Ahold maakt vandaag bekend dat Giant-Carlisle, een divisie van Ahold USA, de acquisitie van 25 winkels van Ukrop's Super Markets Inc. succesvol heeft afgerond. De acquisitie werd eerder bekend gemaakt door Ahold in een persbericht uitgegeven op 17 december 2009.

17 dec. 2009 bericht.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced that Giant-Carlisle, a Division of Ahold USA, will expand its presence in Virginia by acquiring 25 stores from Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc. Ukrop’s is a family-owned business based in Richmond, Virginia. The transaction includes 25 stores, inventory, equipment, lease agreements and one new store location. Furthermore, Giant-Carlisle will hire Ukrop's store associates. The purchase price is approximately $ 140 million.

John Rishton, CEO of Ahold, said, “This acquisition is part of Ahold’s profitable growth strategy. Ukrop’s is a great company with a strong heritage in an attractive market. We believe that Giant-Carlisle and Ukrop’s will be a strong combination."

The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2010 and is subject to customary conditions.