Retail developments in the Czech Republic since entry to EU a decade ago JESPER LAURIDSEN CEO, Ahold Czech Republic March 18, 2014

2 One of the largest employers Cooperation with local suppliers Albert as a better place for a purchase Albert, the Czech grocery operation of Ahold, employs around associates Albert operates 284 stores Meets the needs of customers in all regions of the Czech Republic Last week, we announced the acquisition of the 50 stores of Spar in the Czech Republic Albert hold in the Czech Republic at a glance Products of Czech regional suppliers form the main part of our assortment In total more than 2500 Czech & international suppliers and partners The Albert chain, in line with its strategy, pays strong attention to the quality and freshness of food Two formats — Supermarkets (1 000 sq.) — Compact stores (3 000 sq.) + big number of locations Focus on wide choice of products of high quality standards Friendly and communicative staff Albert´s 3 promises to associates

3 Retail first privatized sector of the Czech economy (beginning of 90s). These days Czech retail sector one of the most developed and most modern of Europe Retail pioneer for movement of goods, services & people across the borders The retail has been helpful to: o Cross country trade o Cultural understanding o Wider assortment and choice for customers o European Quality & Standards o Etc. Modern Retail in Central Europe

4 Important & Integral part of retail society today Highlights of the Czech Retail 11,1% contribution to the GDP The second biggest employer (16% with more then 0,5 million employees) Annual turnover for retail sales reached almost 52 billion EUR Up to 16% of household consumption expenditure goes to retail The investment since the 90s has reached 22 billion EUR International business one of the first and most significant investors in CR Support of regional suppliers and domestic producers Top in the European league in number of stores Social responsibility programs, modern technologies Sources: INCOMA Gfk, EuroCommerce material „Shopping for Growth, CCCT CR

5 Significant progress made in the retail sector. Important to keep the positive momentum. Act on Significant Market Power Albert proud to be part of Czech retail Amendment of the Law on Food Others

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