The stock dividend exchange ratio for the 2002 financial year has been set at 1 : 24. This is 3.8% higher than the cash dividend of € 1.50.
Payment of the dividend and delivery of shares in respect of dividend rights will commence on 16 April 2003.

Veghel, 2 April 2003
Sligro Food Group N.V. Executive Board
H.L. van Rozendaal
Tel. +31 41 334 35 00