UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or
15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2024
Commission File Number: 001-41736
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Carrera 48 No. 32B Sur - 139
Avenida Las Vegas
Envigado, Colombia
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F: ☒ Form 40-F: ☐
SIGNATURES
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.
Date: May 8, 2024
Almacenes Éxito S.A. | ||
By: | /s/ Ivonne Windmueller Palacio | |
Name: | Ivonne Windmueller Palacio | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future 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.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated financial statements
As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, and for the Periods ended March 31, 2024, and 2023
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated statement of financial position
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Notes | At March 31, 2024 |
At December 31, 2023 |
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Current assets | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 7 | 1,410,742 | 1,508,205 | |||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 8 | 614,940 | 704,931 | |||||||
Prepayments | 9 | 33,236 | 41,515 | |||||||
Receivables from related parties | 10 | 59,348 | 52,145 | |||||||
Inventories, net | 11 | 2,638,962 | 2,437,403 | |||||||
Financial assets | 12 | 1,596 | 2,452 | |||||||
Tax assets | 24 | 583,737 | 524,027 | |||||||
Assets held for sale | 41 | 17,095 | 12,413 | |||||||
Total current assets | 5,359,656 | 5,283,091 | ||||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 8 | 11,273 | 12,338 | |||||||
Prepayments | 9 | 4,660 | 4,816 | |||||||
Other non-financial assets from related parties | 10 | 38,750 | 52,500 | |||||||
Financial assets | 12 | 24,698 | 25,014 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 24 | 239,232 | 197,692 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 13 | 4,197,005 | 4,069,765 | |||||||
Investment property, net | 14 | 1,746,654 | 1,653,345 | |||||||
Rights of use asset, net | 15 | 1,790,441 | 1,361,253 | |||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 16 | 393,921 | 366,369 | |||||||
Goodwill | 17 | 3,221,555 | 3,080,622 | |||||||
Investments accounted for using the equity method | 18 | 262,998 | 232,558 | |||||||
Other assets | 398 | 398 | ||||||||
Total non-current assets | 11,931,585 | 11,056,670 | ||||||||
Total assets | 17,291,241 | 16,339,761 | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability | 20 | 2,056,303 | 1,029,394 | |||||||
Employee benefits | 21 | 5,074 | 4,703 | |||||||
Provisions | 22 | 35,823 | 22,045 | |||||||
Payables to related parties | 10 | 60,168 | 55,617 | |||||||
Trade payables and other payable | 23 | 4,496,384 | 5,248,777 | |||||||
Lease liabilities | 15 | 281,436 | 282,180 | |||||||
Tax liabilities | 24 | 115,290 | 107,331 | |||||||
Derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties | 25 | 133,188 | 139,810 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 26 | 174,401 | 254,766 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 7,358,067 | 7,144,623 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability | 20 | 206,368 | 236,811 | |||||||
Employee benefits | 21 | 35,980 | 35,218 | |||||||
Provisions | 22 | 11,613 | 11,630 | |||||||
Trade payables and other payable | 23 | 19,342 | 37,349 | |||||||
Lease liabilities | 15 | 1,717,427 | 1,285,779 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 24 | 238,421 | 156,098 | |||||||
Tax liabilities | 24 | 7,670 | 8,091 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 26 | 2,338 | 2,353 | |||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,239,159 | 1,773,329 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 9,597,226 | 8,917,952 | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||
Issued share capital | 27 | 4,482 | 4,482 | |||||||
Reserves | 27 | 1,507,316 | 1,431,125 | |||||||
Other equity components | 27 | 4,863,409 | 4,665,070 | |||||||
Equity attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,318,808 | 1,321,132 | ||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 7,694,015 | 7,421,809 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 17,291,241 | 16,339,761 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated statement of profit or loss
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Continuing operations | ||||||||||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 28 | 5,275,139 | 5,456,154 | |||||||
Cost of sales | 11 | (3,953,186 | ) | (4,023,235 | ) | |||||
Gross profit | 1,321,953 | 1,432,919 | ||||||||
Distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 29 | (1,205,139 | ) | (1,225,649 | ) | |||||
Other operating revenue | 31 | 11,668 | 12,691 | |||||||
Other operating expenses | 31 | (31,340 | ) | (4,884 | ) | |||||
Other (loss) net | 31 | (1,914 | ) | (1,692 | ) | |||||
Operating profit | 95,228 | 213,385 | ||||||||
Financial income | 32 | 102,777 | 170,478 | |||||||
Financial cost | 32 | (185,487 | ) | (237,300 | ) | |||||
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures | 18 | (22,060 | ) | (26,792 | ) | |||||
(Loss) profit before income tax from continuing operations | (9,542 | ) | 119,771 | |||||||
Income tax gain (expense) | 24 | 1,562 | (40,708 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (7,980 | ) | 79,063 | |||||||
Net (loss) profit attributable to: | ||||||||||
Equity holders of the Parent | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||||
Non-controlling interests | 29,883 | 33,945 | ||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (7,980 | ) | 79,063 | |||||||
Earnings per share (*) | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per share (*): | ||||||||||
Basic (losses) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders of the Parent | 33 | (29.17 | ) | 34.76 |
(*) | Amounts expressed in Colombian pesos. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (7,980 | ) | 79,063 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes | ||||||||||
(Loss) from financial instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income | 27 | (396 | ) | (287 | ) | |||||
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to period results, net of taxes | (396 | ) | (287 | ) | ||||||
Components of other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) from translation exchange differences (1) | 27 | 67,872 | (243,689 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) gain from translation exchange differences to the put option (2) | (19,779 | ) | 9,095 | |||||||
Gain (loss) from cash flow hedge | 27 | 2,897 | (5,446 | ) | ||||||
Total other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of taxes | 50,990 | (240,040 | ) | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income | 50,594 | (240,327 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive income | 42,614 | (161,264 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||||||
Equity holders of the Parent | 7,451 | (195,090 | ) | |||||||
Non-controlling interests | 35,163 | 33,826 |
(1) | Represents exchange differences arising from the translation of assets, liabilities, equity and results of foreign operations into the reporting currency. |
(2) | Represent exchange differences arising from the translation of put option on the subsidiary Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. into the reporting currency. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity
At March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Attributable to the equity holders of the parent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issued
share capital |
Premium
on the issue of shares |
Treasury
shares |
Legal reserve |
Occasional reserve |
Reserves for acquisition of treasury shares |
Reserve
for future dividends distribution |
Other reserves |
Total
reserves |
Other comprehensive income |
Retained earnings |
Hyperinflation
and other equity components |
Total | Non-controlling
interests |
Total shareholders’ equity |
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Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | Note 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 630,346 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 329,529 | 1,541,586 | (966,902 | ) | 515,564 | 1,520,282 | 7,138,988 | 1,295,458 | 8,434,446 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | (21,860 | ) | (239,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45,118 | - | 45,118 | 33,945 | 79,063 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), excluding translation adjustments to the put option | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (249,303 | ) | - | - | (249,303 | ) | (119 | ) | (249,422 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation to reserves | - | - | - | - | 99,072 | - | - | - | 99,072 | - | (99,072 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in change of control | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | (441 | ) | (437 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 195,225 | 195,225 | - | 195,225 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the financial liability of the put option on non-controlling interests, and related translation adjustments (Note 20) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9,095 | - | 16,480 | 25,575 | (16,480 | ) | 9,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | - | (2,108 | ) | - | - | - | (2,108 | ) | - | (508 | ) | - | (2,616 | ) | - | (2,616 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 509,918 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 329,529 | 1,421,158 | (1,207,110 | ) | 461,102 | 1,731,991 | 6,935,599 | 1,290,503 | 8,226,102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 509,918 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 339,496 | 1,431,125 | (2,304,046 | ) | 534,333 | 1,910,807 | 6,100,677 | 1,321,132 | 7,421,809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | (28,593 | ) | (94,122 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (37,863 | ) | - | (37,863 | ) | 29,883 | (7,980 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), excluding translation adjustments to the put option | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 65,093 | - | - | 65,093 | 5,280 | 70,373 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation to reserves | - | - | - | - | 125,998 | - | - | - | 125,998 | - | (125,998 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in change of control | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | (2,798 | ) | (2,794 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 324,817 | 324,817 | - | 324,817 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the financial liability of the put option on non-controlling interests, and related translation adjustments (Note 20) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (19,779 | ) | - | 7,675 | (12,104 | ) | (6,096 | ) | (18,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15,722 | 15,722 | - | (15,610 | ) | - | 112 | - | 112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 570,387 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 355,218 | 1,507,316 | (2,258,732 | ) | 354,862 | 2,243,303 | 6,375,207 | 1,318,808 | 7,694,015 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (7,980 | ) | 79,063 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) profit for the period | ||||||||||
Current income tax | 24 | 32,575 | 34,833 | |||||||
Deferred income tax | 24 | (34,137 | ) | 5,875 | ||||||
Interest, loans and lease expenses | 32 | 88,184 | 68,546 | |||||||
(Gain) loss from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments | 32 | (576 | ) | 29,158 | ||||||
Expected credit loss (gain), net | 8.1 | 3,184 | (780 | ) | ||||||
Impairment of inventories, net | 11.1 | 3,217 | 1,462 | |||||||
Employee benefit provisions | 21 | 561 | 565 | |||||||
Provisions and reversals | 22 | 19,392 | (1,492 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, right of use asset and investment property | 13; 14; 15 | 158,767 | 151,207 | |||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets | 16 | 8,091 | 7,769 | |||||||
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method | 22,060 | 26,792 | ||||||||
Gain from the disposal of non-current assets | 3,916 | 2,530 | ||||||||
Interest income | 32 | (11,917 | ) | (16,112 | ) | |||||
Other adjustments from items other than cash | 1,638 | (5,156 | ) | |||||||
Operating income before changes in working capital | 286,975 | 384,260 | ||||||||
Decrease in trade receivables and other receivables | 98,450 | 64,465 | ||||||||
Decrease in prepayments | 8,568 | 6,528 | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in receivables from related parties | (13,881 | ) | 2,862 | |||||||
(Increase) in inventories | (174,592 | ) | (149,520 | ) | ||||||
Decrease in tax assets | 13,994 | 24,165 | ||||||||
(Decrease) in employee benefits | (259 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||||
Payments and decease in other provisions | 22 | (5,774 | ) | (9,851 | ) | |||||
(Decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable | (793,783 | ) | (1,010,844 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) increase in accounts payable to related parties | 9,527 | (18,745 | ) | |||||||
(Decrease) in tax liabilities | (7,818 | ) | (1,312 | ) | ||||||
(Decrease) in other liabilities | (82,417 | ) | (60,446 | ) | ||||||
Income tax, net | (88,869 | ) | (75,892 | ) | ||||||
Net cash flows (used in) operating activities | (749,879 | ) | (844,472 | ) | ||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||
Advances to joint ventures | (38,750 | ) | - | |||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 13.1 | (97,224 | ) | (150,041 | ) | |||||
Acquisition of investment property | 14 | (5,908 | ) | (7,026 | ) | |||||
Acquisition of other intangible assets | 16 | (6,353 | ) | (9,534 | ) | |||||
Proceeds of the sale of property, plant and equipment | 1,343 | 487 | ||||||||
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities | (146,892 | ) | (166,114 | ) | ||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||
Proceeds from financial assets | 551 | 1 | ||||||||
Payments from collections on behalf of third parties | (2,031 | ) | (57,276 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 20 | 1,034,777 | 727,266 | |||||||
Repayment of loans and borrowings | 20 | (80,981 | ) | (46,118 | ) | |||||
Payments of interest of loans and borrowings | 20 | (27,119 | ) | (24,668 | ) | |||||
Lease liabilities paid | 15.2 | (77,404 | ) | (68,913 | ) | |||||
Interest on lease liabilities paid | 15.2 | (37,693 | ) | (29,514 | ) | |||||
Dividends paid | 37 | (28,956 | ) | (238,441 | ) | |||||
Interest received | 32 | 11,917 | 16,112 | |||||||
Payment to non-controlling interest | (2,794 | ) | (437 | ) | ||||||
Net cash flows provided by financing activities | 790,267 | 278,012 | ||||||||
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (106,504 | ) | (732,574 | ) | ||||||
Effects of the variation in exchange rates | 9,041 | (18,548 | ) | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 7 | 1,508,205 | 1,733,673 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 7 | 1,410,742 | 982,551 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
Note 1. General information
Almacenes Éxito S.A. was incorporated pursuant to Colombian laws on March 24, 1950; its headquarter is located Carrera 48 No. 32B Sur - 139, Envigado, Colombia. The life span of the Company goes to December 31, 2150. Here and after Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Exito Group”.
Almacenes Éxito S.A. is listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) since 1994 and is under the supervision of the Financial Superintendence of Colombia; is a foreign issuer with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and a foreign issuer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2024, were authorized for issue in accordance with resolution of directors of Almacenes Éxito S.A. on May 8, 2024.
Exito Group´s corporate purpose is to:
- | Acquire, store, transform and, in general, distribute and sell under any trading figure, including funding thereof, all kinds of goods and products, produced either locally or abroad, on a wholesale or retail basis, physically or online. |
- | Provide ancillary services, namely grant credit facilities for the acquisition of goods, grant insurance coverage, carry out money transfers and remittances, provide mobile phone services, trade tourist package trips and tickets, repair and maintain furnishings, complete paperwork and energy trade. |
- | Give or receive in lease trade premises, receive or give, in lease or under occupancy, spaces or points of sale or commerce within its trade establishments intended for the exploitation of businesses of distribution of goods or products, and the provision of ancillary services. |
- | Incorporate, fund or promote with other individuals or legal entities, enterprises or businesses intended for the manufacturing of objects, goods, articles or the provision of services related with the exploitation of trade establishments. |
- | Acquire property, build commercial premises intended for establishing stores, malls or other locations suitable for the distribution of goods, without prejudice to the possibility of disposing of entire floors or commercial premises, give them in lease or use them in any convenient manner with a rational exploitation of land approach, as well as invest in property, promote and develop all kinds of real estate projects. |
- | Invest resources to acquire shares, bonds, trade papers and other securities of free movement in the market to take advantage of tax incentives established by law, as well as make temporary investments in highly liquid securities with a purpose of short-term productive exploitation; enter into firm factoring agreements using its own resources; encumber its chattels or property and enter into financial transactions that enable it to acquire funds or other assets. |
- | In the capacity as wholesaler and retailer, distribute oil-based liquid fuels through service stations, alcohols, biofuels, natural gas for vehicles and any other fuels used in the automotive, industrial, fluvial, maritime and air transport sectors, of all kinds. |
At December 31, 2023, the immediate holding company, or controlling entity of Almacenes Éxito S.A. was Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A., which owned 47.29% (directly and indirectly) of its ordinary shares and control of its board of directors. Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A., is ultimately controlled by Mr. Jean-Charles Henri Naouri.
At March 31, 2024 and as a consequence of mentioned in Note 6, the immediate holding company, or controlling entity of the Almacenes Éxito S.A. is Cama Commercial Group Corp., which owns 86.84% (directly and indirectly) of its ordinary shares. Cama Commercial Group Corp. is controlled by Clarendon Worldwide S.A., controlled by Fundación El Salvador del mundo, which is ultimately controlled by Mr. Francisco Javier Calleja Malaina.
A business group situation is registered in the Camara de Comercio de Aburrá Sur, by Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Note 1.1. Stock ownership in subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements
Below is a detail of the stock ownership in subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2024, which are the same at December 31, 2023:
Name | Direct controlling entity | Segment | Country | Stock
ownership of direct controlling entity 2023 |
Stock ownership in the direct parent |
Total
direct and indirect ownership |
Total Non-controlling interest |
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Directly owned entities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Depósitos y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Fideicomiso Lote Girardot | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 97.95 | % | n/a | 97.95 | % | 2.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | n/a | 51.00 | % | 49.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Gestión Logística S.A. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Panama | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | n/a | 51.00 | % | 49.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Argentina | Spain | 100.00 | % | n/a | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | Almacenes Éxito S.A. | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | n/a | 51.00 | % | 49.00 | % | ||||||||||||
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Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 90.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 45.90 | % | 54.10 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 80.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 40.80 | % | 59.20 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 26.01 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 26.01 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa I | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 26.01 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 26.01 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | Colombia | 51.00 | % | 51.00 | % | 26.01 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||||||||
Geant Inversiones S.A. | Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Larenco S.A. | Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Lanin S.A. | Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 69.15 | % | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Devoto Hermanos S.A. | Lanin S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Mercados Devoto S.A. | Lanin S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Costa y Costa S.A. | Lanin S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Modasian S.R.L. | Lanin S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
5 Hermanos Ltda. | Mercados Devoto S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Sumelar S.A. | Mercados Devoto S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Tipsel S.A. | Mercados Devoto S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Tedocan S.A. | Mercados Devoto S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Ardal S.A. | Mercados Devoto S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Hipervital S.A.S. | Devoto Hermanos S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Lublo | Devoto Hermanos S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Ameluz S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Fandale S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Odaler S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
La Cabaña S.R.L. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Ludi S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Hiper Ahorro S.R.L. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Maostar S.A. | Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 50.01 | % | 69.15 | % | 34.58 | % | 65.42 | % | |||||||||||
Semin S.A. | Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Randicor S.A. | Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Ciudad del Ferrol S.C. | Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 98.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 67.77 | % | 32.23 | % | |||||||||||
Setara S.A. | Odaler S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 69.15 | % | 30.85 | % | |||||||||||
Mablicor S.A. | Fandale S.A. | Uruguay | Uruguay | 51.00 | % | 69.15 | % | 35.27 | % | 64.73 | % | |||||||||||
Vía Artika S. A. | Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Argentina | Uruguay | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Gelase S. A. | Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Argentina | Belgium | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Libertad S.A. | Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Argentina | Argentina | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
Spice España de Valores Americanos S.L. | Vía Artika S.A. | Argentina | Spain | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 0.00 | % |
Note 1.2. Subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 the following subsidiaries have material non-controlling interests:
Percentage of equity interest held by non-controlling interests |
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Country | March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas | Colombia | 73.99 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo | Colombia | 73.99 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio | Colombia | 73.99 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa I | Colombia | 73.99 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial | Colombia | 73.99 | % | 73.99 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles | Colombia | 59.20 | % | 59.20 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla | Colombia | 54.10 | % | 54.10 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | Colombia | 49.00 | % | 49.00 | % | |||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | Colombia | 49.00 | % | 49.00 | % | |||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Colombia | 49.00 | % | 49.00 | % | |||||
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | Uruguay | 30.85 | % | 30.85 | % |
Note 2. Basis of preparation and other significant accounting policies
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023, and the interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2024, and for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The interim consolidated financial statements are disclosure in accordance with IAS 34 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023, and do not include all the information required for a consolidated financial statement disclosure in accordance with IAS 1. However, some notes have been included to explain events and transactions that are relevant to understanding the changes in Exito Group’s financial situation, as well as the operating performance since December 31, 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments, financial instruments and customer loyalty programs measured at fair value.
Exito Group has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
Note 3. Basis for consolidation
All significant transactions and material balances among subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation; non-controlling interests represented by third parties’ ownership interests in subsidiaries have been recognized and separately included in the consolidated shareholders’ equity.
These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and all of its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries (including special-purpose vehicles) are entities over which Almacenes Éxito S.A. has direct or indirect control. Special-purpose vehicles are stand-alone trust funds (Patrimonios Autónomos, in Spanish) established with a defined purpose or limited term. A listing of subsidiaries is included in Note 1.
“Control” is the power to govern relevant activities, such as the financial and operating policies of a controlled company (subsidiary). Control is when Almacenes Éxito S.A. has power over an investee, is exposed to variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. Generally, there is a presumption that most voting rights results in control. To support this presumption and when the Almacenes Éxito S.A. has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, Almacenes Éxito S.A. considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee.
At the time of assessing whether Almacenes Éxito has control over a subsidiary, analysis is made of the existence and effect of currently exercisable potential voting rights. Subsidiaries are consolidated as of the date on which control is gained until Éxito ceases to control the subsidiary.
Transactions involving a change in ownership percentage without loss of control are recognized in shareholders’ equity. Cash flows provided or paid to non-controlling interests which represent a change in ownership interests not resulting in a loss of control are classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flows.
In transactions involving a loss of control, the entire ownership interest in the subsidiary is derecognized, including the relevant items of the other comprehensive income, and the retained interest is recognized at fair value. Any gain or loss arising from the transaction is recognized in profit or loss. Cash flows from the acquisition or loss of control over a subsidiary are classified as investing activities in the statement of cash flows.
Whenever a subsidiary is made available for sale or its operation is discontinued, but control over it is still maintained, its assets and liabilities are classified as assets held for sale and presented in a single line item in the statement of financial position. Results from discontinued operations are presented separately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Income for the period and each component in other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the parent and to non-controlling interests.
In consolidating the financial statements, all subsidiaries apply the same policies and accounting principles implemented by Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as Almacenes Éxito S.A ’s. revenue and expenses in foreign currency have been translated into Colombian pesos at observable market exchange rates on each reporting date and at period average, as follows:
Closing rates (*) | Average rates (*) | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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US Dollar | 3,842.30 | 3,822.05 | 3,914.97 | 4,325.05 | ||||||||||||
Uruguayan peso | 102.28 | 97.90 | 100.67 | 111.36 | ||||||||||||
Argentine peso | 4.48 | 4.73 | 4.69 | 16.82 | ||||||||||||
Euro | 4,149.71 | 4,222.05 | 4,250.46 | 4,675.64 |
(*) | Expressed in Colombian pesos. |
Note 4. Accounting policies
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2024 have been prepared using the same accounting policies, measurements and bases used to present the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, except for new and modified standards and interpretations applied starting January 1, 2024 and for mentioned in Note 4.1.
The adoption of the new standards in force as of January 1, 2024, mentioned in Note 5.1., did not result in significant changes in these accounting policies as compared to those applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2023 and no significant effect resulted from adoption thereof.
Nota 4.1. Voluntary changes in accounting policies
Starting on January 1, 2024, Exito Group made a voluntary change in its inventory valuation policy by changing from the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method to the Average Cost method.
The Average Cost valuation method is practical, concise, and aligns with assertions of integrity and accuracy in inventory valuation balances. The voluntary change is supported by the belief that the Average Cost method provides a more consistent and stable valuation, offering a clearer economic understanding of profitability in current circumstances, this facilitates more informed decisions regarding pricing, purchase volumes, and inventory management. The method promises a more accurate description of the actual cost of goods sold during the period by considering (a) inflation effects on inventory costs, (b) the impact of inventory turnover on the cost of sales, (d) uniform distribution of inventory cost fluctuations over the period, and (d) avoidance of volatile outcomes inherent in the FIFO method during periods of price fluctuations (year-end or anniversary promotional events).
The minor impact of this change on (loss) earnings per share and net (loss) income for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 and on the inventory and cost of sales accounts at December 31, 2023, is as follows:
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Earnings |
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Inventories | Cost
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Adjustment | (0,53 | ) | (693 | ) | 1,72 | 2,233 | 13,568 | (2,668 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Percentage | 1.83 | % | 1.83 | % | 4.94 | % | 4.94 | % | 0.57 | % | 0.66 | % |
Note 5. Adoption of new standards, amendments to and interpretations of existing standards issued by the IASB.
Note 5.1. New and amended standards and interpretations.
Éxito Group applied amendments and new interpretations to IFRS as issued by IASB, which were effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The new standards adopted are as follows:
Statement | Description | Applicable periods / impact | ||
Amendment to IAS 1 – Non-current Liabilities with Covenants |
This amendment, which amends IAS 1– Presentation of Financial Statements, aims to improve the information companies provide on long-term covenanted debt by enabling investors to understand the risk of early repayment of debt.
IAS 1 requires a company to classify debt as non-current only if the company can avoid settling the debt within 12 months of the reporting date. However, a company’s ability to do so is often contingent on compliance with covenants. For example, a business might have long-term debt that could be repayable within 12 months if the business defaults in that 12-month period. The amendment requires a company to disclose information about these covenants in the notes to the financial statements.
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These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. Before the issuance of this Amendment, Éxito Group reviewed non-financial covenants to disclosure its compliance.
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Amendment to IFRS 16 – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback. |
This Amendment, which amends IFRS 16 – Leases, guides at the subsequent measurement that a company must apply when it sells an asset and subsequently leases the same asset to the new owner for a period.
IFRS 16 includes requirements on how to account for a sale with leaseback on the date the transaction takes place. However, this standard had not specified how to measure the transaction after that date. These amendments will not change the accounting for leases other than those arising in a sale-leaseback transaction.
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These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. | ||
Amendment to IAS 7 and IFRS 17 - Supplier finance arrangements. |
This Amendment, which amends IAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments: Disclosures, aims to enhance the disclosure requirements regarding supplier financing agreements. It enables users of financial statements to assess the effects of such agreements on the entity’s liabilities and cash flows, as well as the entity’s exposure to liquidity risk.
The Amendment requires the disclosure of the amount of liabilities that are part of the agreements, disaggregating the amounts for which financing providers have already received payments from the suppliers, and indicating where the liabilities are presented in the balance sheet. Additionally, it mandates the disclosure of terms and conditions, payment maturity date ranges, and liquidity risk information.
Supplier financing agreements are characterized by one or more financing providers offering to pay amounts owed by an entity to its suppliers, according to the terms and conditions agreed upon between the entity and its supplier. |
These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. Before the issuance of this Amendment, Exito Group disclosed these liabilities. |
Statement | Description | Applicable periods / impact | ||
IFRS S1 - General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information. |
The objective of IFRS S1 - General Requirements for the Disclosure of Sustainability–related Financial Information, is to require an entity to disclose information about all risks and opportunities related to sustainability that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flows, its access to financing, or the cost of capital in the short, medium, or long term. These risks and opportunities are collectively referred to as “sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s prospects.” The information is expected to be useful for the primary users of general-purpose financial reports when making decisions related to providing resources to the entity.
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In the financial statements at December 31, 2024, should be presented the disclosures related of this IFRS S1 | ||
IFRS 2 - Climate-related Disclosures
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The objective of IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures, is to require an entity to disclose information about all risks and opportunities related to climate that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flows, its access to financing, or the cost of capital in the short, medium, or long term (collectively referred to as “climate information”). The information is expected to be useful for the primary users of general-purpose financial reports when making decisions related to providing resources to the entity. | In the financial statements at December 31, 2024, should be presented the disclosures related of this IFRS S2. |
Note 5.2. New and revised standards and interpretations issued and not yet effective
Exito Group has not early adopted the following new and revised IFRSs, which have already been issued but not yet in effect up to the date of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements:
Statement | Description | Applicable periods | ||
Amendment to IAS 21 – Lack of Exchangeability |
This Amendment, which amends IAS 21 – The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, aims to establish the accounting requirements for when one currency is not exchangeable for another currency, specifying the exchange rate to be used and the information that should be disclosed in the financial statements.
The Amendment will allow companies to provide more useful information in their financial statements and will assist investors in addressing an issue not previously covered in the accounting requirements for the effects of exchange rate variations. |
January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. No material effects are expected from the application of this Amendment. |
Note 6. Relevant facts
Change in controlling entity
On January 22, 2024, 86.84% of the common shares of Almacenes Éxito S.A. were awarded to Cama Commercial Group Corp. as a result of the completion of the tender offer that this company had signed with Grupo Casino and Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição S.A. – CBD at October 13, 2023. With this award, Cama Commercial Group Corp. became the immediate holding of Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Note 7. Cash and cash equivalents
The balance of cash and cash equivalents is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Cash at banks and on hand | 1,371,157 | 1,477,368 | ||||||
Term deposit certificates | 20,415 | 7,244 | ||||||
Fiduciary rights – money market like (1) | 17,813 | 22,266 | ||||||
Funds | 1,354 | 1,318 | ||||||
Other cash equivalents | 3 | 9 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 1,410,742 | 1,508,205 |
(1) | The balance is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Fiducolombia S.A. | 15,448 | 18,549 | ||||||
Fiduciaria Bogota S.A. | 1,725 | 2,600 | ||||||
BBVA Asset S.A. | 272 | 165 | ||||||
Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Abierta Occirenta | 218 | 167 | ||||||
Credicorp Capital | 80 | 613 | ||||||
Corredores Davivienda S.A. | 70 | 172 | ||||||
Total fiduciary rights | 17,813 | 22,266 |
The decrease is due to transfers of fiduciary rights to cash on hand and banks to be used in the operation.
At March 31, 2024, Exito Group recognized interest income from cash at banks and cash equivalents in the amount of $11,917 (March 31, 2023 - $16,112), which were recognized as financial income as detailed in Note 32.
At Mach 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were not restricted or levied in any way as to limit availability thereof.
Note 8. Trade receivables and other account receivables
The balance of trade receivables and other account receivables is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trade receivables (Note 8.1.) | 411,068 | 466,087 | ||||||
Other account receivables (Note 8.2.) | 215,145 | 251,182 | ||||||
Total trade receivables and other account receivables | 626,213 | 717,269 | ||||||
Current | 614,940 | 704,931 | ||||||
Non-Current | 11,273 | 12,338 |
Note 8.1. Trade receivables
The balance of trade receivables is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trade accounts | 342,444 | 391,552 | ||||||
Sale of real-estate project inventories | 39,586 | 39,277 | ||||||
Rentals and dealers | 36,747 | 41,122 | ||||||
Employee funds and lending | 3,820 | 3,799 | ||||||
Allowance for expected credit loss | (11,529 | ) | (9,663 | ) | ||||
Trade receivables | 411,068 | 466,087 |
An analysis is performed at each reporting date to estimate expected credit losses. The allowance rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns (i.e., product type and customer rating). The calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events and current conditions. Generally, trade receivables and other accounts receivables are written-off if past due for more than one year.
The allowance for expected credit loss is recognized as expense in profit or loss. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the net effect of the allowance for expected credit loss on the statement of profit or loss represents expense of $3,184 ($780 – income for the quarter ended for March 31, 2023).
