Ahold share buyback update

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 29, 2013 - Ahold has repurchased 1,104,933 Ahold common shares in the period from April 22, 2013 up to and including April 26, 2013. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 11.8494 per share for a total consideration of € 13.10 million. These repurchases were made as part of the € 500 million share buyback program announced on February 28, 2013. The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 6,228,379 common shares for a total consideration of € 73.95 million Ahold Press Office: +31 88 659 5343 Ahold Investor Relations: +31 88 659 5213 Follow us on Twitter: @AholdNews 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#1697081]