10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File number 000-06080

DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NORTH CAROLINA	56-0660192
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

(704) 633-8250

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

Outstanding shares of common stock of the Registrant as of November 14, 2006.

Class A Common Stock –	91,270,348,481
Class B Common Stock –	75,468,935

THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.

DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2006

			Page
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward Looking Statements			3
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Financial Statements	4
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005 (Unaudited)	4
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005 (Unaudited)	5
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2005	6
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005 (Unaudited)	7
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8-18
		Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation	19-25
		Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
		Item 4. Controls and Procedures	25
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	26
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	26
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	26
	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	26
	Item 5.	Other Information	26
	Item 6.	Exhibits	26
Signature			27
Exhibit Index			28

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Delhaize America,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Delhaize America, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included in, or incorporated by reference into, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that Delhaize America expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expansion and growth of Delhaize America’s business, anticipated store openings and renovations, future capital expenditures, projected revenue growth or synergies resulting from acquisitions, and business strategy, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Delhaize America that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified as statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “strategy,” “may,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “should” or other similar words or phrases.

Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of Delhaize America’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

For the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005

(Dollars in millions)

	13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2006		13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2005
Net sales and other revenues	$	4,412.0	$	4,194.9
Cost of goods sold		3,212.5		3,059.6
Selling and administrative expenses		947.6		908.5
Operating income		251.9		226.8
Interest expense, net		74.8		80.8
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		177.1		146.0
Income taxes		66.2		60.7
Income before loss from discontinued operations		110.9		85.3
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		0.8		2.0
Net income	$	110.1	$	83.3

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

For the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005

(Dollars in millions)

	39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2006		39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2005
Net sales and other revenues	$	12,919.8	$	12,344.9
Cost of goods sold		9,405.8		9,009.0
Selling and administrative expenses		2,820.6		2,696.0
Operating income		693.4		639.9
Interest expense, net		228.3		243.1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		465.1		396.8
Income taxes		181.0		167.2
Income before loss from discontinued operations		284.1		229.6
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		5.4		7.0
Net income	$	278.7	$	222.6

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

(Dollars in millions)

	September 30, 2006			December 31, 2005
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	150.3		$	668.3
Receivables, net		126.2			116.9
Receivable from affiliate		21.9			20.3
Inventories		1,237.2			1,198.3
Prepaid expenses		41.3			32.0
Other current assets		33.0			26.7
Total current assets		1,609.9			2,062.5
Property and equipment, net		3,196.8			3,069.4
Goodwill		3,077.3			3,074.0
Intangibles, net		758.8			771.4
Loan to affiliate		—			17.4
Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate		146.9			147.2
Other assets		58.6			80.2
Total assets	$	8,848.3		$	9,222.1
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	48.0		$	—
Accounts payable		763.1			756.7
Payable to affiliate		5.2			4.5
Accrued expenses		326.9			271.1
Current portion of capital lease obligations		47.3			44.0
Current portion of long-term debt		170.5			581.3
Other current liabilities		140.7			127.5
Deferred income taxes, net		12.4			12.3
Income taxes payable		53.9			72.5
Total current liabilities		1,568.0			1,869.9
Long-term debt, net of current portion		2,109.4			2,279.9
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion		737.3			733.7
Deferred income taxes, net		190.8			211.6
Other liabilities, net		313.3			325.6
Total liabilities		4,918.8			5,420.7
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity:
Class A non-voting common stock		163.1			163.1
Class B voting common stock		37.7			37.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(45.9	)		(49.0	)
Additional paid-in capital		2,552.3			2,516.5
Retained earnings		1,222.3			1,133.1
Total shareholders’ equity		3,929.5			3,801.4
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	8,848.3		$	9,222.1

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

For the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005

(Dollars in millions)

	39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2006			39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2005
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	278.7		$	222.6
Reconciliation to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		372.8			356.2
Stock compensation expense		21.3			21.8
Deferred income tax benefit		(22.6	)		(38.7	)
Other		24.9			29.7
Net increase in operating assets		(72.8	)		(60.2	)
Increase in accrued expenses		55.8			82.1
Net increase in other operating liabilities		6.6			67.9
Net cash provided by operating activities		664.7			681.4
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(476.2	)		(382.7	)
Proceeds from sale of property		6.0			7.9
Other investment activity		20.2			56.3
Net cash used in investing activities		(450.0	)		(318.5	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities		205.0			—
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facilities		(205.0	)		—
Net proceeds from other short-term debt		48.0			—
Proceeds from long-term debt		—			3.1
Principal payments on long-term debt		(581.7	)		(13.2	)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations		(35.7	)		(32.1	)
Dividends paid		(139.0	)		(125.3	)
Transfer from escrow to fund long-term debt		11.8			11.8
Parent common stock (ADSs) purchased		(56.0	)		(40.8	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		2.4			3.9
Excess tax benefits related to stock options		17.5			9.2
Net cash used in financing activities		(732.7	)		(183.4	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(518.0	)		179.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		668.3			500.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	150.3		$	679.5

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in the annual report on Form 10-K of Delhaize America, Inc. Accordingly, the reader of this Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 for further information. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “Delhaize America” or the “Company” in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements refer to Delhaize America, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Certain accounts in the 2005 condensed consolidated financial statements were reclassified to conform to the 2006 condensed consolidated financial statement presentation. Reclassifications for discontinued operations have also been made for all current and historical information presented herein from that contained in the Company’s prior SEC filings.

The financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with the Company’s customary accounting practices. In the opinion of management, the financial information includes all adjustments, including normal recurring items, necessary for a fair presentation of interim results.

2) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Selected cash payments and non-cash activities during the period were as follows:

(Dollars in millions)	39 Weeks ended September 30, 2006			39 Weeks ended October 1, 2005
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	$	201.4		$	156.5
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized		181.5			173.4
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital lease obligations incurred for store properties and equipment		43.6			41.7
Change in construction in progress accruals		(1.5	)		21.8

3) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (Last-in, First-out (“LIFO”), First-in, First-out (“FIFO”) and Average Cost) or market. Inventories valued using the LIFO method comprised approximately 74% of inventories for both September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. If the Company did not report under the LIFO method, inventories would have been greater by $62.2 million and $52.8 million as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Application of the LIFO method resulted in an increase in cost of goods sold of $9.4 million and $7.8 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively.

