Rumours that Ahold chief executive Anders Moberg will tender his resignation have driven up share prices to EUR6.65 at time of press.
Ahold declined to comment on market speculation, with rumours circulating that the Moberg may announce a split-up of the company as a whole before resigning or that US Foodservice may separate from the company.
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