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Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in seven countries on three continents. At the end of the first quarter of 2009, Delhaize Group's sales network consisted of over 2 600 stores. In 2008, Delhaize Group posted EUR 19 billion (USD 28 billion) in revenues and EUR 467 million (USD 687 million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2008, Delhaize Group employed approximately 141 000 people. Delhaize Group is listed on Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG). Delhaize Group has leading positions in food retailing in key markets. These positions are built through strong regional companies going to market in a variety of food store formats. The operating companies benefit from the Group's global strength and best practices. The Group is committed to offering a locally differentiated shopping experience to its customers in each of its markets, to delivering superior value and to maintaining high social, environmental and ethical standards.