The Company evaluates inventory shrinkage throughout the year based on actual physical counts in its stores and distribution centers and records adjustments based on the results of these counts applied to the total inventory to provide for the estimated shrinkage as of the balance sheet date. Shrinkage refers to the difference in the amount of inventory the Company initially records and the actual inventory on hand. The incidence of shrinkage primarily occurs in perishable items due to spoilage, breakage and other inventory losses.

4) Supplier Allowances

The Company receives allowances, credits and income from suppliers primarily for volume incentives, new product introductions, in-store promotions and co-operative advertising. Volume incentives are based on contractual arrangements generally covering a period of one year or less and have been included as a reduction in the cost of inventory as earned and recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the product is sold. New product introduction allowances compensate the Company for costs incurred associated with product handling and have been deferred and recognized as a reduction in cost of sales over the product introductory period.

Non-refundable credits from suppliers for in-store promotions such as product displays require related activities by the Company. Similarly, co-operative advertising requires the Company to conduct the related advertising. In-store promotion and co-operative advertising income is recorded as a reduction in the cost of inventory as earned and recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when

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the product is sold unless the allowance represents the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by the Company to sell the vendor’s product. The Company has reviewed the funding received from vendors for in-store promotions and co-operative advertising and concluded that these arrangements are primarily for general advertising purposes and not the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by the Company.

Total supplier allowances recognized in cost of sales for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, are shown below:

(Dollars in millions)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006		13 weeks ended October 1, 2005		39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Allowances credited to cost of goods sold	$	20.3	$	25.0	$	65.3	$	73.0
Other allowances		37.1		30.0		107.7		100.5
Total supplier allowances recognized as a reduction in cost of goods sold	$	57.4	$	55.0	$	173.0	$	173.5

5) Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Option Plans

The Company’s employees are eligible to participate in a stock option plan of its parent company, the Delhaize Group 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Delhaize Group Plan”), under which options to purchase Delhaize Group American Depository Shares (“ADSs”) may be granted to officers and key employees at prices equal to the fair market value on the date of the grant. The Board of Directors of Delhaize Group determines on the date of grant when options become exercisable provided that no option may be exercised more than ten years after the grant date. Unlike option exercises under the Prior Plans (defined below), the exercise of options under the Delhaize Group Plan by an optionee results in the issuance of new Delhaize Group ordinary shares through a capital increase of the Company’s parent, Delhaize Group. In connection with the exercise of an option, the optionee pays the exercise price to Delhaize Group. Additionally, the Company pays Delhaize Group an amount equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the fair market value of the ADSs on the date of exercise, which totaled $48.2 million and $24.0 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. The Company records these payments with a charge to equity (Retained Earnings). These Company payments are included as part of parent common stock (ADSs) purchased under cash flows from financing activities on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Additionally, there are outstanding options to purchase Delhaize Group ADSs under the Company’s 1996 Food Lion Plan, 1988 and 1998 Hannaford Plans and 2000 Delhaize America Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”); however, the Company can no longer grant options under these Prior Plans. The terms and conditions of the Prior Plans are substantially consistent with the current Delhaize Group Plan, with the exception that the Company purchases ADSs to deliver to persons exercising options under the Prior Plans. For the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, the Company acquired 43,700 ADSs for $3.2 million and 146,278 ADSs for $8.9 million, respectively, to support the exercise of options under the Prior Plans. These Company payments are included as part of parent common stock (ADSs) purchased under cash flows from financing activities on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company records the purchase of such ADSs with a decrease to equity (Additional Paid in Capital) equal to the fair market value of the stock at the time of purchase. When an optionee exercises an option under a Prior Plan, the Company records a cash receipt for the exercise price with an increase to equity (Additional Paid in Capital). The difference between the exercise price received and the cost to the Company of the ADSs is recorded as a transfer between equity accounts (Additional Paid in Capital and Retained Earnings). The Company received proceeds from stock options exercised under the Prior Plans totaling $2.4 million and $3.9 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively.

The Company recorded compensation expense related to stock options of $5.2 million ($3.7 million, net of tax) and $4.4 million ($4.1 million, net of tax) for the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. The Company recorded compensation expense related to stock options of $16.0 million ($13.2 million, net of tax) and $16.1 million ($14.9 million, net of tax) for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. As of September 30, 2006, there was $19.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested option shares that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years.

The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, which is consistent with the Company’s valuation techniques previously utilized for options in disclosures required under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted under the Delhaize Group Plan for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005 was $14.36, and $18.28, respectively. The model incorporates assumptions on the number of shares expected to be forfeited prior to vesting based on an analysis of historical data. The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model based on the following assumptions:

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	September 30, 2006	October 1, 2005
Expected dividend yield (%)	2.5	2.3
Expected volatility (%)	27.2	39.7
Risk-free interest rate (%)	5.0	3.7
Expected term (years) from grant date	4.0	4.1

The expected dividend yield is calculated by dividing the Delhaize Group ordinary share annual dividend by the share price at the date of grant for options; expected volatility for 2006 is based on historical volatility over the expected term (excluding a period of abnormal volatility)and expected volatility for 2005 represents a five year historical volatility; the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option; the expected term is based on observed exercise history since 2002 and the expected exercise activity through maturity of the option grant.

