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São Paulo, Brazil, March 4, 2008 Grupo Pão de Açúcar (BOVESPA: PCAR4; NYSE: CBD) announces its results for the 4th quarter (4Q07) and full year of 2007. The Companys operating and financial information is presented on a consolidated basis and in Reais, pursuant to Brazilian Corporate Law, and all comparisons are with the fourth quarter (4Q06) and full year of 2006, except where stated otherwise.
Net Income grows 306.4% in the quarter
Grupo Pão de Açúcar |
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Financial and Operating Highlights |
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4Q07 |
4Q06 |
Chg. |
2007 |
2006 |
Chg. |
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(R$ million)(1) |
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Gross Sales |
5,137.4 |
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4,643.7 |
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10.6% |
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17,642.6 |
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16,460.3 |
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7.2% |
Net Sales |
4,328.8 |
3,943.2 |
9.8% |
14,902.9 |
13,880.4 |
7.4% |
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Gross Income |
1,197.2 |
1,090.7 |
9.8% |
4,178.4 |
3,917.4 |
6.7% |
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Gross Margin - % |
27.7% |
27.7% |
28.0% |
28.2% |
-20 bps(3) |
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EBITDA (after taxes and charges)(2) |
325.1 |
228.8 |
42.1% |
1,026.0 |
886.4 |
15.7% |
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EBITDA Margin - % |
7.5% |
5.8% |
170 bps(3) |
6.9% |
6.4% |
50 bps(3) |
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Net Income |
112.7 |
27.7 |
306.4% |
210.9 |
85.5 |
146.6% |
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Net Margin - % |
2.6% |
0.7% |
190 bps(3) |
1.4% |
0.6% |
80 bps(3) |
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Net Income excluded amortization of intangible |
149.7 |
67.7 |
121.0% |
311.9 |
184.5 |
69.0% |
(1) Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2) As of 1Q07, EBITDA has been reported after taxes and charges account (line).
(3) basis points
Grupo Pão de Açúcar operates 575 stores in 14 states and in the Federal District and recorded gross sales of R$ 17.6 billion in 2007. The multi-format structure of the Group is formed by supermarkets (Pão de Açúcar, Extra Perto, CompreBem and Sendas ), hypermarkets (Extra), stores of electronic products/household appliances (Extra-Eletro), convenience stores (Extra Fácil), atacarejo (wholesale/retail) (Assai), e-commerce operations (Extra.com.br and Pão de Açúcar Delivery) and an extensive distribution network. The Group maintains differentiated consumer service and strong positioning in the main markets of the country.
Message from Management |
In 2007, Grupo Pão de Açúcar constructed a sustainable platform that will enable us to achieve more significant results, as we continue with our strategy of pursuing greater efficiency and productivity.
We continued to implement innovative formats, marking our entry into important market segments. We kept on working in the development of Extra Fácil in the Convenience segment; we launched Extra Perto as a compact model; we formed a joint venture with Assai, which allowed us to enter one of the fastest-growing segments in the country, the so-called atacarejo (cash & carry - wholesale/retail); and we formed a Purchasing Group partnership with União Brasil. We also restructured the Companys brand architecture, reviving the Grupo Pão de Açúcar corporate trademark, which is now our official name and will serve as a basis for our 60th anniversary celebrations in 2008. These strategic undertakings were decisive in ensuring complementarity with our existing formats, and will allow us not only to attract distinct groups of customers, but also to develop a better understanding of their needs and demands.
We implemented in 2007 initiatives designed to improve competitiveness and increase profitability. In this context, the period highlights were the store productivity programs, which helped to cut expenses; the Shrinkage Reduction Program, designed to reduce in-store losses; and the assortment review process, which will lead to more advantageous negotiations with suppliers and more efficient stock out management. After a thorough adaptation process, we were certified as meeting the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in June, 2007.
These initiatives have already had an impact on the Companys performance. Annual gross sales amounted to R$ 17.6 billion, 7.2% up on 2006. Our EBITDA margin also recovered, closing 2007 at 6.9%, versus 6.4% registered last year. In December, the Board of Directors decided on a change of command and we appointed Claudio Galeazzi to take charge of this process. Mr. Galeazzi has already sucessfully restructured our operations in Rio de Janeiro through the firm Galeazzi e Associados, which was hired in July 2007 and will continue with the process throughout 2008. He has been appointed for two years, during which time he will have to achieve certain targets, the most important of which will be to increase the market value of our shares. The other main challenges of the new CEO are to increase same-store sales, develop and deepen the search for efficiency, ensure an adequate return on investments and prepare his successor.
During this period of transformation, we have succeeded in building a solid platform for future growth. We have consolidated our performance in the food segment and strengthened the Pão de Açúcar banner, which performed better than the Company average.
We believe 2008 will be a year of major challenges, translated into the following initiatives: the consolidation and expansion of the Extra Perto and Extra Fácil formats; the expansion of Assai, particularly through the conversion of existing Group stores; the generation of efficiency gains through simplified procedures and structures and the streamlining of the management model; the acceleration of new partnerships to expand the Purchasing Group; and expanding and increasing the profitability of the non-food category, with investments in various areas: Extra.com, Extra Eletro, global sourcing, consolidation of the subcategories (Mundo Casa General Merchandise,; Mundo Entretenimento - Entertainment; Mundo TEC- Textiles, Sports and Children), among others.
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With these changes, we are confident in our ability to resume a virtuous business circle in the years to come and generate even better results. Grupo Pão de Açúcar is a solid company with an exceptionally proficient team, thanks to the professionalization program that began five years ago.
Simplicity will be our watchword in the years ahead. We are fully aware of our potential and are prepared to maximize this knowledge that exists inside the Company. We will continue to seek higher productivity and gains in scale, thereby increasing competitiveness and enabling us to fulfill our mission of ensuring the best possible shopping experience for all our customers in every single one of our stores.
