GlobeNewswire Inc | Nov 18, 2021 10:00AM EST

November 18, 2021

Zaandam, the Netherlands, November 18, 2021Ahold Delhaize announced on October 12, 2021 that it would recommence its share buyback program shortly after the end of the third quarterclosed period.Execution of the program recommences today and is expected to be completed before year-end.

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