Selected financial data

The selected financial data below should be read in conjunction with Ahold's consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. The selected financial data as of December 31, 2006 and January 1, 2006 and each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006 have been derived from these consolidated financial statements. The selected financial data as of January 2, 2005, December 28, 2003 and December 29, 2002 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 28, 2003 have been derived from Ahold's consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report and are incorporated into the selected financial data below under US GAAP only.

IFRS differs in certain material respects from US GAAP. An explanation of the principal differences between IFRS and US GAAP relevant to the Company can be found in Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.

For information about significant accounting policies, acquisitions and non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations affecting the periods presented, see the "Management's discussion and analysis" section as well as Notes 3, 4 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. For information on the changes in equity attributable to common shareholders, see Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.