Sales Performance Gross sales increase 10.6% in the 4th quarter |
(R$ million) | 4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | ||||||
Gross Sales | 5,137.4 | 4,643.7 | 10.6% | 17,642.6 | 16,460.3 | 7.2% | ||||||
Net Sales | 4,328.8 | 3,943.2 | 9.8% | 14,902.9 | 13,880.4 | 7.4% |
Gross sales totaled R$ 17.6 billion in 2007, 7.2% up on 2006, while net sales grew by 7.4% to R$ 14.9 billion. In same-store terms, gross sales recorded an increase of 2.8% and net sales moved up by 3.4% .
Food products accounted for 74.8% of the Groups gross sales, led by perishables, which made a major contribution to the 3.1% upturn in same-store food sales over 2006. Non-food items recorded slight same-store growth of 1.8% and were responsible for 25.2% of total sales. Their performance was adversely affected by the audio and video subcategories (Mundo Entretenimento), which were jeopardized by price deflation throughout the year and the exceptionally strong comparison base provided by 2006 (World Cup).
In terms of format, the Pão de Açúcar banner was the undoubted highlight, having recorded solid same-store growth above the Group average since 4Q06. The Sendas and CompreBem banners were in line with the Company average, while the Extra and Extra Eletro hypermarkets posted below-average growth, having been affected by the poor performance of electronics products.
In the fourth quarter, gross sales came to R$ 5,137.4 million, 10.6% up year-on-year, while net sales climbed by 9.8% to R$ 4,328.8 million. These figures include Assais sales in November and December, which totaled R$ 234.2 million gross and R$ 200.6 million net.
Same-store gross sales moved up 1.0% year-on-year in 4Q07, while net sales increased by 1.4% . Food products recorded growth of 1.1%, once again leveraged by the favorable performance of perishable goods. Impacted by price deflation and the strong comparison base, the non-food category edged up by just 0.6% in the quarter, but was beginning to pick up steam as of December.
Final-quarter sales were influenced by the review of the Companys promotional policy, which balanced the mix of special offers and regular prices, seeking a price framework that generated higher profits. Although sales recorded only modest growth in absolute terms, the main objective of increased profitability was achieved.
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Operating Performance |
The 2006 figures presented below refer to the results as reported, except where stated otherwise. This is because the 3Q06 results were affected by the payment of tax demands amounting to R$ 96.8 million, related to soybean export purchase, processing and sale transactions. Of this total, R$ 54.4 million impacted the cost of goods sold (COGS) and R$ 42.4 million affected financial expenses (that part related to fines and interest). The impact on net income after taxes was R$ 74.9 million.
Moreover, the pro-forma results are adjusted for restructuring expenses in 2006 and in 2007 amounting to R$ 56.9 million and R$ 16.4 million respectively. In addition, the numbers below related to the Groups operating performance, refer to the consolidated figures, which include the entire operating result of Sendas Distribuidora (a joint venture with the Sendas chain in Rio de Janeiro) and Assai (a joint venture with the Atacadista Assai chain in São Paulo).
4Q07 gross margin of 27.7% Same level of 2006 figure due to the impact of Assais consolidation |
4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | |||||||
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Gross Profit | 1,197.2 | 1,090.7 | 9.8% | 4,178.4 | 3,917.4 | 6.7% | ||||||
Gross Margin - % | 27.7% | 27.7% | 28.0% | 28.2% | -20 bps(3) | |||||||
(3) basis points |
Grupo Pão de Açúcars gross profit increased by 6.7%, from R$ 3,917.4 million in 2006, to R$ 4,178.4 in 2007, while the gross margin dipped by 20 bps to 28.0% .
However, if we compare 2007 with pro-forma 2006, gross profit grew by 5.2% and the gross margin fell by 60 bps below the previous years pro-forma gross margin of 28.6% . This reduction occurred because the price revision and improved competitiveness policy only began as of the second half of 2006, whereas in 2007 its effects were reflected throughout the entire year. In addition, the gross margin slide was offset by higher sales volume and the reduction in shrinkage levels.
Gross profit totaled R$ 1,197.2 million in 4Q07, 9.8% up on the R$ 1,090.7 million recorded in 4Q06, while the gross margin remained flat. The 4Q07 margin reflected the impact of Assai, whose margins (14.7%) are substantially lower than those of the Company.
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Operating Expenses fall substantially in the quarter, with a 180 bps reduction as a percentage of net sales |
(R$ million)(1) | 4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | ||||||
Selling Expenses | 701.5 | 665.7 | 5.4% | 2,552.5 | 2,418.9 | 5.5% | ||||||
Gen. Adm. Exp. | 141.4 | 174.7 | -19.1% | 500.3 | 527.1 | -5.1% | ||||||
Operating Exp. (before Taxes and Charges) | 842.9 | 840.5 | 0.3% | 3,052.8 | 2,946.1 | 3.6% | ||||||
% of net sales | 19.5% | 21.3% | -180 bps(3) | 20.5% | 21.2% | -70 bps(3) | ||||||
Taxes & Charges | 29.3 | 21.4 | 36.8% | 99.6 | 84.9 | 17.3% | ||||||
Operating Expenses | 872.2 | 861.9 | 1.2% | 3,152.4 | 3,031.0 | 4.0% | ||||||
% of net sales | 20.1% | 21.9% | -180 bps(3) | 21.2% | 21.8% | -60 bps(3) | ||||||
(1) Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off | ||||||||||||
(3) basis points |
The comments below refer to operating expenses before taxes and other charges.
Operating expenses amounted to R$ 3,052.8 million in 2007, 3.6% more than in 2006, equivalent to 20.5% of net sales, 70 bps down on the year before.
It is worth emphasizing that restructuring expenses totaled R$ 56.9 million in 2006 and R$ 16.4 million in 2007. Thus, operating expenses excluding these restructuring expenses would have come to 20.4% of net sales, 40 bps lower than 2006 pro-forma operating expenses.
