Delhaize ADS - Changes to Acupay Reclaim Period Deadlines

We would like to take this time to make you aware of some upcoming deadline changes which might be relevant to you.

The reclaim agent for Delhaize Group S.A. (DEG), CUSIP / ISIN / Ticker: 29759W101 / US29759W1018 / DEG, Payment date: June 7, 2016, Citi Dublin has modified its tax reclaim deadline to the close of business on 30 September 2020 in order to be able to perform accuracy checks on the forms, revert to clients in the case of errors or omissions, and lodge the tax reclaim form with the Belgian Tax Authorities prior to the mandatory market deadline of 31 December 2020.

Please be advised that, Acupay will be employing a new deadline (6 weeks) prior to Citi Dublin’s deadline to ensure timely submissions. The New ACUPAY DEADLINE: August 17, 2020 as opposed to the old deadline November 16, 2020 that was mentioned on the DTC important notice published on May 31, 2016.

The statutory deadline in Belgium is five years counted from 1 January of the year when the withholding tax for dividends was paid. So the deadline of 31 December 2020 applies to dividends paid in 2016.

Please note, Client’s documentation received after Citi’s deadline will be processed on a reasonable commercial effort basis and Citi will charge a non-refundable late fee of EUR 100 per reclaim, which will be agreed upon with clients prior to Citi processing such late reclaims.

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know at ateam@acupay.com.