Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of July, 2016

Commission File Number: 333-13302

ETABLISSEMENTS DELHAIZE FRÈRES

ET CIE “LE LION” (GROUPE DELHAIZE)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

DELHAIZE BROTHERS AND CO.

“THE LION” (DELHAIZE GROUP)

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)*

SQUARE MARIE CURIE 40

1070 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

(Address of principal executive offices)

* The registrant’s charter (articles of association) specifies the registrant’s name in French, Dutch and English.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Store divestments in the US

July 14, 2016 – 3 a.m. CET

DELHAIZE GROUP AND AHOLD REACH AGREEMENTS WITH BUYERS TO

DIVEST 86 U.S. STORES, SUBJECT TO FTC MERGER CLEARANCE

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All purchase agreements are subject to FTC approval and clearance by the FTC of the Ahold and Delhaize Group merger

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All divested stores to be sold to well-established supermarket retailers

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Divestitures represent 4.1% of the Ahold and Delhaize Group companies’ total combined U.S. store count and 3.2% of the Ahold and Delhaize Group companies’ combined U.S. 2015 net sales

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The companies continue to expect to complete the merger before the end of July

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14, 2016 – Delhaize Group and Ahold today announced that their United States subsidiaries have reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 stores in a limited number of locations in which the companies’ U.S. subsidiaries both operate. These divestments are being made in connection with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) pending review of the proposed merger between the two companies. The divested stores are being sold to well-established supermarket operators.

All of the purchase agreements are subject to FTC approval. The agreements are also subject to FTC clearance and formal completion of the Delhaize Group and Ahold merger, which the companies continue to expect before the end of July.

These store locations represent 4.1% of the Ahold and Delhaize Group companies’ total combined U.S. store count and 3.2% of combined U.S. 2015 net sales.

“Selling stores is a difficult part of any merger process, given the impact on our associates, customers and communities in which we operate,” said Frans Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Delhaize Group. “We believe we have made every effort to identify strong buyers for these locations, and we want to thank our loyal associates and customers who have shopped our stores and supported us for so many years. Upon the completion of the merger, we will continue to maintain our local Food Lion and Hannaford brands; however, our new company scale will enable us to accelerate our local market strategies to better serve our customers with nearly 2,000 stores along the East Coast in the United States.”

The buyers of the 86 stores being divested are:

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New Albertson’s, Inc . (part of Albertsons Companies based in Idaho), purchasing 1 Giant Food store in Salisbury, Maryland;

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Big Y (based in Massachusetts), purchasing 8 Hannaford stores in eastern Massachusetts;

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Publix (based in Florida), purchasing 10 MARTIN’S stores in Richmond, Virginia;

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Saubel’s Markets (based in Pennsylvania), purchasing 1 Food Lion store in York, Pennsylvania

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Supervalu (based in Minnesota), purchasing 22 Food Lion stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia;

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Tops Markets (based in New York), purchasing 1 Stop & Shop store in Massachusetts as well as 3 Stop & Shop stores and 2 Hannaford stores in New York; and


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Weis Markets (based in Pennsylvania), purchasing 38 Food Lion stores in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

The divested stores are expected to be converted by the buyers to their new banners and re-opened as supermarkets after any remodeling planned by the buyers.

A full list of the locations being sold by both companies as part of this process is attached as an annex to this press release.

On June 24, 2015, Delhaize Group and Ahold announced their intention to merge. The shareholders’ meetings of both companies approved the merger in March 2016. The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) granted its conditional approval for the merger in March 2016. FTC clearance is the remaining regulatory approval requirement for the Ahold and Delhaize Group merger.

Please visit www.delhaizegroup.com, www.ahold.com, or www.adcombined.com for more information.

» Delhaize Group

Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in seven countries on three continents. On March 31, 2016, Delhaize Group’s sales network consisted of 3,524 stores. In 2015, Delhaize Group posted €24.4 billion ($27.1 billion) in revenues and €366 million ($407 million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2015, Delhaize Group employed approximately 154,000 people. Delhaize Group’s stock is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).

This press release is available in English, French and Dutch. You can also find it on the website http://www.delhaizegroup.com .

Questions can be sent to investor@delhaizegroup.com .

