São Paulo, October 29th, 2015 – GPA [BM&FBOVESPA: PCAR4; and NYSE: CBD] releases its third quarter (3Q15) of 2015 earnings results.
Consolidated
Net sales totaled R$16.1 billion, highlight to Food segment growth of 7.3% in the quarter, outperforming the industry
Steady pace of investments, which totaled R$510 million with 23 stores opened in the quarter and 210 in the last 12 months
Strong financial structure with low leverage level, working capital gains, free cash flow and improved cash management
Food Business (Multivarejo + Assaí)
Emphasis on store renovation program, specially of Extra: improvements in customer traffic and better sales performance of around 1,000 basis points
Gains in market share by Pão de Açúcar, Assaí and Proximity format
Adjusted EBITDA margin of Multivarejo around 7.0% demonstrates its resilience despite the worsening of consumption sector indicators during the year
Adjusted EBITDA of Assaí up 44.1% and margin increasing 60 basis points to reach 4.0% in the quarter
Via Varejo
Continuation of measures to improve efficiency and optimize costs
Intensification of commercial initiatives to drive sales growth and gain market share
Acceleration of Click & Collect and rollout of “Crescer Mais” Project
Cnova
Solid growth (GMV +17.6%) despite challenging macro environment in Brazil with strategic initiatives on track and increased focus and discipline in cost efficiency
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