This reduction of expenses as a percentage of net sales was due to the expense reduction programs implemented in 2006 and consolidated in 2007. These included alterations to the administrative structure, the consolidation of the Shared Service Center (CSC), which generated scale and productivity gains in various managerial processes, and the in-store productivity programs. Annual selling expenses totaled R$ 2,552.5 million, 5.5% up on 2006, equivalent to 17.1% of net sales, 30 bps down on the previous year.
Similarly, general and administrative expenses fell by 5.1%, or R$ 26.8 million, in absolute terms and by 40 bps in percentage of net sales terms, reflecting the important improvements achieved throughout the year. Operating expenses amounted to R$ 842.9 million in the 4th quarter, 0.3% up on 4Q06. However, in comparison with pro-forma 4Q06 (i.e. excluding R$ 16.6 million in selling expenses and R$ 15.4 million in G&A expenses), growth would have come to 4.3% . It is worth emphasizing the reduction in G&A expenses, which dropped by 11.2%, or R$ 17.9 million, over 2006 pro-forma figure.
Selling expenses grew by 5.4% in the quarter to R$ 701.5 million, due to the opening of 16 new stores and the acquisition of 14 Assai stores. Compared with pro-forma 4Q06, this growth came to 8.1% . However, the increase in expenses was lower than the 9.8% net sales growth in the same period and also 70 bps less in percentage of net sales terms due to dilution in the quarter.
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EBITDA margin of 7.5% is the result of greater control over expenses in the quarter |
4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | |||||||
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EBITDA (after taxes and charges) | 325.1 | 228.8 | 42.1% | 1,026.0 | 886.4 | 15.7% | ||||||
EBITDA Margin (after taxes and charges) | 7.5% | 5.8% | 170 bps(3) | 6.9% | 6.4% | 50 bps.(3) | ||||||
(3) basis points |
Annual EBITDA moved up 15.7% over 2006 to R$ 1,026.0 million, even though the gross margin narrowed by 20 bps. In pro-forma terms, which excludes the restructuring and non-recurring expenses mentioned previously, EBITDA climbed by 4.5% .
This growth was mainly due to greater control over expenses in the period.
The improvement was even more apparent in the 4th quarter, when EBITDA reached R$ 325.1 million, 42.1% up year-on-year (+24.6% in pro-forma terms). The 4Q07 EBITDA margin stood at 7.5%, 170 bps wider than in 4Q06 and the highest level of the year (+90 bps according to the pro-forma criterion).
Financial Result Net financial result negative by R$ 43.6 million in the quarter |
(R$ million)(1) | 4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | ||||||
Financ. Revenue | 144.1 | 155.2 | -7.2% | 344.4 | 433.4 | -20.5% | ||||||
Financ. Expenses | (187.6) | (171.8) | 9.2% | (555.6) | (654.0) | -15.1% | ||||||
Net Financial Income | (43.6) | (16.6) | 161.7% | (211.2) | (220.6) | -4.3% | ||||||
(1) Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off |
Financial income totaled R$ 344.4 million in 2007, 20.5% less than the R$ 433.4 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to the 32.3% reduction in the average cash position and lower interest rates in relation to the year before.
Financial expenses stood at R$ 555.6 million, 9.2% down on the R$ 611.6 million reported in the previous year (pro-forma 2006 figure which excludes R$ 42.4 million in taxes related to soybean exports, recorded under fines and interest). This reduction was also due to lower period interest rates (average Selic of 12.0% p.a. in 2007, versus 15.1% p.a. in 2006).
The net financial result for the year was R$ 211.2 million negative, 18.5% down on pro-forma 2006.
The Companys annual gross indebtedness, excluding PAFIDC (Pão de Açúcar Receivables Securitization Fund), increased by R$ 407.9 million over 2006, in turn raising the net debt by R$ 625.3 million. The net debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 1.25x in the last 12 months.
Financial income totaled R$ 144.1 million in 4Q07, 7.2% down year-on-year, also due to the period reduction in interest rates and the Companys average cash position. On the other hand, financial expenses moved up 9.2% year-on-year to R$ 187.6 million. Accordingly, the net financial result was R$ 43.6 million negative, versus a negative R$ 16.6 million in 4Q06, an increase of R$ 27.0 million. This difference is explained by a non-recurring effect in 4Q06, when the Company filed a request for the review of all taxes payablein installments and obtained a R$ 26.0 million reduction in the interest and fines on these installments. Excluding this effect, the net financial result would have remained flat.
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Equity Income FIC breaks even in December |
With a 12.5% share of the Groups sales, FIC (Financeira Itaú CBD) reached the break-even point in December 2007 and should report positive results from 2008 on. Consequently, 4Q07 equity income was negative by only R$ 2.3 million, versus a negative R$ 11.3 million in 4Q06 and a negative R$ 9.9 million in the previous quarter.
The client portfolio closed the year at 5.7 million, 12.6% up on 2006, while the receivables portfolio grew by 50.5% to R$ 1,344.9 million.
The main initiatives that contributed to the annual performance were:
FIC changed its in-store operating concept and it is now physically present in all of the Groups hypermarkets and supermarkets which sell electronic goods (Comprebem da Cidade, for example). In all other stores, it maintains Electronic Service Terminals. In December 2007, therefore, it was present and operating in 545 stores.
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Minority Interest: Sendas Distribuidora Gross margin gains and reduced expenses contribute towards a substantial improvement in the EBITDA margin |
Gross revenue from operations in Rio de Janeiro totaled R$ 3,209.6 million in 2007, very close to the 2006 figure and equivalent to 18.2% of the Groups total gross sales. Net revenue in the period totaled R$ 2,783.4 million.
The annual gross margin stood at 26.4%, 30 bps down on the year before. As of the 3Q07, the Company has been seeking a better balance between special offers and regular prices, one of the aims of which being the recovery of profitability through a more appropriate balance between margins and sales.