The movement in the allowance for expected credit losses during the periods was as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 22,882 | |||
Additions (Note 29) | 4,352 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 31) | (5,132 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (1,402 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | (1,391 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 19,309 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 9,663 | |||
Additions (Note 29) | 6,379 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 31) | (3,195 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (1,229 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | (89 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 11,529 |
Note 8.2. Other receivables
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Business agreements | 96,655 | 123,932 | ||||||
Recoverable taxes (1) | 46,131 | 51,340 | ||||||
Loans or advances to employees | 32,464 | 33,142 | ||||||
Money remittances | 15,214 | 18,892 | ||||||
Maintenance fees | 4,023 | 2,649 | ||||||
Long-term receivable | 3,135 | 3,598 | ||||||
Money transfer services | 611 | 653 | ||||||
Sale of fixed assets, intangible assets and other assets | 142 | 141 | ||||||
Other (2) | 16,770 | 16,835 | ||||||
Total other account receivables | 215,145 | 251,182 |
(1) | The decrease corresponds mainly to compensation of a favorable balance in VAT. |
(2) | Corresponds to: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Accounts receivable from non-controlling interests | 6,078 | 5,655 | ||||||
Administrative fees of shopping malls | 4,023 | 2,649 | ||||||
Airline pre-purchases and commissions | 2,288 | 3,813 | ||||||
Receivable of seizures | 1,149 | 974 | ||||||
Employee’s cash imbalances | 1,069 | 958 | ||||||
Deposits in guarantees | 965 | 925 | ||||||
Indemnification of lease contracts | - | 812 | ||||||
Loans to third parties | - | 17 | ||||||
Others minor | 1,198 | 1,032 | ||||||
Total | 16,770 | 16,835 |
Note 9. Prepayments
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Insurance | 15,819 | 23,457 | ||||||
Lease payments | 5,841 | 6,705 | ||||||
Advertising | 5,682 | 5,770 | ||||||
Maintenance | 5,104 | 2,739 | ||||||
Other prepayments | 5,450 | 7,660 | ||||||
Total prepayments | 37,896 | 46,331 | ||||||
Current | 33,236 | 41,515 | ||||||
Non-Current | 4,660 | 4,816 |
Note 10. Related parties
As mentioned in the control´s change in Note65, the next companies are considered as related parties, which ones, at the date of this financial statements there were not transactions:
- | Fundación Salvador del mundo; |
- | N1 Investments, Inc.; |
- | Clarendon Wolrwide S.A.; |
- | Avelan Enterprise, Ltd.; |
- | Foresdale Assets, Ltd.; |
- | Invenergy FSRU Development Spain S.L.; |
- | Talgarth Trading Inc.; |
- | Calleja S. A. de C.V. |
- | Camma Comercial Group. Corp. |
Note 10.1. Significant agreements
Transactions with related parties refer mainly to transactions between Exito Group and its associates, joint ventures and other related entities and were substantially accounted for in accordance with the prices, terms and conditions agreed upon between the parties. The agreements are detailed as follows:
- | Puntos Colombia S.A.S.: Agreement providing for the terms and conditions for the redemption of points collected under their loyalty program, among other services. |
- | Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.: Partnership agreements to promote (i) the sale of products and services offered by Exito Group through credit cards, (ii) the use of these credit cards in and out of Exito Group stores and (iii) the use of other financial services agreed between the parties inside Exito Group stores. |
- | Sara ANV S.A.: Agreement providing for the terms and conditions for the sale of services. |
Note 10.2. Transactions with related parties
Transactions with related parties relate to revenue from retail sales and other services, as well as to costs and expenses related to purchase of goods and services received.
As mentioned in Note 1, at March 31, 2024, the controlling entity of Almacenes Éxito S.A. is Cama Commercial Group Corp. At December 31, 2023, the controlling entity of Almacenes Éxito S.A. was Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A.
The amount of revenue arising from transactions with related parties is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Joint ventures (1) | 15,937 | 17,609 | ||||||
Casino Group Companies | - | 665 | ||||||
Total | 15,937 | 18,274 |
(1) | The amount of revenue with each joint venture is as follows: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Commercial activation recovery | 12,576 | 14,515 | ||||||
Yield on bonus, coupons and energy | 1,341 | 1,486 | ||||||
Lease of real estate | 1,083 | 996 | ||||||
Services | 296 | 294 | ||||||
Total | 15,296 | 17,291 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Services | 406 | 318 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||
Services | 235 | - | ||||||
Total | 15,937 | 17,609 |
The amount of costs and expenses arising from transactions with related parties is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Key management personnel (1) | 43,672 | 31,387 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 28,799 | 28,406 | ||||||
Members of the Board | 403 | 725 | ||||||
Casino Group Companies (3) | - | 7,098 | ||||||
Controlling entity | - | 5 | ||||||
Total cost and expenses | 72,874 | 67,621 |
(1) | Transactions between Exito Group and key management personnel, including legal representatives and/or administrators, mainly relate to labor agreements executed by and between the parties. |
Compensation of key management personnel is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Short-term employee benefits | 43,365 | 30,779 | ||||||
Post-employment benefits | 307 | 608 | ||||||
Total key management personnel compensation | 43,672 | 31,387 |
(2) The amount of costs and expenses with each joint venture is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Commissions on means of payment | 3,257 | 3,622 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Cost of customer loyalty program | 25,542 | 24,784 | ||||||
Total | 28,799 | 28,406 |
(3) | Costs and expenses accrued mainly arise from energy optimization services received and intermediation in the import of goods, purchase of goods and consultancy services. |
Costs and expenses by each company are as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Casino Guichard Perrachon S.A. | - | 4,053 | ||||||
Distribution Casino France | - | 1,753 | ||||||
Euris | - | 501 | ||||||
International Retail and Trade Services IG. | - | 599 | ||||||
Relevan C Colombia S.A.S. | - | 115 | ||||||
Casino Services | - | 77 | ||||||
Total | - | 7,098 |
Note 10.3. Receivable and Other non-financial assets from related parties
Receivable | Other non-financial assets | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Joint ventures (1) | 59,348 | 44,634 | 38,750 | 52,500 | ||||||||||||
Casino Group companies (2) | - | 5,945 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Controlling entity | - | 1,566 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Current | 59,348 | 52,145 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Non-Current | - | - | 38,750 | 52,500 |
(1) | Balances relate to the following joint ventures and the following detail: |
- | Receivables: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Reimbursement of shared expenses, collection of coupons and other | 5,846 | 4,697 | ||||||
Other services | 9,341 | 1,784 | ||||||
Total | 15,187 | 6,481 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Redemption of points | 44,059 | 37,926 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||
Other services | 102 | 227 | ||||||
Total receivables | 59,348 | 44,634 |
- | Other non-financial assets: |
The amount of $38,750 as of March 31, 2024, corresponds to payments made to Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. for the subscription of shares that have not been recognized in its equity because authorization has not been obtained from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia. The amount of $52,500 as of December 31, 2023, corresponded to payments made to Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. for the subscription of shares that have not been recognized in its equity because authorization had not been obtained from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia; during 2024, authorization was obtained to register the equity increase.
(2) | Receivable from Casino Group companies represents reimbursement for payments to expats, supplier agreements and energy efficiency solutions. |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Casino International | - | 3,224 | ||||||
Relevanc Colombia S.A.S. | - | 1,082 | ||||||
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição S.A. – CBD | - | 822 | ||||||
International Retail and Trade Services | - | 810 | ||||||
Casino Services | - | 7 | ||||||
Total | - | 5,945 |
Note 10.4. Payables to related parties
The balance of payables to related parties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Joint ventures (1) | 60,168 | 44,032 | ||||||
Controlling entity (2) | - | 10,581 | ||||||
Casino Group companies | - | 1,004 | ||||||
Total | 60,168 | 55,617 |
(1) | The balance of payables by each joint venture is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Puntos Colombia S.A.S (a) | 53,587 | 43,986 | ||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | 6,581 | 44 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | - | 2 | ||||||
Total accounts payable to joint ventures | 60,168 | 44,032 |
(a) | Represents the balance arising from points (accumulations) issued. |
(2) | Represents the balance for consulting services from Casino Guichard Perrachon S.A. |
Note 10.5. Collections on behalf of third parties with related parties
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Joint ventures (1) | 20,290 | 26,515 |
(1) | Mainly represents collections received from customers related to the Tarjeta Éxito cards owned by Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. (Note 25). |
Note 11. Inventories, net and Cost of sales
Note 11.1. Inventories, net
The balance of inventories is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Inventories (1) | 2,524,429 | 2,352,735 | ||||||
Inventories in transit | 52,736 | 22,312 | ||||||
Raw materials | 29,808 | 28,367 | ||||||
Materials, spares, accessories and consumable packaging | 16,302 | 15,884 | ||||||
Real estate project inventories (2) | 15,585 | 18,003 | ||||||
Production in process | 102 | 102 | ||||||
Total inventories | 2,638,962 | 2,437,403 |
(1) | The movement of the losses on inventory obsolescence and damages, included as lower value in inventories, during the reporting periods is shown below: |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 13,150 | |||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 11.2.) | 1,482 | |||
Loss reversal (Note 11.2.) | (19 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | (556 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 14,057 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 19,583 | |||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 11.2.) | 3,217 | |||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | (66 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 22,734 |
(2) | For 2024, represents López de Galarza real estate project for $776 (December 31, 2023 - $776) and Éxito Occidente real estate project for $14,809 (December 31, 2023 - $17,227). |
At March 21, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, there are no restrictions or liens on the sale of inventories.
Note 11.2. Cost of sales
The following is the information related with the cost of sales, allowance for losses on inventory obsolescence and damages, and allowance reversal on inventories:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold (1) | 4,424,523 | 4,494,218 | ||||||
Trade discounts and purchase rebates | (706,281 | ) | (697,811 | ) | ||||
Logistics costs (2) | 173,514 | 159,394 | ||||||
Damage and loss | 58,213 | 65,971 | ||||||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 11.1) | 3,217 | 1,463 | ||||||
Total cost of sales | 3,953,186 | 4,023,235 |
(1) | For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, includes $7,091 of depreciation and amortization cost (March 31, 2023 - $7,484). |
(2) | The detail is shown below: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Employee benefits | 91,699 | 85,502 | ||||||
Services | 55,778 | 47,564 | ||||||
Depreciations and amortizations | 18,745 | 19,015 | ||||||
Upload and download operators | 1,477 | 1,398 | ||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 1,379 | 2,060 | ||||||
Packaging and marking materials | 1,335 | 1,311 | ||||||
Leases | 1,296 | 931 | ||||||
Fuels | 445 | 457 | ||||||
Insurance | 171 | 185 | ||||||
Other | 1,189 | 971 | ||||||
Total logistics costs | 173,514 | 159,394 |
Note 12. Financial assets
The balance of financial assets is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (1) | 23,649 | 23,964 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (2) | 1,474 | 2,378 | ||||||
Financial assets measured at amortized cost | 579 | 578 | ||||||
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | 518 | 546 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments | 74 | - | ||||||
Total financial assets | 26,294 | 27,466 | ||||||
Current | 1,596 | 2,452 | ||||||
Non-Current | 24,698 | 25,014 |
(1) | Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income are equity investments not held for sale. The detail of these investments is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Investments in bonds | 12,973 | 13,288 | ||||||
Cnova N.V. | 9,222 | 9,222 | ||||||
Fideicomiso El Tesoro etapa 4A y 4C 448 | 1,206 | 1,206 | ||||||
Associated Grocers of Florida, Inc. | 113 | 113 | ||||||
Central de abastos del Caribe S.A. | 71 | 71 | ||||||
La Promotora S.A. | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Sociedad de acueducto, alcantarillado y aseo de Barranquilla S.A. E.S.P. | 14 | 14 | ||||||
Total financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 23,649 | 23,964 |
(2) | Derivative instruments designated as hedging instrument relates to swap of interest rates. The fair value of these instruments is determined based on valuation models. |
At March 31, 2024, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Range of rates for hedged item |
Range of rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||||
Swap | Interest rate | Loans and borrowings | IBR 3M | 9.0120 | % | 1,474 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at March 31, 2024, is shown below:
Less than 1 month | From 1 to 3 months | From 3 to 6 months | From 6 to 12 months | More than 12 months | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Swap | - | 897 | 577 | - | - | 1,474 |
At December 31, 2023, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Range of rates for hedged item |
Range of rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||||
Swap | Interest rate | Loans and borrowings | IBR 3M | 9.0120 | % | 2,378 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at December 31, 2023, is shown below:
Less than 1 month | From 1 to 3 months | From 3 to 6 months | From 6 to 12 months | More than 12 months | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Swap | 998 | - | 871 | 509 | - | 2,378 |
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, there are no restrictions or liens on financial assets that restrict their sale, except for judicial deposits relevant to the subsidiary Libertad S.A of $48 (December 31, 2023- $74), included within the line item Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss.
None of the assets were impaired at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023.
Note 13. Property, plant and equipment, net
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Land | 1,229,232 | 1,145,625 | ||||||
Buildings | 2,263,644 | 2,149,905 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 1,227,273 | 1,204,968 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 774,875 | 751,496 | ||||||
Assets under construction | 54,240 | 48,456 | ||||||
Installations | 193,403 | 183,485 | ||||||
Improvements to third-party properties | 779,544 | 768,322 | ||||||
Vehicles | 28,339 | 23,148 | ||||||
Computers | 411,701 | 389,756 | ||||||
Other property, plant and equipment | 289 | 289 | ||||||
Total property, plant and equipment, gross | 6,962,540 | 6,665,450 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (2,760,301 | ) | (2,590,675 | ) | ||||
Impairment | (5,234 | ) | (5,010 | ) | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 4,197,005 | 4,069,765 |
The movement of the cost of property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and impairment loss during the reporting periods is shown below:
Cost | Land | Buildings | Machinery and equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Assets under construction |
Installations | Improvements to third party properties |
Vehicles | Computers | Other property, plant and equipment |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,278,822 | 2,348,627 | 1,176,246 | 789,622 | 50,305 | 197,097 | 776,293 | 28,712 | 404,938 | 16,050 | 7,066,712 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 20 | 6,618 | 21,481 | 11,136 | 15,901 | 960 | 8,036 | 1,354 | 4,679 | - | 70,185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decrease) Increase from movements between property, plant and equipment accounts |
- | (66 | ) | 737 | (14,731 | ) | (5,650 | ) | 2,064 | 17,381 | - | 265 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decreases) by transfer (to) other balance sheet accounts – investment property. |
- | - | - | - | (323 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | (323 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | - | (6,473 | ) | (1,916 | ) | (328 | ) | (602 | ) | (16 | ) | - | (1,127 | ) | - | (10,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
(54,396 | ) | (71,494 | ) | (11,163 | ) | (10,881 | ) | (1,528 | ) | (2,790 | ) | (5,078 | ) | (2,479 | ) | (11,105 | ) | - | (170,914 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decrease) increase from transfers to (from) other balance sheet accounts - tax assets |
(20 | ) | 15,515 | (3,025 | ) | (2,477 | ) | (1,043 | ) | - | 585 | 1,530 | (255 | ) | - | 10,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increases by transfer from other balance sheet accounts - intangibles | - | - | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,209 | - | 1,272 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 50,098 | 49,602 | 8,901 | 11,094 | 1,282 | - | - | 3,310 | 9,664 | - | 133,951 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,274,524 | 2,348,802 | 1,186,767 | 781,847 | 58,616 | 196,729 | 797,201 | 32,427 | 408,268 | 16,050 | 7,101,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1,145,625 | 2,149,905 | 1,204,968 | 751,496 | 48,456 | 183,485 | 768,322 | 23,148 | 389,756 | 289 | 6,665,450 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 157 | 215 | 7,426 | 3,229 | 7,964 | 1,530 | 4,644 | 1,696 | 2,668 | - | 29,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) from movements between property, plant and equipment accounts |
- | - | 354 | 2,508 | (3,408 | ) | 311 | 230 | - | 5 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | - | (5,301 | ) | (1,884 | ) | (110 | ) | (164 | ) | (7,410 | ) | (2 | ) | (276 | ) | - | (15,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
3,734 | 6,028 | 4,533 | 5,296 | 1,465 | 8,241 | 13,758 | (469 | ) | 951 | - | 43,537 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decrease) increase from transfers to (from) other balance sheet accounts - tax assets |
- | - | (730 | ) | (202 | ) | (127 | ) | - | - | - | (82 | ) | - | (1,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 79,716 | 107,496 | 16,023 | 14,432 | - | - | - | 3,966 | 18,679 | - | 240,312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,229,232 | 2,263,644 | 1,227,273 | 774,875 | 54,240 | 193,403 | 779,544 | 28,339 | 411,701 | 289 | 6,962,540 |
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings | Machinery and equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Installations | Improvements to third party properties |
Vehicles | Computers | Other property, plant and equipment |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 604,747 | 667,593 | 541,405 | 117,623 | 362,411 | 22,794 | 265,050 | 6,373 | 2,587,996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 12,704 | 23,312 | 16,015 | 3,173 | 10,598 | 511 | 9,018 | 197 | 75,528 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | (4,998 | ) | (1,639 | ) | (380 | ) | - | - | (441 | ) | - | (7,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
(26,383 | ) | (8,754 | ) | (8,372 | ) | (1,688 | ) | (1,870 | ) | (2,124 | ) | (10,076 | ) | - | (59,267 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 140 | - | - | - | - | 21 | 96 | - | 257 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 26,145 | 7,631 | 6,423 | - | - | 2,914 | 9,361 | - | 52,474 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 617,353 | 684,784 | 553,832 | 118,728 | 371,139 | 24,116 | 273,008 | 6,570 | 2,649,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 575,427 | 702,416 | 552,182 | 105,595 | 372,997 | 17,920 | 264,134 | 4 | 2,590,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 13,194 | 22,962 | 14,284 | 3,038 | 10,099 | 313 | 9,530 | - | 73,420 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | (4,815 | ) | (621 | ) | (111 | ) | (4,319 | ) | (2 | ) | (274 | ) | - | (10,142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
933 | 2,932 | 4,918 | 4,774 | 5,013 | (358 | ) | 710 | - | 18,922 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 14 | - | - | - | - | 134 | - | - | 148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 43,625 | 12,861 | 10,760 | - | - | 4,285 | 15,747 | - | 87,278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 633,193 | 736,356 | 581,523 | 113,296 | 383,790 | 22,292 | 289,847 | 4 | 2,760,301 |
Impairment | Land | Buildings | Machinery and equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Assets under construction |
Installations | Improvements to third party properties |
Vehicles | Computers | Other property, plant and equipment |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | - | 110 | - | - | - | - | 4,326 | - | - | - | 4,436 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
- | - | - | - | - | - | (60 | ) | - | - | - | (60 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | - | 110 | - | - | - | - | 4,266 | - | - | - | 4,376 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,010 | - | - | - | 5,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation currency |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 224 | - | - | - | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,234 | - | - | - | 5,234 |
Assets under construction are represented by those assets in process of construction and process of assembly not ready for their intended use as expected by Exito Group management, and on which costs directly attributable to the construction process continue to be capitalized if they are qualifying assets.
The cost of property, plant and equipment does not include the balance of estimated dismantling and similar costs, based on the assessment and analysis made by the Exito Group which concluded that there are no contractual or legal obligations at acquisition.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 no restrictions or liens have been imposed on items of property, plant and equipment that limit their sale, and there are no commitments to acquire, build or develop property, plant and equipment.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, property, plant and equipment have no residual value that affects depreciable amount.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, the Exito Group has insurance for cover the loss ‘risk over this property, plant and equipment.
Note 13.1 Additions to property, plant and equipment for cash flow presentation purposes.
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Additions | 29,529 | 70,185 | ||||||
Additions to trade payables for deferred purchases of property, plant and equipment | (100,396 | ) | (75,444 | ) | ||||
Payments for deferred purchases of property, plant and equipment | 168,091 | 155,300 | ||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment in cash | 97,224 | 150,041 |
Note 14. Investment property, net
Exito Group’s investment properties are business premises and land held to generate income from operating leases or future appreciation of their value.
The net balance of investment properties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Land | 276,591 | 263,172 | ||||||
Buildings | 1,793,388 | 1,671,190 | ||||||
Constructions in progress | 28,829 | 22,613 | ||||||
Total cost of investment properties | 2,098,808 | 1,956,975 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (344,197 | ) | (295,673 | ) | ||||
Impairment | (7,957 | ) | (7,957 | ) | ||||
Total investment properties, net | 1,746,654 | 1,653,345 |
The movement of the cost of investment properties and accumulated depreciation during the reporting periods is shown below:
Cost | Land | Buildings | Constructions in progress |
Total | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 312,399 | 1,744,190 | 109,563 | 2,166,152 | ||||||||||||
Additions | - | 199 | 6,827 | 7,026 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) from transfers from property, plant and equipment | - | 715 | (392 | ) | 323 | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) from movements between investment properties accounts | - | 11,143 | (11,143 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (8,669 | ) | (85,014 | ) | (223 | ) | (93,906 | ) | ||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 7,643 | 99,289 | 249 | 107,181 | ||||||||||||
Other | (26 | ) | (15,963 | ) | (34 | ) | (16,023 | ) | ||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 311,347 | 1,754,559 | 104,847 | 2,170,753 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 263,172 | 1,671,190 | 22,613 | 1,956,975 | ||||||||||||
Additions | - | - | 5,908 | 5,908 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 1,293 | (11,415 | ) | (34 | ) | (10,156 | ) | |||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 12,126 | 133,613 | 342 | 146,081 | ||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 276,591 | 1,793,388 | 28,829 | 2,098,808 |
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings | |||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 317,665 | |||
Depreciation expenses | 8,533 | |||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (23,511 | ) | ||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 30,894 | |||
Other | (5,006 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 328,575 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 295,673 | |||
Depreciation expenses | 8,329 | |||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (3,396 | ) | ||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 43,591 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 344,197 |
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, there are no limitations or liens imposed on investment property that restrict realization or tradability thereof.
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, the Exito Group is not committed to acquire, build or develop new investment property.
In Note 35 discloses the fair value of investment property, based on the appraisal carried out by an independent third party.
Note 15. Leases
Note 15.1 Right of use asset, net
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Right of use asset | 3,492,793 | 2,980,106 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (1,696,248 | ) | (1,612,996 | ) | ||||
Impairment | (6,104 | ) | (5,857 | ) | ||||
Total right of use asset, net | 1,790,441 | 1,361,253 |
The movement of right of use asset and depreciation thereof, during the reporting periods, is shown below:
Cost | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 2,826,607 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 10,751 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 89,135 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (14,716 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (7,638 | ) | ||
Other changes | (1,753 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 2,902,386 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 2,980,106 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 61,975 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 430,921 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (4,751 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 24,923 | |||
Other changes | (381 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,492,793 | |||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,377,029 | |||
Depreciation | 67,146 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (10,924 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (3,734 | ) | ||
Other changes | (421 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,429,096 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1,612,996 | |||
Depreciation | 77,018 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (3,778 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 10,156 | |||
Other changes | (144 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,696,248 | |||
Impairment | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 6,109 | |||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (85 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 6,024 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 5,857 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (15 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 262 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 6,104 |
(1) | Mainly results from the extension of contract terms, indexation or lease modifications. |
(2) | Mainly results from the early termination of lease contracts. |
The cost of right of use asset by class of underlying asset is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Buildings | 3,457,582 | 2,948,056 | ||||||
Vehicles | 17,525 | 18,950 | ||||||
Lands | 12,480 | 7,540 | ||||||
Equipment | 5,206 | 5,560 | ||||||
Total | 3,492,793 | 2,980,106 |
Accumulated of depreciation of right of use assets by class of underlying asset is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Buildings | 1,676,943 | 1,594,867 | ||||||
Vehicles | 9,452 | 8,845 | ||||||
Equipment | 4,970 | 4,796 | ||||||
Lands | 4,883 | 4,488 | ||||||
Total | 1,696,248 | 1,612,996 |
Depreciation expense by class of underlying asset is shown below:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Buildings | 75,449 | 65,272 | ||||||
Vehicles | 1,073 | 1,261 | ||||||
Equipment | 305 | 420 | ||||||
Lands | 191 | 193 | ||||||
Total depreciation | 77,018 | 67,146 |
Exito Group is not exposed to the future cash outflows for extension options and termination options. Additionally, there are no residual value guarantees, restrictions nor covenants imposed by leases.
At March 31, 2024, the average remaining term of lease contracts is 11.6 years (11.7 years as at December 31, 2023), which is also the average remaining period over which the right of use asset is depreciated.
Note 15.2 Lease liabilities
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Lease liabilities | 1,998,863 | 1,567,959 | ||||||
Current | 281,436 | 282,180 | ||||||
Non-Current | 1,717,427 | 1,285,779 |
The movement in lease liabilities is as shown:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,655,955 | |||
Additions | 10,751 | |||
Accrued interest | 29,815 | |||
Remeasurements | 89,135 | |||
Terminations | (3,781 | ) | ||
Payments of lease liabilities including interests | (98,427 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (4,248 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,679,200 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1,567,959 | |||
Additions | 61,975 | |||
Accrued interest | 36,964 | |||
Remeasurements | 430,921 | |||
Terminations | (1,089 | ) | ||
Payments of lease liabilities including interests | (115,097 | ) | ||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 17,230 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,998,863 |
Below are the future lease liability payments at March 31, 2023:
Up to one year | 382,912 | |||
From 1 to 5 years | 1,001,869 | |||
More than 5 years | 1,154,250 | |||
Minimum lease liability payments | 2,539,031 | |||
Future financing (expenses) | (540,168 | ) | ||
Total minimum net lease liability payments | 1,998,863 |
Note 16. Other intangible assets, net
The net balance of other intangible assets, net is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trademarks | 279,726 | 250,879 | ||||||
Computer software | 280,612 | 278,893 | ||||||
Rights | 24,772 | 23,385 | ||||||
Other | 123 | 90 | ||||||
Total cost of other intangible assets | 585,233 | 553,247 | ||||||
Accumulated amortization | (191,312 | ) | (186,878 | ) | ||||
Total other intangible assets, net | 393,921 | 366,369 |
The movement of the cost of other intangible assets and of accumulated depreciation is shown below:
Cost | Trademarks (1) | Computer software |
Rights | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 299,688 | 274,480 | 24,703 | 147 | 599,018 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | 5,296 | 4,238 | - | - | 9,534 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers to other balance sheet accounts – Property, plant, and equipment | - | (1,272 | ) | - | - | (1,272 | ) | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (18,499 | ) | (483 | ) | (779 | ) | (23 | ) | (19,784 | ) | ||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 16,504 | - | 1,159 | 23 | 17,686 | |||||||||||||||
Other minor movements | - | 84 | - | - | 84 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 302,989 | 277,047 | 25,083 | 147 | 605,266 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 250,879 | 278,893 | 23,385 | 90 | 553,247 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | 4 | 6,349 | - | - | 6,353 | |||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | (6,055 | ) | - | - | (6,055 | ) | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 2,571 | 1,425 | (151 | ) | (4 | ) | 3,841 | |||||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 26,272 | - | 1,538 | 37 | 27,847 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 279,726 | 280,612 | 24,772 | 123 | 585,233 |
Accumulated amortization | Computer software |
Rights | Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 172,630 | 1,582 | 126 | 174,338 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 7,673 | 96 | - | 7,769 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (391 | ) | (292 | ) | (23 | ) | (706 | ) | ||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | - | 492 | 23 | 515 | ||||||||||||
Other minor movements | - | (96 | ) | - | (96 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 179,912 | 1,782 | 126 | 181,820 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 185,455 | 1,354 | 69 | 186,878 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 8,091 | - | - | 8,091 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 1,133 | (68 | ) | (4 | ) | 1,061 | ||||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | - | 920 | 36 | 956 | ||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | (5,674 | ) | - | - | (5,674 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 189,005 | 2,206 | 101 | 191,312 |
(1) | The balance of trademarks, is shown below: |
Operating segment | Brand | Useful life | March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 | ||||||||
Uruguay | Miscellaneous | Indefinite | 120,170 | 115,020 | ||||||||
Argentina | Libertad | Indefinite | 73,125 | 49,432 | ||||||||
Low cost and other (Colombia) | Súper Ínter | Indefinite | 63,704 | 63,704 | ||||||||
Low cost and other (Colombia) | Surtimax | Indefinite | 17,427 | 17,427 | ||||||||
Colombia | Taeq | Indefinite | 5,296 | 5,296 | ||||||||
Colombia | Finlandek | Indefinite | 4 | - | ||||||||
279,726 | 250,879 |
The trademarks have an indefinite useful life. Exito Group estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows, and consequently they are not amortized.
The rights have an indefinite useful life. Exito Group estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows, and consequently these are not amortized.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, other intangible assets are not limited or subject to lien that would restrict their sale. In addition, there are no commitments to acquire or develop other intangible assets.
Note 17. Goodwill
The balance of goodwill is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | 1,492,896 | 1,441,256 | ||||||
Carulla Vivero S.A. | 827,420 | 827,420 | ||||||
Súper Ínter | 453,649 | 453,649 | ||||||
Libertad S.A. | 275,582 | 186,289 | ||||||
Cafam | 122,219 | 122,219 | ||||||
Other | 50,806 | 50,806 | ||||||
Total goodwill | 3,222,572 | 3,081,639 | ||||||
Impairment loss | (1,017 | ) | (1,017 | ) | ||||
Total goodwill, net | 3,221,555 | 3,080,622 |
The movement in goodwill are shown below:
Cost | Impairment | Net | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 3,485,320 | (1,017 | ) | 3,484,303 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (82,549 | ) | - | (82,549 | ) | |||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 62,199 | - | 62,199 | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 3,464,970 | (1,017 | ) | 3,463,953 | ||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,081,639 | (1,017 | ) | 3,080,622 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 41,923 | - | 41,923 | |||||||||
Hyperinflation adjustments | 99,010 | - | 99,010 | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,222,572 | (1,017 | ) | 3,221,555 |
Goodwill has indefinite useful life on the grounds of the Exito Group’s considerations thereon, and consequently it is not amortized.
