Ahold Delhaize and Centerbridge Partners successfully complete acquisition of FreshDirect after receiving regulatory clearanc...
05 Janvier 2021 - 4:00PM
Zaandam, the Netherlands, January 5, 2021 – Ahold Delhaize
and Centerbridge Partners are pleased
to announce today that they have closed the
acquisition of New York City-based
online grocer FreshDirect after receiving regulatory
clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade
Commission. Through the acquisition, which
was previously announced on November 18,
2020, Ahold Delhaize acquires the majority share, funded by
cash on hand, and Centerbridge Partners is a minority
equity investor with a 20% stake. Financial terms of the deal
were not disclosed. As previously
announced, FreshDirect will retain its brand name and
continue to independently operate out of its facility in New York
City. Frans Muller, Ahold Delhaize’s Chief
Executive Officer, said, “We are very pleased that we can now
definitively welcome FreshDirect to our family of
great local brands. This leading local online brand with
a large and loyal following will help us
reach additional customers in the New York trade area and
further propel our omni-channel evolution. We are looking
forward to working with our
new FreshDirect colleagues.” David
McInerney, FreshDirect’s Chief Executive Officer,
said, "Today marks the beginning of an exciting new
era for FreshDirect. Ahold Delhaize
will build on FreshDirect’s success,
ensuring the continued growth of our company,
while creating synergy and maintaining the uniqueness of the
brand. I am thankful to our loyal and devoted customers,
many of whom have been with us since the beginning, and very proud
of and grateful for the FreshDirect team, which has
worked tirelessly over the years to make our company a leader in
the
field. The entire FreshDirect team looks
forward to working together with our new Ahold Delhaize
colleagues.” Steve Silver, Senior Managing Director
at Centerbridge Partners, said, “We are excited to start
this new partnership with Ahold Delhaize, in which we can utilize
our experience in the interplay between logistics facilities and
e-commerce fulfillment in order for FreshDirect to grow
further.”
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About Ahold DelhaizeAhold Delhaize is
one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both
supermarkets and e-Commerce. Its family of great, local brands
serves 54 million customers each week in Europe, the United States,
and Indonesia. Together, these brands employ more than 380,000
associates in 6,967 grocery and specialty stores and include the
top online retailer in the Benelux and the leading online grocers
in the Benelux and the United States. Ahold Delhaize brands are at
the forefront of sustainable retailing, sourcing responsibly,
supporting local communities and helping customers make healthier
choices. Headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize
is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels stock exchanges
(ticker: AD) and its American Depositary Receipts are traded on the
over-the-counter market in the U.S. and quoted on the OTCQX
International marketplace (ticker: ADRNY). For more information,
please visit www.aholddelhaize.com.
About FreshDirect FreshDirect is
a leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to
customers throughout seven states, including the New York City and
Philadelphia metropolitan areas, and the District of
Columbia. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the
freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items
through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers.
Launched in 2002, FreshDirect is a privately held company
headquartered in The Bronx, NY. Principal long-term investors
in FreshDirect include Brightwood Capital Advisors,
Maverick Capital and W Capital Partners. For more information,
visit www.freshdirect.com. About Centerbridge Partners Centerbridge Partners,
L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible
approach across investment disciplines—from private equity to
credit and related strategies, and real estate—in an effort
to find the most attractive opportunities for our investors
and business partners. The Firm was founded in 2005 and as of June
30, 2020 has approximately $26 billion in capital under management
with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is
dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across
targeted industry sectors and geographies to help companies achieve
their operating and financial objectives. For more information,
please visit www.centerbridge.com.
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