Shareholders take up 94.6% of Ahold's €3bn rights issue

Shareholders have subscribed for 94.6% of the rights issue from Ahold, the troubled Dutch retailer. The rump has been placed with a number of institutions.

Ahold offered two shares at €4.85 ($5.9) for every three held, which was a 41% discount to the closing price the day before the announcement.

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