17.1. Business combinations
Related to business combinations from 2023, at March 31, 2024, Exito Group is currently advancing the allocation of the purchase price. The consideration transferred, the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities from the business acquired at acquisition date and the adjustments of measurement at closing period are as follows:
Book values at the date of acquisition |
Measurement period adjustments |
Fair values at the date of acquisition |
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Hipervital | Costa y | Modasian | Hipervital | Costa y | Modasian | Hipervital | Costa y | Modasian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S.A.S. | Costa S.A. | S.R.L. | S.A.S. | Costa S.A. | S.R.L. | S.A.S. | Costa S.A. | S.R.L. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | - | - | - | - | 411 | - | - | 411 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade receivables | - | - | - | - | 1,309 | - | - | 1,309 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 680 | - | - | (17 | ) | 1,230 | - | 663 | 1,230 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax assets | - | - | - | - | 334 | - | - | 334 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,614 | 92 | 1,758 | (66 | ) | 314 | - | 2,548 | 406 | 1,758 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rights of use | - | 7,543 | - | - | (7,543 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brands | - | - | - | 12,904 | - | - | 12,904 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total identifiable assets | 3,294 | 7,635 | 1,758 | 12,821 | (3,945 | ) | - | 16,115 | 3,690 | 1,758 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial liabilities | - | - | 235 | - | - | - | - | - | 235 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 689 | 110 | 846 | (18 | ) | 2,099 | - | 671 | 2,209 | 846 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leases liabilities | - | 7,525 | - | - | (7,525 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities take on | 689 | 7,635 | 1,081 | (18 | ) | (5,426 | ) | - | 671 | 2,209 | 1,081 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets and liabilities measured at fair value | 2,605 | - | 677 | 12,839 | 1,481 | - | 15,444 | 1,481 | 677 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consideration transferred | 20,126 | 17,032 | 1,558 | (865 | ) | 606 | - | 19,261 | 17,638 | 1,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill from the acquisition | 17,521 | 17,032 | 881 | (13,704 | ) | (875 | ) | - | 3,817 | 16,157 | 881 |
The goodwill and variations from the time of acquisition at March 31, 2024, shown the following:
Hipervital | Costa y | Modasian | ||||||||||||||
S.A.S. | Costa S.A. | S.R.L. | Total | |||||||||||||
Goodwill from the acquisition | 3,817 | 16,157 | 881 | 20,855 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange difference | (462 | ) | (1,953 | ) | (106 | ) | (2,521 | ) | ||||||||
Saldo al 31 de diciembre de 2023 | 3,355 | 14,204 | 775 | 18,334 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange difference | 150 | 636 | 35 | 821 | ||||||||||||
Saldo al 31 de marzo de 2024 | 3,505 | 14,840 | 810 | 19,155 |
The revenues and profit or loss of this business acquired, corresponding to the quarter ended at March 31, 2024, included in the consolidated statements of profit or loss at March 31, 2024, shown the following:
Hipervital | Costa y | Modasian | ||||||||||
S.A.S. | Costa S.A. | S.R.L. | ||||||||||
Revenues | 8,286 | 5,895 | - | |||||||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 21 | (155 | ) | 13 |
This companies acquired are ongoing business that are consider attractive, located in strategic places coinciding with the expansion plan of the Exito Group.
Goodwill was fully allocated to the Uruguay segment and is attributable to the synergies expected from the integration of the operation of stores acquired in this country.
Note 18. Investments accounted for using the equity method
The balance of investments accounted for using the equity method includes:
Company | Classification | March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | Joint venture | 248,860 | 220,134 | |||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | Joint venture | 12,082 | 9,986 | |||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | Joint venture | 2,056 | 2,438 | |||||||
Total investments accounted for using the equity method | 262,998 | 232,558 |
There are no restrictions on the capability of joint ventures to transfer funds in the form of cash dividends, or loan repayments or advance payments.
There are not contingent liabilities incurred related to its participation therein.
Exito Group has no constructive obligations acquired on behalf of investments accounted for using the equity method arising from losses exceeding the interest held in them.
These investments have no restrictions or liens that affect the interest held in them.
Nota 18.1. Participation of the profits from investments accounted for using the equity method
The result for the participation of the profits from investments accounted for using the equity method is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | (23,774 | ) | (27,793 | ) | ||||
Sara ANV S.A. | (381 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | 2,095 | 1,003 | ||||||
Total | (22,060 | ) | (26,792 | ) |
Note 19. Non-cash transactions
During the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, Exito Group had non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment, and to right of use assets, that were not included in the statement of cash flow, presented in Note 13 and 15, respectively.
Note 20. Loans, borrowing and other financial liabilities
The balance of loans, borrowing and other financial liability is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Bank loans | 1,793,666 | 815,674 | ||||||
Put option on non-controlling interests (1) | 460,542 | 442,342 | ||||||
Letters of credit | 8,463 | 8,189 | ||||||
Total loans, borrowing and other financial liabilities | 2,262,671 | 1,266,205 | ||||||
Current | 2,056,303 | 1,029,394 | ||||||
Non-Current | 206,368 | 236,811 |
(1) | Represents the put option liability on part of the non-controlling interest in Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. Exito Group has a non-controlling interest in Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. of 30.85%, (December 31, 2023 - 30.85%) of which 23.16% (December 31, 2023 - 23.16%) is subject to a put option held by non-controlling shareholders. Such put option is exercisable by the holders at any time until expiry on June 30, 2025. The put option exercise price is the greater of following three measures: (i) a fixed price per share of $0.30 in US dollars as stated in the put option contract adjusted at a rate of 5% per year, (ii) a multiple of 6 times the average EBITDA of the last two years minus the net debt of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. as of the exercise date, or (iii) a multiple of 12 times the average net income of the past two years of the Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. On March 31, 2024, the greater of these three measures was the multiple of 12 times the average net income of the past two years. |
During 2023, Grupo Casino negotiated with the non-controlling interest of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. the assignment of this put option to Exito Group. Once this assignment was completed, making Exito Group the direct holder of the put option liability, the put-call contract between Exito Group and Grupo Casino was finished.
To guarantee compliance with the obligation assumed by Exito Group in this assignment, a non-possessory pledge was constituted over the series B shares in Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A., which are property of Spice Investment Mercosur S.A., which are related in the title number 1 shareholding and representing 25% of the voting capital of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. This guarantee does not transfer the right to vote or receive dividends that the pledged shares have, which are held by Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. This guarantee replaces the last given in previous years on the same shareholding title.
The movement in loans and borrowing during the reporting periods is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,455,584 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 727,266 | |||
Changes in the fair value of the put option recognized in equity | (9,095 | ) | ||
Interest accrued | 38,731 | |||
Translation difference | (60 | ) | ||
Repayments of loans and borrowings | (46,118 | ) | ||
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings | (24,668 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 2,141,640 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 (1) | 1,266,205 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings (2) | 1,034,777 | |||
Changes in the fair value of the put option recognized in equity | 18,200 | |||
Interest accrued | 51,220 | |||
Translation difference | 369 | |||
Repayments of loans and borrowings (3) | (80,981 | ) | ||
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings | (27,119 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 2,262,671 |
(1) | At December 31, 2023, the balance included: |
$108,969 corresponding of a bilateral credit taken on March 27, 2020, $136,727 of a bilateral credit taken on June 3, 2020 and the extension of a bilateral credit with three new bilateral credits in amounts of $202,663; $126,478 y $114,053 taken on March 26, 2021 as well as $101,280 and $25,348 of anew bilateral credits taken on August 28, 2023, for the Parent Company.
The put option contract of Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. for $442,342 with the non-controlling interest owners of the subsidiary Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.
Letters of credit from the subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries for $8,189.
(2) | The Parent Company requested disbursement of $30,000; $70,000 y $230,000 against one of its outstanding bilateral revolving credits entered February 18, 2022; disbursement of $300,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on October 10, 2022, and disbursement of $200,000 against other bilateral revolving credit entered on April 4, 2022. |
In February 2024, the Parent Company requested disbursements for $70,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on February 18, 2022 and for $100,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on February 12, 2024.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries requested letters of credit totaling $30,729.
(3) | During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Parent Company paid $50,000 corresponding on the renewal on the bilateral credit contract signed on March 26, 2021. |
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries repaid letters of credit in amount of $30,819.
These loans are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; transaction costs are not included in the measurement, since they were not incurred.
Below is a detail of maturities for non-current loans and borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2024, discounted at present value (amortized cost):
Year | Total | |||
2025 | 94,185 | |||
2026 | 58,867 | |||
2027 | 27,892 | |||
>2028 | 25,424 | |||
206,368 |
As of March 31, 2024, Exito Group has no unused lines of credit.
Covenants
Under loans and borrowing contracts, Exito Group is subject to comply with the following financial covenants: as long as Almacenes Exito S.A. has payment obligations arising from the contracts executed on March 27, 2020, maintain a leverage financial ratio, defined as adjusted recurring Ebitda to gross financial liabilities of less than 2.8x. Such ratio will be measured annually on April 30 or the following business day, based on the audited separate financial statements of Almacenes Éxito S.A. for each annual period.
As of December 31, 2023, Exito Group complied with its covenants.
Additionally, from the same loans and borrowing contracts Exito Group is subject to comply with some non-financial covenant, which at December 31, 2023 were complied.
Note 21. Employee benefits
The balance of employee benefits is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Defined benefit plans | 39,179 | 38,106 | ||||||
Long-term benefit plan | 1,875 | 1,815 | ||||||
Total employee benefits | 41,054 | 39,921 | ||||||
Current | 5,074 | 4,703 | ||||||
Non-Current | 35,980 | 35,218 |
Note 22. Provisions
The balance of provisions is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Legal proceedings (1) | 19,472 | 19,736 | ||||||
Restructuring | 17,767 | 5,180 | ||||||
Taxes other than income tax | 294 | 297 | ||||||
Other provisions | 9,903 | 8,462 | ||||||
Total provisions | 47,436 | 33,675 | ||||||
Current | 35,823 | 22,045 | ||||||
Non-Current | 11,613 | 11,630 |
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, there are no provisions for onerous contracts.
(1) | Provisions for legal proceedings are recognized to cover estimated probable losses arising from lawsuits brought against Exito Group, related to labor, civil, administrative and regulatory matters, which are assessed based on the best estimation of cash outflows required to settle a liability on the date of preparation of the financial statements. There is no individual material process included in these provisions. The balance is comprised of: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Labor legal proceedings | 10,174 | 10,211 | ||||||
Civil legal proceedings | 6,873 | 7,250 | ||||||
Administrative and regulatory proceedings | 2,425 | 2,275 | ||||||
Total legal proceedings | 19,472 | 19,736 |
(2) | The balance of other provisions corresponds to: |
31 de marzo | 31 de diciembre | |||||||
de 2024 | de 2023 | |||||||
Store close | 3,496 | 61 | ||||||
Urbanistic improvements | 2,215 | 2,215 | ||||||
Reduction for merchandises VMI | 401 | 296 | ||||||
Others minor in Libertad S.A. | 154 | 163 | ||||||
Montevideo real estate project | - | 3,500 | ||||||
Others minor in Colombian subsidiaries | 3,637 | 2,227 | ||||||
Total others provisions | 9,903 | 8,462 |
Balances and movement of provisions during the reporting periods are as follows:
Legal | Taxes other than |
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proceedings | income tax | Restructuring | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 19,101 | 4,473 | 10,517 | 8,286 | 42,377 | |||||||||||||||
Increase | 1,747 | - | 297 | 1,697 | 3,741 | |||||||||||||||
Uses | - | (465 | ) | (127 | ) | - | (592 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payments | (836 | ) | - | (6,590 | ) | (1,833 | ) | (9,259 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (493 | ) | (3,337 | ) | (1,039 | ) | (364 | ) | (5,233 | ) | ||||||||||
Other reclassifications | (556 | ) | - | 243 | (12 | ) | (325 | ) | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | (488 | ) | (165 | ) | (2 | ) | (130 | ) | (785 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 18,475 | 506 | 3,299 | 7,644 | 29,924 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 19,736 | 297 | 5,180 | 8,462 | 33,675 | |||||||||||||||
Increase | 1,275 | - | 16,144 | 6,482 | 23,901 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (685 | ) | - | (3,557 | ) | (1,532 | ) | (5,774 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (1,009 | ) | - | - | (3,500 | ) | (4,509 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other reclassifications | (1 | ) | - | - | - | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency | 156 | (3 | ) | - | (9 | ) | 144 | |||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 19,472 | 294 | 17,767 | 9,903 | 47,436 |
Note 23. Trade payables and other payable
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Payables to suppliers of goods | 2,829,080 | 2,725,532 | ||||||
Payables and other payable - agreements (1) | 714,678 | 1,562,246 | ||||||
Payables to other suppliers | 299,733 | 325,447 | ||||||
Employee benefits | 277,513 | 335,989 | ||||||
Withholding tax payable (2) | 160,331 | 72,146 | ||||||
Dividends payable (3) | 93,851 | 32,691 | ||||||
Purchase of assets (4) | 53,585 | 121,554 | ||||||
Tax Payable | 42,291 | 72,346 | ||||||
Other | 44,664 | 38,175 | ||||||
Total trade payables and other payable | 4,515,726 | 5,286,126 | ||||||
Current | 4,496,384 | 5,248,777 | ||||||
Non-Current | 19,342 | 37,349 |
(1) | The detail of payables and other payable - agreements is shown below: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Payables to suppliers of goods | 661,927 | 1,429,006 | ||||||
Payables to other suppliers | 52,751 | 133,240 | ||||||
Total payables and other payable - agreements | 714,678 | 1,562,246 |
(2) | It corresponds to declarations of withholding taxes and other taxes that are pending payment, and which will be offset with the balance in favor of the income tax return for the year 2023. |
(3) | The increase corresponds to the dividends declared on 2024. |
(4) | The reduction is basically because a payment for $20,530 from Clearpath contract and $17,595 from others contracts. |
In Colombia, receivable anticipation transactions are initiated by suppliers who, at their sole discretion, choose the banks that will advance financial resources before invoice due dates, according to terms and conditions negotiated with Exito Group.
Exito Group cannot direct a preferred or financially related bank to the supplier or refuse to carry out transactions, as local legislation ensures the supplier’s right to freely transfer the title/receivable to any bank through endorsement.
Additionally, Exito Group has entered into agreements with some financial institutions in Colombia, that provide an additional payment period for these discounted supplier invoices. The terms under such agreements are not unique to Exito Group but are based on market practices in Colombia applicable to other players in the market that legally do not change the nature of the business transaction.
Note 24. Income tax
Note 24.1. Tax regulations applicable to Almacenes Éxito S.A. and to its Colombian subsidiaries
Income tax rate applicable to Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries
a. | For taxable 2024 and 2023 the income tax rate for corporates is 35%. For taxable 2023 and onwards, the minimum tax rate calculated on financial profit may not be less than 15%, if so, it will increase by the percentage points required to reach the indicated effective tax rate. |
b. | The base to assess the income tax under the presumptive income model is 0% of the net equity held on the last day of the immediately preceding taxable period. |
c. | The tax on occasional payable by legal entities on total occasional gains obtained during the taxable year. For 2024 and 2023 the rate is 15%. |
d. | A tax on dividends paid to individual residents in Colombia was established at a rate of 10%, triggered when the amount distributed is higher than 300 UVT (equivalent to $14 in 2024) when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. For domestic companies, the tax rate is 7.5% when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. For individuals not residents of Colombia and for foreign companies, the tax rate is 10% when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. When the earnings that give rise to dividends have not been taxed upon the distributing company, the tax rate applicable to shareholders is 35% for 2024 and 2023. |
e. | Taxes, levies and contributions actually paid during the taxable year or period are 100% deductible as long as they are related with proceeds of company’s economic activity accrued during the same taxable year or period, including affiliation fees paid to business associations. VAT on the acquisition, formation, construction or import of productive real fixed assets may be discounted from the income tax. The tax on financial transactions is a permanent tax. 50% of such tax is deductible, provided that the tax paid is duly supported. |
f. | The income withholding tax on payments abroad is 20% on consultancy services, technical services, technical assistance, professional fees, royalties, leases and compensations and 35% for management or administration services. The income tax withholding rate on payments abroad is 0% for services such as consultancy, technical services or technical assistance provided by third parties with physical residence in countries that have entered double-taxation agreements. |
g. | The annual adjustment applicable at December 31, 2023 to the cost of furniture and real estate deemed fixed assets is 12.40%. |
h. | The tax base adopted is the accounting according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) authorized by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) with certain exceptions regarding the realization of revenue, recognition of costs and expenses and the merely accounting effects of the opening balance upon adoption of these standards. |
Tax credits of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries
Pursuant to tax regulations in force, the time limit to offset tax losses is 12 years following the year in which the loss was incurred.
Excess presumptive income over ordinary income may be offset against ordinary net income assessed within the following five years.
Company losses are not transferrable to shareholders. In no event of tax losses arising from revenue other than income and occasional gains, and from costs and deductions not related with the generation of taxable income, it will be offset against the taxpayer’s net income.
(a) | Tax credits of Almacenes Éxito S.A. |
At March 31, 2024 Almacenes Éxito S.A. has accrued $61,415 (at December 31, 2023 - $61,415) excess presumptive income over net income.
The movement of Almacenes Éxito S.A ’s. excess presumptive income over net income during the reporting period is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 211,190 | |||
Offsetting of presumptive income against net income for the period | (149,775 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 61,415 | |||
Movements of excess presumptive income | - | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 61,415 |
At March 31, 2024, Almacenes Éxito S.A. has accrued tax losses amounting to $878,457 (at December 31, 2023 - $740,337).
The movement of tax losses at Almacenes Éxito S.A. during the reporting period is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 740,337 | |||
Tax expense during the period | - | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 740,337 | |||
Tax expense during the period | 138,120 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 878,457 |
(b) | Movement of tax losses for Colombian subsidiaries for the reporting period is shown below |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 33,562 | |||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S | 105 | |||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. (i) | 126 | |||
Depósitos y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | (24 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 33,769 | |||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S | 214 | |||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. (i) | (618 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 33,365 |
(i) | No deferred tax has been calculated for these tax losses because of the uncertainty on the recoverability with future taxable income. |
Note 24.2. Tax rates applicable to foreign subsidiaries
Income tax rates applicable to foreign subsidiaries are:
- | Uruguay applies a 25% income tax rate in 2024 (25% in 2023); |
- | Argentina applies a 30% income tax rate in 2024 (35% in 2023). |
Note 24.3. Current tax assets and liabilities
The balances of current tax assets and liabilities recognized in the statement of financial position are:
Current tax assets:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Income tax credit receivable by Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries | 340,807 | 267,236 | ||||||
Tax discounts applied by Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries | 137,955 | 137,000 | ||||||
Industry and trade tax advances and withholdings of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries | 56,430 | 71,450 | ||||||
Other current tax assets of subsidiary Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | 22,286 | 20,339 | ||||||
Tax discounts of Éxito from taxes paid abroad | 17,404 | 17,258 | ||||||
Current income tax assets of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | 8,820 | 10,715 | ||||||
Other current tax assets of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | 35 | 29 | ||||||
Total current tax assets | 583,737 | 524,027 |
Current tax liabilities
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Industry and trade tax payable of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries | 70,870 | 98,391 | ||||||
Tax on real estate of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries | 23,513 | 3,621 | ||||||
Income tax payable from some Colombian subsidiaries | 8,099 | - | ||||||
Current income tax liabilities of subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. | 7,976 | 47 | ||||||
Taxes of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L. other than income tax | 4,778 | 4,979 | ||||||
Taxes of subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. other than income tax | 54 | 293 | ||||||
Total current tax liabilities | 115,290 | 107,331 |
Note 24.4. Income tax
The reconciliation between accounting (loss) income and net income and the calculation of the tax expense are as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
(Loss) gain before income tax | (9,542 | ) | 119,771 | |||||
Add | ||||||||
Non-deductible expenses | 11,565 | 7,424 | ||||||
Tax on financial transactions | 3,616 | 3,376 | ||||||
Reversal of expected credit losses | 2,010 | - | ||||||
Fines, penalties and litigation | 233 | 161 | ||||||
Taxes taken on and revaluation | 69 | 250 | ||||||
Reimbursement of deduction for income-generating assets arising from the sale of assets | 50 | |||||||
Selling price of fixed assets held less than two years | - | 2 | ||||||
Less | ||||||||
IFRS adjustments with no tax effects (1) | (72,019 | ) | (133,255 | ) | ||||
Effect of accounting results of foreign subsidiaries | (51,837 | ) | (69,789 | ) | ||||
Tax-exempt dividends received from subsidiaries | (4,242 | ) | (2,620 | ) | ||||
Recovery of costs and expenses | (2,543 | ) | (2,238 | ) | ||||
Deduction from hiring of handicapped employees | (637 | ) | (619 | ) | ||||
Non-deductible taxes | (270 | ) | (344 | ) | ||||
Derecognition of gain from the sale of assets reported as occasional gain | (50 | ) | (4,958 | ) | ||||
Receivables written-off | - | (1,033 | ) | |||||
30% additional deduction on salaries paid to apprentices | - | (18 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) before offsetting | (123,597 | ) | (83,890 | ) | ||||
Offsetting | (618 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||
Net (loss) after offsetting | (124,215 | ) | (83,914 | ) | ||||
Net (loss) of the Parent and its Colombian subsidiaries | (138,334 | ) | (96,242 | ) | ||||
Net income of certain Colombian subsidiaries | 14,737 | 12,352 | ||||||
Total net taxable income | 14,119 | 12,352 | ||||||
Income tax rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||
Subtotal tax (expense) | (4,941 | ) | (4,323 | ) | ||||
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods | (578 | ) | 110 | |||||
Other minor adjustments | (4 | ) | - | |||||
(Expense) tax paid abroad | - | (700 | ) | |||||
Total tax (expense) of the Parent and its Colombian subsidiaries | (5,523 | ) | (4,913 | ) | ||||
Total current tax (expense) of foreign subsidiaries | (27,051 | ) | (29,919 | ) | ||||
Total current tax (expense) | (32,574 | ) | (34,832 | ) |
(1) | IFRS adjustments with no tax effects are: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Other accounting expenses with no tax effects | 119,018 | 1,610 | ||||||
Accounting provisions | 17,682 | 4,724 | ||||||
Untaxed dividends of subsidiaries | 4,242 | 2,620 | ||||||
Exchange difference, net | 379 | (50,993 | ) | |||||
Taxed actuarial estimation | 215 | 548 | ||||||
Taxed leases | (69,090 | ) | 30,964 | |||||
Net results using the equity method | (60,017 | ) | (50,432 | ) | ||||
Non-accounting costs for tax purposes | (34,370 | ) | (15,959 | ) | ||||
Excess personnel expenses for tax purposes over accounting personnel expenses | (29,015 | ) | (8,793 | ) | ||||
Excess tax depreciation over accounting depreciation | (11,558 | ) | (12,358 | ) | ||||
Recovery of provisions | (5,722 | ) | (13,352 | ) | ||||
Other accounting not for tax purposes (revenue), net | (3,783 | ) | (21,830 | ) | ||||
Non-deductible taxes | - | (4 | ) | |||||
Total | (72,019 | ) | (133,255 | ) |
The components of the income tax income (expense) recognized in the statement of profit or loss were:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Current income tax (expense) | (31,996 | ) | (34,943 | ) | ||||
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods | (578 | ) | 110 | |||||
Deferred income tax gain income (expense) (Note 24.6) | 34,136 | (5,875 | ) | |||||
Total income tax income (expense) | 1,562 | (40,708 | ) |
Note 24.5. Deferred tax
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred tax | Deferred tax | Deferred tax | Deferred tax | |||||||||||||
assets | liabilities | assets | liabilities | |||||||||||||
Tax losses | 307,460 | - | 259,118 | - | ||||||||||||
Tax credits | 61,449 | - | 61,449 | - | ||||||||||||
Excess presumptive income | 21,496 | - | 21,495 | - | ||||||||||||
Other provisions | 14,826 | - | 9,926 | - | ||||||||||||
Investment property | - | (62,111 | ) | - | (120,144 | ) | ||||||||||
Property, plant, and equipment | 47,324 | (139,387 | ) | 93,660 | (221,364 | ) | ||||||||||
Goodwill | - | (217,694 | ) | - | (217,687 | ) | ||||||||||
Leases | 642,803 | (559,777 | ) | 634,180 | (545,661 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | 143,071 | (258,649 | ) | 100,045 | (33,423 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | 1,238,429 | (1,237,618 | ) | 1,179,873 | (1,138,279 | ) |
The breakdown of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the three jurisdictions in which Exito Group operates are grouped as follows:
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred tax | Deferred tax | Deferred tax | Deferred tax | |||||||||||||
assets | liabilities | assets | liabilities | |||||||||||||
Colombia | 151,145 | - | 113,373 | - | ||||||||||||
Uruguay | 88,087 | - | 84,319 | - | ||||||||||||
Argentina | - | (238,421 | ) | - | (156,098 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | 239,232 | (238,421 | ) | 197,692 | (156,098 | ) |
The reconciliation of the movement of net deferred tax to the statement of profit or loss and the statement of comprehensive income is shown below:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Profit (expense) benefit from deferred tax recognized in income | 34,136 | (5,875 | ) | |||||
Adjustment related current income tax previous periods | (578 | ) | 110 | |||||
(Expense) profit from deferred tax recognized in other comprehensive income | (1,559 | ) | 2,958 | |||||
Effect of the translation of the deferred tax recognized in other comprehensive income (1) | (72,782 | ) | 463 | |||||
Total movement of net deferred tax | (40,783 | ) | (2,344 | ) |
(1) | Such effect resulting from the translation at the closing rate of deferred tax assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries is included in the line item “Exchange difference from translation” in Other comprehensive income (Note 27). |
Temporary differences related to investments in associates and joint ventures, for which no deferred tax liabilities have been recognized at March 31, 2024 amounted to $103,833 (at December 31, 2022 - $81,773).
Note 24.6. Effects of the distribution of dividends on the income tax
There are no income tax consequences attached to the payment of dividends in either 2024 or 2023 by Exito Group to its shareholders.
Note 24.7. Non-Current tax liabilities
The $7,670 balance at March 31, 2024 (at December 31, 2023 - $8,091) relates to taxes payable of subsidiary Libertad S.A. for federal taxes and incentive program by instalments.
Note 25. Derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties
The balance of derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Collections on behalf of third parties (1) | 121,100 | 123,023 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments (2) | 10,696 | 11,299 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (3) | 1,392 | 5,488 | ||||||
Total derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties | 117,095 | 139,810 |
(1) | Collections on behalf of third parties includes amounts received for services where Exito Group acts as an agent, such as travel agency sales, and payments and banking services provided to customers. Include $20,290 (December 31, 2023 - $26,515) with third parties (Note 10.5). |
(2) | The detail of maturities of these instruments at March 31, 2024 is shown below: |
Derivative | Less than 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Forward | 9,536 | 1,160 | - | - | 10,696 |
The detail of maturities of these instruments at December 31, 2023 is shown below:
Derivative | Less than 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Forward | 6,938 | 4,361 | - | - | 11,299 |
(3) | Derivative instruments designated as hedging instrument are related to forward. The fair value of these instruments is determined based on valuation models. |
At March 31, 2024, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Rate of hedged item | Average rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||
Forward | Exchange rate | Trade payables | USD/COP | 1 USD / $$3,991.19 | 1,392 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at March 31, 2024 is shown below:
Less than 1 month |
From 1 to 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Forward | 817 | 575 | - | - | - | 1,392 |
At December 31, 2023, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Rate of hedged item | Average rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||
Forward | Exchange rate | Trade payables | USD/COP | 1 USD / $4,204.54 | 5,488 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at December 31, 2023 is shown below:
Less than 1 month |
From 1 to 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Forward | 2,621 | 2,867 | - | - | - | 5,488 |
Note 26. Other liabilities
The balance of other liabilities is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Deferred revenues (1) | 124,546 | 208,126 | ||||||
Customer loyalty programs | 46,898 | 43,990 | ||||||
Advance payments under lease agreements and other projects | 4,939 | 4,604 | ||||||
Repurchase coupon | 196 | 239 | ||||||
Instalments received under “plan resérvalo” | 160 | 160 | ||||||
Total other liabilities | 176,739 | 257,119 | ||||||
Current | 174,401 | 254,766 | ||||||
Non-Current | 2,338 | 2,353 |
(1) | Mainly relates to payments received for the future sale of products through means of payment, property leases and strategic alliances. |
Exito Group considers Customer Loyalty Programs and deferred revenues as contractual liabilities. The movement of deferred revenue and customer loyalty programs, and the related revenue recognized during the reporting periods, is shown below:
Deferred | Customer loyalty |
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revenue | programs | |||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 154,265 | 56,165 | ||||||
Additions | 374,871 | 4,925 | ||||||
Revenue recognized | (421,248 | ) | (4,155 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | (1,225 | ) | (1,040 | ) | ||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 106,663 | 55,895 | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 208,126 | 43,990 | ||||||
Additions | 1,248 | 4,317 | ||||||
Revenue recognized | (84,932 | ) | (3,345 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency | 104 | 1,936 | ||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 124,546 | 46,898 |
Note 27. Shareholders’ equity
Capital and premium on placement of shares
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, Almacenes Exito’s authorized capital is represented by 1.590,000,000 common shares with a nominal value of $3.3333 Colombian pesos.
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023 the number of subscribed shares is 1.344.720.453 and the number of treasury shares is 46.856.094.
The rights granted on the shares correspond to voice and vote for each share. No privileges have been granted on the shares, nor are the shares restricted in any way. Further, there are no option contracts on Almacenes Exito’s shares.
The premium on the issue of shares represents the surplus paid over the par value of the shares. Pursuant to Colombian legal regulations, this balance may be distributed upon liquidation of the company or capitalized. Capitalization means the transfer of a portion of such premium to a capital account as the result of a distribution of dividends paid in shares of Almacenes Exito.
Reserves
Reserves are appropriations made by Almacenes Éxito’s S.A. General Meeting of Shareholders on the results of prior periods. In addition to the legal reserve, there is an occasional reserve, a reserve for acquisition of treasury shares and a reserve for payment future dividend.