The following table summarizes the stock option transactions for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006:

Options	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Dollars in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2006	5,038,861		$	45.49	—		—
Granted	1,322,430			63.06	—		—
Exercised	(1,558,034	)		40.54	—		—
Forfeited	(126,246	)		50.63	—		—
Outstanding at September 30, 2006	4,677,011		$	51.97	7.6	$	148.4
Options exercisable at September 30, 2006	1,957,328		$	43.74	5.9	$	78.2

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005 was $27.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Plan

The Company also has restricted stock (Delhaize Group Restricted ADSs) awards and restricted stock unit awards outstanding for executive employees. Restricted stock unit awards represent the right to receive the number of ADSs set forth in the award at the vesting date. Unlike awards of restricted stock, no ADSs are issued with respect to these awards until the applicable vesting dates. In May 2002, the Company ceased granting restricted stock awards and began granting restricted stock unit awards under its 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan. The Company purchases ADSs on the open market on a continuing basis to support the vesting of restricted stock unit awards under the 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan. For the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006, the Company acquired 27,500 ADSs on the open market at a cost of $1.8 million to help support the vesting of 76,695 restricted stock units awarded under the 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan. For the 39 weeks ended October 1, 2005, the Company acquired 79,980 ADSs on the open market at a cost of $5.0 million to help support the vesting of 62,922 restricted stock units awarded under the 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan. These amounts are included as part of parent common stock (ADSs) purchased under cash flows from financing activities on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. In addition, the Company withheld shares of restricted stock on employees’ behalf to pay related taxes, and paid on employees’ behalf such related taxes, amounting to $2.8 million and $2.9 million on restricted ADSs vested for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. These amounts are included as part of parent common stock (ADSs) purchased under cash flows from financing activities on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock of $2.1 million ($1.3 million, net of tax) and $1.7 million ($1.1 million, net of tax) for the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock of $5.3 million ($3.3 million, net of tax) and $5.7 million ($3.5 million, net of tax) for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively. As of September 30, 2006, there was $18.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted share and restricted stock unit compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

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The following table summarizes the restricted share and restricted stock unit transactions for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006:

	Shares and Units Outstanding		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2006	495,892		$	45.26
Granted	155,305			63.04
Vested	(126,004	)		64.95
Forfeited	(5,831	)		47.95
Outstanding at September 30, 2006	519,362		$	45.77

6) Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets are comprised of the following:

(Dollars in millions)	September 30, 2006		December 31, 2005
Goodwill	$	3,077.3	$	3,074.0
Trademarks		476.9		476.9
Favorable lease rights		333.6		353.2
Prescription files		19.9		18.9
Liquor licenses		4.9		4.3
Software		163.1		134.6
Other		31.5		28.5
		4,107.2		4,090.4
Less accumulated amortization		271.1		245.0
	$	3,836.1	$	3,845.4

Amortization expense totaled $15.1 million for the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and $14.4 million for the 13 weeks ended October 1, 2005. Amortization expense totaled $43.2 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and $45.3 million for the 39 weeks ended October 1, 2005. Amortization expense is included in selling and administrative expenses.

The following represents a summary of changes in goodwill for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and for the year ended December 31, 2005:

(Dollars in millions)	September 30, 2006		December 31, 2005
Balance at beginning of year	$	3,074.0	$	3,049.6
Acquisitions and adjustments to initial purchase accounting		3.3		27.7
Reduction of goodwill		—		(3.3	)
Balance at end of period	$	3,077.3	$	3,074.0

The carrying amount of goodwill and trademarks (indefinite lived intangible assets) at each of the Company’s reporting units follows:

	September 30, 2006				December 31, 2005
(Dollars in millions)	Goodwill		Trademarks		Goodwill		Trademarks
Food Lion	$	1,151.1	$	249.3	$	1,147.0	$	249.3
Hannaford		1,922.2		222.8		1,923.0		222.8
Harveys		4.0		4.8		4.0		4.8
	$	3,077.3	$	476.9	$	3,074.0	$	476.9

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company’s intangible assets with finite lives consist of favorable lease rights and other intangibles, consisting of prescription files, liquor licenses and software. The components of its intangible assets with finite lives are as follows:

	September 30, 2006							December 31, 2005
(Dollars in millions)	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Favorable lease rights	$	333.6	$	(170.7	)	$	162.9	$	353.2	$	(166.2	)	$	187.0
Other		219.4		(100.4	)		119.0		186.3		(78.8	)		107.5
Total	$	553.0	$	(271.1	)	$	281.9	$	539.5	$	(245.0	)	$	294.5

7) Short-term Debt

The Company has a $500 million unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of commercial banks. The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility, with a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, and a $35 million sublimit for swingline loans. Upon the Company’s election, the aggregate

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maximum principal amount available under the Credit Agreement may be increased to an aggregate amount not exceeding $650 million. Funds are available under the Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement will mature on April 22, 2010, unless the Company exercises its option to extend it for up to two additional years. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Negative covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum leverage ratio and a dividend restriction test. The Company must comply with all covenants in order to have access to funds under the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2006, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. A deteriorating economic or operating environment may subject the Company to a risk of non-compliance with the covenants.

The Company also has periodic short-term borrowings under other arrangements that are available to it at the lenders’ discretion. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had borrowings of $48.0 million outstanding under these arrangements. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under these arrangements as of December 31, 2005.

8) Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive gains/losses. Other comprehensive gains/losses include items that are currently excluded from the Company’s net income and recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. Included in other comprehensive losses are deferred loss on hedges, minimum pension liability adjustments and unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities. Comprehensive income was $281.9 million and $226.6 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2005, respectively.

9) Store and Warehouse Closings

The following table reflects activity in the number of closed stores for the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2006:

	Closed Stores Included In Discontinued Operations		Closed Stores Included In Continuing Operations		Total Closed Stores		Closed Warehouse
As of July 1, 2006	47		144		191		1
Store & warehouse closings added	—		3		3		—
Stores sold/lease terminated	(2	)	(15	)	(17	)	—
As of September 30, 2006	45		132		177		1

The following table reflects activity in the closed store and warehouse liabilities during the quarter:

(Dollars in millions)	Closed Stores Included In Discontinued Operations			Closed Stores & Warehouse Included In Continuing Operations			Total
Balance at July 1, 2006	$	37.7		$	74.3		$	112.0
Additions:
Store & warehouse closings – lease obligations		—			0.6			0.6
Store & warehouse closings – other exit costs		—			0.2			0.2
Total additions		—			0.8			0.8
Adjustments to estimates:
Lease obligation		0.3			(1.1	)		(0.8	)
Other exit costs		0.2			(0.6	)		(0.4	)
Total adjustments to estimates		0.5			(1.7	)		(1.2	)
Reductions:
Lease/termination payments made		(1.0	)		(3.2	)		(4.2	)
Payments for other exit costs		(0.2	)		(0.5	)		(0.7	)
Total reductions		(1.2	)		(3.7	)		(4.9	)
Balance at September 30, 2006	$	37.0		$	69.7		$	106.7