» Contacts

Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151

Media Relations: + 32 2 412 8669

U.S. Media: Christy Phillips-Brown, +1-704-310-2221, Cphillips-brown@foodlion.com


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains forward-looking statements, which do not refer to historical facts but refer to expectations based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those included in such statements. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations or financial condition, or state other information relating to Delhaize Group, based on current beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Delhaize Group’s control. Therefore, investors and shareholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any change, event or development that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement or the proposed merger with Koninklijke Ahold N.V., also known as Royal Ahold; the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals for the proposed merger with Royal Ahold may not be obtained when expected or at all or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; failure to satisfy other closing conditions with respect to the proposed merger with Royal Ahold on the proposed terms and timeframe; the possibility that the proposed merger with Royal Ahold does not close when expected or at all; the risks that the new businesses will not be integrated successfully or promptly or that the combined company will not realize when expected or at all the expected synergies and benefits from the proposed merger with Royal Ahold; Delhaize Group’s ability to successfully implement and complete its plans and strategies and to meet its targets; risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed merger with Royal Ahold; the benefits from Delhaize Group’s plans and strategies being less than anticipated; the effect of the announcement or completion of the proposed merger with Royal Ahold on the ability of Delhaize Group to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel, maintain relationships with suppliers, and on their operating results and businesses generally; litigation relating to the transaction; the effect of general economic or political conditions; Delhaize Group’s ability to retain and attract employees who are integral to the success of the business; business and IT continuity, collective bargaining, distinctiveness, competitive advantage and economic conditions; information security, legislative and regulatory environment and litigation risks; and product safety, pension plan funding, strategic projects, responsible retailing, insurance and unforeseen tax liabilities. In addition, the actual outcomes and results of Delhaize Group may differ materially from those projected depending upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to changes in the general economy or the markets of Delhaize Group, in consumer spending, in inflation or currency exchange rates or in legislation or regulation; competitive factors; adverse determination with respect to claims; inability to timely develop, remodel, integrate or convert stores; and supply or quality control problems with vendors. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements are described in Delhaize Group’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. Neither Delhaize Group nor any of its directors, officers, employees and advisors nor any other person is therefore in a position to make any representation as to the accuracy of the forward-looking statements included in this communication. The actual performance, the success and the development over time of the business activities of Delhaize Group may differ materially from the performance, the success and the development over time expressed in or implied from the forward-looking statements contained in this communication. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Delhaize Group does not assume any obligation to update any public information or forward-looking statement in this communication to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication, except as may be required by applicable laws.


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» Annex

Buyer

Store

No.

Brand

Address

City

State

Zip

New

Albertson’s

351

Giant Food

751 South Salisbury Blvd.

Salisbury

21801

1 store (to be rebranded ACME)

