BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 12, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB) (NYSE:DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, will publish its 2001 financial results on Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. CET (8:00 a.m. EST). The press release will be available immediately after its publication on the Delhaize Group's web site at www.delhaizegroup.com.
Delhaize Group will conduct an investors' meeting in Brussels at 3:00 p.m. CET (9:00 a.m. EST) on Thursday, February 21, 2002. During the meeting, the Delhaize Group's management will be discussing the financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001, and the company's progress to date.
Delhaize Group's investors' meeting will be broadcast live over the internet on Thursday, February 21, 2002 from approximately 3:00 pm at http://www.delhaizegroup.com. Click on the button "Webcast Events" to access and follow the live presentation. It is recommended to have a pre-connectivity test. By clicking on the appropriate button, you will be able to submit your written questions by e-mail to the management of Delhaize Group during the meeting.
An on-demand video replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the investors' meeting at http://www.delhaizegroup.com.
About Delhaize Group
Delhaize Group is a Belgian food retailer listed on Euronext Brussels and the New York Stock Exchange. At the end 2001, Delhaize Group's sales network consisted of 2,444 stores in ten countries on three continents. In 2001, Delhaize Group posted EUR 21.4 billion in sales.
Delhaize Group employs approximately 146,000 people. For more information, visit: www.delhaizegroup.com.
Certain statements contained in this press release and related statements by management may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in Delhaize Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Delhaize Group undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking information except as required by law.