10) Guarantor Subsidiaries

Delhaize America, Inc. has issued 7.375% notes due 2006 (that were paid in full at maturity on April 17, 2006), 7.55% notes due 2007, 8.125% notes due 2011, 8.05% notes due 2027 and 9.00% debentures due 2031. Substantially all of the subsidiaries of Delhaize America, Inc. (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed this debt. The

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Guarantor Subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. The non-guarantor subsidiaries represent less than 3% on an individual and aggregate basis of consolidated assets, pretax earnings, cash flow and equity. Therefore, the non-guarantor subsidiaries’ information is not separately presented in the tables below but rather is included in the column labeled “Guarantor Subsidiaries.” Consolidated financial information for the Company and its Guarantor Subsidiaries is as follows:

Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the 39 Weeks ended September 30, 2006

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales and other revenues	$	—		$	12,919.8	$	—		$	12,919.8
Cost of goods sold		—			9,405.8		—			9,405.8
Selling and administrative expenses		26.8			2,793.8		—			2,820.6
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(386.1	)		—		386.1			—
Operating income		359.3			720.2		(386.1	)		693.4
Interest expense, net		154.2			74.1		—			228.3
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		205.1			646.1		(386.1	)		465.1
Income taxes (benefit)		(73.6	)		254.6		—			181.0
Income before loss from discontinued operations		278.7			391.5		(386.1	)		284.1
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			5.4		—			5.4
Net income	$	278.7		$	386.1	$	(386.1	)	$	278.7

Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the 39 Weeks ended October 1, 2005

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales and other revenues	$	—		$	12,344.9	$	—		$	12,344.9
Cost of goods sold		—			9,009.0		—			9,009.0
Selling and administrative expenses		22.4			2,673.6		—			2,696.0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(341.1	)		—		341.1			—
Operating income		318.7			662.3		(341.1	)		639.9
Interest expense, net		168.7			74.4		—			243.1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		150.0			587.9		(341.1	)		396.8
Income taxes (benefit)		(72.6	)		239.8		—			167.2
Income before loss from discontinued operations		222.6			348.1		(341.1	)		229.6
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			7.0		—			7.0
Net income	$	222.6		$	341.1	$	(341.1	)	$	222.6

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2006

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6.8	$	143.5	$	—		$	150.3
Receivables, net		—		126.2		—			126.2
Receivable from affiliate		20.0		51.1		(49.2	)		21.9
Inventories		—		1,237.2		—			1,237.2
Prepaid expenses		0.3		41.0		—			41.3
Income tax receivable		—		2.9		(2.9	)		—
Other current assets		—		33.0		—			33.0
Total current assets		27.1		1,634.9		(52.1	)		1,609.9
Property and equipment, net		21.6		3,175.2		—			3,196.8
Goodwill		—		3,077.3		—			3,077.3
Intangibles, net		—		758.8		—			758.8
Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate		—		146.9		—			146.9
Deferred tax asset		60.0		—		(60.0	)		—
Other assets		18.4		40.2		—			58.6
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		6,264.9		—		(6,264.9	)		—
Total assets	$	6,392.0	$	8,833.3	$	(6,377.0	)	$	8,848.3
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	48.0	$	—	$	—		$	48.0
Accounts payable		0.1		763.0		—			763.1
Payable to affiliate		37.4		17.0		(49.2	)		5.2
Accrued expenses		96.8		230.1		—			326.9
Current portion of capital lease obligations		—		47.3		—			47.3
Current portion of long-term debt		144.4		26.1		—			170.5
Other current liabilities		—		140.7		—			140.7
Deferred income taxes, net		—		6.8		5.6			12.4
Income taxes payable		56.8		—		(2.9	)		53.9
Total current liabilities		383.5		1,231.0		(46.5	)		1,568.0
Long-term debt, net of current portion		2,073.5		35.9		—			2,109.4
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion		—		737.3		—			737.3
Deferred income taxes, net		—		256.4		(65.6	)		190.8
Other liabilities, net		5.5		307.8		—			313.3
Total liabilities		2,462.5		2,568.4		(112.1	)		4,918.8
Commitments and contingencies		—		—		—			—
Total shareholders’ equity		3,929.5		6,264.9		(6,264.9	)		3,929.5
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	6,392.0	$	8,833.3	$	(6,377.0	)	$	8,848.3

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2005

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	513.3	$	155.0	$	—		$	668.3
Receivables, net		—		116.9		—			116.9
Receivable from affiliate		18.5		72.7		(70.9	)		20.3
Inventories		—		1,198.3		—			1,198.3
Prepaid expenses		1.8		30.2		—			32.0
Other current assets		—		26.7		—			26.7
Total current assets		533.6		1,599.8		(70.9	)		2,062.5
Property and equipment, net		23.0		3,046.4		—			3,069.4
Goodwill		—		3,074.0		—			3,074.0
Intangibles, net		—		771.4		—			771.4
Loan to affiliate		17.4		—		—			17.4
Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate		—		147.2		—			147.2
Deferred tax asset		61.9		—		(61.9	)		—
Other assets		22.0		58.2		—			80.2
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		6,117.8		—		(6,117.8	)		—
Total assets	$	6,775.7	$	8,697.0	$	(6,250.6	)	$	9,222.1
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	0.6	$	756.1	$	—		$	756.7
Payable to affiliate		60.7		14.7		(70.9	)		4.5
Accrued expenses		53.6		217.5		—			271.1
Current portion of capital lease obligations		—		44.0		—			44.0
Current portion of long-term debt		567.9		13.4		—			581.3
Other current liabilities		—		127.5		—			127.5
Deferred income taxes, net		—		8.7		3.6			12.3
Income taxes payable		68.9		3.6		—			72.5
Total current liabilities		751.7		1,185.5		(67.3	)		1,869.9
Long-term debt, net of current portion		2,218.5		61.4		—			2,279.9
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion		—		733.7		—			733.7
Deferred income taxes, net		—		277.1		(65.5	)		211.6
Other liabilities, net		4.1		321.5		—			325.6
Total liabilities		2,974.3		2,579.2		(132.8	)		5,420.7
Commitments and contingencies		—		—		—			—
Total shareholders’ equity		3,801.4		6,117.8		(6,117.8	)		3,801.4
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	6,775.7	$	8,697.0	$	(6,250.6	)	$	9,222.1

