According to Dutch reports, if talks between Belgium’s Delhaize and Dutch Ahold lead to a merger each company would take a 50% stake in the newly formed company.

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Ahold and Delhaize have reportedly been negotiating a merger since August. However, both companies have declined to comment on the rumours.  

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