Operating expenses fell by 70 bps, from 22.7% of net sales in 2006 to 22.0% in 2007, thanks to the implementation of in-store productivity programs, lower expenses from special offers and the creation of a committee to control store-related expenses.
Due to the above-mentioned factors, the EBITDA margin reached 3.4%, versus 3.1% in 2006. In absolute terms, EBITDA moved up 11.7% to R$ 95.0 million.
The net financial result was negative by R$ 116.4 million, a substantially improvement of 23.2%, or R$ 35.2 million, over the previous year, chiefly due to the 32.0% reduction in financial expenses.
The improvement in the operating result, which has been occurring since 3Q07, has allowed the Company to make use of deferred tax credits to such an extent that profit forecasts were reviewed both by Management and the independent auditors. In 2007 as a whole, these credits, deriving from losses in previous fiscal years, totaled R$ 91.5 million.
As a result of these credits, the reduction in expenses and the improved financial result, Sendas Distribuidora recorded an annual loss of R$ 19.2 million, versus a loss of R$ 625.1 million in 2006, when the figure was strongly jeopardized by the review of the financial assumptionsthat backed the future recognition of the goodwill, which resulted in the provisioning of R$ 474.0 million for the partial reduction in goodwill.
In 4Q07 Sendas Distribuidora posted gross sales of R$ 869.4 million and net sales of R$ 749.3 million.
The gross margin came to 27.2%, 100 bps down year-on-year, resulting in a gross profit of R$ 203.8 million.
The quarters main highlight was the 200 bps reduction in operating expenses, which fell from 21.6% of net sales in 4Q06 to 19.6% in 4Q07. Thanks to this, and the reduced gross margin, 4Q07 EBITDA climbed by a hefty 12.7%, while the EBITDA margin was the highest since the beginning of the Sendas Distribuidora operation, rising from 5.8% in the 4Q06 to 6.6% .
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Minority Interest: Assai Atacadista |
In November 2007, Grupo Pão de Açúcar and the partners of Assai Comercial e Importadora Ltda announced the creation of a joint venture, in which Grupo Pão de Açúcar retains a 60% interest. The stores will continue to operate under the Assai name and under the management of the original partners, with their long-standing experience in the segment, maintaining their primary strengths of low operating costs, competitive prices, attractive product mix and excellent marketing.
In November and December, Assai Atacadista recorded gross sales of R$ 234.2 million and net sales of R$ 200.6 million. Gross profit stood at R$ 29.6 million, with a gross margin of 14.7% .
Operating expenses totaled 10.3% of net sales, while EBITDA amounted to R$ 8.7 million, with a margin of 4.4% . Net income came to R$ 3.7 million, generating a minority interest of R$ 1.5 million.
Net Income Final-quarter net income climbs 306.4% year-on-year |
(R$ million)(1) | 4Q07 | 4Q06 | Chg. | 2007 | 2006 | Chg. | ||||||
Net Income | 112.7 | 27.7 | 306.4% | 210.9 | 85.5 | 146.6% | ||||||
Net Margin - % | 2.6% | 0.7% | 190 bps(3) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 80 bps(3) | ||||||
(1) Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off | ||||||||||||
(3) basis points |
Grupo Pão de Açúcar posted an annual net income of R$ 210.9 million, 146.6% up on 2006. It is worth mentioning that net income for 2007 and 2006 were impacted by restructuring and other non-recurring expenses, which amounted to R$ 16.4 million and R$ 134.2 million, respectively.
Net income totaled R$ 112.7 million in 4Q07, 306.4% up year-on-year. This performance was the result of lower operating expenses and a significant operating improvement in the quarter.
It is worth highlighting that 4Q06 net income was impacted by restructuring expenses in the amount of R$ 32.0 million.
Annual and fourth-quarter net income were impacted by R$ 152.9 million and R$ 56.6 million, respectively, in expenses from the amortization of goodwill (intangible). This is a non-cash expense, which has a positive impact on the Group from the fiscal benefit point of view.
Investments total R$ 980.6 million in 2007 |
Grupo Pão de Açúcar invested R$ 980.6 million in 2007, 14.4% more than the R$ 857.2 million invested in the previous year.
Most of the funds went towards the opening of 37 new stores (one Pão de Açúcar, seven Extra hypermarkets, five CompreBem, 10 Extra Perto, 13 Extra Fácil and one Assai). As a result, the Groups total sales area closed the year 9.9% up on the end of 2006.
The main highlights of the year were:
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R$ 471.1 million in the opening and construction of new stores;
R$ 181.1 million in the acquisition of strategic sites;
R$ 215.6 million in store renovation;
R$ 112.8 million in infrastructure (technology, logistics and others).
In the fourth quarter, the Group opened 16 new stores (one Pão de Açúcar, three Extra, one CompreBem, five Extra Perto, five Extra Fácil and one Assai). Period investments totaled R$ 332.3 million, versus R$ 336.7 million in 4Q06.
The main highlights of the quarter were:
R$ 154.2 million in the opening and construction of new stores;
R$ 69.0 million in the acquisition of strategic sites;
R$ 80.6 million in store renovation;
R$ 28.5 million in infrastructure (technology, logistics and others).
The information in the tables below has not been reviewed by the independent auditors.