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the 39 Weeks ended September 30, 2006

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(123.2	)	$	787.9		$	664.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(0.1	)		(476.1	)		(476.2	)
Proceeds from sale of property		—			6.0			6.0
Other investment activity		19.3			0.9			20.2
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		19.2			(469.2	)		(450.0	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities		205.0			—			205.0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facilities		(205.0	)		—			(205.0	)
Net proceeds from other short-term debt		48.0			—			48.0
Principal payments on long-term debt		(568.6	)		(13.1	)		(581.7	)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations		—			(35.7	)		(35.7	)
Dividends paid		(139.0	)		—			(139.0	)
Transfer from escrow to fund long- term debt		—			11.8			11.8
Net change in advances to subsidiaries		293.2			(293.2	)		—
Parent common stock (ADSs) purchased		(56.0	)		—			(56.0	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		2.4			—			2.4
Excess tax benefits related to stock options		17.5			—			17.5
Net cash used in financing activities		(402.5	)		(330.2	)		(732.7	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(506.5	)		(11.5	)		(518.0	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		513.3			155.0			668.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6.8		$	143.5		$	150.3

Delhaize America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the 39 Weeks ended October 1, 2005

(Dollars in millions)	Parent/ Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(110.5	)	$	791.9		$	681.4
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(20.3	)		(362.4	)		(382.7	)
Proceeds from sale of property		0.2			7.7			7.9
Other investment activity		54.1			2.2			56.3
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		34.0			(352.5	)		(318.5	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt		—			3.1			3.1
Principal payments on long-term debt		—			(13.2	)		(13.2	)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations		—			(32.1	)		(32.1	)
Dividends paid		(125.3	)		—			(125.3	)
Transfer from escrow to fund long- term debt		—			11.8			11.8
Net change in advances to subsidiaries		425.6			(425.6	)		—
Parent common stock (ADSs) purchased		(40.8	)		—			(40.8	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		3.9			—			3.9
Excess tax benefits related to stock options		9.2			—			9.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		272.6			(456.0	)		(183.4	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		196.1			(16.6	)		179.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		351.3			148.7			500.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	547.4		$	132.1		$	679.5

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The wholly-owned direct subsidiaries named below fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guarantee Delhaize America’s 7.375% notes due 2006 (that were paid in full at maturity on April 17, 2006), 7.55% notes due 2007, 8.125% notes due 2011, 8.05% notes due 2027 and 9.00% debentures due 2031.

• Food Lion, LLC is a North Carolina limited liability company that operates all the Company’s Food Lion, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food stores. Food Lion’s executive offices are located at 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina 28147.

• Hannaford Bros. Co. is a Maine corporation that operates substantially all of the Company’s Hannaford’s stores. Hannaford’s executive offices are located at 145 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074.

• Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that operates all the Company’s Kash n’ Karry and Sweetbay stores. Kash n’ Karry’s executive offices are located at 3801 Sugar Palm Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619.

• J.H. Harvey Co., LLC is a Georgia limited liability company that operates all of the Company’s Harveys stores. Harveys’ executive offices are located at 727 S. Davis St., Nashville, Georgia 31639.

11) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal conduct of its business. Although the ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management believes that the resulting liability, if any, would not have a material effect upon the Company’s consolidated results of operation, financial position or liquidity.

The Company continues to undergo both federal and state audits of its income tax filings, which it considers to be part of its ongoing business activity. In particular, the Company has experienced an increase in audit and assessment activity over the past several years, which it expects to continue. While the ultimate outcome of these federal and state audits is not certain, the Company considers the merits of its filing positions in its overall evaluation of potential tax liabilities and believes it has adequate liabilities recorded in its consolidated financial statements for exposures on these matters. Based on its evaluation of the potential tax liabilities and the merits of its filing positions, the Company also believes it is unlikely that potential tax exposure over and above the amounts currently recorded as liabilities in its consolidated financial statements will be material to its financial condition or future results of operation.

12) Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 06-03, “How Sales Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That is, Gross Versus Net Presentation)”. The EITF’s conclusion stipulates that the presentation of taxes on either a gross or net basis is an accounting policy decision that requires disclosure. The Company’s accounting policy for the presentation of sales taxes is on a net basis.

In June 2006, FASB issued EITF Issue No. 06-04, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (“EITF 06-04”) which requires the application of the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” (“SFAS 106”) to split-dollar life insurance arrangements. SFAS 106 would require the Company to recognize a liability for the discounted future benefit obligation that the Company will have to pay upon the death of the underlying insured employee. EITF 06-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of EITF 06-04 will have on its financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes–an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize in its financial statements the benefit of an income tax position if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective as of the beginning of our 2007 fiscal year, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on its financial statements.

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In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Retirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)”. SFAS 158 requires employers to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan and/or a defined benefit plan as an asset or liability in its balance sheet, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. In addition, SFAS 158 requires employers to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. SFAS 158 is effective for the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this FASB is not expected to have a significant impact to the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on its financial statements.

In September 2006, the SEC released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on how the effects of prior-year uncorrected financial statement misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. SAB 108 requires registrants to quantify misstatements using both an income statement (“rollover”) and balance sheet (“iron curtain”) approach and evaluate whether either approach results in a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. If prior year errors that had been previously considered immaterial now are considered material based on either approach, no restatement is required so long as management properly applied its previous approach and all relevant facts and circumstances were considered. If prior years are not restated, the cumulative effect adjustment is recorded in opening accumulated earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2006. The Company does not believe that this SAB will have a material impact to the financial statements because the Company has used both the “iron curtain” and “rollover” approaches when quantifying misstatement amounts.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation (the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 compared to the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended October 1, 2005)

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Certain accounts in the 2005 condensed consolidated financial statements were reclassified to conform with the 2006 condensed consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications for discontinued operations have also been made for all current and historical information presented herein from that contained in our company’s prior SEC filings.

