Ahold Delhaize Victim of Cybersecurity Incident, Its Stores Remain Open
The supermarket distributor, present in Europe and the United States, reported on October 12, 2026 a security issue within its computer network. The group specified that at this stage its stores remained open and continued to welcome customers.
A Security Issue Identified on the Group's Network
The statement was issued from Zaandam, in the Netherlands, at 8:29 a.m. (Amsterdam time). Ahold Delhaize refers to a "cybersecurity incident" and indicates that it is facing a security issue within its network. The company presented the measures undertaken as precautionary measures.
Taking Systems Offline for Their Protection
According to the group, its teams have taken measures to assess the problem and mitigate its effects. These measures include taking certain systems offline in order to help protect them. Ahold Delhaize indicated that the protection of its infrastructure, in the interest of its customers, employees and partners, constituted a priority. The group apologized to customers and partners for any inconvenience this issue may have caused them.
An Announcement Qualified as Inside Information
The statement clarifies that it contains information constituting inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the European market abuse regulation. It also includes a forward-looking statement warning, recalling that these are subject to risks and uncertainties that could lead to significant differences between the actual results of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. and those expressed or suggested.