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Consolidated Income Statement - Corporate Law Method (thousand R$)
4th Quarter | Year | |||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | % | 2007 | 2006 | % | |||||||
Gross Sales Revenue | 5,137,426 | 4,643,655 | 10.6% | 17,642,563 | 16,460,296 | 7.2% | ||||||
Net Sales Revenue | 4,328,767 | 3,943,231 | 9.8% | 14,902,887 | 13,880,403 | 7.4% | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | (3,131,546) | (2,852,519) | 9.8% | (10,724,499) | (9,962,965) | 7.6% | ||||||
Gross Profit | 1,197,221 | 1,090,712 | 9.8% | 4,178,388 | 3,917,438 | 6.7% | ||||||
Selling Expenses |
(701,455) | (665,736) | 5.4% | (2,552,453) | (2,418,929) | 5.5% | ||||||
General and Administrative Expenses | (141,398) | (174,714) | -19.1% | (500,347) | (527,145) | -5.1% | ||||||
Operating Exp. (before Taxes and Charges) | (842,853) | (840,450) | 0.3% | (3,052,800) | (2,946,074) | 3.6% | ||||||
Taxes and Charges |
(29,312) | (21,430) | 36.8% | (99,575) | (84,923) | 17.3% | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses | (872,164) | (861,880) | 1.2% | (3,152,374) | (3,030,997) | 4.0% | ||||||
Earnings before interest, taxes, | ||||||||||||
depreciation, amortization-EBITDA | 325,057 | 228,832 | 42.1% | 1,026,013 | 886,441 | 15.7% | ||||||
Depreciation | (87,833) | (88,872) | -1.2% | (385,027) | (364,487) | 5.6% | ||||||
Amortization of intangible | (56,598) | (69,413) | -18.5% | (152,905) | (172,308) | -11.3% | ||||||
Amortization of deferred | (3,080) | (1,524) | 102.1% | (12,764) | (11,148) | 14.5% | ||||||
Earnings before interest and taxes | ||||||||||||
-EBIT | 177,546 | 69,023 | 157.2% | 475,317 | 338,498 | 40.4% | ||||||
Financial Income | 144,076 | 155,199 | -7.2% | 344,413 | 433,398 | -20.5% | ||||||
Financial Expenses | (187,634) | (171,841) | 9.2% | (555,578) | (654,025) | -15.1% | ||||||
Net Financial Income (Expense) |
(43,558) | (16,641) | 161.8% | (211,165) | (220,627) | -4.3% | ||||||
Equity Income/Loss | (2,319) | (11,302) | -79.5% | (28,923) | (53,197) | -45.6% | ||||||
Operating Result | 131,669 | 41,080 | 220.5% | 235,229 | 64,674 | 263.7% | ||||||
Non-Operating Result | (1,638) | (300,444) | -99.5% | (9,084) | (323,229) | -97.2% | ||||||
Income Before Income Tax | 130,031 | (259,364) | 226,145 | (258,555) | ||||||||
Income Tax | 16,325 | (726) | (11,404) | (1,472) | ||||||||
Income Before Minority Interest | 146,356 | (260,090) | 214,741 | (260,027) | ||||||||
Minority Interest | (31,106) | 292,233 | 9,536 | 358,972 | -97.3% | |||||||
Income Before Profit Sharing | 115,250 | 32,143 | 258.6% | 224,277 | 98,945 | 126.7% | ||||||
Employees' Profit Sharing | (2,599) | (4,421) | -41.2% | (13,399) | (13,421) | -0.2% | ||||||
Net Income | 112,651 | 27,722 | 306.4% | 210,878 | 85,524 | 146.6% | ||||||
Net Income per 1,000 shares | 0.49 | 0.12 | 0.93 | 0.38 | 146.2% | |||||||
No of shares (in thousand) | 227,919 | 227,543 | 227,919 | 227,543 | ||||||||
Net Income excluded amortization of intangible | 149,651 | 67,722 | 121.0% | 311,878 | 184,524 | 69.0% | ||||||
Net Income per 1,000 shares excluded amortization of Intangible | 0.60 | 0.30 | 120.6% | 1.37 | 0.81 | 68.7% | ||||||
% of net sales | 4Q07 | 4Q06 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||
Gross Profit | 27.7% | 27.7% | 28.0% | 28.2% | ||||||||
Selling Expenses |
-16.2% | -16.9% | -17.1% | -17.4% | ||||||||
General and Administrative Expenses | -3.3% | -4.4% | -3.4% | -3.8% | ||||||||
Operating Exp. (before Taxes and Charges) | -19.5% | -21.3% | -20.5% | -21.2% | ||||||||
Taxes and Charges | -0.7% | -0.5% | -0.7% | -0.6% | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | -20.1% | -21.9% | -21.2% | -21.8% | ||||||||
EBITDA | 7.5% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | ||||||||
Depreciation | -2.0% | -2.3% | -2.6% | -2.6% | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible | -1.3% | -1.8% | -1.0% | -1.2% | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred | -0.1% | -2.3% | -0.1% | -2.6% | ||||||||
EBIT | 4.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | ||||||||
Net Financial Income (Expense) | -1.0% | -0.4% | -1.4% | -1.6% | ||||||||
Non-Operating Result | 0.0% | -7.6% | -0.1% | -2.3% | ||||||||
Income Before Income Tax | 3.0% | -6.6% | 1.5% | -1.9% | ||||||||
Income Tax | 0.4% | 0.0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | ||||||||
Minority Interest/Employees' Profit | -0.8% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | ||||||||
Net Income | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | ||||||||
Net Income excluded amortization of intangible | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | ||||||||
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ASSETS | 12/31/2007 | 12/31/2006 | ||
Current Assets | 5,009,132 | 4,878,416 | ||
Cash and Banks | 414,013 | 247,677 | ||
Marketable securities | 650,119 | 1,033,834 | ||
Credit | 536,867 | 378,826 | ||
Customer credit financing | - | 30 | ||
Credit sales with post-dated checks | 45,450 | 28,699 | ||
Credit cards companies | 492,823 | 299,272 | ||
Sales vouchers and others | 5,015 | 63,422 | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (6,421) | (12,597) | ||