Other comprehensive income
The tax effect on the components of other comprehensive income is shown below:
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Tax | Gross | Tax | Gross | Tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
value | effect | Net value | value | effect | Net value | Value | effect | Net value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Measurement from financial instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income | (16,829 | ) | - | (16,829 | ) | (16,489 | ) | - | (16,489 | ) | (16,433 | ) | - | (16,433 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Remeasurement loss on defined benefit plans | (5,052 | ) | 1,844 | (3,208 | ) | (536 | ) | 334 | (202 | ) | (5,052 | ) | 1,844 | (3,208 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Translation exchange differences | (2,275,290 | ) | - | (2,275,290 | ) | (1,232,039 | ) | - | (1,232,039 | ) | (2,323,383 | ) | - | (2,323,383 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain from cash-flow hedge | 13,213 | 1,051 | 14,264 | 4,535 | (1,571 | ) | 2,964 | 8,757 | 2,610 | 11,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) on hedge of net investment in foreign operations | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income | (2,302,935 | ) | 2,895 | (2,300,040 | ) | (1,263,506 | ) | (1,237 | ) | (1,264,743 | ) | (2,355,088 | ) | 4,454 | (2,350,634 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income of non - controlling interests | (41,308 | ) | 57,633 | (46,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income of the parent | (2,258,732 | ) | (1,207,110 | ) | (2,304,046 | ) |
Note 28. Revenue from contracts with customers
The amount of revenue from contracts with customers is as shown:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Retail sales (1) (Note 39) | 5,036,104 | 5,237,232 | ||||||
Service revenue (2) (Note 39) | 206,181 | 201,084 | ||||||
Other revenue (3) (Note 39) | 32,854 | 17,838 | ||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | 5,275,139 | 5,456,154 |
(1) | Retail sales represent the sale of goods and real estate projects net of returns and sales rebates. |
This amount includes the following items:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Retail sales, net of sales returns and rebates | 5,033,254 | 5,208,024 | ||||||
Sale of real estate project inventories (a) | 2,850 | 29,208 | ||||||
Total retail sales | 5,036,104 | 5,237,232 |
(a) | As of March 31, 2024, it corresponds to the sale of 14.04% of Exito Occidente real estate project. As of March 31, 2023, it corresponds to the sale of the Galería La 33 real estate project. |
(2) | Revenues from services and rental income comprise: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Leases and real estate related income | 76,414 | 76,710 | ||||||
Distributors | 23,054 | 26,987 | ||||||
Lease of physical space | 21,703 | 24,987 | ||||||
Commissions | 19,608 | 8,448 | ||||||
Advertising | 18,237 | 19,721 | ||||||
Administration of real estate | 14,862 | 12,619 | ||||||
Telephone | 11,322 | 9,477 | ||||||
Transport | 9,576 | 8,219 | ||||||
Banking services | 5,047 | 5,104 | ||||||
Money transfers | 2,519 | 2,263 | ||||||
Other | 3,839 | 7,180 | ||||||
Total service revenue | 206,181 | 201,084 |
(3) | Other revenue relates to: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Recovery employee liabilities | 7,498 | - | ||||||
Leverages of assets | 6,274 | 2,982 | ||||||
Marketing events | 4,028 | 5,380 | ||||||
Collaboration agreements (a) | 3,744 | 1,683 | ||||||
Recovery of provisions | 3,500 | - | ||||||
Recovery of other liabilities | 1,778 | - | ||||||
Royalty revenue | 1,158 | 229 | ||||||
Financial services | 1,099 | 1,042 | ||||||
Use of parking spaces | 155 | 468 | ||||||
Technical assistance | 27 | 17 | ||||||
Other | 3,593 | 6,037 | ||||||
Total other revenue | 32,854 | 17,838 |
(a) | Represents revenue from the following collaboration agreements: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Redeban S.A. | 1,448 | 884 | ||||||
Renting Colombia S.A. | 1,400 | - | ||||||
Éxito Media | 590 | 767 | ||||||
Alianza Sura | 292 | - | ||||||
Moviired S.A.S. | 14 | 32 | ||||||
Total collaboration agreement | 3,744 | 1,683 |
Note 29. Distribution, administrative and selling expenses.
The amount of distribution, administrative and selling expenses by nature is:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Employee benefits (Note 30) | 429,461 | 431,301 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 147,795 | 142,192 | ||||||
Taxes other than income tax | 145,097 | 156,183 | ||||||
Services | 85,047 | 87,634 | ||||||
Fuels and power | 70,519 | 71,404 | ||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 65,641 | 63,729 | ||||||
Commissions on debit and credit cards | 38,863 | 42,966 | ||||||
Advertising | 35,119 | 41,308 | ||||||
Professional fees | 20,458 | 23,339 | ||||||
Leases | 18,617 | 18,144 | ||||||
Insurance | 13,489 | 12,581 | ||||||
Packaging and marking materials | 12,698 | 11,975 | ||||||
Administration of trade premises | 12,419 | 14,843 | ||||||
Outsourced employees | 9,774 | 13,363 | ||||||
Transport | 9,726 | 11,618 | ||||||
Credit loss expense (a) | 6,484 | 6,296 | ||||||
Commissions | 3,858 | 4,225 | ||||||
Other commissions | 2,672 | 2,586 | ||||||
Cleaning and cafeteria | 2,597 | 2,785 | ||||||
Legal expenses | 2,279 | 2,843 | ||||||
Other provision expenses | 2,093 | 3,419 | ||||||
Travel expenses | 2,037 | 4,971 | ||||||
Stationery, supplies and forms | 1,529 | 1,379 | ||||||
Ground transportation | 1,177 | 1,253 | ||||||
Seguros Éxito collaboration agreement | 758 | 481 | ||||||
Autos Éxito collaboration agreement | 166 | 503 | ||||||
Other | 64,766 | 52,328 | ||||||
Total distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 1,205,139 | 1,225,649 | ||||||
Distribution expenses | 653,667 | 667,870 | ||||||
Administrative and selling expenses | 122,011 | 126,478 | ||||||
Employee benefit expenses | 429,461 | 431,301 |
(a) | This amount includes the following items: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Allowance for expected credit losses (Note 8.1) | 6,379 | 4,352 | ||||||
Hyperinflationary adjustments | 60 | 98 | ||||||
Write-off of receivables | 45 | 1,846 | ||||||
Total | 6,484 | 6,296 |
Note 30. Employee benefit expenses
The amount of employee benefit expenses incurred by each significant category is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Wages and salaries | 353,717 | 355,472 | ||||||
Contributions to the social security system | 13,362 | 13,672 | ||||||
Other short-term employee benefits | 15,462 | 13,814 | ||||||
Total short-term employee benefit expenses | 382,541 | 382,958 | ||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined contribution plans | 35,719 | 35,851 | ||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined benefit plans | 614 | 570 | ||||||
Total post-employment benefit expenses | 36,333 | 36,421 | ||||||
Termination benefit expenses | 3,809 | 4,941 | ||||||
Other personnel expenses | 6,750 | 6,947 | ||||||
Other long-term employee benefits | 28 | 34 | ||||||
Total employee benefit expenses | 429,461 | 431,301 |
The cost of employee benefit include in cost of sales is shown in Note 11.2.
Note 31. Other operating (expenses) revenue, net
Other operating revenue
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Recovery of liabilities | 6,266 | - | ||||||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 8.1) | 3,195 | 5,132 | ||||||
Other indemnification | 812 | 1,252 | ||||||
Recovery of other provisions | 511 | 576 | ||||||
Insurance indemnification | 424 | 185 | ||||||
Recovery of costs and expenses from taxes other than income tax | 371 | 589 | ||||||
Recovery of other provisions for civil proceedings | 89 | 254 | ||||||
Reimbursement of tax-related costs and expenses | - | 3,337 | ||||||
Recovery of restructuring expenses | - | 1,366 | ||||||
Total other operating revenue | 11,668 | 12,691 |
Other operating expenses
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Restructuring expenses | (16,144 | ) | (623 | ) | ||||
Other (1) | (15,196 | ) | (4,261 | ) | ||||
Total other operating expenses | (31,340 | ) | (4,884 | ) |
(1) | Corresponds: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Fees for the registration process in the New York and Sao Paulo stock exchanges | (8,842 | ) | (3,077 | ) | ||||
Store and shops close plan | (5,195 | ) | - | |||||
Fees for the projects for the implementation of norms and laws | (1,135 | ) | (1,184 | ) | ||||
Others | (24 | ) | - | |||||
Total others | (15,196 | ) | (4,261 | ) |
Other net income (losses)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Write-off of property, plant and equipment | (4,010 | ) | (1,656 | ) | ||||
Gain from the sale of assets | 1,930 | - | ||||||
Gain (loss) from the early termination of lease contracts | 130 | (11 | ) | |||||
Gain (loss) from sale of property, plant and equipment | 36 | (25 | ) | |||||
Total other net (loss) | (1,914 | ) | (1,692 | ) |
Note 32. Financial income and cost
The amount of financial income and cost is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Gain from foreign exchange differences | 46,180 | 91,028 | ||||||
Net monetary position results, effect of the statement of profit or loss (1) | 26,414 | 31,550 | ||||||
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents (Note 7) | 11,917 | 16,112 | ||||||
Gains from valuation of derivative financial instruments | 11,272 | - | ||||||
Gain from liquidated derivative financial instruments | 1,053 | 25,572 | ||||||
Other financial income | 5,941 | 6,216 | ||||||
Total financial income | 102,777 | 170,478 | ||||||
Interest expense on loan and borrowings | (51,220 | ) | (38,731 | ) | ||||
Interest expense on lease liabilities | (36,964 | ) | (29,815 | ) | ||||
Factoring expenses | (28,926 | ) | (41,667 | ) | ||||
(Loss) gain from foreign exchange differences | (35,988 | ) | (72,089 | ) | ||||
Loss from liquidated derivative financial instruments | (8,979 | ) | (8,622 | ) | ||||
Loss from fair value changes in derivative financial instruments | (10,696 | ) | (29,158 | ) | ||||
Net monetary position expense, effect of the statement of financial position | (6,713 | ) | (10,198 | ) | ||||
Commission expenses | (2,369 | ) | (2,925 | ) | ||||
Other financial expenses | (3,633 | ) | (4,095 | ) | ||||
Total financial cost | (185,488 | ) | (237,300 | ) | ||||
Net financial result | (82,711 | ) | (66,822 | ) |
(1) | The indicator used to adjust for inflation in the financial statements of Libertad S.A. is the Internal Wholesales Price Index (IPIM) published by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de la República Argentina (INDEC). The price index and corresponding changes are presented below: |
Price index | Change during the year |
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December 31, 2015 | 100.00 | - | ||||||
January 1, 2020 | 446.28 | - | ||||||
December 31, 2020 | 595.19 | 33.4 | % | |||||
December 31, 2021 | 900.78 | 51.3 | % | |||||
December 31, 2022 | 1,754.58 | 94.8 | % | |||||
March 31, 2023 | 2,099.58 | 19.7 | % | |||||
December 31, 2023 | 6,603.36 | 276.4 | % | |||||
March 31, 2024 | 9,044.90 | 37 | % |
Note 33. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of outstanding shares of each category during the period.
There were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding at the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented is as follows:
In profit for the period:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net (loss) profit attributable to equity holders of the parent (basic) | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic) | 1.297.864.359 | 1.297.864.359 | ||||||
Basic (losses) earnings per share to equity holders of the parent (in Colombian pesos) | (29.17 | ) | 34.76 |
In continuing operations:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations (basic) | (7,980 | ) | 79,063 | |||||
Less: net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests | 29,883 | 33,945 | ||||||
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the parent (basic) | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic) | 1.297.864.359 | 1.297.864.359 | ||||||
Basic (losses) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the parent (in Colombian pesos) | (29.17 | ) | 34.76 |
Note 34. Impairment of assets
No impairment on financial assets were identified at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, except on trade receivables and other account receivables (Note 8).
Note 35. Fair value measurement
Below is a comparison, by class, of the carrying amounts and fair values of investment property, property, plant and equipment and financial instruments, other than those with carrying amounts that are a reasonable approximation of fair values.
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying amount |
Fair value | Carrying amount |
Fair value | |||||||||||||
Financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in private equity funds | 470 | 470 | 472 | 472 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 12) | 74 | 74 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Derivative swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 12) | 1,474 | 1,474 | 2,378 | 2,378 | ||||||||||||
Investment in bonds (Note 12) | 579 | 579 | 578 | 578 | ||||||||||||
Investment in bonds through other comprehensive income (Note 12) | 12,973 | 12,973 | 13,288 | 13,288 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments (Note 12) | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,676 | ||||||||||||
Non-financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investment property (Note 14) | 1,746,654 | 4,190,493 | 1,653,345 | 4,174,798 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, and investment property held for sale (Note 40) | 17,095 | 22,564 | 12,413 | 22,469 | ||||||||||||
Financial liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Loans and borrowings (Note 20) | 1,802,129 | 1,798,146 | 823,863 | 824,054 | ||||||||||||
Put option (Note 20) | 460,542 | 460,542 | 442,342 | 442,342 | ||||||||||||
Forwards contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 25) | 1,392 | 1,392 | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 25) | 10,696 | 10,696 | 11,299 | 11,299 | ||||||||||||
Non-financial liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Customer loyalty liability (Note 26) | 46,898 | 46,898 | 43,990 | 43,990 |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
Hierarchy level |
Valuation |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Assets | ||||||||
Loans at amortized cost | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for loans under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
Commercial rate of banking institutions for consumption receivables without credit card for similar term horizons. Commercial rate for housing loans for similar term horizons. |
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Investments in private equity funds | Level 2 | Unit value | The value of the fund unit is given by the preclosing value for the day, divided by the total number of fund units at the closing of operations for the day. The fund administrator appraises the assets daily. | N/A | ||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Colombian Peso-US Dollar forward | The difference is measured between the forward agreed- upon rate and the forward rate on the date of valuation relevant to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument and discounted at present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. The forward rate is based on the average price quoted for the two-way closing price (“bid” and “ask”). |
Peso/US Dollar exchange rate set out in the forward contract. Market representative exchange rate on the date of valuation. Forward points of the Peso-US Dollar forward market on the date of valuation. Number of days between valuation date and maturity date. Zero-coupon interest rate. |
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Swap contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Operating cash flows forecast model | The method uses swap cash flows, forecasted using treasury security curves of the State that issues the currency in which each flow has been expressed, for further discount at present value, using swap market rates disclosed by the relevant authorities of each country. The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows represents the swap net value at the closing under analysis. |
Reference Banking Index Curve (RBI) 3 months. Zero-coupon curve. Swap LIBOR curve. Treasury Bond curve. 12-month CPI |
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Derivative swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments | Level 2 | Operating cash flows forecast model |
The method uses swap cash flows, forecasted using treasury security curves of the State that issues the currency in which each flow has been expressed, for further discount at present value, using swap market rates disclosed by the relevant authorities of each country. The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows represents the swap net value at the closing under analysis. |
Reference Banking Index Curve (RBI) 3 months. Zero-coupon curve. Swap LIBOR curve. Treasury Bond curve. 12-month CPI |
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Investment in bonds | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method |
Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for investments under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
CPI 12 months + Basis points negotiated | ||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Comparison or market method |
This technique involves establishing the fair value of goods from a survey of recent offers or transactions for goods that are similar and comparable to those being appraised. |
N/A |
Hierarchy level |
Valuation |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Discounted cash flows method |
This technique provides the opportunity to identify the increase in revenue over a previously defined period of the investment. Property value is equivalent to the discounted value of future benefits. Such benefits represent annual cash flows (both, positive and negative) over a period, plus the net gain arising from the hypothetical sale of the property at the end of the investment period. |
Discount rate (12-17%) Vacancy rate (0% - 58,94%) Terminal capitalization rate (8,25% - 9,50%) |
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Investment property | Level 3 | Realizable-value method |
This technique is used whenever the property is suitable for urban movement, applied from an estimation of total sales of a project under construction, pursuant to urban legal regulations in force and in accordance with the final saleable asset market. |
Realizable value | ||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Replacement cost method |
The valuation method consists in calculating the value of a brand-new property, built at the date of the report, having the same quality and comforts as that under evaluation. Such value is called replacement value; then an analysis is made of property impairment arising from the passing of time and the careful or careless maintenance the property has received, which is called depreciation. |
Physical value of building and land. | ||||
Non-current assets classified as held for trading | Level 2 | Realizable-value method |
This technique is used whenever the property is suitable for urban development, applied from an estimation of total sales of a project under construction, pursuant to urban legal regulations in force and in accordance with the final saleable asset market. |
Realizable Value |
Hierarchy level |
Valuation |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for loans under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
Reference Banking Index (RBI) + Negotiated basis points. LIBOR rate + Negotiated basis points. |
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Swap contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Operating cash flows forecast model | The method uses swap cash flows, forecasted using treasury security curves of the State that issues the currency in which each flow has been expressed, for further discount at present value, using swap market rates disclosed by the relevant authorities of each country. The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows represents the swap net value at the closing under analysis. |
Reference Banking Index Curve (RBI) 3 months. Zero-coupon curve. Swap LIBOR curve. Treasury Bond curve. 12-month CPI |
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Derivative instruments measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Colombian Peso-US Dollar forward | The difference is measured between the forward agreed upon rate and the forward rate on the date of valuation relevant to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument and discounted at present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. The forward rate is based on the average price quoted for the two-way closing price (“bid” and “ask”). |
Peso/US Dollar exchange rate set out in the forward contract. Market representative exchange rate on the date of valuation. Forward points of the Peso-US Dollar forward market on the date of valuation. Number of days between valuation date and maturity date. Zero-coupon interest rate. |
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Derivative swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method |
The fair value is calculated based on forecasted future cash flows provided by the operation upon market curves and discounting them at present value, using swap market rates. |
Swap curves calculated by Forex Finance Market Representative Exchange Rate (TRM) |
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Customer loyalty liability (refer to footnote 26) | Level 3 | Market value |
The customer loyalty liability is updated in accordance with the point average market value for the last 12 months and the effect of the expected redemption rate, determined on each customer transaction. |
Number of points redeemed, expired and issued. Point value. Expected redemption rate. |
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Bonds issued | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method |
Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for bonds in similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
12-month CPI | ||||
Lease liabilities | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows of lease contracts are discounted using the market rate for loans in similar conditions on contract start date in accordance with the non-cancellable minimum term. | Reference Banking Index (RBI) + basis points in accordance with risk profile. | ||||
Put option (refer to footnote 20) | Level 3 | Given formula | Measured at fair value using a given formula under an agreement executed with non-controlling interests of Grupo Disco, using level 3 input data. |
Net income of Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. since April 2022 to March 2023 and since April 2023 to March 2024. US Dollar-Uruguayan peso exchange rate on the date of valuation US Dollar-Colombian peso exchange rate on the date of valuation Total shares Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. |
Material non-observable input data and a valuation sensitivity analysis on the valuation of the “put option contract” refer to:
Material non-observable input data | Range (weighted average) |
Sensitivity of the input data on the estimation of the fair value |
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Put option | Net income of Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. since April 2023 to March 2024. | $ | 175,875 | The Put option value is defined as the greater of (i) the fixed price of the contract in US dollars updated at 5% per year, (ii) a multiple of EBITDA minus the net debt of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A., or (iii) a multiple of the net income of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | |||
Ebitda of Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A., consolidated Over 12 months | $ | 250,300 | |||||
Net financial debt of Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A., consolidated over 6 months | $ | (156,640) | |||||
Multiple of the net income | $ | 460,542 | |||||
US Dollar-Uruguayan peso exchange rate on the date of valuation | $ | 37.57 | |||||
US Dollar-Colombian peso exchange rate on the date of valuation | $ | 3,842.30 | |||||
Total shares Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A. | 344,166,018 | On March 31, 2024, the value of the put option is recognized based on multiple of the net income. | |||||
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.’s Ebitda should increase by approx. 23.32% to arrive at a value greater than the recognized value. | |||||||
The Fixed contract price should increase by approx. 58.71% to reach a value greater than the recognized value. | |||||||
An exchange rate appreciation of 15% would increase the value of the put option by $69,081. |
Changes in hierarchies may occur if new information is available, certain information used for valuation is no longer available, there are changes resulting in the improvement of valuation techniques or changes in market conditions.
There were no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 hierarchies during the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Note 36. Contingencies
Contingent assets
Éxito Grupo has not material contingent assets to disclose at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023.
Contingent liabilities
Contingent liabilities at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 are:
(a) | The following proceedings are underway, seeking that Exito Group be exempted from paying the amounts claimed by the complainant entity: |
- | Administrative discussion with DIAN (Colombia National Directorate of Customs) amounting $42,210 (December 31, 2023 - $40,780) relating to 2015 income tax return of Almacenes Éxito S.A. |
- | Resolutions issued by the District Tax Direction of Bogotá, relating to industry and trade tax for the bimesters 4, 5 and 6 of 2011 for alleged inaccuracy in payments, in the amount of $11,830 (December 31, 2023 - $11,830). |
- | Nullity of resolution-fine dated September 2020 ordering reimbursement of the balance receivable assessed in the income tax for taxable 2015 in amount of $2,734 (December 31, 2023 - $2,211). |
- | Administrative discussion with the Cali Municipality regarding the notice of special requirement 4279 of April 8, 2021 whereby the Almacenes Éxito S.A. is invited to correct the codes and rates reported in the Industry and Trade Tax for 2018 in amount of $2,130 (December 31, 2023 - $2,130). |
- | Nullity of the Official Assessment Settlement 00019-TS-0019-2021 of February 24, 2021, whereby the Department of Atlántico settles the Security and Citizen Coexistence Tax for the taxable period of February 2015 to November 2019, and the nullity of Resolution 5-3041-TS0019-2021 of November 10, 2021, whereby an appeal for reconsideration is resolved for $1,226 (December 31, 2023 - $1,226). |
- | Labor liability process for $80 (December 31, 2023 - $80) in the subsidiary Exito Industrias S.A.S. |
(b) | Guarantees: |
- | Almacenes Éxito S.A. granted a collateral on behalf its subsidiary Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. to cover a potential default of its obligations. At March 31, 2024, the balance es $3,967 (December 31, 2023 $3,967). |
- | Subsidiary Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. granted a collateral in favor of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A in the amount of $284 (December 31, 2023 - $284) to ensure compliance with the payments associated with the contract for the sale of airline tickets. |
- | Subsidiary Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. is defendant in a consumer protection action under Section 4 of Decree 557 of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, with scope from the state of sanitary emergency declared on March 12,2020 in the amount of $1,303 (December 31, 2023- $1,228) covering 275 proceedings. |
- | Almacenes Éxito S.A. granted its subsidiary Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. a financial guarantee for $3,000 (December 31, 2023 - $3,000) to cover possible defaults of its obligations for the charges for the use of local distribution and regional transmission systems before the market and before the agents where the service is rendered. |
- | As required by some insurance companies and as a requirement for the issuance of compliance bonds, during 2024 some subsidiaries and Almacenes Éxito S.A., as joint and several debtors of some of its subsidiaries, have granted certain guarantees to these third parties. Below a detail of guarantees granted: |
Type of guarantee | Description and detail of the guarantee | Insurance company | ||
Unlimited promissory note |
Compliance bond Éxito acts as joint and several debtors of Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Barranquilla |
Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. | ||
Unlimited promissory note | Compliance bond granted by Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. | ||
Unlimited promissory note | Compliance bond granted by Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A. | Berkley International Seguros Colombia S.A. | ||
Unlimited promissory note | Compliance bond granted by Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A. | Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. | ||
Unlimited promissory note | Compliance bond granted by Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. | ||
Unlimited promissory note |
Compliance bond granted by Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. |
Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. |
These contingent liabilities, whose nature is that of potential liabilities, are not recognized in the statement of financial position; instead, they are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
Note 37. Dividends declared and paid.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.’s General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 21, 2024, declared a dividend of $65,529, equivalent to an annual dividend of $50.49 Colombian pesos per share. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, there is no paid for dividends.
Dividends declared and paid to the owners of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Dividends | Dividends | |||||||
declared | paid | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | 20,020 | 23,002 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 4,075 | - | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio | 1,945 | 2,266 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial | 1,067 | 1,547 | ||||||
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | 581 | 572 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles | 539 | 624 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa I | 306 | 291 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo | 60 | 342 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla | - | 212 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas | - | 100 | ||||||
Total | 28,593 | 28,956 |
Almacenes Éxito S.A.’s General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 2023, declared a dividend of $217,392, equivalent to an annual dividend of $167.50 Colombian pesos per share. During the year ended at December 31, 2023 the amount paid was $217,293.
Dividends declared and paid to the owners of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries during the year ended December 31, 2023 are as follows:
Dividends | Dividends | |||||||
declared | paid | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | 104,623 | 81,621 | ||||||
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. | 27,544 | 31,108 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio | 10,131 | 9,334 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial | 4,906 | 4,827 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla | 2,830 | 2,684 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles | 2,687 | 2,611 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 2,517 | 2,517 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa I | 1,796 | 1,837 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo | 1,476 | 2,081 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas | 768 | 1,115 | ||||||
Total | 159,278 | 139,735 |
Note 38. Seasonality of transactions
Exito Group’s operation and cash flow cycles indicate certain seasonality in operating and financial results, as well as financial indicators associated with liquidity and working capital, once there is a concentration during the first and the last quarter of the year, mainly because of Christmas and “Special Price Days”, which is the second most important promotional event of the year. The administration manages these indicators in order to control that risks do not materialize and for those that could materialize it implements action plans in timely; additionally, it monitors the same indicators in order to keep them within industry standards.
Note 39. Operating segments
Exito Group’s three reportable segments all meet the definition of operating segments, are as follows:
Colombia:
- | Éxito: Revenues from retailing activities, with stores under the banner Éxito. |
- | Carulla: Revenues from retailing activities, with stores under the banner Carulla. |
- | Low cost and other: Revenues from retailing and other activities, with stores under the banners Surtimax, Súper Inter, Surti Mayorista and B2B format. |
Argentina:
- | Revenues and services from retailing activities in Argentina, with stores under the banners Libertad and Mini Libertad. |
Uruguay:
- | Revenues and services from retailing activities in Uruguay, with stores under the banners Disco, Devoto and Géant. |
Exito Group discloses information by segment pursuant to IFRS 8 - Operating segments, which are defined as a component of an entity whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (Board of Directors) for decision making purposes about resources to be allocated.
Retail sales by each of the segments are as follows:
Quarter ended March 31, | ||||||||||
Operating segment | Banner | 2024 | 2023 (a) | |||||||
Colombia | Éxito | 2,520,385 | 2,482,685 | |||||||
Carulla | 606,986 | 568,511 | ||||||||
Low cost and other | 575,974 | 579,147 | ||||||||
Argentina | 295,716 | 445,420 | ||||||||
Uruguay | 1,037,043 | 1,161,469 | ||||||||
Total consolidated | 5,036,104 | 5,237,232 |
(a) | As a consequence of the store conversions carried out during 2024, the sales of the brands of the Colombian operating segment for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, have been reclassified for comparative purposes using the same store allocation presented during the quarter ended March 31, 2024. |
Below is additional information by operating segment:
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colombia | Argentina (1) | Uruguay (1) | Total | Eliminations (2) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Retail sales | 3,703,345 | 295,716 | 1,037,043 | 5,036,104 | - | 5,036,104 | ||||||||||||||||||
Service revenue | 189,458 | 9,809 | 6,914 | 206,181 | - | 206,181 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue | 31,255 | 1 | 1,598 | 32,854 | - | 32,854 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 843,260 | 100,301 | 378,392 | 1,321,953 | - | 1,321,953 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | (1,048 | ) | (2,850 | ) | 99,126 | 95,228 | - | 95,228 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 143,066 | 7,378 | 23,187 | 173,631 | - | 173,631 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net finance expenses | (94,714 | ) | 14,576 | (2,572 | ) | (82,710 | ) | - | (82,710 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Profit before income tax | (117,822 | ) | 11,726 | 96,554 | (9,542 | ) | - | (9,542 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax | 33,809 | (10,613 | ) | (21,634 | ) | 1,562 | - | 1,562 |
For the quarter ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colombia | Argentina (1) | Uruguay (1) | Total | Eliminations (2) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Retail sales | 3,630,343 | 445,420 | 1,161,469 | 5,237,232 | - | 5,237,232 | ||||||||||||||||||
Service revenue | 177,207 | 16,538 | 7,339 | 201,084 | - | 201,084 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue | 15,599 | 6 | 2,316 | 17,921 | (83 | ) | 17,838 | |||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 862,503 | 154,457 | 415,959 | 1,432,919 | - | 1,432,919 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 93,015 | 3,365 | 117,005 | 213,385 | - | 213,385 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 135,324 | 11,075 | 22,292 | 168,691 | - | 168,691 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net finance expenses | (72,336 | ) | 7,860 | (2,346 | ) | (66,822 | ) | - | (66,822 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Profit before income taxc | (6,113 | ) | 11,225 | 114,659 | 119,771 | - | 119,771 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax | 3,622 | (17,419 | ) | (26,911 | ) | (40,708 | ) | - | (40,708 | ) |
(1) | Non-operating companies (holding companies that hold interests in the operating companies) are allocated by segments to the geographic area to which the operating companies belong. Should the holding company hold interests in various operating companies, it is allocated to the most significant operating company. |
(2) | Relates to the balances of transactions carried out between segments, which are eliminated in the process of consolidation of financial statements. |
Total assets and liabilities by segment are not reported internally for management purposes and consequently they are not disclosed.
Note 40. Assets held for sale
Assets held for sale
Exito Group management started a plan to sell certain property seeking to structure projects that allow using such real estate property, increase the potential future selling price and generate resources to Exito Group. Consequently, certain property, plant and equipment and certain investment property were classified as assets held for sale.
The balance of assets held for sale, included in the statement of financial position, is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Property, plant, and equipment (1) | 14,450 | 9,768 | ||||||
Investment property (2) | 2,645 | 2,645 | ||||||
Total | 17,095 | 12,413 |
(1) | Corresponds to the Local Paraná of the Argentinian subsidiary. As of March 31, 2024, the increase corresponds to the conversion effect. |
(2) | It corresponds to the La Secreta land negotiated with the buyer during 2019. As of March 31, 2024, 57.93% of the payment for the property has been delivered and received. The rest of the asset will be delivered coincidentally with the asset payments that will be received with the following scheme: 1.19% in 2024 and 40.88% in 2025. The deed of contribution to the trust was signed on December 1, 2020 and was registered on December 30, 2020. |
No accrued income or expenses have been recognized in profit or loss or other comprehensive income in relation to the use of these assets.
Note 41. Subsequent Events
No events have occurred subsequent to the date of the reporting period that represent significant changes in the financial position and the operations of the Company due to their relevance are required to be disclosed in the financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Certification by the Parent Companie’s Legal Representative and Head Accountant
Envigado, May 8, 2024
We, the undersigned Legal Representative and Head Accountant of Almacenes Éxito S.A. Parent Company, each of us duly empowered and under whose responsibility the accompanying financial statements have been prepared, do hereby certify that regarding the interim consolidated financial statements, the following assertions therein contained have been verified prior to making them available to you and to third parties:
1. | All assets and liabilities included in the interim consolidated financial statements, exist, and all transactions included in said interim consolidated financial statements have been carried out during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023. |
2. | All economic events achieved by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and march 31, 2023, have been recognized in the interim consolidated financial statements. |
3. | Assets represent likely future economic benefits (rights), and liabilities represent likely future economic sacrifice (obligations) obtained by or in charge of the Company at March 31, 2021 and at December 31, 2023. |
4. | All items have been recognized at proper values. |
5. | All economic events affecting the Company have been properly classified, described and disclosed in the interim consolidated financial statements. |
We do certify the above assertions pursuant to section 37 of Law 222 of 1995.
