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35
DELHAIZE GROUP AT A GLANCE
OUR STRATEGY
OUR ACTIVITIES IN 2009
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE STATEMENT RISK FACTORS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Realized 10.2% growth in group share in net profit at identical exchange rates (excl. 53rd week in 2008)
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Grew operating profit by 3.4% at identical exchange rates (excl. 53rd week in 2008)
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Increased revenues by 2.6% at identical exchange rates (excl. 53rd week in 2008)
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Posted strong operating margin of 4.7%
› Proposed
gross dividend of EUR 1.6 per share, 8.1% higher than last year
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BUSINESS REVIEW
›› United States
› Added 13 stores for a total of 1 607
› Re-opened 53 supermarkets after remodeling or
expansion work
› Daytona Beach, Florida and Columbia, South
Carolina market renewals
› Continued cost-reduction programs and price
investments
› Finalized first phase of U.S. supply chain master
network
SEE MORE ON PAGE 40
›› Belgium
› Added 17 stores for a total of 792
› Became market and value leader
› Further progress in
”Excel Plan 2008-2010”
SEE MORE ON PAGE 44
›› Greece
› Added 15 stores for a total of 216
› Finalized acquisition of 11 stores and one distribu-
tion center
› Increased market share to 16.8%
SEE MORE ON PAGE 46
OUR ACTIVITIES IN 2009
›› Indonesia
› Added 3 stores for a total of 66
› Extended fresh and dairy categories
› Modernized supply chain systems
SEE MORE ON PAGE 49
›› Romania
› Added 11 stores for a total of 51
› Acquired and converted 4 stores
› Opened 1 Red Market store in Bucharest
› Doubled the size of the floor space for distribution
› Introduced new private brand for local Romanian
products and extended fresh offering
SEE MORE ON PAGE 50
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