Resulting from commercial agreements | 453,889 | 397,098 | ||
Accounts receivable - PAFIDC | 825,606 | 845,668 | ||
Inventories | 1,534,242 | 1,231,963 | ||
Recoverable taxes | 379,980 | 378,849 | ||
Deferred income tax | 88,128 | 238,676 | ||
Prepaid expenses and others | 126,288 | 125,825 | ||
Noncurrent Assets | 7,736,974 | 6,722,021 | ||
Long-Term Assets |
2,053,779 | 1,694,198 | ||
Trade accounts receivable | 371,221 | 334,247 | ||
Recoverable taxes | 142,159 | 95,970 | ||
Deferred income and social contribution taxes | 1,026,540 | 837,676 | ||
Amounts receivable from related parties | 252,890 | 245,606 | ||
Judicial deposits | 205,000 | 163,065 | ||
Others | 55,969 | 17,634 | ||
Permanent Assets |
5,683,195 | 5,027,823 | ||
Investments | 110,987 | 79,557 | ||
Property and equipment | 4,820,179 | 4,241,040 | ||
Intangible assets | 674,852 | 630,945 | ||
Deferred charges | 77,177 | 76,281 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 12,746,106 | 11,600,437 | ||
LIABILITIES | 12/31/2007 |
12/31/2006 | ||
Current Liabilities | 4,352,714 | 3,823,909 | ||
Accounts payables to suppliers | 2,324,975 | 2,027,268 | ||
Loans and financing | 615,227 | 800,221 | ||
Recallable fund quotas - PAFIDC | 823,802 | 71,100 | ||
Debentures | 27,881 | 414,761 | ||
Payroll and related charges | 173,053 | 173,010 | ||
Taxes and social contributions payable | 102,418 | 68,675 | ||
Dividends proposed | 50,084 | 20,312 | ||
Financing for purchase of fixed assets | 15,978 | 44,366 | ||
Rents | 44,159 | 40,924 | ||
Others | 175,137 | 163,272 | ||
Long-Term Liabilities |
3,243,582 | 2,805,985 | ||
Loans and financing | 919,294 | 719,128 | ||
Recallable fund quotas - PAFIDC | - | 663,024 | ||
Debentures | 779,650 | - | ||
Taxes payable in installments | 250,837 | 261,101 | ||
Provision for contingencies | 1,216,189 | 1,137,627 | ||
Others | 77,612 | 25,105 | ||
Minority Interest | 137,818 | 128,416 | ||
Shareholder's Equity | 5,011,992 | 4,842,127 | ||
Capital | 4,149,858 | 3,954,629 | ||
Capital reserves | 517,331 | 517,331 | ||
Revenue reserves | 344,803 | 370,167 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 12,746,106 | 11,600,437 | ||
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Consolidated Cash Flows - Corporate Law Method (thousand R$) | ||||
December 31 | ||||
Cash flow from operating activities | 2007 | 2006 | ||
Net income for the year | 210,878 | 85,524 | ||
Adjustment to reconcile net income | ||||
Deferred income tax | (38,316) | (90,729) | ||
Residual value of permanent asset disposals | 10,978 | 70,223 | ||
Net gains from shareholding dilution | - | (58,151) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 550,696 | 547,943 | ||
Interest and monetary variations, net of payments | 9,518 | 375,519 | ||
Equity results | 28,923 | 53,197 | ||
Provision for contingencies | 71,103 | 94,010 | ||
Provisions for Fixed Assets Write-Off and losses | 2,205 | 12,685 | ||
Provisions for Goodwill Amortization | - | 268,886 | ||
Minoritary interest | (9,536) | (358,972) | ||
836,449 | 1,000,135 | |||
(Increase) decrease in assets | ||||
Accounts receivable | (211,916) | (226,079) | ||
Advances to suppliers and employees | - | 3,755 | ||
Inventories | (215,623) | (116,677) | ||
Recoverable Taxes | (19,291) | 13,065 | ||
Others assets | (35,030) | (14,794) | ||
Related parties | (2,510) | (39,079) | ||
Judicial Deposits | (24,844) | 5,159 | ||
(509,214) | (374,650) | |||
Increase (decrease) in liabilities | ||||
Suppliers | 236,672 | 373,034 | ||
Payroll and related charges | (6,910) | 15,371 | ||
Income and Social contribution taxes payable | 5,853 | (165,468) | ||
Others accounts payable | (417) | 89,133 | ||
235,198 | 312,070 | |||
Net cash flow generated by operating activities | 562,433 | 937,555 | ||
December 31 | ||||
2007 | 2006 | |||
Net cash from investing activities | ||||
Cash net in subsidiaries | 20 | - | ||
Increase in investments | (224,777) | (4,107) | ||
Capital increase in subsidiaries | (60,553) | (70,445) | ||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (1,009,017) | (827,665) | ||
Increase in intangible assets | (8,266) | (1,322) | ||
Increase in deferred assets | (16,503) | (28,640) | ||
Sales of property and equipment | 85 | 13,791 | ||
Net cash flow used in investing activities | (1,319,011) | (918,388) | ||
Cash Flow from Financing Activities | ||||
Capital Increase | 9,071 | 7,212 | ||
Increase of minority interest | 12,000 | - | ||
Capital Reserve Increase | - | 37 | ||
Financings | - | - | ||
Funding and Re-Financing |
2,455,859 | 199,549 | ||
Payments |
(1,917,419) | (593,238) | ||
Dividend payments | (20,312) | (62,053) | ||
Net cash flow generation (expenditure) in financing activities | 539,199 | (448,493) | ||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (217,379) | (429,326) | ||
Cash, banks and marketable securities at end of year | 1,064,132 | 1,281,511 | ||
Cash, banks and marketable securities at beginning of year | 1,281,511 | 1,710,837 | ||
Changes in cash and cash equivalents | (217,379) | (429,326) | ||
Cash flow suplemental information | ||||