Further, the undersigned legal representative of Almacenes Éxito S.A., Parent Company, does hereby certify that the interim consolidated financial statements and the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, are free of fault, inaccuracy or misstatement that prevent users from having a true view of its financial position.
This certification is issued pursuant to section 46 of Law 964 of 2005.
Finally, we inform that these accompanying consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were subjected to a limited review under the International Standard for Review Engagements NITR 2410 (ISRE 2410) - Review of interim financial information, carried out by the Parent Company’s statutory auditor. The report of the statutory auditor for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 is an integral part of these financial statements.
Exhibit 99.2
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate financial statements
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the Periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate statement of financial position
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Notes | At March 31, 2024 |
At December 31, 2023 |
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Current assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 6 | 1,024,349 | 980,624 | |||||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 7 | 342,972 | 436,942 | |||||||||
Prepayments | 8 | 13,917 | 20,505 | |||||||||
Receivables from related parties | 9 | 98,241 | 82,266 | |||||||||
Inventories, net | 10 | 2,082,605 | 1,993,987 | |||||||||
Financial assets | 11 | 1,548 | 2,378 | |||||||||
Tax assets | 23 | 549,137 | 496,180 | |||||||||
Assets held for sale | 39 | 2,645 | 2,645 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 4,115,414 | 4,015,527 | ||||||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 7 | 15,532 | 16,376 | |||||||||
Prepayments | 8 | 3,132 | 3,245 | |||||||||
Other non-financial assets from related parties | 9 | 39,023 | 52,770 | |||||||||
Financial assets | 11 | 11,146 | 11,148 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 23 | 169,223 | 130,660 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 12 | 1,947,879 | 1,993,592 | |||||||||
Investment property, net | 13 | 65,111 | 65,328 | |||||||||
Rights of use asset, net | 14 | 1,606,879 | 1,556,851 | |||||||||
Other intangible, net | 15 | 186,950 | 190,346 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 16 | 1,453,077 | 1,453,077 | |||||||||
Investments accounted for using the equity method | 17 | 4,488,316 | 4,091,366 | |||||||||
Other assets | 398 | 398 | ||||||||||
Total non-current assets | 9,986,666 | 9,565,157 | ||||||||||
Total assets | 14,102,080 | 13,580,684 | ||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Loans and borrowings | 19 | 1,583,251 | 578,706 | |||||||||
Employee benefits | 20 | 3,551 | 2,992 | |||||||||
Provisions | 21 | 30,405 | 16,406 | |||||||||
Payable to related parties | 9 | 90,068 | 209,607 | |||||||||
Trade payables and other payable | 22 | 3,443,702 | 4,144,324 | |||||||||
Lease liabilities | 14 | 299,795 | 290,080 | |||||||||
Tax liabilities | 23 | 89,658 | 100,449 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties | 24 | 284,699 | 149,563 | |||||||||
Other liabilities | 25 | 116,819 | 200,604 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,941,948 | 5,692,731 | ||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Loans and borrowings | 19 | 206,368 | 236,812 | |||||||||
Employee benefits | 20 | 18,202 | 18,202 | |||||||||
Provisions | 21 | 11,484 | 11,499 | |||||||||
Trade payables and other payable | 22 | 19,342 | 37,348 | |||||||||
Lease liabilities | 14 | 1,527,191 | 1,481,062 | |||||||||
Other liabilities | 25 | 2,338 | 2,353 | |||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,784,925 | 1,787,276 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 7,726,873 | 7,480,007 | ||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||
Issued share capital | 26 | 4,482 | 4,482 | |||||||||
Reserves | 26 | 1,507,316 | 1,431,125 | |||||||||
Other equity components | 4,863,409 | 4,665,070 | ||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 6,375,207 | 6,100,677 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 14,102,080 | 13,580,684 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim separate financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate statement of profit or loss
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Continuing operations | ||||||||||||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 27 | 3,834,590 | 3,738,304 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | 10 | (3,072,936 | ) | (2,950,518 | ) | |||||||
Gross profit | 761,654 | 787,786 | ||||||||||
Distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 28 | (760,645 | ) | (723,097 | ) | |||||||
Other operating revenue | 30 | 4,357 | 10,597 | |||||||||
Other operating expenses | 30 | (31,385 | ) | (4,268 | ) | |||||||
Other (losses), net | 30 | (3,760 | ) | (970 | ) | |||||||
Operating (loss) profit | (29,779 | ) | 70,048 | |||||||||
Financial income | 31 | 62,058 | 121,799 | |||||||||
Financial cost | 31 | (169,702 | ) | (205,440 | ) | |||||||
Share of profit in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures | 32 | 60,017 | 50,432 | |||||||||
(Loss) profit before income tax from continuing operations | (77,406 | ) | 36,839 | |||||||||
Income tax gain | 23 | 39,543 | 8,279 | |||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||||||
Earnings per share (*) | ||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share (*): | ||||||||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations | 33 | (29.17 | ) | 34.76 |
(*) Amounts expressed in Colombian pesos.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim separate financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate statement of other comprehensive income
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes |
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(Loss) from financial instruments designated at fair value | 26 | (273 | ) | (179 | ) | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to period results, net of taxes |
(273 | ) | (179 | ) | ||||||||
Components of other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes |
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Gain (loss) from translation exchange differences (1) | 26 | 42,690 | (234,583 | ) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) from cash flow hedge | 26 | 2,897 | (5,446 | ) | ||||||||
Total other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of taxes |
45,587 | (240,029 | ) | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive income | 45,314 | (240,208 | ) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 7,451 | (195,090 | ) | |||||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share (*): | ||||||||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations | 33 | 5.74 | (150.32 | ) |
(*) Amounts expressed in Colombian pesos.
(1) Represents exchange differences arising from the translation of assets, liabilities, equity and results of foreign operations into the reporting currency.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim separate financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate statement of changes in equity
At March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Issued capital |
Premium shares |
Treasury shares |
Legal
Reserve |
Occasional
reserve |
Reserves for acquisition of treasury shares |
Reserve
for future dividends distribution |
Other
reserves |
Total Reserves |
Other comprehensive income |
Retained earnings |
Other equity components |
Total shareholders’ equity |
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Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | Note 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 630,346 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 329,529 | 1,541,586 | (966,902 | ) | 515,564 | 1,520,282 | 7,138,988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | - | - | - | (217,392 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45,118 | - | 45,118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (249,303 | ) | - | - | (249,303 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation to reserves | - | - | - | - | 99,072 | - | - | - | 99,072 | - | (99,072 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 195,225 | 195,225 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the valuation put effect of subsidiary Grupo Disco del Uruguay S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9,095 | - | 16,480 | 25,575 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other net (decrease) in shareholders’ equity | - | - | - | - | (2,108 | ) | - | - | - | (2,108 | ) | - | (508 | ) | - | (2,616 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 509,918 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 329,529 | 1,421,158 | (1,207,110 | ) | 461,102 | 1,731,991 | 6,935,599 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 509,918 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 339,496 | 1,431,125 | (2,304,046 | ) | 534,333 | 1,910,807 | 6,100,677 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (37,863 | ) | - | (37,863 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 65,093 | - | - | 65,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation to reserves | - | - | - | - | 125,998 | - | - | - | 125,998 | - | (125,998 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 324,817 | 324,817 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity impact on the valuation put effect of subsidiary Grupo Disco del Uruguay S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (19,779 | ) | - | 7,675 | (12,104 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other net increase (decrease) in shareholders’ equity | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15,722 | 15,722 | - | (15,610 | ) | - | 112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 570,387 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 355,218 | 1,507,316 | (2,258,732 | ) | 354,862 | 2,243,303 | 6,375,207 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim separate financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Interim separate statement of cash flows
For the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||
(Loss) profit for the period | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) profit for the period | ||||||||||||
Current income tax | 23 | 580 | 700 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax | 23 | (40,123 | ) | (8,979 | ) | |||||||
Interest, loans and lease expenses | 31 | 85,883 | 68,980 | |||||||||
(Gain) loss from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments | 31 | (576 | ) | 29,158 | ||||||||
Allowance for expected credit losses (gain), net | 7.1 | 1,662 | (442 | ) | ||||||||
Losses on inventory obsolescence and damages, net | 10.1 | 2,773 | 283 | |||||||||
Employee benefit provisions | 20 | 559 | 564 | |||||||||
Provisions and reversals | 21 | 19,369 | (2,658 | ) | ||||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, investment property and right of use asset | 12; 13; 14 | 132,069 | 123,482 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 15 | 6,699 | 6,272 | |||||||||
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method | 32 | (60,017 | ) | (50,432 | ) | |||||||
Loss from the disposal of non-current assets | 3,831 | 1,807 | ||||||||||
Interest income | 31 | (1,960 | ) | (6,583 | ) | |||||||
Operating income before changes in working capital | 112,886 | 207,270 | ||||||||||
Decrease in trade receivables and other accounts receivable | 100,434 | 62,272 | ||||||||||
Decrease in prepayments | 6,701 | 4,890 | ||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in receivables from related parties | (16,706 | ) | 4,170 | |||||||||
(Increase) in inventories | (91,391 | ) | (77,376 | ) | ||||||||
Decrease in tax assets | 14,881 | 22,418 | ||||||||||
Payments of provisions | 21 | (5,385 | ) | (8,697 | ) | |||||||
(Decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable | (747,405 | ) | (971,036 | ) | ||||||||
(Decrease) in accounts payable to related parties | (117,888 | ) | (21,507 | ) | ||||||||
(Decrease) in tax liabilities | (10,791 | ) | (24,327 | ) | ||||||||
(Decrease) in other liabilities | (83,799 | ) | (61,708 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax, net | (67,275 | ) | (45,303 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash flows (used in) operating activities | (905,738 | ) | (908,934 | ) | ||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||
Advances to subsidiaries and joint ventures | 26,753 | 6 | ||||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 12.1 | (49,673 | ) | (113,983 | ) | |||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | 15 | (3,684 | ) | (8,776 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds of the sale of property, plant and equipment | 50 | - | ||||||||||
Dividends received | 19,108 | 16,216 | ||||||||||
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities | (7,446 | ) | (106,537 | ) | ||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||
Cash flows provided by changes in interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||
Proceeds paid from financial assets | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
Received (payments) from collections on behalf of third parties | 139,835 | (54,698 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 19 | 1,000,000 | 700,000 | |||||||||
Repayment of loans and borrowings | 19 | (50,000 | ) | (12,083 | ) | |||||||
Payments of interest of loans and borrowings | 19 | (24,334 | ) | (24,449 | ) | |||||||
Lease liabilities paid | 14.2 | (73,717 | ) | (67,367 | ) | |||||||
Interest on lease liabilities paid | 14.2 | (36,845 | ) | (29,905 | ) | |||||||
Dividends paid | 37 | - | (217,226 | ) | ||||||||
Interest received | 31 | 1,960 | 6,583 | |||||||||
Net cash flows provided by financing activities | 956,909 | 300,865 | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 43,725 | (714,606 | ) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 6 | 980,624 | 1,250,398 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 6 | 1,024,349 | 535,792 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim separate financial statements.
Note 1. General information
Almacenes Éxito S.A., (hereinafter the Company) was incorporated pursuant to Colombian laws on March 24, 1950; its headquarter is located Carrera 48 No. 32B Sur - 139, Envigado, Colombia. The life span of the Company goes to December 31, 2150.
The Company is listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) since 1994 and is under the supervision of the Financial Superintendence of Colombia; is a foreign issuer with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and is a foreign issuer with the U.S the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Interim separate financial statements as of March 31, 2024, were authorized for issue in accordance with resolution of directors of the Company on May 8, 2024.
The Company´s corporate purpose is to:
- | Acquire, store, transform and, in general, distribute and sell under any trading figure, including funding thereof, all kinds of goods and products, produced either locally or abroad, on a wholesale or retail basis, physically or online. |
- | Provide ancillary services, namely grant credit facilities for the acquisition of goods, grant insurance coverage, carry out money transfers and remittances, provide mobile phone services, trade tourist package trips and tickets, repair and maintain furnishings, complete paperwork and energy trade. |
- | Give or receive in lease trade premises, receive or give, in lease or under occupancy, spaces or points of sale or commerce within its trade establishments intended for the exploitation of businesses of distribution of goods or products, and the provision of ancillary services. |
- | Incorporate, fund or promote with other individuals or legal entities, enterprises or businesses intended for the manufacturing of objects, goods, articles or the provision of services related with the exploitation of trade establishments. |
- | Acquire property, build commercial premises intended for establishing stores, malls or other locations suitable for the distribution of goods, without prejudice to the possibility of disposing of entire floors or commercial premises, give them in lease or use them in any convenient manner with a rational exploitation of land approach, as well as invest in property, promote and develop all kinds of real estate projects. |
- | Invest resources to acquire shares, bonds, trade papers and other securities of free movement in the market to take advantage of tax incentives established by law, as well as make temporary investments in highly liquid securities with a purpose of short-term productive exploitation; enter into firm factoring agreements using its own resources; encumber its chattels or property and enter into financial transactions that enable it to acquire funds or other assets. |
- | In the capacity as wholesaler and retailer, distribute oil-based liquid fuels through service stations, alcohols, biofuels, natural gas for vehicles and any other fuels used in the automotive, industrial, fluvial, maritime and air transport sectors, of all kinds. |
At December 31, 2023, the immediate holding company, or controlling entity of the Company was Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A., which owned 47.29% (directly and indirectly) of its ordinary shares and control of its board of directors. Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A., is ultimately controlled by Mr. Jean-Charles Henri Naouri.
At March 31, 2024 and as a consequence of mentioned in Note 5, the immediate holding company, or controlling entity of the Company is Cama Commercial Group Corp., which owns 86.84% (directly and indirectly) of its ordinary shares. Cama Commercial Group Corp. is controlled by Clarendon Worldwide S.A., controlled by Fundación El Salvador del mundo, which is ultimately controlled by Mr. Francisco Javier Calleja Malaina.
The Company is registered in the Camara de Comercio Aburrá Sur.
Note 2. Basis of preparation and other significant accounting policies
The separate financial statements as of December 31, 2023, and the interim separate financial statements as of March 31, 2024, and for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and established in Colombia by Law 1314 of 2009, regulated by Decree 2420 of 2015 “Sole Regulatory Decree of Accounting and Financial Information and Information Assurance Standards” and the other amending decrees.
The interim separate financial statements are disclosure in accordance with IAS 34 and should be read in conjunction with the separate financial statements as of December 31, 2023, and do not include all the information required for a separate financial statement disclosure in accordance with IAS 1. However, some notes have been included to explain events and transactions that are relevant to understanding the changes in Company’s financial situation, as well as the operating performance since December 31, 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments and financial instruments measured at fair value.
The Company has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
Note 3. Accounting policies
The accompanying interim separate financial statements at March 31, 2024 have been prepared using the same accounting policies, measurements and bases used to present the separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, except for new and modified standards and interpretations applied starting January 1, 2024 and for mentioned in Note 3.1.
The adoption of the new standards in force as of January 1, 2024, mentioned in Note 4.1., did not result in significant changes in these accounting policies as compared to those applied in preparing the separate financial statements at December 31, 2023 and no significant effect resulted from adoption thereof.
Nota 3.1. Voluntary changes in accounting policies
Starting on January 1, 2024, the Company made a voluntary change in its inventory valuation policy by changing from the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method to the Average Cost method.
The Average Cost valuation method is practical, concise, and aligns with assertions of integrity and accuracy in inventory valuation balances. The voluntary change is supported by the belief that the Average Cost method provides a more consistent and stable valuation, offering a clearer economic understanding of profitability in current circumstances, this facilitates more informed decisions regarding pricing, purchase volumes, and inventory management. The method promises a more accurate description of the actual cost of goods sold during the period by considering (a) inflation effects on inventory costs, (b) the impact of inventory turnover on the cost of sales, (d) uniform distribution of inventory cost fluctuations over the period, and (d) avoidance of volatile outcomes inherent in the FIFO method during periods of price fluctuations (year-end or anniversary promotional events).
The minor impact of this change on (loss) earnings per share and net (loss) income for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 and on the inventory, cost of sales and equity method accounts at December 31, 2023, is as follows:
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per pesos) |
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per pesos) |
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Cost of sales |
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Adjustment | (0,53 | ) | (693 | ) | 1,72 | 2,233 | 11,534 | (7,678 | ) | (5,445 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Percentage | 1.83 | % | 1.83 | % | 4.94 | % | 4.94 | % | 0.59 | % | 0.26 | % | 10.79 | % |
Note 4. Adoption of new standards, amendments to and interpretations of existing standards issued by the IASB.
Note 4.1. New and amended standards and interpretations.
The Company applied amendments and new interpretations to IFRS as issued by IASB, which are effective for accounting periods beginning on January 1, 2024. The new standards adopted are as follows:
Statement | Description | Applicable periods / impact | ||
Amendment to IAS 1 – Non-current Liabilities with Covenants |
This amendment, which amends IAS 1– Presentation of Financial Statements, aims to improve the information companies provide on long-term covenanted debt by enabling investors to understand the risk of early repayment of debt.
IAS 1 requires a company to classify debt as non-current only if the company can avoid settling the debt within 12 months of the reporting date. However, a company’s ability to do so is often contingent on compliance with covenants. For example, a business might have long-term debt that could be repayable within 12 months if the business defaults in that 12-month period. The amendment requires a company to disclose information about these covenants in the notes to the financial statements. |
These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. Before the issuance of this Amendment, the Company reviewed non-financial covenants to disclosure its compliance.
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Amendment to IFRS 16 – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback. |
This Amendment, which amends IFRS 16 – Leases, guides at the subsequent measurement that a company must apply when it sells an asset and subsequently leases the same asset to the new owner for a period.
IFRS 16 includes requirements on how to account for a sale with leaseback on the date the transaction takes place. However, this standard had not specified how to measure the transaction after that date. These amendments will not change the accounting for leases other than those arising in a sale-leaseback transaction. |
These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. |
Statement | Description | Applicable periods / impact | ||
Amendment to IAS 7 and IFRS 17 - Supplier finance arrangements. |
This Amendment, which amends IAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments: Disclosures, aims to enhance the disclosure requirements regarding supplier financing agreements. It enables users of financial statements to assess the effects of such agreements on the entity’s liabilities and cash flows, as well as the entity’s exposure to liquidity risk.
The Amendment requires the disclosure of the amount of liabilities that are part of the agreements, disaggregating the amounts for which financing providers have already received payments from the suppliers, and indicating where the liabilities are presented in the balance sheet. Additionally, it mandates the disclosure of terms and conditions, payment maturity date ranges, and liquidity risk information.
Supplier financing agreements are characterized by one or more financing providers offering to pay amounts owed by an entity to its suppliers, according to the terms and conditions agreed upon between the entity and its supplier. |
These changes did not have any impact in the financial statements. Before the issuance of this Amendment, the Company disclosed these liabilities. | ||
IFRS S1 - General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information. |
The objective of IFRS S1 - General Requirements for the Disclosure of Sustainability–related Financial Information, is to require an entity to disclose information about all risks and opportunities related to sustainability that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flows, its access to financing, or the cost of capital in the short, medium, or long term. These risks and opportunities are collectively referred to as “sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s prospects.” The information is expected to be useful for the primary users of general-purpose financial reports when making decisions related to providing resources to the entity. |
In the financial statements at December 31, 2024, should be presented the disclosures related of this IFRS S1.
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IFRS 2 - Climate-related Disclosures
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The objective of IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures, is to require an entity to disclose information about all risks and opportunities related to climate that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flows, its access to financing, or the cost of capital in the short, medium, or long term (collectively referred to as “climate information”). The information is expected to be useful for the primary users of general-purpose financial reports when making decisions related to providing resources to the entity. | In the financial statements at December 31, 2024, should be presented the disclosures related of this IFRS S2. |
Note 4.2. New and revised standards and interpretations issued and not yet effective
The Company has not early adopted the following new and revised IFRSs, which have already been issued but not yet in effect up to the date of the issuance of the separate financial statements:
Statement | Description | Applicable periods | ||
Amendment to IAS 21 – Lack of Exchangeability |
This Amendment, which amends IAS 21 – The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, aims to establish the accounting requirements for when one currency is not exchangeable for another currency, specifying the exchange rate to be used and the information that should be disclosed in the financial statements.
The Amendment will allow companies to provide more useful information in their financial statements and will assist investors in addressing an issue not previously covered in the accounting requirements for the effects of exchange rate variations. |
January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. No material effects are expected from the application of this Amendment. |
Note 5. Relevant facts
Change in controlling entity
On January 22, 2024, 86.84% of the common shares of the Company were awarded to Cama Commercial Group Corp. as a result of the completion of the tender offer that this company had signed with Grupo Casino and Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição S.A. – CBD at October 13, 2023. With this award, Cama Commercial Group Corp. became the immediate holding of the Company.
Note 6. Cash and cash equivalents
The balance of cash and cash equivalents is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Cash at banks and on hand | 1,020,423 | 970,325 | ||||||
Fiduciary rights – money market like (1) | 2,572 | 8,981 | ||||||
Funds | 1,354 | 1,318 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 1,024,349 | 980,624 |
(1) | The balance is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Fiduciaria Bogota S.A. | 1,725 | 2,600 | ||||||
BBVA Asset S.A. | 272 | 165 | ||||||
Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Abierta Occirenta | 218 | 167 | ||||||
Fiducolombia S.A. | 207 | 5,264 | ||||||
Credicorp Capital | 80 | 613 | ||||||
Corredores Davivienda S.A. | 70 | 172 | ||||||
Total fiduciary rights | 2,572 | 8,981 |
The decrease is due to transfers of fiduciary rights to cash on hand and banks to be used in the operation of the Company.
At March 31, 2024, the Company recognized interest income from cash at banks and cash equivalents in the amount of $1,960 (March 31, 2023 - $6,583), which were recognized as financial income as detailed in Note 31.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were not restricted or levied in any way as to limit availability thereof.
Note 7. Trade receivables and other account receivables
The balance of trade receivables and other account receivables is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trade receivables (Note 7.1.) | 179,361 | 229,753 | ||||||
Other account receivables (Note 7.2.) | 179,143 | 223,565 | ||||||
Total trade receivables and other account receivables | 358,504 | 453,318 | ||||||
Current | 342,972 | 436,942 | ||||||
Non-Current | 15,532 | 16,376 |
Note 7.1. Trade receivables
The balance of trade receivables is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trade accounts | 128,118 | 177,252 | ||||||
Sale of real-estate project inventories | 39,586 | 39,277 | ||||||
Rentals and dealers | 11,008 | 11,466 | ||||||
Net investment in leases | 6,245 | 5,903 | ||||||
Employee funds and lending | 91 | 15 | ||||||
Allowance for expected credit loss | (5,687 | ) | (4,160 | ) | ||||
Trade receivables | 179,361 | 229,753 |
An analysis is performed at each reporting date to estimate expected credit losses. The allowance rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns (i.e., product type and customer rating). The calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events and current conditions. Generally, trade receivables and other accounts receivable are written-off if past due for more than one year.
The allowance for expected credit loss is recognized as expense in profit or loss. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the net effect of the allowance for expected credit loss on the statement of profit or loss represents expense of $1,662 ($442 - income for the quarter ended March 31, 2023).
The movement in the allowance for expected credit losses during the periods was as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 5,093 | |||
Additions (Note 28) | 3,308 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 30) | (3,750 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (88 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 4,563 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 4,160 | |||
Additions (Note 28) | 3,864 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 30) | (2,202 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (135 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 5,687 |
Note 7.2. Other account receivables
The balance of other account receivables is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Business agreements | 92,852 | 120,237 | ||||||
Recoverable taxes (1) | 35,036 | 47,793 | ||||||
Other loans or advances to employees | 30,546 | 31,295 | ||||||
Money remittances | 15,214 | 18,892 | ||||||
Money transfer services | 611 | 653 | ||||||
Sale of property, plant, and equipment | 112 | 112 | ||||||
Other | 4,772 | 4,583 | ||||||
Total other account receivables | 179,143 | 233,565 |
(1) | The decrease corresponds mainly to compensation of a favorable balance in VAT. |
Note 8. Prepayments
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Insurance | 13,258 | 19,668 | ||||||
Lease payments made before commencement date | 3,506 | 3,619 | ||||||
Other prepayments | 285 | 463 | ||||||
Total prepayments | 17,049 | 23,750 | ||||||
Current | 13,917 | 20,505 | ||||||
Non-Current | 3,132 | 3,245 |
Note 9. Related parties
As mentioned in the control´s change in Note 5, the next companies are considered as related parties, which ones, at the date of this financial statements there were not transactions:
- | Fundación Salvador del mundo; |
- | N1 Investments, Inc.; |
- | Clarendon Wolrwide S.A.; |
- | Avelan Enterprise, Ltd.; |
- | Foresdale Assets, Ltd.; |
- | Invenergy FSRU Development Spain S.L.; |
- | Talgarth Trading Inc.; |
- | Calleja S. A. de C.V. |
- | Camma Comercial Group. Corp. |
Note 9.1. Significant agreements
Transactions with related parties refer mainly to transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures and other related entities and were substantially made and accounted for in accordance with the prices, terms and conditions agreed upon between the parties, in market conditions and there were not free services. The agreements are detailed as follows:
- | Puntos Colombia S.A.S.: Agreement providing for the terms and conditions for the redemption of points collected under their loyalty program, among other services. |
- | Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.: Partnership agreements to promote (i) the sale of products and services offered by the Company through credit cards, (ii) the use of these credit cards in and out of the Company stores and (iii) the use of other financial services agreed between the parties inside the Company stores. |
- | Sara ANV S.A.: Agreement providing for the terms and conditions for the sale of services. |
- | Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.: Acquisition agreement of telephone plans and contact of administrative services. |
- | Logística Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.: Agreement to receive transportation services, contracts for the sale of merchandise, administrative services and reimbursement of expenses. |
- | Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P.: Contracts of energy trading services. |
- | Éxito Industrias S.A.S.: Contracts for the lease of real estate and provision of services. |
- | Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.: Contract for reimbursement of expenses and administrative services. |
- | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls: Real estate lease, administrative services, and reimbursement of expenses. |
- | Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S.: Software use license and contract for the service of “Éxito referrals”. |
Note 9.2. Transactions with related parties
Transactions with related parties relate to revenue from retail sales and other services, as well as to costs and expenses related to purchase of goods and services received.
As mentioned in Note 1, at March 31, 2024, the controlling entity of the Company is Cama Commercial Group Corp. At December 31, 2023, the controlling entity of the Company was Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A.
The amount of revenue arising from transactions with related parties is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 16,849 | 13,901 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 15,729 | 17,480 | ||||||
Casino Group companies (3) | - | 665 | ||||||
Total revenue | 32,578 | 32,046 |
(1) | Revenue relates to the administration services to Éxito Industrias S.A.S., to Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S., to Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P., to Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. and to Patrimonios Autónomos (stand-alone trust funds); and to the lease of property to Patrimonios Autónomos and to Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. |
The amount of revenue with each subsidiary is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 10,112 | 7,744 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 5,193 | 4,733 | ||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 733 | 751 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 434 | 419 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 311 | 218 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 66 | 36 | ||||||
Total | 16,849 | 13,901 |
(2) | The amount of revenue with each joint venture is as follows: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Commercial activation recovery | 12,576 | 14,515 | ||||||
Yield on bonus, coupons and energy | 1,341 | 1,486 | ||||||
Lease of real estate | 1,083 | 996 | ||||||
Services | 230 | 294 | ||||||
Total | 15,230 | 17,291 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Services | 264 | 189 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||
Services | 235 | - | ||||||
Total | 15,729 | 17,480 |
(3) | Revenue mainly relates to the provision of services and rebates from suppliers. |
Revenue by each company is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Relevan C Colombia S.A.S. | - | 498 | ||||||
Casino International (a) | - | 127 | ||||||
Distribution Casino France | - | 40 | ||||||
Greenyellow Energía de Colombia S.A.S. | - | - | ||||||
Total | - | 665 |
The amount of costs and expenses arising from transactions with related parties is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 97,842 | 86,939 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 28,300 | 28,004 | ||||||
Key management personnel (3) | 33,025 | 17,407 | ||||||
Casino Group companies (4) | - | 6,534 | ||||||
Controlling entity | - | 5 | ||||||
Members of the Board | 403 | 725 | ||||||
Total cost and expenses | 159,570 | 139,614 |
(1) | Costs and expenses mainly refer to the purchase of goods for trading from Éxito Industrias S.A.S.; transportation services provided by Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.; leases and real estate management activities with Patrimonios Autónomos and Éxito Industrias S.A.S.; branding royalty expenses with Éxito Industrias S.A.S., purchase of corporate plans from Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.; and services received, purchase of goods and reimbursements with other subsidiaries. |
The amount of costs and expenses with each subsidiary is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 49,172 | 41,457 | ||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 28,304 | 25,476 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 14,930 | 15,210 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 4,489 | 4,123 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 528 | 239 | ||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | 305 | 388 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 114 | 46 | ||||||
Total | 97,842 | 86,939 |
(2) | The amount of costs and expenses with each joint venture is as follows: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Commissions on means of payment | 3,257 | 3,616 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Cost of customer loyalty program | 25,043 | 24,388 | ||||||
Total | 28,300 | 28,004 |
(3) | Transactions between the Company and key management personnel, including legal representatives and/or administrators, mainly relate to labor agreements executed by and between the parties. |
Compensation of key management personnel is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Short-term employee benefits | 32,813 | 16,912 | ||||||
Post-employment benefits | 212 | 495 | ||||||
Total key management personnel compensation | 33,025 | 17,407 |
(4) | Costs and expenses accrued mainly arise from intermediation in the import of goods, purchase of goods and consultancy services. |
Costs and expenses by each company are as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Casino Guichard Perrachon S.A. | - | 4,053 | ||||||
Distribution Casino France | - | 1,189 | ||||||
International Retail and Trade Services IG. | - | 599 | ||||||
Euris | - | 501 | ||||||
Relevan C Colombia S.A.S. | - | 115 | ||||||
Casino Services | - | 77 | ||||||
Total | - | 6,534 |
Note 9.3. Receivable and Other non-financial assets from related parties
Receivable | Other non-financial assets | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Joint ventures (1) | 58,896 | 44,178 | 38,743 | 52,490 | ||||||||||||
Subsidiaries (2) | 39,345 | 31,387 | 280 | 280 | ||||||||||||
Casino Group companies (3) | - | 5,135 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Controlling entity | - | 1,566 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | 98,241 | 82,266 | 39,023 | 52,770 | ||||||||||||
Current | 98,241 | 82,266 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Non-Current | - | - | 39,023 | 52,770 |
(1) | Balances relate to the following joint ventures and the following detail: |
- | Receivables: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Reimbursement of shared expenses, collection of coupons and other | 5,846 | 4,697 | ||||||
Other services | 9,321 | 1,744 | ||||||
Total | 15,167 | 6,441 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Redemption of points | 43,627 | 37,510 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||
Other services | 102 | 227 | ||||||
Total receivables | 58,896 | 44,178 |
- | Other non-financial assets: |
The amount of $38,743as of March 31, 2024, corresponds to payments made to Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. for the subscription of shares that have not been recognized in its equity because authorization has not been obtained from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia. The amount of $52,490 as of December 31, 2023, corresponded to payments made to Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. for the subscription of shares that have not been recognized in its equity because authorization had not been obtained from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia; during 2024, authorization was obtained to register the equity increase.