Executive Summary

Our company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delhaize Group, engages in one line of business: the operation of retail food supermarkets in the eastern United States. We are a holding company that does business primarily under the banners of Food Lion (including Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food), Hannaford, Kash n’ Karry (including Sweetbay) and Harveys. Our stores sell a wide variety of groceries, produce, meats, dairy products, seafood, frozen food and deli-bakery products, as well as non-food items such as health and beauty care products, prescriptions, and other household and personal products. We offer nationally and regionally advertised brand name merchandise, as well as products manufactured and packaged for us, primarily under the private labels of “Food Lion,” “Hannaford,” “Kash n’ Karry,” “Sweetbay” and “Harveys.”

Our business is highly competitive and characterized by narrow profit margins. We compete with national, regional and local supermarket chains, supercenters, discount food stores, specialty stores, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, drug stores and restaurants. We continue to develop and evaluate new retailing strategies at each of our banners to respond to local consumer needs and maintain and increase our market share.

Third Quarter of 2006 Highlights:

During the third quarter of 2006, Delhaize America experienced increases in sales and improved gross margins, as compared to the third quarter of 2005.

Improvements in sales and gross margins in 2006 as compared to 2005 were the result of a combination of several initiatives, including:

• effective price, promotion and marketing initiatives focusing on consumer preferences to increase transaction counts and same store sales;

• improved assortment and customer service;

• the success of the market and concept renewal initiatives; and

• pricing optimization through the use of multiple price zones.

Sales also improved in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to the third quarter of 2005 due to the exiting of one of our competitors, Winn-Dixie, from several Food Lion, Kash n’ Karry and Sweetbay markets during the second half of 2005.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales decreased from last year, primarily due to reduced operating expenses at Food Lion and Sweetbay/Kash n’ Karry related to forfeited accounts in their retirement and profit sharing plans. This was partially offset by the costs related to the conversion of Kash n’ Karry stores to Sweetbay in Florida, increased utility and fuel expenses and higher health care costs.

Food Lion progressed with the renewal of its Washington, D.C. market through conversion and remodeling initiatives at its existing stores, and also continued its entry into the new market of Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. In the Washington D.C. market, 14 converted Bloom stores, 10 converted Bottom Dollar Food stores and seven Food Lion stores were relaunched in the third quarter. In the Greenville-Spartanburg market, one Food Lion store was opened in the third quarter.

At Hannaford action was undertaken to structurally reduce expenses, particularly at its head office. These initiatives allowed Hannaford to increase its price competitiveness, with a particular focus on the Massachusetts area, while protecting its profitability. Hannaford launched its in-store nutrition navigation system called “Guiding Stars”, created to make it easier for interested shoppers to choose more nutritious foods. Hannaford also expanded successful categories such as its private label Inspirations and its Meals to Go products.

In Florida, six Kash n’ Karry stores were converted to the Sweetbay Supermarket concept in the third quarter, bringing the total number of Sweetbay stores to 54. There are 54 Kash n’ Karry stores remaining to be converted.

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Fourth Quarter 2006 Outlook:

• In the Washington, D.C. market, Food Lion will complete approximately 15 Bloom conversions and one Bottom Dollar Food conversion in the fourth quarter, while approximately 11 Bloom store conversions originally scheduled for completion in 2006 will not be ready until early 2007.

• Hannaford will continue to remodel stores in its existing markets (approximately five stores for the remainder of 2006).

• One Food Lion and two Bloom stores will be opened in the new market of Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina market later this year.

• Kash n’ Karry will convert its remaining 14 stores in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida market area to the Sweetbay banner by the end of 2006.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have chosen accounting policies we believe are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position and we apply these accounting policies in a consistent manner. Our critical accounting policies are summarized in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may retain outside consultants, lawyers and actuaries to assist in our evaluation.

Results of Operation

The following tables set forth the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income for the 13 weeks and the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 and for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended October 1, 2005 for informational purposes.

(Dollars in millions)	13 Weeks ended September 30, 2006 (unaudited)		13 Weeks ended October 1, 2005 (unaudited)
Net sales and other revenues	$	4,412.0	$	4,194.9
Cost of goods sold		3,212.5		3,059.6
Selling and administrative expenses		947.6		908.5
Operating income		251.9		226.8
Interest expense, net		74.8		80.8
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		177.1		146.0
Income taxes		66.2		60.7
Income before loss from discontinued operations		110.9		85.3
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		0.8		2.0
Net income	$	110.1	$	83.3

(Dollars in millions)	39 Weeks ended September 30, 2006 (unaudited)		39 Weeks ended October 1, 2005 (unaudited)
Net sales and other revenues	$	12,919.8	$	12,344.9
Cost of goods sold		9,405.8		9,009.0
Selling and administrative expenses		2,820.6		2,696.0
Operating income		693.4		639.9
Interest expense, net		228.3		243.1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		465.1		396.8
Income taxes		181.0		167.2
Income before loss from discontinued operations		284.1		229.6
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		5.4		7.0
Net income	$	278.7	$	222.6

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(Percent of net sales and other revenues)	13 Weeks ended September 30, 2006 % (unaudited)	13 Weeks ended October 1, 2005 % (unaudited)
Net sales and other revenues	100.00	100.00
Cost of goods sold	72.81	72.93
Selling and administrative expenses	21.48	21.66
Operating income	5.71	5.41
Interest expense, net	1.69	1.93
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	4.02	3.48
Income taxes	1.50	1.45
Income before loss from discontinued operations	2.52	2.03
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.02	0.05
Net income	2.50	1.98

(Percent of net sales and other revenues)	39 Weeks ended September 30, 2006 % (unaudited)	39 Weeks ended October 1, 2005 % (unaudited)
Net sales and other revenues	100.00	100.00
Cost of goods sold	72.80	72.98
Selling and administrative expenses	21.83	21.84
Operating income	5.37	5.18
Interest expense, net	1.77	1.97
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	3.60	3.21
Income taxes	1.40	1.35
Income before loss from discontinued operations	2.20	1.86
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.04	0.06
Net income	2.16	1.80

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Net Sales and Other Revenues

(Dollars in billions)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006		13 weeks ended October 1, 2005		39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Net sales and other revenues	$	4.4	$	4.2	$	12.9	$	12.3

We record revenues primarily from the sale of products in our retail stores. Net sales and other revenues for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 increased by 5.2% and 4.7% over the corresponding periods of 2005. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% and 2.9% for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 over the comparable periods of 2005. Comparable store sales are calculated as the difference in sales from same stores (including relocations) over a comparable period. A new store has to be in operation for 56 weeks before it is included in the calculation of comparable store sales. A new store opening within the vicinity of an existing store which will be closed is considered a relocation. A closed store is removed from the calculation in the period in which it is closed.