Interest paid on loans and financings | 490,383 | 113,568 | ||
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Gross Sales per Format (R$ thousand) | ||||||||||
9 Months | 2007 |
% |
2006 |
% |
Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 2,763,220 | 22.1% | 2,685,225 | 22.7% | 2.9% | |||||
Extra* | 6,444,825 | 51.6% | 5,963,251 | 50.5% | 8.1% | |||||
CompreBem | 2,104,305 | 16.8% | 1,931,691 | 16.3% | 8.9% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 226,276 | 1.8% | 256,436 | 2.2% | -11.8% | |||||
Sendas** | 966,509 | 7.7% | 980,038 | 8.3% | -1.4% | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 12,505,135 | 100.0% | 11,816,641 | 100.0% | 5.8% | |||||
4th Quarter | 2007 |
% |
2006 |
% |
Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 980,404 | 19.1% | 959,692 | 20.7% | 2.2% | |||||
Extra* | 2,669,969 | 52.0% | 2,455,752 | 52.9% | 8.7% | |||||
CompreBem | 805,988 | 15.7% | 760,626 | 16.4% | 6.0% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 103,785 | 2.0% | 109,008 | 2.3% | -4.8% | |||||
Sendas** | 343,051 | 6.7% | 358,577 | 7.7% | -4.3% | |||||
Assai | 234,230 | 4.5% | - | - | - | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 5,137,427 | 100.0% | 4,643,655 | 100.0% | 10.6% | |||||
Year | 2007 |
% |
2006 |
% |
Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 3,743,624 | 21.2% | 3,644,917 | 22.1% | 2.7% | |||||
Extra* | 9,114,794 | 51.7% | 8,419,003 | 51.1% | 8.3% | |||||
CompreBem | 2,910,293 | 16.5% | 2,692,317 | 16.4% | 8.1% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 330,061 | 1.9% | 365,444 | 2.2% | -9.7% | |||||
Sendas** | 1,309,560 | 7.4% | 1,338,615 | 8.1% | -2.2% | |||||
Assai | 234,230 | 1.3% | - | - | - | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 17,642,562 | 100.0% | 16,460,296 | 100.0% | 7.2% | |||||
* Include sales of banners Extra Fácil e Extra Perto
** Sendas banner which is part of Sendas Distribuidora S/A
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Net Sales per Format (R$ thousand) | ||||||||||
9 Months | 2007 | % | 2006 | % | Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 2,324,094 | 22.0% | 2,239,830 | 22.5% | 3.8% | |||||
Extra* | 5,430,399 | 51.4% | 5,001,326 | 50.4% | 8.6% | |||||
CompreBem | 1,789,769 | 16.9% | 1,634,569 | 16.4% | 9.5% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 179,854 | 1.7% | 200,878 | 2.0% | -10.5% | |||||
Sendas** | 850,004 | 8.0% | 860,569 | 8.7% | -1.2% | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 10,574,120 | 100.0% | 9,937,172 | 100.0% | 6.4% | |||||
4th Quarter | 2007 | % | 2006 | % | Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 825,031 | 19.1% | 851,880 | 21.6% | -3.2% | |||||
Extra* | 2,234,374 | 51.6% | 2,048,774 | 52.0% | 9.1% | |||||
CompreBem | 687,297 | 15.9% | 644,882 | 16.4% | 6.6% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 80,945 | 1.9% | 84,682 | 2.1% | -4.4% | |||||
Sendas** | 300,529 | 6.9% | 313,013 | 7.9% | -4.0% | |||||
Assai | 200,591 | 4.6% | - | - | - | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 4,328,767 | 100.0% | 3,943,231 | 100.0% | 9.8% | |||||
Year | 2007 | % | 2006 | % | Chg.(%) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 3,149,125 | 21.1% | 3,091,710 | 22.3% | 1.9% | |||||
Extra* | 7,664,773 | 51.4% | 7,050,100 | 50.8% | 8.7% | |||||
CompreBem | 2,477,066 | 16.6% | 2,279,451 | 16.4% | 8.7% | |||||
Extra Eletro | 260,799 | 1.8% | 285,560 | 2.1% | -8.7% | |||||
Sendas** | 1,150,533 | 7.7% | 1,173,582 | 8.4% | -2.0% | |||||
Assai | 200,591 | 1.4% | - | - | - | |||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 14,902,887 | 100.0% | 13,880,403 | 100.0% | 7.4% | |||||
* Include sales of banners Extra Fácil e Extra Perto
** Sendas banner which is part of Sendas Distribuidora S/A
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Stores by Format | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pão de Açúcar | Extra | Extra- Eletro | CompreBem | Sendas | Extra Perto | Extra Fácil | Assai | Grupo Pão de Açúcar | Sales Area (m2) | Number of Employees | ||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 164 | 83 | 50 | 186 | 62 |
- | 4 |
- | 549 | 1,217,984 |
63,607 | |||||||||||
Opened | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||
Closed | (4) | (8) | (11) | (1) | (24) | |||||||||||||||||
Converted | (1) | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
9/30/2007 | 159 | 87 | 42 | 179 | 62 | 6 | 11 | - | 546 | 1,247,884 | 62,842 | |||||||||||
Opened | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 15* | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Closed | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Converted | (6) | 1 | (2) | 4 | 3 | - | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 153 | 91 | 42 | 178 | 62 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 575 | 1,338,329 | 66,165 | |||||||||||
* Includes 14 stores acquired in nov/07. |
Information by Format on December 31, 2007 | ||||||||
# | # | # | Sales | |||||
Checkouts | Employees | Stores | Area (m2) | |||||
Pão de Açúcar | 1,877 | 14,260 | 153 | 202,458 | ||||
CompreBem | 2,053 | 8,274 | 178 | 226,289 | ||||
Sendas | 899 | 4,875 | 62 | 105,805 | ||||