Big Y

8008

Hannaford

182 Summer Street

Kingston

02364

Big Y

8018

Hannaford

475 Hancock Street

North Quincy

02171

Big Y

8020

Hannaford

10 Washington Street

Norwell

02061

Big Y

8021

Hannaford

7 Medway Road

Milford

01757

Big Y

8022

Hannaford

434 Walpole Street

Norwood

02062

Big Y

8170

Hannaford

637 Lowell Street

West Peabody

01960

Big Y

8286

Hannaford

357 Broadway

Saugus

01906

Big Y

8382

Hannaford

25 Robert Drive

Easton

02375

8 stores

Publix

6421

Martin’s

3460 Pump Road

Richmond

23233

Publix

6429

Martin’s

3522 West Cary Street

Richmond

23221

Publix

6433

Martin’s

10250 Staples Mill Road

Glen Allen

23060

Publix

6434

Martin’s

2250 John Rolfe Parkway

Richmond

23233

Publix

6435

Martin’s

10150 Brook Road

Glen Allen

23059

Publix

6438

Martin’s

13700 Hull Street Road

Midlothian

23112

Publix

6439

Martin’s

7035 Three Chopt Road

Richmond

23226

Publix

6494

Martin’s

3107 Boulevard Suite 15

Colonial Heights

23834

Publix

6498

Martin’s

9645 West Broad Street

Glen Allen

23060

Publix

6499

Martin’s

4591 South Laburnum Ave.

Richmond

23231

10 stores

Saubel’s

1241

Food Lion

3611 East Market Street

York

17402

1 store

Supervalu

626

Food Lion

761 East Wilson Blvd.

Hagerstown

21740

Supervalu

1050

Food Lion

22401 Jefferson Blvd.

Smithburg

21783

Supervalu

1147

Food Lion

18717 North Pointe Drive

Hagerstown

21742

Supervalu

1180

Food Lion

17718 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

21740

Supervalu

1683

Food Lion

18360 College Road

Hagerstown

21740

Supervalu

994

Food Lion

4170 Philadelphia Ave.

Chambersburg

17202

Supervalu

1527

Food Lion

875 Lincoln Way West

Chambersburg

17202

Supervalu

1620

Food Lion

500 North Antrim Way

Greencastle

17225

Supervalu

1663

Food Lion

11105 Buchanan Trail

Waynesboro

17268

Supervalu

362

Food Lion

707 Fort Collier Road

Winchester

22601

Supervalu

366

Food Lion

2600 Valley Ave.

Winchester

22601

Supervalu

733

Food Lion

249 Sunnyside Plaza Circle

Winchester

22603

Supervalu

745

Food Lion

609 K East Main Street

Purcellville

20132

Supervalu

1059

Food Lion

260 Remount Road

Front Royal

22630

Supervalu

1164

Food Lion

409 North McNeil Road

Berryville

22611

Supervalu

1281

Food Lion

190 Delco Plaza

Winchester

22602

Supervalu

1489

Food Lion

380 Fairfax Pike

Stephens City

22655

Supervalu

2668

Food Lion

159 Grocery Ave.

Winchester

22602

Supervalu

965

Food Lion

147 Roaring Lion Drive

Hedgesville

25427

Supervalu

1189

Food Lion

1140 Winchester Ave.

Martinsburg

25401

Supervalu

2119

Food Lion

50 Coast Guard Drive

Kearneysville

25430

Supervalu

2568

Food Lion

1317 Old Courthouse Square

Martinsburg

25401


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22 stores

Tops

434

Stop & Shop

372 Timpany Blvd.

Gardner

01440

Tops

515

Stop & Shop

271 Main Street

New Paltz

12561

Tops

536

Stop & Shop

6726 Route 9

Rhinebeck

12572

Tops

598

Stop & Shop

1357 Route 9

Wappingers Falls

12590

Tops

8325

Hannaford

1936 US Route 6

Carmel

10512

Tops

8368

Hannaford

16 Jon J Wagner Way

Lagrange

12540

6 stores

Weis

488

Food Lion

19287 Miller Road, Unit 14

Rehoboth Beach

19971

Weis

960

Food Lion

24832 John J Williams Highway

Millsboro

19966

Weis

1321

Food Lion

36731 Old Mill Road

Millville

19967

Weis

2565

Food Lion

17232 North Village Main Blvd.

Lewes

19958

Weis

784

Food Lion

45315 Alton Lane

California

20619

Weis

786

Food Lion

10 Village Center Road

Reisterstown

21136

Weis

1168

Food Lion

100 Drury Drive

La Plata

20646

Weis

1187

Food Lion

17600 Old National Square Pike

Frostburg

21532

Weis

1210

Food Lion

19 Saint Mary’s Square

Lexington Park

20653

Weis

1289

Food Lion

219 Marlboro Ave.

Easton

21601

Weis

1315

Food Lion

3261 Solomons Island Road

Edgewater

21037

Weis

1324

Food Lion

6375 Monroe Ave.

Eldersburg

21784

Weis

1345

Food Lion

16567 South Frederick Road

Gaithersburg

20877

Weis

1356

Food Lion

15789 Livingston Road

Accokeek

20607

Weis

1387

Food Lion

12100 Central Ave.

Mitchellville

20721

Weis

1443

Food Lion

13300 H G Trueman Road

Solomons

20688

Weis

1477

Food Lion

883 Russell Ave.

Gaithersburg

20879

Weis

1526

Food Lion

750 Prince Frederick Blvd.

Prince Frederick

20678

Weis

1529

Food Lion

6551 Waterloo Road

Elkridge

21075

Weis

1535

Food Lion

5715 Crain Highway

Upper Marlboro

20772

Weis

1549

Food Lion

15300 McMullen Highway SW

Cumberland

21502

Weis

2515

Food Lion

20995 Point Lookout Road

Callaway

20620

Weis

2535

Food Lion

9251 Lakeside Blvd.

Owings Mills

21117

Weis

2598

Food Lion

5896 Robert Oliver Place

Columbia

21045

Weis

2606

Food Lion

210 H G Trueman Road

Lusby

20657

Weis

250

Food Lion

513 Madison Road

Culpeper

22701

Weis

358

Food Lion

282 Deacon Road, Suite 106

Fredericksburg

22405

Weis

419

Food Lion

10611 Courthouse Road

Fredericksburg

22407

Weis

450

Food Lion

4153 Plank Road

Fredericksburg

22401

Weis

578

Food Lion

905 Garrisonville Road

Stafford

22554

Weis

1043

Food Lion

515 Jefferson Davis Highway

Fredericksburg

22401

Weis

1166

Food Lion

2612 Jefferson Davis Highway

Stafford

22554

Weis

1177

Food Lion

9801 Courthouse Road

Spotsylvania

22553

Weis

1235

Food Lion

10601 Spotsylvania Ave

Fredericksburg

22405

Weis

1243

Food Lion

736 Warrenton Road

Fredericksburg

22406

Weis

1567

Food Lion

540 Culpeper Town Mall

Culpeper

22701

Weis

1579

Food Lion

7100 Salem Fields Blvd.

Fredericksburg

22407

Weis

2583

Food Lion

10871 Tidewater Trail

Fredericksburg

22408

38 stores


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.