Ahold share buyback update

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 13, 2011 - Ahold has repurchased 4,611,934 Ahold common shares in the period from June 6, 2011 up to and including June 10, 2011. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 9.4734 per share for a total consideration of € 43.70 million. These repurchases were made as part of the € 1 billion share buyback program announced on March 3, 2011. The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 16,034,122 common shares for a total consideration of € 152.61 million. Ahold Press Office: +31 20 509 5343 Ahold Investor Relations: +31 20 509 5213 This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Ahold via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1522039]