(2) | The balance of receivables by each subsidiary and by each concept: |
- | The balance of receivables by each subsidiary is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Patrimonios Autónomos (a) | 25,692 | 22,366 | ||||||
Libertad S.A. | 7,315 | 7,277 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 4,477 | 96 | ||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 741 | 378 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 519 | 541 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 357 | 502 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 241 | 196 | ||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | 2 | 30 | ||||||
Devoto Hermanos S.A. | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Total accounts receivable from subsidiaries | 39,345 | 31,387 |
(a) | In 2024, includes $25,574 (2023 - $19,604) of dividend declared. |
- | The balance of accounts receivable from subsidiaries by concept is as follows |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Charge for dividends declared | 25,574 | 19,604 | ||||||
Strategic direction services | 7,316 | 7,277 | ||||||
Administrative services | 670 | 1,886 | ||||||
Reimbursement of expenses | 289 | 450 | ||||||
Other services | 5,496 | 2,170 | ||||||
Total accounts receivable from subsidiaries | 39,345 | 31,387 |
(3) | Receivable from Casino Group companies represents reimbursement for payments to expats, supplier agreements and energy efficiency solutions. |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Casino International | - | 3,224 | ||||||
Relevan C Colombia S.A.S. | - | 1,082 | ||||||
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição S.A. – CBD | - | 822 | ||||||
Casino Services | - | 7 | ||||||
Total Casino Group companies | - | 5,135 |
Note 9.4. Payables to related parties
According to change of control mentioned in Note 5, payables to related parties with third parties owned to the last controlling entity at December 31, 2023, were reclassified to Trade payables and other payable.
The balance of payables to related parties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Joint ventures (1) | 60,031 | 43,779 | ||||||
Subsidiaries (2) | 30,037 | 164,180 | ||||||
Casino Group companies (3) | 976 | |||||||
Controlling entity | 672 | |||||||
Total | 90,068 | 209,607 |
(1) | The balance of payables by each joint venture is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Puntos Colombia S.A.S. (a) | 53,450 | 43,733 | ||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | 6,581 | 44 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | - | 2 | ||||||
Total accounts payable to joint ventures | 60,031 | 43,779 |
(a) | Represents the balance arising from points (accumulations) issued. |
(2) | The balance of accounts payable to related parties and by concept are as follows: |
- | The balance of payables by each subsidiary is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 9,869 | 16,559 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A. | 8,454 | 137,005 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 4,796 | 3,223 | ||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 4,380 | 3,576 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 2,295 | 3,483 | ||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | 230 | 317 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 13 | 17 | ||||||
Total accounts payable to subsidiaries | 30,037 | 164,180 |
- | The balance payable to subsidiaries by concept is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Purchase of assets and inventories | 8,303 | 134,424 | ||||||
Transportation service | 8,174 | 14,858 | ||||||
Energy service | 4,796 | 3,218 | ||||||
Mobile recharge collection service | 2,031 | 3,453 | ||||||
Lease of property | 1,211 | 2,510 | ||||||
Purchase of tourist trips | 13 | 17 | ||||||
Other services received | 5,509 | 5,700 | ||||||
Total accounts payable to subsidiaries | 30,037 | 164,180 |
(3) | Payables to Casino Group companies such as intermediation in the import of goods, and consulting and technical assistance services. |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Casino Services | - | 885 | ||||||
International Retail and Trade Services IG | - | 91 | ||||||
Total Casino Group companies | - | 976 |
Note 9.5. Lease liabilities with related parties
The balance of lease liabilities with related parties is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Subsidiaries (Patrimonios autónomos - Stand-alone trust funds) (Note 14.2) | 490,205 | 459,763 | ||||||
Current | 55,031 | 49,934 | ||||||
Non-Current | 435,174 | 409,829 |
Note 9.6. Collections on behalf of third parties with related parties
The balance of collections on behalf of third parties with related parties is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Subsidiaries (1) | 176,829 | 34,088 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 20,290 | 26,506 | ||||||
Total | 197,119 | 60,594 |
(1) | Represents cash collected from subsidiaries as part of the in-house cash program (Note 24). |
(2) | Mainly represents collections received from customers related to the Tarjeta Éxito cards owned by Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. (Note 24). |
Note 10. Inventories, net and cost of sales
Note 10.1. Inventories, net
The balance of inventories is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Inventories (1) | 1,987,264 | 1,922,045 | ||||||
Inventories in transit | 42,509 | 17,750 | ||||||
Raw materials | 29,800 | 28,358 | ||||||
Real estate project inventories (2) | 15,585 | 18,003 | ||||||
Materials, spares, accessories and consumable packaging | 7,354 | 7,738 | ||||||
Production in process | 93 | 93 | ||||||
Total inventories | 2,082,605 | 1,993,987 |
(1) | The movement of the losses on inventory obsolescence and damages, included as lower value in inventories, during the reporting periods is shown below: |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 9,969 | |||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 10.2.) | 283 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 10,252 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 17,947 | |||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 10.2.) | 2,773 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 20,720 |
(2) | For 2024, represents López de Galarza real estate project for $776 (December 31, 2023 - $776) and Éxito Occidente real estate project for $14,809 (December 31, 2023 - $17,227). |
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, there are no restrictions or liens on the sale of inventories.
Note 10.2. Cost of sales
The following is the information related with the cost of sales, allowance for losses on inventory obsolescence and damages, and allowance reversal on inventories:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold (1) | 3,455,215 | 3,335,111 | ||||||
Trade discounts and purchase rebates | (564,450 | ) | (549,660 | ) | ||||
Logistics costs (2) | 147,446 | 123,689 | ||||||
Damage and loss | 31,952 | 41,095 | ||||||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 10.1) | 2,773 | 283 | ||||||
Total cost of sales | 3,072,936 | 2,950,518 |
(1) | For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, includes $7,091 of depreciation and amortization cost (March 31, 2023 - $7,484). |
(2) | The detail is shown below: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Employee benefits | 80,616 | 73,018 | ||||||
Services | 48,424 | 34,353 | ||||||
Depreciations and amortizations | 16,557 | 15,072 | ||||||
Upload and download operators | 1,324 | 1,053 | ||||||
Leases | 525 | 193 | ||||||
Total logistics costs | 147,446 | 123,689 |
Note 11. Financial assets
The balance of financial assets is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (1) | 10,676 | 10,676 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (2) | 1,474 | 2,378 | ||||||
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | 470 | 472 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments | 74 | - | ||||||
Total financial assets | 12,694 | 13,526 | ||||||
Current | 1,548 | 2,378 | ||||||
Non-Current | 11,146 | 11,148 |
(1) | Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income are equity investments not held for sale. The detail of these investments is as follows: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Cnova N.V. | 9,222 | 9,222 | ||||||
Fideicomiso El Tesoro etapa 4A y 4C 448 | 1,206 | 1,206 | ||||||
Associated Grocers of Florida, Inc. | 113 | 113 | ||||||
Central de abastos del Caribe S.A. | 71 | 71 | ||||||
La Promotora S.A. | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Sociedad de acueducto, alcantarillado y aseo de Barranquilla S.A. E.S.P. | 14 | 14 | ||||||
Total financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 10,676 | 10,676 |
(2) | Derivative instruments designated as hedging instrument relates to swap of interest rates. The fair value of these instruments is determined based on valuation models. |
At March 31, 2024, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item |
Range of rates for hedged item |
Range of rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||||
Swap | Interest rate | Loans and borrowings | IBR 3M | 9.0120 | % | 1,474 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at March 31, 2024, is shown below:
Less than 1 month | From 1 to 3 months | From 3 to 6 months | From 6 to 12 months | More than 12 months | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Swap | - | 897 | 577 | - | - | 1,474 |
At December 31, 2023, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item |
Range of rates for hedged item |
Range of rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||||
Swap | Interest rate | Loans and borrowings | IBR 3M | 9.0120 | % | 2,378 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at December 31, 2023 is shown below:
Less than 1 month |
From 1 to 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Swap | 998 | - | 871 | 509 | - | 2,378 |
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, there are no restrictions or liens on financial assets that restrict their sale.
None of the assets were impaired at March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023.
Note 12. Property, plant and equipment, net
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Land | 445,269 | 445,269 | ||||||
Buildings | 960,056 | 960,056 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 881,661 | 881,732 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 540,362 | 539,865 | ||||||
Assets under construction | 5,778 | 6,139 | ||||||
Improvements to third-party properties | 454,924 | 457,570 | ||||||
Vehicles | 7,582 | 7,584 | ||||||
Computers | 294,321 | 293,597 | ||||||
Other property, plant and equipment | 289 | 289 | ||||||
Total property, plant and equipment, gross | 3,590,242 | 3,592,101 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (1,642,363 | ) | (1,598,509 | ) | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 1,947,879 | 1,993,592 |
The movement of the cost of property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and impairment loss during the reporting periods is shown below:
Cost | Land | Buildings |
Machinery and equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Assets under construction |
Improvements to third party properties |
Vehicles | Computers |
Other property, plant and equipment |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 447,733 | 944,782 | 827,612 | 518,827 | 10,156 | 429,942 | 8,724 | 277,754 | 16,050 | 3,481,580 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 5,230 | 19,145 | 9,285 | - | 8,033 | - | 4,174 | - | 45,867 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | - | (5,173 | ) | (1,647 | ) | - | (16 | ) | - | (1,121 | ) | - | (7,957 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decrease) from transfers (to) other balance sheet accounts - tax assets | - | - | (3,027 | ) | (1,227 | ) | (1,001 | ) | 586 | - | (631 | ) | - | (5,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increase from transfers from other balance sheet accounts – Intangibles | - | - | 63 | - | - | - | - | 1,209 | - | 1,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 447,733 | 950,012 | 838,620 | 525,238 | 9,155 | 438,545 | 8,724 | 281,385 | 16,050 | 3,515,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 445,269 | 960,056 | 881,732 | 539,865 | 6,139 | 457,570 | 7,584 | 293,597 | 289 | 3,592,101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | - | 5,431 | 1,386 | - | 4,534 | - | 1,081 | - | 12,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | - | (4,771 | ) | (687 | ) | (3 | ) | (7,410 | ) | (2 | ) | (276 | ) | - | (13,149 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decreases) increases from transfers between accounts of property, plant and equipment | - | - | - | - | (230 | ) | 230 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decrease) from transfers (to) other balance sheet accounts - tax assets | - | - | (731 | ) | (202 | ) | (128 | ) | - | - | (81 | ) | - | (1,142 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 445,269 | 960,056 | 881,661 | 540,362 | 5,778 | 454,924 | 7,582 | 294,321 | 289 | 3,590,242 |
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings |
Machinery and equipment |
Furniture fixtures |
Improvements properties |
Vehicles | Computers |
Other property, plant and equipment |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 228,805 | 462,032 | 337,282 | 227,500 | 7,591 | 152,918 | 6,373 | 1,422,501 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 7,060 | 17,630 | 13,066 | 9,203 | 202 | 7,740 | 197 | 55,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | (4,353 | ) | (1,422 | ) | - | - | (437 | ) | - | (6,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 235,865 | 475,309 | 348,926 | 236,703 | 7,793 | 160,221 | 6,570 | 1,471,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 256,273 | 512,902 | 382,109 | 258,768 | 7,126 | 181,327 | 4 | 1,598,509 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 7,170 | 17,241 | 11,685 | 8,856 | 75 | 8,419 | - | 53,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals and derecognition | - | (4,412 | ) | (585 | ) | (4,319 | ) | (2 | ) | (274 | ) | - | (9,592 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 263,443 | 525,731 | 393,209 | 263,305 | 7,199 | 189,472 | 4 | 1,642,363 |
Assets under construction are represented by those assets in process of construction and process of assembly not ready for their intended use as expected by the Company management, and on which costs directly attributable to the construction process continue to be capitalized if they are qualifying assets.
The cost of property, plant and equipment does not include the balance of estimated dismantling and similar costs, based on the assessment and analysis made by the Company which concluded that there are no contractual or legal obligations at acquisition.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 no restrictions or liens have been imposed on items of property, plant and equipment that limit their sale, and there are no commitments to acquire, build or develop property, plant and equipment.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, property, plant and equipment have no residual value that affects depreciable amount.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, the Company has insurance for cover the loss ‘risk over this property, plant and equipment.
Note 12.1 Additions to property, plant and equipment for cash flow presentation purposes
Quarters ended March 31 | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Additions | 12,432 | 45,867 | ||||||
Additions to trade payables for deferred purchases of property, plant and equipment | (76,264 | ) | (56,030 | ) | ||||
Payments for deferred purchases of property, plant and equipment | 113,505 | 124,146 | ||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment in cash | 49,673 | 113,983 |
Note 13. Investment properties, net
The Company’s investment properties are business premises and land held to generate income from operating leases or future appreciation of their value.
The net balance of investment properties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Land | 43,087 | 43,087 | ||||||
Buildings | 29,576 | 29,576 | ||||||
Constructions in progress | 850 | 850 | ||||||
Total cost of investment properties | 73,513 | 73,513 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (8,340 | ) | (8,123 | ) | ||||
Impairment | (62 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||
Total investment properties, net | 65,111 | 65,328 |
The movements in the cost of investment properties, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses during the period presented are as follows:
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings | |||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 7,258 | |||
Depreciation expenses | 181 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 7,439 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 8,123 | |||
Depreciation expenses | 217 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 8,340 |
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, there are no limitations or liens imposed on investment property that restrict realization or tradability thereof.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, the Company is not committed to acquire, build or develop new investment property. Neither there are compensations from third parties arising from the damage or loss of investment property.
In note 35 discloses the fair value of investment property, based on the appraisal carried out by an independent third party.
Note 14. Leases
Note 14.1 Right of use asset, net
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Right of use asset | 3,328,897 | 3,203,928 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (1,722,018 | ) | (1,647,077 | ) | ||||
Total right of use asset, net | 1,606,879 | 1,556,851 |
The movement of right of use asset and depreciation thereof, during the reporting periods, is shown below:
Cost | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 2,929,731 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 5,021 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 165,150 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (9,496 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 3,090,406 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,203,928 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 11,206 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 117,849 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (3,505 | ) | ||
Others | (581 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,328,897 | |||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,341,788 | |||
Depreciation | 68,167 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (6,480 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,403,475 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1,647,077 | |||
Depreciation | 78,406 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (3,465 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,722,018 |
(1) | Mainly results from the extension of contract terms, indexation, or lease modifications. |
(2) | Mainly results from the early termination of lease contracts. |
The cost of right of use asset by class of underlying asset is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Buildings | 3,321,571 | 3,196,471 | ||||||
Equipment | 5,206 | 5,206 | ||||||
Vehicles | 2,120 | 2,251 | ||||||
Total | 3,328,897 | 3,203,928 |
Accumulated of depreciation of right of use assets by class of underlying asset is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Buildings | 1,715,745 | 1,641,125 | ||||||
Equipment | 4,969 | 4,664 | ||||||
Vehicles | 1,304 | 1,288 | ||||||
Total | 1,722,018 | 1,647,077 |
Depreciation expense by class of underlying asset is shown below:
Quarters ended March 31 | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Buildings | 77,954 | 67,646 | ||||||
Equipment | 305 | 365 | ||||||
Vehicles | 147 | 156 | ||||||
Total depreciation | 78,406 | 68,167 |
The Company is not exposed to the future cash outflows for extension options or termination options. Additionally, there are no residual value guarantees, restrictions nor covenants imposed by leases.
At March 31, 2024, the average remaining term of lease contracts is 11.40 years (11.50 years as at December 31, 2023), which is also the average remaining period over which the right of use asset is depreciated.
Note 14.2 Lease liabilities
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Lease liabilities (1) | 1,826,986 | 1,771,142 | ||||||
Current | 299,795 | 290,080 | ||||||
Non-Current | 1,527,191 | 1,481,062 |
(1) | Includes $490,205 (December 31, 2023- $459,763) of lease liabilities with related parties (Note 9.5). |
The movement in lease liabilities is as shown:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 1,787,096 | |||
Additions | 5,021 | |||
Accrued interest | 30,468 | |||
Remeasurements | 165,150 | |||
Terminations | (2,498 | ) | ||
Payments of lease liabilities including interests | (97,272 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,887,965 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1,771,142 | |||
Additions | 11,206 | |||
Accrued interest | 37,448 | |||
Remeasurements | 117,849 | |||
Terminations | (97 | ) | ||
Payments of lease liabilities including interests | (110,562 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,826,986 |
Below are the future lease liability payments at March 31, 2024:
Up to one year | 437,480 | |||
From 1 to 5 years | 1,159,703 | |||
More than 5 years | 944,134 | |||
Minimum lease liability payments | 2,541,317 | |||
Future financing (expenses) | (714,331 | ) | ||
Total minimum net lease liability payments | 1,826,986 |
Note 15. Other intangible assets, net
The net balance of other intangible assets, net is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Trademarks | 86,431 | 86,427 | ||||||
Computer software | 237,118 | 239,493 | ||||||
Rights | 20,491 | 20,491 | ||||||
Other | 22 | 22 | ||||||
Total cost of other intangible assets | 344,062 | 346,433 | ||||||
Accumulated amortization | (157,112 | ) | (156,087 | ) | ||||
Total other intangible assets, net | 186,950 | 190,346 |
The movement of the cost of intangible and of accumulated depreciation is shown below:
Cost | Trademarks (1) |
Computer software |
Rights | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 81,131 | 232,398 | 20,491 | 22 | 334,042 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | 5,296 | 3,480 | - | - | 8,776 | |||||||||||||||
Transfers to other balance sheet accounts – property, plant and equipment | - | (1,272 | ) | - | - | (1,272 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other minor | - | 7 | - | - | 7 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 86,427 | 234,613 | 20,491 | 22 | 341,553 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 86,427 | 239,493 | 20,491 | 22 | 346,433 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | 4 | 3,680 | - | - | 3,684 | |||||||||||||||
(Disposals and derecognition) | - | (6,055 | ) | - | - | (6,055 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 86,431 | 237,118 | 20,491 | 22 | 344,062 |
Accumulated amortization |
Computer software |
Total | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 142,838 | 142,838 | ||||||
Amortization | 6,272 | 6,272 | ||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 149,110 | 149,110 | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 156,087 | 156,087 | ||||||
Amortization | 6,699 | 6,699 | ||||||
Disposals and derecognition | (5,674 | ) | (5,674 | ) | ||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 157,112 | 157,112 |
(1) | Represents Surtimax trademark in amount of $17,427 acquired upon the merger with Carulla Vivero S.A., Super Inter trademark acquired upon the business combination with Comercializadora Giraldo Gómez y Cía. S.A. in amount of $63,704, Taeq trademark acquired in 2023 in amount of $5,296 and Finlandek trademark acquired in 2024 in amount of $4. |
The trademarks have an indefinite useful life. The Company estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows, and consequently they are not amortized.
The rights have an indefinite useful life. The Company estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows, and consequently these are not amortized.
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, other intangible assets are not limited or subject to lien that would restrict their sale. In addition, there are no commitments to acquire or develop other intangible assets.
Note 16. Goodwill
The balance of goodwill is as follows:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Carulla Vivero S.A. | 827,420 | 827,420 | ||||||
Súper Ínter | 453,649 | 453,649 | ||||||
Cafam | 122,219 | 122,219 | ||||||
Others | 49,789 | 49,789 | ||||||
Total goodwill | 1,453,077 | 1,453,077 |
Goodwill has indefinite useful life on the grounds of the Company’s considerations thereon, and consequently it is not amortized.
Note 17. Investments accounted for using the equity method
The balance of investments accounted for using the equity method includes:
Company | Classification | March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Subsidiary | 2,036,767 | 1,958,360 | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Subsidiary | 1,011,510 | 1,022,196 | |||||||
Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Subsidiary | 896,539 | 602,306 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | Joint venture | 248,795 | 220,079 | |||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 229,759 | 225,768 | |||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 22,437 | 19,996 | |||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | Joint venture | 12,082 | 9,986 | |||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 7,255 | 5,859 | |||||||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 6,046 | 6,263 | |||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | Subsidiary | 4,798 | 4,290 | |||||||
Fideicomiso Lote Girardot | Subsidiary | 3,850 | 3,850 | |||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 3,242 | 6,728 | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | Subsidiary | 2,745 | 2,814 | |||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | Joint venture | 1,911 | 2,292 | |||||||
Depósito y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 409 | 409 | |||||||
Gestión y Logistica S.A. | Subsidiary | 171 | 170 | |||||||
Total investments accounted for using the equity method | 4,488,316 | 4,091,366 |
There are no restrictions on the capability of investments accounted for using the equity method to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, or loan repayments or advance payments.
The Company has no contingent liabilities incurred related to its participation therein.
The Company has no constructive obligations acquired on behalf of investments accounted for using the equity method arising from losses exceeding the interest held in them.
These investments have no restrictions or liens that affect the interest held in them.
Note 18. Non-cash transactions
During the quarters ended at March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, the Company had non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment, and to right of use assets, that were not included in the statement of cash flow, presented in Note 12.1 and 14, respectively.
Note 19. Loans and borrowing
The balance of loans and borrowing is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Bank loans | 1,789,619 | 815,518 | ||||||
Current | 1,583,251 | 578,706 | ||||||
Non-current | 206,368 | 236,812 |
The movement in loans and borrowing during the reporting periods is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 791,098 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowing | 700,000 | |||
Interest accrued | 38,512 | |||
Repayments of interest on loans and borrowings | (36,532 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 1,493,078 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 (1) | 815,518 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowing (2) | 1,000,000 | |||
Interest accrued | 48,435 | |||
Repayments of interest on loans and borrowings (3) | (74,334 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 1,789,619 |
(1) | The balance at December 31, 2023 mainly includes $108,969 of a bilateral credit taken on March 27, 2020, $136,727 of a bilateral credit taken on June 3, 2020 and the extension of a bilateral credit with three new bilateral credits in amounts of $202,663; $126,478 y $114,053 taken on March 26, 2021 as well as $101,280 and $25,348 of anew bilateral credits taken on August 28, 2023. |
(2) | The Company requested disbursement of $30,000; $70,000 y $230,000 against one of its outstanding bilateral revolving credits entered February 18, 2022; disbursement of $300,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on October 10, 2022, and disbursement of $200,000 against other bilateral revolving credit entered on April 4, 2022. |
In February 2024, the Company requested disbursements for $70,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on February 18, 2022 and for $100,000 against the bilateral revolving credit entered on February 12, 2024.
(3) | During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company paid $50,000 corresponding on the renewal on the bilateral credit contract signed on March 26, 2021 and paid $24,334 in interest. |
These loans are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; transaction costs are not included in the measurement, since they were not incurred.
Below is a detail of maturities for non-current loans and borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2024, discounted at present value:
Year | Total | |||
2025 | 94,185 | |||
2026 | 58,867 | |||
2027 | 27,892 | |||
>2028 | 25,424 | |||
206,368 |
As of March 31, 2024, the Company has not available unused credit lines.
Covenants
Under loans and borrowing contracts, the Company is subject to comply with the following financial covenants, as long as the Company has payment obligations arising from the contracts executed on March 27, 2020, the Company is committed to maintain a leverage financial ratio of less than 2.8x. Such ratio will be measured annually on April 30 or, if not a working day, the next working day, based on the audited separate financial statements of the Company for each annual period.
As at December 31, 2023, the Company complied with its covenants.
Additionally, from the same loans and borrowing contracts the Company is subject to comply with some non-financial covenant, which at December 31, 2023, were complied.
Note 20. Employee benefits
The balance of employee benefits is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Defined benefit plans | 19,925 | 19,424 | ||||||
Long-term benefit plan | 1,828 | 1,770 | ||||||
Total employee benefits | 21,753 | 21,194 | ||||||
Current | 3,551 | 2,992 | ||||||
Non-Current | 18,202 | 18,202 |
Note 21. Provisions
The balance of provisions is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Legal proceedings (1) | 14,423 | 14,442 | ||||||
Restructuring | 17,712 | 5,125 | ||||||
Taxes other than income tax | 242 | 242 | ||||||
Other | 9,512 | 8,096 | ||||||
Total provisions | 41,889 | 27,905 | ||||||
Current | 30,405 | 16,406 | ||||||
Non-Current | 11,484 | 11,499 |
At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, there are no provisions for onerous contracts.
(1) | Provisions for legal proceedings are recognized to cover estimated probable losses arising from lawsuits brought against the Company, related to labor and civil matters, which are assessed based on the best estimation of cash outflows required to settle a liability on the date of preparation of the financial statements. There is no individual material process included in these provisions. The balance is comprised of: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Labor legal proceedings | 8,064 | 8,031 | ||||||
Civil legal proceedings | 6,359 | 6,411 | ||||||
Total legal proceedings | 14,423 | 14,442 |
Balances and movement of provisions during the reporting periods are as follows:
Legal proceedings |
Taxes other than income tax |
Restructuring | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 12,695 | 3,578 | 10,457 | 7,451 | 34,181 | |||||||||||||||
Increase | 819 | - | - | 1,461 | 2,280 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (411 | ) | - | (6,473 | ) | (1,813 | ) | (8,697 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (468 | ) | (3,337 | ) | (797 | ) | (336 | ) | (4,938 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 12,635 | 241 | 3,187 | 6,763 | 22,826 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 14,442 | 242 | 5,125 | 8,096 | 27,905 | |||||||||||||||
Increase | 798 | - | 16,144 | 6,351 | 23,293 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (393 | ) | - | (3,557 | ) | (1,435 | ) | (5,385 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (424 | ) | - | - | (3,500 | ) | (3,924 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 14,423 | 242 | 17,712 | 9,512 | 41,889 |
Note 22. Trade payables and other payable
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Payables to suppliers of goods | 2,108,788 | 2,024,389 | ||||||
Payables and other payable - agreements (1) | 714,126 | 1,561,620 | ||||||
Payables to other suppliers | 236,953 | 252,212 | ||||||
Employee benefits | 109,627 | 166,428 | ||||||
Withholding tax payable (2) | 129,552 | 42,537 | ||||||
Dividends payable (3) | 67,842 | 2,315 | ||||||
Purchase of assets (4) | 49,218 | 87,623 | ||||||
Tax payable | 6,096 | 9,033 | ||||||
Other | 40,842 | 35,515 | ||||||
Total trade payables and other payable | 3,463,044 | 4,181,672 | ||||||
Current | 3,443,702 | 4,144,324 | ||||||
Non-Current | 19,342 | 37,348 |
(1) | The detail of payables and other payable - agreements is shown below: |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Payables to suppliers of goods | 661,375 | 1,428,380 | ||||||
Payables to other suppliers | 52,751 | 133,240 | ||||||
Total payables and other payable – agreements | 714,126 | 1,561,620 |
(2) | It corresponds to declarations of withholding taxes and other taxes that are pending payment, and which will be offset with the balance in favor of the income tax return for the year 2023. |
(3) | The increase corresponds to the dividends declared on 2024. |
(4) | The reduction is basically because a payment for $20,530 from Clearpath contract and a payment for $17,595 from others contracts. |
In Colombia, receivable anticipation transactions are initiated by suppliers who, at their sole discretion, choose the banks that will advance financial resources before invoice due dates, according to terms and conditions negotiated with the Company.
The Company cannot direct a preferred or financially related bank to the supplier or refuse to carry out transactions, as local legislation ensures the supplier’s right to freely transfer the title/receivable to any bank through endorsement.
Additionally, the Company enter into agreements with some financial institutions in Colombia, which grant an additional payment period for these anticipated receivables of the suppliers. The terms under such agreements are not unique to the Company but are based on market practices in Colombia applicable to other players in the market that don’t legally modify the nature of the commercial transactions.
Note 23. Income tax
Note 23.1. Tax regulations applicable to the Company
a. | For taxable 2024 and 2023 the income tax rate for corporates is 35%. For taxable 2023 and onwards, the minimum tax rate calculated on financial profit may not be less than 15%, if so, it will increase by the percentage points required to reach the indicated effective tax rate. |
b. | The base to assess the income tax under the presumptive income model is 0% of the net equity held on the last day of the immediately preceding taxable period. |
c. | The tax on occasional payable by legal entities on total occasional gains obtained during the taxable year. For 2024 and 2023 the rate is 15%. |
d. | A tax on dividends paid to individual residents in Colombia was established at a rate of 10%, triggered when the amount distributed is higher than 300 UVT (equivalent to $14 in 2024) when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. For domestic companies, the tax rate is 7.5% when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. For individuals not residents of Colombia and for foreign companies, the tax rate is 10% when such dividends have been taxed upon the distributing companies. When the earnings that give rise to dividends have not been taxed upon the distributing company, the tax rate applicable to shareholders is 35% for 2024 and 2023. |
e. | Taxes, levies and contributions actually paid during the taxable year or period are 100% deductible as long as they are related with proceeds of company’s economic activity accrued during the same taxable year or period, including affiliation fees paid to business associations. VAT on the acquisition, formation, construction or import of productive real fixed assets may be discounted from the income tax. The tax on financial transactions is a permanent tax. 50% of such tax is deductible, provided that the tax paid is duly supported. |
f. | The income withholding tax on payments abroad is 20% on consultancy services, technical services, technical assistance, professional fees, royalties, leases and compensations and 35% for management or administration services. The income tax withholding rate on payments abroad is 0% for services such as consultancy, technical services or technical assistance provided by third parties with physical residence in countries that have entered double-taxation agreements. |
g. | The annual adjustment applicable at December 31, 2023 to the cost of furniture and real estate deemed fixed assets is 12.40%. |
h. | The tax base adopted is the accounting according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) authorized by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) with certain exceptions regarding the realization of revenue, recognition of costs and expenses and the merely accounting effects of the opening balance upon adoption of these standards. |
Tax credits
Pursuant to tax regulations in force, the time limit to offset tax losses is 12 years following the year in which the loss was incurred.