The third quarter sales increase was driven primarily by the strong sales performance of Food Lion and Hannaford. The strong sales momentum at Food Lion was supported by effective price, promotion and marketing initiatives, improved assortment and customer service, the success of the market and concept renewal initiatives and last year’s store closings by Winn Dixie, a major competitor of Food Lion. Hannaford’s strong sales were supported by targeted promotions and marketing initiatives and continued positive momentum in the Massachusetts market.

We continue to see significant competitive activity through pricing and promotion initiatives as retailers bid for consumer dollars. During the first nine months of 2006, our Food Lion and Hannaford banners experienced 70 competitive store openings offset by 18 competitive store closings. In addition, many competitors continued to invest heavily in promotional spending in the form of aggressive advertised pricing, buy one and get one or two free offers, double and triple couponing and other aggressive pricing strategies. The activities and initiatives described in the previous paragraph, particularly at Food Lion, have resulted in improved sales momentum despite this competitive activity.

As of September 30, 2006, we operated 1,544 stores. Our retail store square footage totaled 57.5 million square feet at September 30, 2006, resulting in a 0.01% increase over the comparable period of 2005. Detail of store activity for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 is shown below:

	Food Lion		Hannaford		Kash n’ Karry		Sweetbay	Harveys		Total
Stores at beginning of year	1,217	*	145		83		25	67		1,537
Stores opened	16		14		—		1	2		33
Stores closed	(12	)	—		(1	)	—	(6	)	(19	)
Stores closed for relocation	(5	)	(1	)	—		—	(1	)	(7	)
Stores converted	(6	)	—		(28	)	28	6		—
Stores at September 30, 2006	1,210	**	158		54		54	68		1,544
Net change year to date	(7	)	13		(29	)	29	1		7
Stores remodeled	26		5		—		28	15		74

* Includes three Bottom Dollar Food stores and five Bloom stores.

** Includes 17 Bottom Dollar Food stores and 22 Bloom stores.

Gross Margin

(Percent of net sales and other revenues)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006		13 weeks ended October 1, 2005		39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Gross margin	27.19	%	27.07	%	27.20	%	27.02	%

Gross margin as a percentage of sales increased in the 13 and 39 weeks of 2006 compared with the corresponding period in 2005 due primarily to better inventory results, continued margin management and price optimization and an improvement in the sales mix at Food Lion, partially offset by targeted price reductions to improve competitiveness.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

(Percent of net sales and other revenues)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006		13 weeks ended October 1, 2005		39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Selling and administrative expenses	21.48	%	21.66	%	21.83	%	21.84	%
Selling and administrative expenses excluding depreciation and amortization	18.67	%	18.84	%	18.95	%	18.96	%

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Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales decreased over the 13 and 39 weeks of 2005 primarily due to expense reduction of $13.8 million related to forfeited accounts in the retirement and profit sharing plans of Food Lion and Sweetbay/Kash n’ Karry, offset by expenses related to the Sweetbay conversions, increases in health care costs and higher utility and fuel expenses.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

(Dollars in millions)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006			13 weeks ended October 1, 2005			39 weeks ended September 30, 2006			39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	123.9		$	118.4		$	372.8		$	356.2
Percent of net sales and other revenues		2.81	%		2.82	%		2.88	%		2.88	%

Depreciation and amortization increased for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 in comparison with the corresponding periods in 2005 primarily due to equipment purchases made for new stores, remodeled stores and converted stores since the third quarter of 2005.

Income Taxes

(Dollars in millions)	13 weeks ended September 30, 2006			13 weeks ended October 1, 2005			39 weeks ended September 30, 2006			39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Income taxes	$	66.2		$	60.7		$	181.0		$	167.2
Effective tax rate		37.4	%		41.6	%		38.9	%		42.1	%

The effective tax rate decreased for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year due primarily to the positive impact of the resolution of state tax matters in several of the states in which we operate as well as an increase in the amount of tax benefit associated with our company’s stock based compensation.

The determination of our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items.

We continue to undergo both federal and state audits of our income tax filings, which we consider to be part of our ongoing business activity. In particular, we have experienced an increase in audit and assessment activity over the past several years, which we expect to continue. While the ultimate outcome of these federal and state audits is not certain, we have considered the merits of our filing positions in our overall evaluation of potential tax liabilities and believe we have adequate liabilities recorded in our consolidated financial statements for exposures on these matters. Based on our evaluation of the potential tax liabilities and the merits of our filing positions, we also believe it is unlikely that potential tax exposures over and above the amounts currently recorded as liabilities in our consolidated financial statements will be material to our financial condition or future results of operation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $150.3 million compared with $679.5 million as of October 1, 2005. The decrease in cash is primarily due to our debt repayment during the second quarter of 2006 (see Debt section below).

(Dollars in millions)	39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Cash provided by operating activities	$	664.7	$	681.4

We have historically generated positive cash flow from operations. Cash provided by operating activities decreased over the comparable period in 2005 primarily due to an increase in income tax payments ($201.4 million in 2006 and $156.5 million in 2005) and decreases in accrued expenses and other operating liabilities partially offset by increased net income.

(Dollars in millions)	39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Cash used in investing activities	$	450.0	$	318.5

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The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures ($476.2 million for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 compared to $382.7 million for the comparable period of 2005). The increase in capital expenditures is primarily due to the opening of 33 new stores and renovations to 74 existing stores.

(Dollars in millions)	39 weeks ended September 30, 2006		39 weeks ended October 1, 2005
Cash used in financing activities	$	732.7	$	183.4

Cash used in financing activities increased for the 39 weeks ended September 30, 2006 compared to the 39 weeks ended October 1, 2005 primarily due to the repayment of our $563.5 million 7.375% Notes on April 17, 2006, offset by $48.0 million in proceeds from short-term debt (see Debt section below).

