Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 8, 2026 - Today, Ahold Delhaize held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). Shareholders adopted all proposals on the agenda, including Ahold Delhaize's 2025 financial statements and (re)appointments to its Supervisory Board and Management Board.
The meeting was attended by 148 shareholders and proxies, representing 630,535,992 common shares. The meeting was webcast live via the Ahold Delhaize website. Shareholders who joined the AGM in person could vote either in advance or during the AGM and could ask questions during the meeting.
Shareholders adopted Ahold Delhaize's 2025 financial statements and agreed to the proposed annual dividend of €1.24 per common share for the financial year 2025, an increase of 6% versus 2024. An amount of €0.51 per common share was paid as an interim dividend on August 28, 2025. The remaining amount of €0.73 per common share will be payable on April 23, 2026. KPMG was reappointed as the external auditor for the 2027 financial year. KPMG was also appointed to carry out the assurance for the sustainability reporting in accordance with the CSRD for the financial year 2027, if required by law.
Creating value every day
During his speech, Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller commemorated ten years since the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, before turning to the world today: "The current times show how quickly certainties can shift. Globally, there are many conflicts and wars. Across our markets, we see increasing polarization. Especially in uncertain times, local connection is not a side topic - it is at the core of what we do. Our brands have been part of neighborhoods for decades. And in these times, that is exactly where people look for stability: in what is familiar, in what is close. That requires a clear focus from us. Our primary task is to ensure that people can count on our brands for high quality, affordable, and healthy products. And when I think about what truly makes us successful, it lies in the conviction that we work hard every day for our customers, colleagues and the communities of which we are a part. That is embedded in the DNA and in the purpose of this company."
"During the year, many customers continued to keep a close eye on their spending. That is why we invested even more in personalized offers and price investments. We made online shopping more accessible and ensured an even better customer experience. Our progress around 'Healthy communities & Planet' was visible in 2025 through meaningful actions at our brands and through measurable, external recognition for our Group. In technology, there is a major role for innovation. AI now touches every layer of our operations, including our stores."
"You can expect us to deliver again in 2026, with the same long-term focus. We will continue to invest in customer value: strong price-quality, better customer experiences and even more reliable own-brand products, to strengthen loyalty and engagement. We will continue to grow in our markets, to invest in data and technology so we can work even smarter, and to manage our cost savings programs and cash flow tightly. And we will continue to build 'Healthy communities & Planet', as part of our strategy."
Reappointment to the Management Board
Shareholders approved the Supervisory Board proposal to reappoint Jolanda Poots-Bijl as member of the Management Board for a term of four years during today's AGM. Following this approval, the Supervisory Board reappointed Jolanda and designated her as Chief Financial Officer.
Upon the reappointment, Jolanda added: "It is a privilege to serve as CFO of this great company, working alongside our colleagues across brands and support functions to deliver healthier, affordable food to our customers every day, while building a strong platform for continued growth and sustainable, long-term value creation. I look forward to continuing on this journey for a second term."
Wiebe Draijer, Chair of the Ahold Delhaize Supervisory Board, stated: "As CFO, Jolanda has consistently demonstrated strong financial leadership in support of Ahold Delhaize's strategic goals, she has built strong teams within the Finance function, while keeping customers and associates top of mind. We are very pleased with Jolanda's reappointment."
(Re)appointments to the Supervisory Board
Shareholders approved the reappointment of Pauline van der Meer Mohr as member of the Supervisory Board. Pauline also serves as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee.