accounts for fiscal year 2015 and the distribution of a 1.80 gross dividend per share. After deduction of a 27% withholding tax, this results in a net dividend of 1.31 per share.
The 2015 dividend will become payable to owners of ordinary shares against coupon no. 54. The Delhaize Group ordinary shares will start trading ex-coupon on
May 31, 2016 (opening of the market). The dividend record date (i.e., the date by which shareholders and ADR holders are entitled to the dividend) is June 1, 2016 (closing of the market) and the payment date is June 2, 2016. The
dividend payment date for Delhaize Groups ADR holders is June 7, 2016.
During the Shareholders Meeting, Mats Jansson, Chairman of the
Board of Directors, and Frans Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer, discussed the strategic benefits of the Companys pending merger with Ahold, as well as highlights from fiscal year 2015 financial and operational performance.
Mats Jansson, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, We are pleased with the on-going support of our shareholders over the years. Looking ahead, we
continue to work toward the completion of our proposed merger with Ahold, which we believe will deliver great value to all stakeholders including our shareholders.
The speeches, presentations and minutes will be made available on the Delhaize Group 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
.
» Contacts
Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151
Media Relations: + 32 2 412
8669
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains forward-looking statements, which do not refer to historical facts but refer to expectations based on managements current
views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those included in such statements. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals,
intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations or financial condition, or state other information relating to Delhaize Group, based on current beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and
information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as anticipate, believe, plan, could, estimate, expect,
forecast, guidance, intend, may, possible, potential, predict, project or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Many of these risks and
uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Delhaize Groups control. Therefore, investors and shareholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any change, event or development that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement or the proposed merger with Koninklijke Ahold N.V., also known as Royal
Ahold; the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals for the proposed merger with Royal Ahold may not be obtained when expected or at all or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; failure to satisfy other closing
conditions with respect to the proposed merger with Royal Ahold on the proposed terms and timeframe; the possibility that the proposed merger with Royal Ahold does not close when expected or at all; the risks that the new businesses will not be
integrated successfully or promptly or that the combined company will not realize when expected or at all the expected synergies and benefits from the proposed merger with Royal Ahold; Delhaize Groups ability to successfully implement and
complete its plans and strategies and to meet its targets; risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed merger with Royal Ahold; the benefits from Delhaize Groups plans and strategies
being less than anticipated; the effect of the announcement or completion of the proposed merger with Royal Ahold on the ability of Delhaize Group to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel, maintain relationships with suppliers, and on
their operating results and businesses generally; litigation relating to the transaction; the effect of general economic or political conditions; Delhaize Groups ability to retain and attract employees who are integral to the success of the
business; business and IT continuity, collective bargaining, distinctiveness, competitive advantage and economic conditions; information security, legislative and regulatory environment and litigation risks; and product safety, pension plan funding,
strategic projects, responsible retailing, insurance and unforeseen tax liabilities. In addition, the actual outcomes and results of Delhaize Group may 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 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 or convert 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 with the SEC. Neither Delhaize Group nor any of its directors, officers, employees and advisors nor any other person is
therefore in a position to make any representation as to the accuracy of the forward-looking statements included in this communication. The actual performance, the success and the development over time of the business activities of Delhaize Group
may differ materially from the performance, the success and the development over time expressed in or implied from the forward-looking statements contained in this communication. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made. Delhaize Group does not assume any obligation to update any public information or forward-looking statement in this communication to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
communication, except as may be required by applicable laws.
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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:
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May 27, 2016
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By:
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/s/ G. Linn Evans
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G. Linn Evans
Senior Vice
President
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