Extra | 3,687 | 23,170 | 91 | 689,887 | ||||
Extra Perto | 276 | 1,261 | 15 | 40,663 | ||||
Extra Eletro | 139 | 654 | 42 | 27,611 | ||||
Extra Fácil | 67 | 150 | 19 | 4,783 | ||||
Assai | 325 | 2,850 | 15 | 40,833 | ||||
Total Stores | 9,323 | 55,494 | 575 | 1,338,329 | ||||
Headquarters | 2,435 | |||||||
Prevention of Losses | 3,943 | |||||||
Distribution Centers | 4,293 | |||||||
Total Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 9,323 | 66,165 | 575 | 1,338,329 | ||||
Sales Breakdown (% of Net Sales) | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||
9 Months | 4th Q | Year | 9 Months | 4th Q | Year | |||||||
Cash | 50.2% | 50.0% | 50.1% | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.6% | ||||||
Credit Card | 39.6% | 40.2% | 39.8% | 38.6% | 38.6% | 38.6% | ||||||
Food Voucher | 7.7% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 8.0% | ||||||
Credit | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.8% | ||||||
Post-dated Checks | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% | ||||||
Installment Sales | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% | ||||||
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Productivity Indexes (in nominal R$) | ||||||||||||
Gross Sales per m2/month | ||||||||||||
4thQ/07 | 4thQ/06 | chg.(%) | 2007 | 2006 | chg.(%) | |||||||
Pão de Açúcar | 1,621 | 1,437 | 12.8% | 1,480 | 1,315 | 12.5% | ||||||
CompreBem | 1,174 | 1,159 | 1.3% | 1,060 | 1,050 | 1.0% | ||||||
Sendas | 1,118 | 1,088 | 2.8% | 1,047 | 984 | 6.4% | ||||||
Extra | 1,157 | 1,328 | -12.9% | 1,072 | 1,162 | -7.7% | ||||||
Extra Eletro | 1,328 | 1,078 | 23.2% | 943 | 903 | 4.4% | ||||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 1,238 | 1,289 | -4.0% | 1,135 | 1,147 | -1.0% | ||||||
Gross sales per employee/month | ||||||||||||
4thQ/07 | 4thQ/06 | chg.(%) | 2007 | 2006 | chg.(%) | |||||||
Pão de Açúcar | 24,430 | 23,025 | 6.1% | 22,893 | 22,487 | 1.8% | ||||||
CompreBem | 31,929 | 30,351 | 5.2% | 29,125 | 27,225 | 7.0% | ||||||
Sendas | 26,199 | 25,056 | 4.6% | 24,960 | 22,040 | 13.2% | ||||||
Extra | 34,330 | 31,937 | 7.5% | 28,668 | 29,054 | -1.3% | ||||||
Extra Eletro | 58,689 | 56,485 | 3.9% | 41,657 | 50,565 | -17.6% | ||||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 30,775 | 29,042 | 6.0% | 27,003 | 26,587 | 1.6% | ||||||
Average ticket - Gross sales | ||||||||||||
4thQ/07 | 4thQ/06 | chg.(%) | 2007 | 2006 | chg.(%) | |||||||
Pão de Açúcar | 30.2 | 26.9 | 12.3% | 27.9 | 25.3 | 10.3% | ||||||
CompreBem | 22.4 | 21.2 | 5.7% | 20.9 | 19.7 | 6.1% | ||||||
Sendas | 25.0 | 23.3 | 7.3% | 23.2 | 21.7 | 6.9% | ||||||
Extra | 49.3 | 52.3 | -5.7% | 46.8 | 49.5 | -5.5% | ||||||
Extra Eletro | 424.4 | 381.0 | 11.4% | 382.8 | 339.3 | 12.8% | ||||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 35.3 | 34.6 | 2.0% | 32.6 | 32.1 | 1.6% | ||||||
Gross sales per checkout/month | ||||||||||||
4thQ/07 | 4thQ/06 | chg.(%) | 2007 | 2006 | chg.(%) | |||||||
Pão de Açúcar | 175,771 | 158,047 | 11.2% | 161,845 | 144,805 | 11.8% | ||||||
CompreBem | 129,385 | 127,085 | 1.8% | 116,846 | 133,854 | -12.7% | ||||||
Sendas | 131,533 | 127,314 | 3.3% | 122,859 | 116,063 | 5.9% | ||||||
Extra | 215,771 | 207,370 | 4.1% | 183,404 | 182,623 | 0.4% | ||||||
Extra Eletro | 263,788 | 220,218 | 19.8% | 188,863 | 184,568 | 2.3% | ||||||
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | 178,638 | 170,663 | 4.7% | 156,935 | 151,816 | 3.4% | ||||||
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4Q07 Results Conference Call |
Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
Conference Call in Portuguese with simultaneous translation into English:
10:30 a.m. - Brasília time | 8:30 a.m. - New York time (US-ET)
Dial-in: (1-973) 935 8893
Code: 32558094
A live webcast is available on the Companys site: www.gpari.com.br/eng. The replay can be accessed after the end of the Call by dialing (1-706) 645 9291; Code: 32558094.
Grupo Pão de Açúcar | MZ Consult | |
Daniela Sabbag | Tereza Kaneta | |
Investor Relations Officer | Phone: 55 (11) 3529-3772 | |
Phone: 55 (11) 3886 0421 Fax: 55 (11) 3884 2677 | E-mail: tereza.kaneta@mz-ir.com | |
Email: gpa.ri@grupopaodeacucar.com.br |
Website: http://www.gpari.com.br/eng
Statements contained in this release relating to the business outlook of the Company, projections of operating and financial results and relating to the growth potential of the Company, constitute mere forecasts and were based on the expectations of Management in relation to the future of the Company. These expectations are highly dependent on changes in the market, on Brazils general economic performance, on the industry and on international markets, and are therefore subject to change.
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Pursuant to the requirement 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.
COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO | ||
Date: March 04 , 2008 | By: /s/ Enéas César Pestana Neto Name: Enéas César Pestana Neto Title: Administrative Director | |
By: /s/ Daniela Sabbag Name: Daniela Sabbag Title: Investor Relations Officer |
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.