Debt

We have a $500 million unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of commercial banks. The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility, with a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, and a $35 million sublimit for swingline loans. Upon our company’s election, the aggregate maximum principal amount available under the Credit Agreement may be increased to an aggregate amount not exceeding $650 million. Funds are available under the Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement will mature on April 22, 2010, unless we exercise our option to extend it for up to two additional years. We had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Negative covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum leverage ratio and a dividend restriction test. We must comply with all covenants in order to have access to funds under the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. A deteriorating economic or operating environment may subject us to a risk of non-compliance with the covenants.

We also have periodic short-term borrowings under other arrangements that are available to us at the lenders’ discretion. As of September 30, 2006, we had borrowings of $48.0 million outstanding under these arrangements. We had no borrowings outstanding under these arrangements as of December 31, 2005.

As of September 30, 2006, we had long–term debt, net of associated discount and premium as follows:

(Dollars in millions)
Notes, 7.55%, due 2007	$	145.0
Notes, 8.125%, due 2011		1,095.9
Notes, 8.05%, due 2027		122.0
Debentures, 9.00%, due 2031		855.0
Other notes, 6.31% to 7.41%, due 2006 to 2016		39.4
Mortgage payables, 7.55% to 8.65%, due 2006 to 2016		7.6
Other debt, 7.25% to 14.15%, due 2006 to 2013		15.0
Total long-term debt		2,279.9
Less current portion		170.5
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	2,109.4

We enter into significant leasing obligations related to our store properties. Capital lease obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2006 were $784.6 million compared with $777.7 million as of December 31, 2005. Typically, lease agreements provide for initial terms of 20 and 25 years, with renewal options ranging from five to 20 years.

Market Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our long-term debt requirements. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the effect of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. We maintain certain variable-rate debt to take advantage of favorable interest-rate fluctuations. We have not entered into any of our financial instruments for trading purposes.

We maintain interest rate swaps against certain debt obligations, effectively converting a portion of the debt from fixed to variable rates. The notional principal amount of interest rate swap arrangements as of September 30, 2006 was $100 million maturing in 2011. Maturity dates of interest rate swap arrangements match those of the underlying debt.

A table representing the expected principal payments and related interest rates of our long-term debt by year of maturity as of December 31, 2005 was included under the heading “Market Risk” on page 26 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The table has not materially changed except for the repayment of the 7.375% Notes on April 17, 2006 as discussed herein.

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We do not trade in foreign markets or in commodities, nor do we have significant concentrations of credit risk. Accordingly, we do not believe that foreign exchange risk, commodity risk or credit risk pose a significant impact to our financial statements.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

We assume various financial obligations and commitments in the normal course of our operating and financing activities. Financial obligations are considered to represent known future cash payments that we are required to make under existing contractual arrangements, such as debt and lease agreements. A table representing the scheduled maturities of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2005 was included under the heading “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” on page 27 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. As of September 30, 2006, there were no significant changes to the table referenced above except for the payment in full of $563.5 million of 7.375% Notes on April 17, 2006.

Self-Insurance

We are self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle accident and druggist claims. The self-insurance liability is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Maximum retention, including defense costs per occurrence, is (i) from $0.5 million to $1.0 million per accident for workers’ compensation, (ii) $5.0 million per accident for automobile liability and (iii) $3.0 million per accident for general liability, with an additional $2.0 million retention in excess of the primary $3.0 million general liability retention for druggist liability. We are insured for costs related to covered claims, including defense costs, in excess of these retentions. It is possible that the final resolution of some of these claims may require us to make significant expenditures in excess of our existing reserves over an extended period of time and in a range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated.

We implemented a captive insurance program in 2001 pursuant to which the self-insured reserves related to workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile coverage were reinsured by Pride, an Irish reinsurance captive owned by an affiliated company of Delhaize Group. The purpose for implementing the captive insurance program is to provide Delhaize Group continuing flexibility in its risk management program while providing certain excess loss protection through anticipated reinsurance contracts with Pride. Premiums are transferred annually to Pride through our subsidiary, Delhaize Insurance Co. (“DIC”). Prior to January 1, 2006, 100% of the risk was reinsured by Pride. Beginning on January 1, 2006, Pride reinsures 90% of the risk and the remaining 10% is retained by DIC.

Our property insurance includes self-insured retentions per occurrence of (i) $15.0 million for named storms, (ii) $5.0 million for Zone A flood losses, and (iii) $2.5 million for all other losses.

We also are self-insured for health care which includes medical, pharmacy, dental and short-term disability. Our self-insurance liability for claims incurred but not yet reported is estimated quarterly by management based on available information and takes into consideration actuarial evaluations determined annually based on historical claims experience, claims processing procedures and medical cost trends.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The information set forth under the heading “Market Risk” under Item 2 of this Form 10-Q is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Information about material developments that may have occurred since December 31, 2005 is described in Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies,” under “Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H.1 and H.2 of Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H.1 and H.2 of Form 10-Q.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H.1 and H.2 of Form 10-Q.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
31(a)	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
31(b)	Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
32	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)

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SIGNATURE

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

	DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
DATE: November 14, 2006	BY:	/s/ Carol M. Herndon
		Carol M. Herndon
		Executive Vice President of
		Accounting and Analysis and
		Chief Accounting Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit	Description
31(a)	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
31(b)	Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
32	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)

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EX-31.(A)

Exhibit 31(a)

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)

I, Pierre-Olivier Beckers, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Delhaize America, Inc.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an Annual Report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2006

/s/ Pierre-Olivier Beckers

Pierre-Olivier Beckers

Chief Executive Officer

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EX-31.(B)

Exhibit 31(b)

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)

I, Carol M. Herndon, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Delhaize America, Inc.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2006

/s/ Carol M. Herndon

Carol M. Herndon

Chief Accounting Officer

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EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Delhaize America, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Form 10-Q), we, Pierre-Olivier Beckers and Carol M. Herndon, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, respectively, of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of our knowledge:

(i) the Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(ii) the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 14, 2006

/s/ Pierre-Olivier Beckers

Pierre-Olivier Beckers

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Carol M. Herndon

Carol M. Herndon

Chief Accounting Officer

A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE COMPANY AND FURNISHED TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.

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