Excess presumptive income over ordinary income may be offset against ordinary net income assessed within the following five (5) years.
Company losses are not transferrable to shareholders. In no event of tax losses arising from revenue other than income and occasional gains, and from costs and deductions not related with the generation of taxable income, it will be offset against the taxpayer’s net income.
At March 31, 2024, the Company has accrued $61,415 (at December 31, 2023 - $61,415) excess presumptive income over net income.
The movement of the Company excess presumptive income over net income during the reporting period is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 211,190 | |||
Offsetting of presumptive income against net income for the period | (149,775 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 61,415 | |||
Movements of excess presumptive income | - | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 61,415 |
At March 31, 2024, the Company has accrued tax losses amounting to $878,457 (at December 31, 2023 - $740,337).
The movement of tax losses at the Company during the reporting period is shown below:
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 740,337 | |||
Tax expense during the period | - | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 740,337 | |||
Tax expense during the period | 138,120 | |||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 878,457 |
Finality of tax returns
The general finality of income tax returns is 3 years, and for taxpayers required to file transfer pricing information and returns giving rise to loss and tax offsetting is 5 years.
For 2024 and until 2026, if there is a 35% increase in the net income tax with respect to the net income tax of the previous period, the finality of the tax returns will be six months; if there is a 25% increase in the net income tax with respect to the net income tax of the previous period, the finality of the tax returns will be twelve months.
The income tax return for 2022, 2021 and 2020 showing a balance receivable is open to review for 5 years as of filing date; the income tax return for 2019 showing tax losses and a balance receivable is open to review for 5 years as of filing date; the income tax returns for 2018, 2017 and 2016 where tax losses and balances receivable were assessed, are open to review for 12 years as of filing date; the income tax for equality CREE return for 2016 where tax losses and a balance receivable were assessed is open to review for 12 years as of filing date.
Tax advisors and Company management are of the opinion that no additional taxes payable will be assessed, other than those carried at March 31, 2024.
Note 23.2. Current tax assets and liabilities
The balances of current tax assets and liabilities recognized in the statement of financial position are:
Current tax assets:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Income tax credit receivable | 339,904 | 274,411 | ||||||
Tax discounts applied | 135,806 | 133,608 | ||||||
Industry and trade tax advances and withholdings | 56,023 | 70,904 | ||||||
Tax discounts from taxes paid abroad | 17,404 | 17,257 | ||||||
Total current tax assets | 549,137 | 496,180 |
Current tax liabilities
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Industry and trade tax payable | 70,381 | 96,829 | ||||||
Tax on real estate | 19,277 | 3,620 | ||||||
Total current tax liabilities | 89,658 | 100,449 |
Note 23.3. Income tax
The reconciliation between accounting (loss) income and the net (loss) income and the calculation of the tax expense are as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
(Loss) gain before income tax | (77,406 | ) | 36,839 | |||||
Add | ||||||||
Non-deductible expenses | 10,990 | 7,214 | ||||||
Tax on financial transactions | 3,446 | 3,258 | ||||||
Provisions and receivables write-offs | 2,019 | (741 | ) | |||||
Fines, penalties and litigation | 224 | 152 | ||||||
Taxes taken on and revaluation | 70 | 241 | ||||||
Net income - recovery of depreciation of assets sold | 50 | - | ||||||
Less | ||||||||
IFRS adjustments with no tax effects (1) | (69,763 | ) | (131,812 | ) | ||||
Tax-exempt dividends received from subsidiaries | (4,242 | ) | (2,620 | ) | ||||
Recovery of costs and expenses | (2,551 | ) | (2,225 | ) | ||||
Deduction from hiring of handicapped employees | (637 | ) | (619 | ) | ||||
Effect of accounting results of foreign subsidiaries | (270 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||
Derecognition of gain from the sale of assets reported as occasional gain | (50 | ) | (4,958 | ) | ||||
30% additional deduction on salaries paid to apprentices | - | (18 | ) | |||||
Tax deduction of goodwill in addition to accounting goodwill | - | 6 | ||||||
Net (loss) | (138,120 | ) | (95,631 | ) | ||||
Income tax rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||
Subtotal current income tax (expense) | - | - | ||||||
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods | (580 | ) | - | |||||
(Expense) tax paid abroad | - | (700 | ) | |||||
Total current income tax (expense) | (580 | ) | (700 | ) |
(1) | IFRS adjustments with no tax effects are: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Other accounting expenses with no tax effects | 118,896 | 1,718 | ||||||
Accounting provisions | 17,689 | 8,738 | ||||||
Untaxed dividends of subsidiaries | 4,242 | - | ||||||
Other accounting not for tax purposes (revenue), net | 3,371 | (26,525 | ) | |||||
Taxed actuarial estimation | 214 | 547 | ||||||
Taxed leases | (69,090 | ) | 30,650 | |||||
Net results using the equity method | (60,020 | ) | (50,432 | ) | ||||
Non-accounting costs for tax purposes | (34,027 | ) | (15,328 | ) | ||||
Excess personnel expenses for tax purposes over accounting personnel expenses | (36,168 | ) | (8,276 | ) | ||||
Excess tax depreciation over accounting depreciation | (11,218 | ) | (11,826 | ) | ||||
Recovery of provisions | (4,450 | ) | (13,351 | ) | ||||
Exchange difference, net | 798 | (50,343 | ) | |||||
Non-deductible taxes | - | (4 | ) | |||||
Taxed dividends from subsidiaries | - | 2,620 | ||||||
Total | (69,763 | ) | (131,812 | ) |
The components of income tax income recorded in the income statement are as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Deferred income tax gain (Note 23.4) | 40,123 | 8,979 | ||||||
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods | (580 | ) | - | |||||
(Expense) tax paid abroad | - | (700 | ) | |||||
Total income tax | 39,543 | 8,279 |
Note 23.4. Deferred tax
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets |
Deferred tax liabilities |
Deferred tax, net |
Deferred tax assets |
Deferred tax liabilities |
Deferred tax, net |
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Lease liability | 639,445 | - | 639,445 | 619,900 | - | 619,900 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax losses | 307,460 | - | 307,460 | 259,118 | - | 259,118 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax credits | 61,449 | - | 61,449 | 61,449 | - | 61,449 | ||||||||||||||||||
Excess presumptive income | 21,495 | - | 21,495 | 21,495 | - | 21,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables and other payables | 4,327 | - | 4,327 | 11,389 | - | 11,389 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment property | - | (42,257 | ) | (42,257 | ) | - | (41,499 | ) | (41,499 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Buildings | - | (139,352 | ) | (139,352 | ) | - | (138,744 | ) | (138,744 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | - | (217,694 | ) | (217,694 | ) | - | (217,687 | ) | (217,687 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Right of use asset | - | (559,777 | ) | (559,777 | ) | - | (542,196 | ) | (542,196 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other | 108,772 | (14,645 | ) | 94,127 | 113,543 | (16,108 | ) | 97,435 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,142,948 | (973,725 | ) | 169,223 | 1,086,894 | (956,234 | ) | 130,660 |
The movement of net deferred tax to the statement of profit or loss and the statement of comprehensive income is shown below:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Gain from deferred tax recognized in income | 40,123 | 8,979 | ||||||
(Expense) gain from deferred tax recognized in other comprehensive income | (1,560 | ) | 2,957 | |||||
Total movement of net deferred tax | 38,563 | 11,936 |
Temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, for which no deferred tax liabilities have been recognized at March 31, 2024 amounted to $1,278,548 (at December 31, 2023 - $971,259).
Note 23.5. Income tax consequences related to payments of dividends
There are no income tax consequences related to the payment of dividends in either 2024 or 2023 by the Company to its shareholders.
Note 24. Derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties
The balance of derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Collections on behalf of third parties (1) | 272,611 | 132,776 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments (2) | 10,696 | 11,299 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (3) | 1,392 | 5,488 | ||||||
Total derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties | 284,699 | 149,563 |
(1) | Collections on behalf of third parties includes amounts received for services where the Company acts as an agent, such as travel agency sales, card collections, money collected for subsidiaries as part of the in-house cash program and payments and banking services provided to customers. Include $197,119 (at December 31, 2023 - $60,594) with related parties (Note 9.6). |
(2) | The detail of maturities of these instruments at March 31, 2024 is shown below: |
Derivative | Less than 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Forward | 9,536 | 1,160 | - | - | 10,696 |
The detail of maturities of these instruments at December 31, 2022 is shown below:
Derivative | Less than 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Forward | 6,938 | 4,361 | - | - | 11,299 |
(3) | Derivative instruments designated as hedging instrument are related to forward. The fair value of these instruments is determined based on valuation models. |
At March 31, 2024, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Rate of hedged item |
Average rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||
Forward | Exchange rate | Trade payables | USD/COP | 1 USD / $3,991.19 | 1,392 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at March 31, 2024 is shown below:
Less than 1 month |
From 1 to 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Forward | 817 | 575 | - | - | - | 1,392 |
At December 31, 2023, relates to the following transactions:
Nature of risk hedged |
Hedged item | Rate of hedged item |
Average rates for hedge instruments |
Fair value | ||||||||
Forward | Exchange rate | Trade payables | USD/COP | 1 USD / $4,204.54 | 5,488 |
The detail of maturities of these hedge instruments at December 31, 2023 is shown below:
Less than 1 month |
From 1 to 3 months |
From 3 to 6 months |
From 6 to 12 months |
More than 12 months |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Forward | 2,621 | 2,867 | - | - | - | 5,488 |
Note 25. Other liabilities
The balance of other liabilities is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Deferred revenues (1) | 115,983 | 200,205 | ||||||
Advance payments under lease agreements and other projects | 2,818 | 2,353 | ||||||
Repurchase coupon | 196 | 239 | ||||||
Instalments received under “plan resérvalo” | 160 | 160 | ||||||
Total other liabilities | 119,157 | 202,957 | ||||||
Current | 116,819 | 200,604 | ||||||
Non-Current | 2,338 | 2,353 |
(1) | Mainly relates to payments received for the future sale of products through means of payment, property leases and strategic alliances. |
The Company considers deferred revenues as contractual liabilities. The movement of deferred revenue and the related revenue recognized during the reporting periods, is shown below:
Deferred revenue |
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Balance at December 31, 2022 | 143,074 | |||
Additions | 366,974 | |||
Revenue recognized | (414,149 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 95,899 | |||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 200,205 | |||
Revenue recognized | (84,222 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 115,983 |
Note 26. Shareholders’ equity
Capital and premium on placement of shares
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, the Company authorized capital is represented in 1.590.000.000 common shares with a nominal value of $3.3333 colombian pesos each.
At March 31, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, the number of subscribed shares is 1.344.720.453 and the number of treasury shares reacquired is 46.856.094.
The rights granted on the shares correspond to voice and vote for each share. No privileges have been granted on the shares, nor are the shares restricted in any way. Further, there are no option contracts on the Company´s shares.
The premium on placement of shares represents the surplus paid over the par value of the shares. Pursuant to Colombian legal regulations, this balance may be distributed as profits upon winding-up of the company, or upon capitalization of this value. Capitalization means the transfer of a portion of such premium to a capital account as the result of a distribution of dividends paid in shares of the Company.
Reserves
Reserves are appropriations made by the Company´s General Meeting of Shareholders on the results of prior periods. In addition to the legal reserve, there is an occasional reserve, a reserve for acquisition of treasury shares and a reserve for payments of future dividend.
Other accumulated comprehensive income
The tax effect on the components of other comprehensive income is shown below:
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross value |
Tax effect |
Net value |
Gross value |
Tax effect |
Net value |
Gross value |
Tax effect |
Net value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Measurement from financial instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income | (4,766 | ) | - | (4,766 | ) | (4,538 | ) | - | (4,538 | ) | (4,493 | ) | - | (4,493 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Remeasurement on defined benefit plans | (5,059 | ) | 1,793 | (3,266 | ) | (736 | ) | 334 | (402 | ) | (5,059 | ) | 1,793 | (3,266 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Translation exchange differences | (2,245,987 | ) | - | (2,245,987 | ) | (1,186,157 | ) | - | (1,186,157 | ) | (2,288,677 | ) | - | (2,288,677 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) on hedge of net investment in foreign operations | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain from cash-flow hedge | 13,213 | 1,051 | 14,264 | 4,535 | (1,571 | ) | 2,964 | 8,756 | 2,611 | 11,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other accumulated comprehensive income | (2,261,576 | ) | 2,844 | (2,258,732 | ) | (1,205,873 | ) | (1,237 | ) | (1,207,110 | ) | (2,308,450 | ) | 4,404 | (2,304,046 | ) |
Note 27. Revenue from contracts with customers
The amount of revenue from contracts with customers is as shown:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Retail sales (1) | 3,708,489 | 3,632,332 | ||||||
Service revenue (2) | 96,752 | 90,403 | ||||||
Other revenue (3) | 29,349 | 15,569 | ||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | 3,834,590 | 3,738,304 |
(1) | Retail sales represent the sale of goods and real estate projects net of returns and sales rebates. |
This amount corresponds the following items:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Retail sales, net of sales returns and rebates | 3,705,639 | 3,603,124 | ||||||
Sale of inventories of real estate project (a) | 2,850 | 29,208 | ||||||
Total retail sales | 3,708,489 | 3,632,332 |
(a) | As of March 31, 2024, it corresponds to the sale of 14.04% of Exito Occidente real estate project. As of March 31, 2023, it corresponds to the sale of the Galería La 33 real estate project. |
(2) | Revenues from services and rental income comprise: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Distributors | 20,462 | 24,831 | ||||||
Advertising | 17,671 | 19,203 | ||||||
Commissions | 15,373 | 3,550 | ||||||
Lease of real estate | 13,596 | 16,763 | ||||||
Lease of physical space | 11,385 | 7,455 | ||||||
Administration of real estate | 6,421 | 6,067 | ||||||
Banking services | 5,047 | 5,104 | ||||||
Transport | 2,767 | 2,991 | ||||||
Money transfers | 2,519 | 2,263 | ||||||
Other services | 1,511 | 2,176 | ||||||
Total service revenue | 96,752 | 90,403 |
(3) | Other revenue relates to: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Recovery employee liabilities | 7,498 | - | ||||||
Marketing events | 4,035 | 5,386 | ||||||
Collaboration agreements (a) | 3,744 | 1,683 | ||||||
Recovery of provisions | 3,500 | - | ||||||
Leverages of assets | 2,365 | 2,769 | ||||||
Recovery of other liabilities | 1,778 | - | ||||||
Royalty revenue | 1,159 | 233 | ||||||
Financial services | 1,099 | 1,042 | ||||||
Technical assistance | 491 | 346 | ||||||
Use of parking spaces | 155 | 437 | ||||||
Other | 3,525 | 3,673 | ||||||
Total other revenue | 29,349 | 15,569 |
(a) | Represents revenue from the following collaboration agreements: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Redeban S.A. | 1,448 | 884 | ||||||
Renting Colombia S.A. | 1,400 | - | ||||||
Éxito Media | 590 | 767 | ||||||
Alianza Sura | 292 | - | ||||||
Moviired S.A.S. | 14 | 32 | ||||||
Total revenue from collaboration agreements | 3,744 | 1,683 |
Note 28. Distribution, administrative and selling expenses
The amount of distribution, administrative and selling expenses by nature is:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Employee benefits (Note 29) | 208,864 | 192,828 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 115,120 | 107,198 | ||||||
Taxes other than income tax | 76,152 | 73,528 | ||||||
Fuels and power | 48,043 | 46,475 | ||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 42,434 | 38,252 | ||||||
Services | 26,249 | 28,201 | ||||||
Advertising | 23,902 | 24,402 | ||||||
Security services | 21,337 | 22,981 | ||||||
Commissions on debit and credit cards | 20,269 | 20,500 | ||||||
Professional fees | 16,179 | 17,602 | ||||||
Administration of trade premises | 15,558 | 14,080 | ||||||
Cleaning services | 14,450 | 13,154 | ||||||
Leases | 13,952 | 17,691 | ||||||
Transport | 12,888 | 10,828 | ||||||
Insurance | 9,961 | 9,387 | ||||||
Commissions | 4,046 | 4,196 | ||||||
Expected credit loss expense (Note 7.1) | 3,864 | 3,308 | ||||||
Outsourced employees | 3,768 | 4,104 | ||||||
Cleaning and cafeteria | 2,344 | 2,532 | ||||||
Packaging and marking materials | 2,308 | 3,204 | ||||||
Other commissions | 2,149 | 2,088 | ||||||
Legal expenses | 2,115 | 1,909 | ||||||
Other provision expenses | 2,130 | 2,280 | ||||||
Stationery, supplies and forms | 1,426 | 1,213 | ||||||
Ground transportation | 1,167 | 1,245 | ||||||
Travel expenses | 851 | 3,361 | ||||||
Seguros Éxito collaboration agreement | 758 | 481 | ||||||
Autos Éxito collaboration agreement | 166 | 503 | ||||||
Other | 68,195 | 55,566 | ||||||
Total distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 760,645 | 723,097 | ||||||
Distribution expenses | 503,515 | 478,961 | ||||||
Administrative and selling expenses | 48,266 | 51,308 | ||||||
Employee benefit expenses | 208,864 | 192,828 |
Note 29. Employee benefit expenses
The amount of employee benefit expenses incurred by each significant category is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Wages and salaries | 176,232 | 163,121 | ||||||
Contributions to the social security system | 2,915 | 2,544 | ||||||
Other short-term employee benefits | 10,262 | 9,294 | ||||||
Total short-term employee benefit expenses | 189,409 | 174,959 | ||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined contribution plans | 16,066 | 14,237 | ||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined benefit plans | 614 | 570 | ||||||
Total post-employment benefit expenses | 16,680 | 14,807 | ||||||
Termination benefit expenses | 269 | 139 | ||||||
Other long-term employee benefits | 28 | 34 | ||||||
Other personnel expenses | 2,478 | 2,889 | ||||||
Total employee benefit expenses | 208,864 | 192,828 |
The cost of employee benefit include in cost of sales is shown in Note 10.2.
Note 30. Other operating (expenses) revenue, net
Other operating revenue
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 7.1) | 2,202 | 3,750 | ||||||
Other indemnification | 812 | 1,252 | ||||||
Recovery of other provisions | 511 | 548 | ||||||
Insurance indemnification | 411 | 70 | ||||||
Recovery of costs and expenses from taxes other than income tax (2) | 332 | 589 | ||||||
Recovery of other provisions for civil proceedings | 89 | 254 | ||||||
Reimbursement of tax-related costs and expenses | - | 3,337 | ||||||
Recovery of restructuring expenses | - | 797 | ||||||
Total other operating revenue | 4,357 | 10,597 |
Other operating expenses
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Restructuring expenses | (16,144 | ) | - | |||||
Other (1) | (15,241 | ) | (4,268 | ) | ||||
Total other operating expenses | (31,385 | ) | (4,268 | ) |
(1) | Corresponds to: |
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Fees for the reporting process in the New York and Sao Paulo stock exchanges | (8,842 | ) | (3,077 | ) | ||||
Store and shops close plan | (5,195 | ) | - | |||||
Fees for the projects for the implementation of norms and laws | (1,135 | ) | (1,191 | ) | ||||
Others | (69 | ) | - | |||||
Total | (15,241 | ) | (4,268 | ) |
Other (losses) net:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Write-off of property, plant and equipment | (3,865 | ) | (908 | ) | ||||
Gain from the sale of assets | 50 | - | ||||||
Gain (loss) write-off of rights of use | 55 | (114 | ) | |||||
Gain from the early termination of lease contracts | - | 52 | ||||||
Total other (losses), net | (3,760 | ) | (970 | ) |
Note 31. Financial income and cost
The amount of financial income and cost is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Gain from exchange differences | 46,861 | 88,147 | ||||||
Gain from fair value changes in derivative financial instruments | 11,272 | - | ||||||
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents (Note 6) | 1,960 | 6,583 | ||||||
Gain from liquidated derivative financial instruments | 1,053 | 25,572 | ||||||
Interest from investment in finance leases | 105 | 109 | ||||||
Other financial income | 807 | 1,388 | ||||||
Total financial income | 62,058 | 121,799 | ||||||
(Loss) from exchange differences | (48,791 | ) | (74,042 | ) | ||||
Interest expense on loan and borrowings | (48,435 | ) | (38,512 | ) | ||||
Interest expense on lease liabilities | (37,448 | ) | (30,468 | ) | ||||
Factoring expenses | (12,157 | ) | (20,640 | ) | ||||
Loss from fair value changes in derivative financial instruments | (10,696 | ) | (29,158 | ) | ||||
Loss from liquidated derivative financial instruments | (8,979 | ) | (8,622 | ) | ||||
Commission expenses | (2,159 | ) | (2,784 | ) | ||||
Other financial expenses | (1,037 | ) | (1,214 | ) | ||||
Total financial cost | (169,702 | ) | (205,440 | ) | ||||
Net financial result | (107,644 | ) | (83,641 | ) |
Note 32. Share of income in subsidiaries and joint ventures that are accounted for using the equity method
The share of income in subsidiaries and joint ventures that are accounted for using the equity method is as follows:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. | 59,613 | 66,266 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | 11,970 | 9,804 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 4,570 | 5,050 | ||||||
Logística, Transportes y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 2,441 | 619 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | 2,095 | 1,003 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 1,395 | 624 | ||||||
Onper Investments 2015 S.L. | 1,114 | (6,191 | ) | |||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 740 | 1,300 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 508 | (53 | ) | |||||
Gestión y Logística S.A. | 1 | (5 | ) | |||||
Depósitos y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | - | 101 | ||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | (58 | ) | (54 | ) | ||||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. | (217 | ) | (237 | ) | ||||
Sara ANV S.A. | (381 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | (23,774 | ) | (27,793 | ) | ||||
Total | 60,017 | 50,432 |
Note 33. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of outstanding shares of each category during the period.
There were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
The calculation of basic earnings per share for all years presented is as follows:
In financial income for the period:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net (loss) profit attributable to shareholders | (37,863 | ) | 45,118 | |||||
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic) | 1.297.864.359 | 1.297.864.359 | ||||||
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share (in Colombian pesos) | (29.17 | ) | 34.76 |
In total comprehensive income:
Quarters ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net profit (loss) attributable to the shareholders | 7,451 | (195,090 | ) | |||||
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic) | 1.297.864.359 | 1.297.864.359 | ||||||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in Colombian pesos) | 5.74 | (150.32 | ) |
Note 34. Impairment of assets
No impairment on financial assets were identified at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, except on trade receivables and other account receivables (Note 7).
Note 35. Fair value measurement
Below is a comparison, by class, of the carrying amounts and fair values of investment property, property, plant and equipment and financial instruments, other than those with carrying amounts that are a reasonable approximation of fair values.
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | |||||||||||||
Financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
Equity investments (Note 11) | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,676 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 11) | 74 | 74 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Derivative swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 11) | 1,474 | 1,474 | 2,378 | 2,378 | ||||||||||||
Investments in private equity funds (Note 11) | 470 | 470 | 472 | 472 | ||||||||||||
Non-financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investment property (Note 13) | 65,111 | 162,617 | 65,328 | 162,617 | ||||||||||||
Investment property held for sale (Note 39) | 2,645 | 4,505 | 2,645 | 4,505 | ||||||||||||
Financial liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Loans and borrowings (Note 19) | 1,789,619 | 1,785,636 | 815,518 | 815,866 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 24) | 10,696 | 10,696 | 11,299 | 11,299 | ||||||||||||
Swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 24) | 1,392 | 1,392 | 5,488 | 5,488 |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
Hierarchy level |
Valuation technique |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Assets | ||||||||
Loans at amortized cost | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for loans under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
Commercial rate of banking institutions for consumption receivables without credit card for similar term horizons. Commercial rate for housing loans for similar term horizons. |
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Investments in private equity funds | Level 2 | Unit value | The value of the fund unit is given by the preclosing value for the day, divided by the total number of fund units at the closing of operations for the day. The fund administrator appraises the assets daily. | N/A | ||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Colombian Peso-US Dollar forward | The difference is measured between the forward agreed- upon rate and the forward rate on the date of valuation relevant to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument and discounted at present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. The forward rate is based on the average price quoted for the two-way closing price (“bid” and “ask”). |
Peso/US Dollar exchange rate set out in the forward contract. Market representative exchange rate on the date of valuation. Forward points of the Peso-US Dollar forward market on the date of valuation. Number of days between valuation date and maturity date. Zero-coupon interest rate. |
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Swap contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Operating cash flows forecast model | The method uses swap cash flows, forecasted using treasury security curves of the State that issues the currency in which each flow has been expressed, for further discount at present value, using swap market rates disclosed by the relevant authorities of each country. The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows represents the swap net value at the closing under analysis. |
Reference Banking Index Curve (RBI) 3 months. Zero-coupon curve. Swap LIBOR curve. Treasury Bond curve. 12-month CPI |
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Equity investments | Level 2 | Market quote prices |
The fair value of such investments is determined as reference to the prices listed in active markets if companies are listed; in all other cases, the investments are measured at the deemed cost as reported in the opening balance sheet, considering that the effect is immaterial and that carrying out a measurement using a valuation technique commonly used by market participants may generate costs higher than the value of benefits. |
N/A | ||||
Investment in bonds | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method |
Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for investments under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
CPI 12 months + Basis points negotiated | ||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Comparison or market method |
This technique involves establishing the fair value of goods from a survey of recent offers or transactions for goods that are similar and comparable to those being appraised. |
N/A |
Hierarchy level |
Valuation technique |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Discounted cash flows method |
This technique provides the opportunity to identify the increase in revenue over a previously defined period of the investment. Property value is equivalent to the discounted value of future benefits. Such benefits represent annual cash flows (both, positive and negative) over a period, plus the net gain arising from the hypothetical sale of the property at the end of the investment period. |
Discount rate (12% - 17%) Vacancy rate (0% - 58.94%) Terminal capitalization rate (8.25% - 9.50%) |
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Investment property | Level 3 | Realizable-value method |
This technique is used whenever the property is suitable for urban movement, applied from an estimation of total sales of a project under construction, pursuant to urban legal regulations in force and in accordance with the final saleable asset market. |
Realizable value | ||||
Investment property | Level 3 | Replacement cost method |
The valuation method consists in calculating the value of a brand-new property, built at the date of the report, having the same quality and comforts as that under evaluation. Such value is called replacement value; then an analysis is made of property impairment arising from the passing of time and the careful or careless maintenance the property has received, which is called depreciation. |
Physical value of building and land. | ||||
Non-current assets classified as held for trading | Level 2 | Realizable-value method |
This technique is used whenever the property is suitable for urban development, applied from an estimation of total sales of a project under construction, pursuant to urban legal regulations in force and in accordance with the final saleable asset market. |
Realizable Value |
Hierarchy level |
Valuation technique |
Description of the valuation technique | Significant input data | |||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows are discounted at present value using the market rate for loans under similar conditions on the date of measurement in accordance with maturity days. |
Reference Banking Index (RBI) + Negotiated basis points. LIBOR rate + Negotiated basis points. |
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Swap contracts measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Operating cash flows forecast model | The method uses swap cash flows, forecasted using treasury security curves of the State that issues the currency in which each flow has been expressed, for further discount at present value, using swap market rates disclosed by the relevant authorities of each country. The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows represents the swap net value at the closing under analysis. |
Reference Banking Index Curve (RBI) 3 months. Zero-coupon curve. Swap LIBOR curve. Treasury Bond curve. 12-month CPI |
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Derivative instruments measured at fair value through income | Level 2 | Colombian Peso-US Dollar forward | The difference is measured between the forward agreed upon rate and the forward rate on the date of valuation relevant to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument and discounted at present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. The forward rate is based on the average price quoted for the two-way closing price (“bid” and “ask”). |
Peso/US Dollar exchange rate set out in the forward contract. Market representative exchange rate on the date of valuation. Forward points of the Peso-US Dollar forward market on the date of valuation. Number of days between valuation date and maturity date. Zero-coupon interest rate. |
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Derivative swap contracts denominated as hedge instruments | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method |
The fair value is calculated based on forecasted future cash flows provided by the operation upon market curves and discounting them at present value, using swap market rates. |
Swap curves calculated by Forex Finance Market Representative Exchange Rate (TRM) |
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Lease liabilities | Level 2 | Discounted cash flows method | Future cash flows of lease contracts are discounted using the market rate for loans in similar conditions on contract start date in accordance with the non-cancellable minimum term. | Reference Banking Index (RBI) + basis points in accordance with risk profile. |
Changes in hierarchies may occur if new information is available, certain information used for valuation is no longer available, there are changes resulting in the improvement of valuation techniques or changes in market conditions.
There were no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 hierarchies during the quarter ended at March 31, 2024.
Note 36. Contingencies
Contingent Assets
The Company has not material contingent assets to disclose at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023.
Contingent Liabilities
Contingent liabilities at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 are:
(a) | The following proceedings are underway, seeking that the Company be exempted from paying the amounts claimed by the complainant entity: |
- | Administrative discussion with DIAN (Colombia National Directorate of Customs) amounting to $42,210 (December 31, 2023 - $40,780) regarding notice of special requirement 112382018000126 of September 17, 2018 informing of a proposal to amend the 2015 income tax return. In September 2021, the Company received a new notice from DIAN, confirming their proposal. However, external advisors regard the proceeding as a contingent liability. |
- | Resolutions issued by the District Tax Direction of Bogotá, relating to industry and trade tax for the bimesters 4, 5 and 6 of 2011 for alleged inaccuracy in payments, in the amount of $11,830 (December 31, 2023 - $11,830). |
- | Nullity of resolution-fine dated September 2020 ordering reimbursement of the balance receivable assessed in the income tax for taxable 2015 in amount of $2,734 (December 31, 2023 - $2,211). |
- | Administrative discussion with the Cali Municipality regarding the notice of special requirement 4279 of April 8, 2021 whereby the Company is invited to correct the codes and rates reported in the Industry and Trade Tax for 2018 in amount of $2,130 (December 31, 2023 - $2,130). |
- | Nullity of the Official Assessment Settlement 00019-TS-0019-2021 of February 24, 2021, whereby the Department of Atlántico settles the Security and Citizen Coexistence Tax for the taxable period of February 2015 to November 2019, and the nullity of Resolution 5-3041-TS0019-2021 of November 10, 2021, whereby an appeal for reconsideration is resolved for $1,226 (December 31, 2023 - $1,226). |
(b) | Guarantees: |
- | The Company granted a collateral on behalf its subsidiary Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. to cover a potential default of its obligations. At March 31, 2024, the balance es $3,967 (December 31, 2023 - $3,967). |
- | The Company granted a financial collateral on behalf its subsidiary Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. for $3,000 (December 31, 2023 - $3,000) to cover a potential default of its obligations for the charges for the use of local distribution and regional transmission systems to the market and to the agents where the service is provided. |
- | As required by some insurance companies and as a requirement for the issuance of compliance bonds, during 2024 the Company, as joint and several debtors of some of its subsidiaries, have granted certain guarantees to these third parties. Below a detail of guarantees granted: |
Type of guarantee | Description and detail of the guarantee | Insurance company | ||
Unlimited promissory note |
Compliance bond the Company acts as joint and several debtors of Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Barranquilla |
Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A. |
These contingent liabilities, whose nature is that of potential liabilities, are not recognized in the statement of financial position; instead, they are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
Note 37. Dividends declared and paid
Almacenes Éxito S.A.’s General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 21, 2024, declared a dividend of $65,529, equivalent to an annual dividend of $50.49 Colombian pesos per share. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, there is no paid for dividends.
The Company´s General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 2023, declared a dividend of $217,392, equivalent to an annual dividend of $167.50 Colombian pesos per share. During the year ended at December 31, 2023 the amount paid was $217,293.
Note 38. Seasonality of transactions
The Company´s operation and cash flow cycles indicate certain seasonality in operating and financial results, as well as financial indicators associated with liquidity and working capital, once there is a concentration during the first and the last quarter of the year, mainly because of Christmas and “Special Price Days”, which is the second most important promotional event of the year. The administration manages these indicators in order to control that risks do not materialize and for those that could materialize it implements action plans in timely; additionally, it monitors the same indicators in order to keep them within industry standards.
Note 39. Assets held for sale
The Company management started a plan to sell certain property seeking to structure projects that allow using such real estate property, increase the potential future selling price and generate resources to the Company. Consequently, certain investment property was classified as assets held for sale.
The balance of assets held for sale, included in the statement of financial position, is shown below:
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Investment property | 2,645 | 2,645 |
It corresponds to the La Secreta land negotiated with the buyer during 2019. As of March 31, 2024, 57.93% of the payment for the property has been delivered and received. The rest of the asset will be delivered coincidentally with the asset payments that will be received with the following scheme: 1.19% in 2024 and 40.88% in 2025. The deed of contribution to the trust was signed on December 1, 2020 and was registered on December 30, 2020.
No accrued income or expenses have been recognized in profit or loss or other comprehensive income in relation to the use of these assets.
Note 41. Subsequent events
No events have occurred subsequent to the date of the reporting period that represent significant changes in the financial position and the operations of the Company due to their relevance are required to be disclosed in the financial statements.
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Certification by the Companie’s Legal Representative and Head Accountant
Envigado, May 8, 2024
We, the undersigned Legal Representative and Head Accountant of Almacenes Éxito S.A. each of us duly empowered and under whose responsibility the accompanying financial statements have been prepared, do hereby certify that regarding the interim separated financial statements, the following assertions therein contained have been verified prior to making them available to you and to third parties:
1. | All assets and liabilities included in the interim separated financial statements, exist, and all transactions included in said interim separated financial statements have been carried out during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023. |
2. | All economic events achieved by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and march 31, 2023, have been recognized in the interim separated financial statements. |
3. | Assets represent likely future economic benefits (rights), and liabilities represent likely future economic sacrifice (obligations) obtained by or in charge of the Company at March 31, 2021 and at December 31, 2023. |
4. | All items have been recognized at proper values. |
5. | All economic events affecting the Company have been properly classified, described and disclosed in the interim separated financial statements. |
We do certify the above assertions pursuant to section 37 of Law 222 of 1995.
Further, the undersigned legal representative of Almacenes Éxito S.A., does hereby certify that the interim separated financial statements and the operations of the Company at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, are free of fault, inaccuracy or misstatement that prevent users from having a true view of its financial position.
This certification is issued pursuant to section 46 of Law 964 of 2005.
Finally, we inform that these accompanying separated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were subjected to a limited review under the International Standard for Review Engagements NITR 2410 (ISRE 2410) - Review of interim financial information, carried out by the Company’s statutory auditor. The report of the statutory auditor for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 is an integral part of these financial statements.
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Exhibit 99.3
Grupo Éxito recorded consolidated revenues of COP$5.3 billion during the first quarter of 2024, +7.9% when excluding the exchange rate effect, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Sales in local currency in the three countries where we operate: Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina grew 7.5% excluding the exchange rate effect, despite the slowdown in consumption in the region.
Grupo Éxito consolidated recurring EBITDA totaled COP$302 thousand million.
Sales in Colombia reached COP$3.7 billion and showed a resilient 2% growth, considering the challenging macroeconomic context.
Uruguay sales increased 7.6% in local currency and above inflation, and in Argentina sales grew 228.1%, amid inflationary pressures that affected consumption.
Grupo Éxito doubled its product portfolio with “Unbeatable Prices”;Over1,000 product references have the best market price, most of them from the basic family shopping basket.
Grupo Calleja, is the new controller of Grupo Éxito since January 25, 2024, an experienced and successful retailer that seeks to strengthen operations and their commercial proposals and thus contribute to the well-being of inhabitants within the countries in where it operates.
Merco Responsabilidad ESG recognized Grupo Éxito as the most sustainable retailer in the ranking of supermarkets.
● | Omnichannel sales in Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina grew 8.7% during 1Q24, driven by the performance in Colombia (+7.9%) with 5.5 million orders registered, an increase of 33% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. |
● | The real estate business continued to be an important pillar of growth for Grupo Éxito in the region; recurring revenues increased by 5.6% in Colombia and 193% in Argentina in local currency. |
● | Free cash flow reached COP$406 thousand million, driven by successful working capital management. |
● | Revenues in Uruguay grew 7.6% in local currency and above the country's inflation rate, as a result of the exceptional performance of the tourism season and the 32 Fresh Market stores, which already account for 61.1% of the operation's total sales in the country. |
● | In Argentina, revenues grew 226.8% excluding the exchange rate effect, driven by the good performance of Cash & Carry, which accounted for 18.5% of sales, and the real estate business, which grew 193% in local currency, amid the challenging performance of consumption in the country. |
· | In February 2024, Merco Responsabilidad ESG recognized Grupo Éxito , as the most sustainable retailer in the ranking of large department stores. |
Consolidated results of Grupo Éxito (Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina)
Grupo Éxito's consolidated operating revenues during the first quarter of 2024 reached COP$5.3 billion, which grew 7.9%, excluding the exchange rate effect. These results were driven by sales growth in the three countries where the company operates: Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina, and especially by the good performance of Uruguay, amid the slowdown in consumption in the region.
The Colombian operation represented 74% of the Group's operating income. Revenues in the country increased 2.6%, driven by the increase in omnichannel sales (+7.9%), the food category (+5.8%), and the contribution of the real estate business, whose recurring revenues grew 5.6%. Colombia recorded an overall resilient performance, considering the base effect of the high increase in sales and non-recurring real estate revenues, recorded during the first quarter of 2023.
Operations in Uruguay and Argentina reached revenues of COP$1.3 billion and accounted for 26% of the company's consolidated revenues.
The Group's consolidated recurring EBITDA was COP$302,113 million and reflected the positive performance of the gross margin in Uruguay, which gained 67 bps, and expense efficiencies in Colombia, which grew below inflation, thanks to internal efforts. Nevertheless, the consolidated result was affected by the slowdown in consumption in the region, higher expenses of international operations due to inflationary pressures, and the higher non-recurring base of income from asset sales in Colombia during the first quarter of last year.
During the first quarter of 2024, the net result was impacted by the negative effect of macroeconomic conditions on consumption in the region and its effect on the operating result. The increase in financial expenses due to the negative effect of the exchange rate and the higher non-recurring expenses in Colombia required for the optimization of the store portfolio and restructuring costs to benefit the profitability of the operation in the country.
"With great enthusiasm, faith, and hope in Colombia, and in Colombians, Grupo Calleja joins the great family of Grupo Éxito, and the family of Grupo Éxito joins the family of Grupo Calleja to continue generating value and contributing to the dignity of citizens. We have a long-term vision to work as a great distribution platform in Latin America serving customers in El Salvador, Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Grupo Éxito's consolidated results during this first quarter are resilient and demonstrate the organization's ability to face challenging times such as those experienced by the macroeconomic environment in the countries where it operates. They also present us with an opportunity to rethink some strategies that will allow us to strengthen some formats such as Éxito and Carulla in Colombia, strengthen the assortment, continue to grow omnichannel, and be empathetic actors with our customers and our fellow citizens.
At Grupo Calleja, we have a long-term vision, and we will work tirelessly to become an extension of our customers' homes in all the countries where we are present and thus contribute to the construction of an entire region, dignifying the lives of citizens," said Carlos Calleja, president of Grupo Éxito.
Note: figures are expressed in millions of Colombian pesos.
In Colombia, results reflected a resilient operation amid a challenging macroeconomic environment impacted by weak consumer spending.
Operating income in the country reached COP$3.9 billion in the quarter, a growth of 2.6% compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The performance in the country reflected a 2.0% increase in sales amid a low household consumption environment. To highlight, the contribution of omnichannel sales, which contributed 14.6% to the country's result, and the 5.8% sales increase in food, higher than the reported food inflation of 1.7%, as well as recurring revenues from the real estate business, which grew 5.6%.
Recurring EBITDA reached COP$177 thousand million during the quarter and reflected efficiency plans implemented, which allowed operating expenses to grow below annualized inflation and the double-digit annual increase in the minimum wage, in addition to the base effect of non-recurring real estate revenues and the sale of assets in 2023.
To highlight the performance of the Colombian operation during 1Q24:
1. | Sales from e-commerce and direct channels totaled more than COP$549.000 million and represented 14.6% of the company's sales in Colombia with a 7.9% growth versus the same period of the previous year. The omnichannel results were leveraged on: |
● | Growth in digital channels in the food category of 21%, 13.3% share of total sales in this category. |
● | Orders through the different digital channels that increased 33% and reached 5.5 million orders. |
● | The Misurtii mobile app, which recorded a 101% increase in sales totaling $23.600 million and 48,000 orders (+88%). |
● | Sales through the Éxito and Carulla Apps, that increased 43.9% to COP$44,000 million and 198,000 orders. |
1. | The real estate business, continued to be a major contributor to revenue growth, amid pressures from weak consumer spending. Recurring revenues increased by 5.6% compared to the first quarter of the previous year, and the spaces achieved an occupancy rate of 97.6%. |
2. | The “Unbeatable Price” strategy was strengthened, hand in hand with more than 60 suppliers of Grupo Éxito, to ease the pockets of Colombians and is now present in all retail brands. Grupo Éxito doubled its product portfolio with “Precio Insuperable" and now more than 1,000 product references have the best market price, most of them from the basic purchasing basket. This strategy was launched about 10 years ago, seeking to provide Colombians with ongoing savings when shopping. In the last three years, the "Unbeatable Price" products portfolio has grown at double digits, which indicates the preference of customers for this type of products. |
“Grupo Éxito's operating results reflect Colombia's contribution to the company's consolidated results. Its operating income reached COP$3.9 billion during the quarter, with a growth of 2.6%. The contribution of omnichannel sales, of 14.6% of the country's sales, and the real estate business, which with an occupancy rate of 97.6%, +5.6%, stood out.
During this first quarter of the year, we strengthened the Unbeatable Price product portfolio. We would liket customers to be able to find permanent savings both at the time of making the full grocery shopping basket, as well as when shopping few items. In 2023, more than 90% of the Unbeatable Price products were purchased from Colombian suppliers, thus strengthening our local economy and generating a path of opportunities. This teamwork with suppliers represents a mutual commitment to the well-being of our people,” said Carlos Mario Giraldo, General Manager of Grupo Éxito Colombia.
We continue working hand in hand with our more than 35,000 employees for our Higher Purpose: We nourish Colombia with opportunities. Some figures during the first quarter of 2024:
● | Through Fundación Éxito, we benefited more than 11,000 children with the delivery of more than 20,000 food packages in 24 states; in this way, we advanced in our goal of achieving by 2030 the first generation with zero chronic malnutrition in the country, for children under 5 years of age. |
● | Grupo Éxito promotes local and direct comparison and is committed to the origin: it supports farmers and Colombian producers to contribute to the development of the country. Proof of this during the first quarter of 2014, 91.52% of the purchases of fruits and vegetables were local and 87.86% done without intermediaries. |
● | In February 2024, Merco Responsabilidad ESG, an international monitor, recognized Grupo Éxito as the most sustainable retailer in the supermarket's sector ranking; it ranked 9th in the internal, customers, and society category; 10th in the ethical level and corporate governance category; and 11th in the environment category and the general Merco Responsabilidad ESG 2023 ranking. |
The Uruguay operation continues to be a major leverage for Grupo Éxito's profitability.
Sales in Uruguay increased 7.6% in local currency during the first quarter of 2024 and grew twice as much as the country's inflation rate (3.8%). This growth is the result of the good performance of the 32 Fresh Market stores operating in the country, which accounted for 61.1% of the country's sales, and the good dynamics of the tourism season, which exceeded expectations.
The recurring EBITDA margin in Uruguay was 11.7%. Operating performance benefited from an improved gross margin of 67 bps to 36.2% and was partially offset by a one-time payment of lease commissions. Excluding this non-recurring payment, the recurring EBITDA margin in Uruguay would have reached 12.1%.
In Argentina, revenues grew 226.8% in local currency terms.
Net Revenue of COP$305,000 million was pressured by the deterioration in consumption in the country; the -33.9% variation in Colombian pesos reflected the impact of the exchange rate effect. The positive contribution to sales growth in local currency (+228.1%), reflected the good performance of the real estate business, which grew 193% and recorded occupancy levels of 94.4%, as well as the contribution of the 12 Cash & Carry stores, which accounted for 18.5% of Argentina's sales.
The recurring EBITDA margin in Argentina for the first quarter of 2024 was 0.9% and reflected a lower gross margin due to the price investment to face inflationary pressures and the higher participation of the Cash&Carry business, as well as higher expenses, especially from the salary agreement negotiations.
Exhibit 99.4
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Consolidated Financial Results 1Q24
Envigado, Colombia, May 8, 2024 - Almacenes Éxito S.A. (´Grupo Éxito´ or ´the Company´) (BVC: ÉXITO / ADR: EXTO / BDR: EXCO32) announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1Q24). All figures expressed in millions (M) or billion (B) of Colombian Pesos (COP) unless otherwise stated and expressed in long scale (COP B represent 1,000,000,000,000). Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, and eliminations.
Positive sales performance in local currencies in all countries, despite consumption slowdown and macro headwinds
Key Business Highlights
Financial Highlights
● | Consolidated Net Revenue reached COP $5.3 B during 1Q24 and reflected the positive sales performance in local currency in all our operations in Latam (Col +2.0%; Uru +7.6%; Arg +228.1%) and the solid evolution of other revenue driven by complementary businesses (+14.5% Col, +9.2% consol). Net Revenue decreased -3.3% in COP due to negative FX effects on results (+7.9% when excluded). |
● | Gross Profit reached COP $1.32 B during 1Q24 (-7.7% in COP, +6.7% excluding the FX effect) to a margin of 25.1% (-120 bps), and reflected lower consumption trends, price investment and a higher real estate base. |
● | Recurring EBITDA1 reached COP $302,113 M in 1Q24 and a 5.7% margin (-137 bps) driven by gross margin gains from Uruguay offset by the mix effect and higher expenses from international operations. |
● | Net Loss of COP $37,863 M from an income of COP $45,118 M during 1Q23, related to operating performance affected by lagged consumption and inflationary pressures on SG&A, higher financial expenses mainly from the negative FX effect and higher non-recurring expenses in Colombia. |
● | EPS2 of COP -$29.2 per common share in the quarter compared to COP $34.8 y/y. |
● | Dividend of COP $50,49 per share, 52% pay-out-ratio. |
● | All proposal approved at the GSM held on March 21, including the appointment of the new Board of Directors. |
Operating Highlights
● | Consolidated CAPEX during 1Q24 reached COP $109,485 M, 81% focussed on expansion (retail and real estate), innovation, omni-channel, and digital transformation activities. |
● | LTM store expansion3: 41 stores (Col 33, Uru 5, Arg 3) to a total of 642 stores, 1.04 M sqm. Expansion strategy in Colombia focused on store conversions to Éxito and Carulla banners. |
● | Omni-channel sales grew 8.7% at consolidated level and reached a 11.2% share on total sales (Col 14.6%, Uru 2.5%, Arg 2.6%) during the quarter. |
(1) | Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). (2) EPS considers the weighted average number of outstanding shares (IFRS 33), corresponding to 1,297,864,359 shares. (3) Expansion from openings, reforms, conversions, and refurbishments. |
Corporate Governance
● | On January 22, 2024, Grupo Éxito announced the tender offers´ results in Colombia and the US, in which the Calleja Group acquired a total of an 86.84% stake; 65.1% of the shares were represented by American Depositary Securities and 21.41% by common shares. The price offered was USD$1,175 million for 100% of the outstanding shares, equivalent to 0.9053 USD per share. |
● | On January 30, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the External Circular 028 of 2014 issued by the Financial Superintendency of Colombia, the Company submitted the Implementation of Best Corporate Practices Report 2023 (“Código País”) before the regulator. |
● | On March 21, the ordinary session of the General Shareholders Meeting held at the Company´s headquarters approved the following: (i) The CEO’S and Board of Directors Management Report, the Annual Corporate Governance Report and the separated and consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, (ii) the appointment of the a new Board of Directors and remuneration fees, (iii) the proposal to distribute an annual dividend COP $50.49, for the 1,297,864,359 outstanding shares, (iv) amendments to the Rules of Procedure for the Company’s General Assembly of Shareholders, (v) amendments to the Board of Directors Election and Succession Policy, and (vi) amendments to the Company’s Board of Directors Remuneration Policy. |
Changes in the Management Structure
● | On March 10, 2024, Mr. Lucas Lopez Lince, Vice President of Marketing since May 16, 2022, terminated his working relationship by mutual agreement between him and the Company. Mr. Camilo Gallego Ferrer, Vice President of Services since January 19, 2016, stepped down from his role and was appointed as responsible for the Company´s efficiencies. |
● | On March 21, 2024, the Company´s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Carlos Calleja Hakker as Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Éxito. Mr. Calleja seeks to consolidate a shared vision among the operations and build a group identity to work together towards common goals, respecting the particularities and needs of each country, seeking that all customers find in the group’s stores a differentiated and inclusive shopping experience. Mr. Carlos Mario Giraldo Moreno will continue to lead the Colombia operation as General Manager and Mr. José Gabriel Loaiza Herrera was appointed as Executive Vice President, leading the commercial and operating processes of the retail business in Colombia. |
I. | Consolidated Income Statement |
Note: Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect of -10.4% at Net Revenue and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA during 1Q24. Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus Associates & Joint Ventures results. EPS considers the weighted average number of outstanding shares (IFRS 33), corresponding to 1,297,864,359 shares.
II. | Net Revenue Performance |
Consolidated Net Revenue decreased 3.3% (+7.9% when excluding FX effect) to COP $ 5.3 B during 1Q24.
Consolidated Retail Sales decreased by 3.8% (+7.5% excluding FX effect) and totalled COP $5.0 B during 1Q24, SSS grew by +5.7%. Performance reflected positive sales performance in local currency in all the countries where the Company operates with a trend affected by slow-down in consumption and a higher non-recurring base from property sale in Colombia.
Total sales results in local currencies reflected the evolution of food sales trend in Colombia (+5.8%, above the 1.7% food inflation index) and the solid sales growth in Uruguay (+7.6% and above the 3.8% total inflation index) boosted by macro tailwinds. Argentina showed a resilient sales performance (+228.1% vs 287.7% inflation reported) impacted by and inflationary effects on consumption.
Omni-channel continued contributing to sales performance and grew 8.7% during the quarter. Omni-channel share on sales was 11.2% (+20 bps y/y) during 1Q24. The LTM store expansion1 of 41 stores (Col 33, Uru 5, Arg 3) also drove the quarterly Retail Sales growth.
Consolidated Other Revenue increased by 9.2% (+17.1% excluding FX) during the 1Q24, driven by the solid growth in Colombia (+14.5%) driven by complementary businesses performance and in Argentina (+193% in local currency), from solid real estate occupancy levels of 94.4%.
Note: Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect of -10.4% at Net Revenue in 1Q24. Data in COP includes a -17% FX effect in Uruguay and -79.8% in Argentina during 1Q24, calculated with the closing exchange rate. (1) Expansion from openings, reforms, conversions, and refurbishments.
Colombia: During the first quarter of 2024, Net Revenue grew 2.6%; Net sales totalled COP $3.7 billion (+2.0%) and SSS (+1.2%), boosted omni-channel (+7.9%, 14.6% share), volume growth (+3.1%) and food sales performance (+5.8%) above food inflation (1.7%). The Colombia operation represented near 73% of consolidated Net Sales in 1Q24.
Performance was resilient considering that unemployment rose to 11.9% during 1Q24, as well as consumption in Colombia continued decelerating mainly due to reduced household expenditure in the country; the Consumer Confidence Index decreased to -13% in March and for the third consecutive month. Inflation reduced to 7.36% from 13.34% y/y, food inflation dropped to 1.73% (vs 21.81% y/y), the lowest level since 2018. A higher non-recurring base from real estate property sale also affected top line performance.
Note: SSS in local currency, include the effect of conversions and exclude the calendar effect of -0.1% in Colombia during 1Q24 (-0.5% in Éxito, +1.4% in Carulla and +1.3% in LC segments). (1) Segment includes sales from Surtimax, Super Inter and Surtimayorista brands, allies, institutional and third-party sellers, and the sale of property development projects (inventory) of COP $2.8K M in 1Q24 and COP $29.2K M in 1Q23.
Other Revenue grew 14.5% during 1Q24 and reflected higher income from complementary business.
The Éxito segment represented approximately 68% of the sales mix in Colombia during 1Q24. The segment´s results reflected the good performance of the FMCG category (+5.9%), the Fresh (+4.7%) and the contribution of commercial events such as Éxito Anniversary. The 32 Éxito WOW stores also contributed to results and represented a 36.2% share on the segment´s sales. From the downside, the low consumption context continued affecting the electro (-4.8%) and apparel (-1.1%) categories.
The Carulla segment represented approximately 16% of the sales mix in Colombia during 1Q24. The segment benefited from the solid performance of omni-channel sales (+27.5%, 27.3% share), the food category growth (+7.2%) boosted by FMCG (+8.1%), and the double-digit growth in the Atlantic coast and the Coffee region and the performance of the 31 Fresh Market stores (63.2% share on the segment´s sales).
The low-cost & other segment which includes Super Inter, Surtimax and Surtimayorista banners, allies, institutional, third-party sellers, the sale of property development projects (inventory) and other, represented approximately 16% of the sales mix in Colombia during 1Q24. The segment´s performance was favoured by the 4.9% growth of the food category but offset by the effect of a higher base from the sale of real estate property (+4.2% growth when excluded).
Omni-channel sales in Colombia (including websites, marketplace, home delivery, Shop&Go, Click&Collect, digital catalogues and B2B virtual, plus new channels ISOC and Midescuento), grew 7.9% versus 1Q23 and reached COP $549,775 M; share on Retail Sales rose to 14.6% (vs 13.9% in 1Q23), the highest level ever reached in Colombia.
The double-digit growth of the food category (+21%,13.3% on food sales) boosted omni-channel sales. Macro headwinds such as higher interest rates and lower disposable income, led to a decrease of the non-food category of 9.6% (17.8% share on non-food sales).
Main KPI´s outcome during 1Q24 when compared to the same period of last year, were as follows:
o | Orders: reached 5.5 M (+33%). |
o | E-commerce sales: reached COP $225,000 M. |
o | MiSurtii sales: reached COP $23,600 M (+101%) and 48,500 orders. |
o | Apps: sales of COP $44,300 M (+43.9%) and 198,000 orders. |
o | Rappi: deliveries grew by 38%. |
o | Marketplace sales: decreased by -19.7% (21.2% share on non-food sales). |
o | Turbo: orders grew 44.3% and reached a 58% share on sales through Rappi. |
ü | Uruguay: Uruguay contributed with near to 21% of consolidated Retail Sales during 1Q24. Last-12-month inflation as of March was of 3.8% (vs 7.3% in March 2023) and the food component favoured the downward trend and only grew 1.94%, during the last-12-months. The Uruguay operation grew Retail Sales by 7.6% (+5.6% SSS) in local currency and including the effect of conversions; performance was above reported inflation benefited by a sound political and economic environment, a solid tourism season and the contribution from the 32 Fresh Market stores (+6.1% growth vs 1Q23; 61.1% share on total sales). |
The operation reported market share gains of 0.5 p.p. to 48.9%, according to Scentia as of March, driven by: (i) the solid sales performance of all banners and (ii) the contribution of the 32 Fresh Market stores.
Note: SSS in local currency, include the effect of conversions and the calendar effect of 2.9% during 1Q24.
Argentina:
The operation in Argentina contributed near to 6% on Consolidated Retail Sales and results in Colombian Pesos included a -79.8% FX effect during 1Q24.
Net Revenue in Argentina was COP $305,526 M (+226.8% in local currency) and Retail Sales were COP $295,716 M (+228.1% in local currency and +199% in SSS) during 1Q24. Last-12-month inflation as of March was of 287.7% according to Ecolatina (an Argentinian consultancy company) which compares to the 107.5% level reported during the same period last year. Retail sales grew below inflation due to lagged consumption affected by high devaluation specially since the end of 2023.
To highlight during 1Q24: (i) the performance of the Cash and Carry format (12 MiniMayorista stores, 18.5% share on sales), (ii) omni-channel performance (+142.8%, 2.6% share), and (iii) higher income of real estate (+193% in local currency) from improved commercial trends and strong occupancy levels (94.5%).
Note: SSS in local currency, include the effect of conversions and the calendar effect of 9.8% during 1Q24.
III. | Operating Performance |
Note: Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect of -10.4% Net Revenue in 1Q24 and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA. Data in COP includes a -17% FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA in 1Q24 and -79.8% in Argentina, calculated with the closing exchange rate. (1) Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). (2) The sale of property development projects (inventory) of COP $2.8K during 1Q24 vs COP $29.2K in 1Q23.
Consolidated Gross Profit decreased 7.7% (+6.7% excluding FX) during 1Q24 and margin reached 25.1% (-120 bps) as percentage of Net Revenue, compared to the same period last year, mainly affected by lower consumption trends, price investment, a higher real estate base2 and FX effects.
● | Gross Profit in Colombia decreased 2.2% to a margin of 21.5% during 1Q24 (-107 bps). The outcome reflected reflected resilient outcome of recurring real state income (+5.6%), offset by price investment and a higher non-recurring base from property sale2 (67 bps effect). |
● | Gross Profit in Uruguay reduced 9% during 1Q24 (+9.6% in local currency) and margin rose to 36.2% as percentage of Net Revenue (+67 bps). Strong results reflected the solid sales evolution during the quarter from the strong performance of the Fresh Market concept (61.1% share on sales) that offset costs of sales. |
● | Gross Profit in Argentina reduced 35.1% during 1Q24 (+220.9% in local currency) to a 32.8% margin as percentage of Net Revenue (-61 bps). Gross profit reflected reflected the lower consumption trends, price investment to face inflation and a higher share of the C&C format (18.5% vs 13% share y/y). |
Consolidated Recurring EBITDA1 reached COP $302,113 M during 1Q24 (-22.0%; -14.2% when excluding FX) compared to the same period last year and margin was 5.7% (-137 bps) as percentage of Net Revenue. Performance during the quarter reflected the consumption deceleration in the region, higher expenses from international operations impacted by inflationary pressures, a higher non- recurring base real estate base in Colombia (COP $32,842 M) and negative FX impacts (-17% in Uruguay and -79.8% in Argentina) that offset gross margin gains from Uruguay.
Note: Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense).
Colombia: Recurring EBITDA reduced 24.2% during 1Q24 compared to the same period last year and margin was 4.5% (-159 bps) as percentage of Net Revenue. SG&A grew below inflation and the double-digit minimum wage increase, from internal efficiency plans and despite a higher base of real estate (COP $32,842 M, 81 bps).
Note: Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense).
Uruguay: Recurring EBITDA decreased 12.3% (+5.7% in local currency) during 1Q24 compared to the same period last year, to a 11.7% margin (-21 bps) as percentage of Net Revenue, mainly impacted by a one-time payment of lease contract fees (+11%, margin 12.1% when fees excluded); the Uruguay operation continued as the most profitable business unit of the group.
Argentina: Recurring EBITDA decreased by 81.7% during 1Q24 (-9.5% in local currency). Recurring EBITDA margin was 0.9% (-222 bps) during 1Q24 as percentage of Net Revenue. Performance reflected Net Revenues affected by lower consumption that led to price investment, inflationary pressures on cost and expenses mainly labour cost and the FX effect.
IV. | Group Net Income |
During the 1Q24 the Company reported a Net loss of COP $37,863 M derived from:
ü | Operating performance affected by lagged consumption and inflationary pressures on SG&A. |
ü | Higher non-recurring expenses in Colombia from the restructuring process, including the closing of non-profitable stores to increase profitability and a leaner corporate structure. |
ü | Higher financial expenses mainly from the negative FX effect in Colombia. |
Note: Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect -10.4% at Net Revenue in 1Q24, and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA.
Earnings per Share (EPS)
● | Diluted EPS was COP -$29.2 per common share in 1Q24 compared to the COP $34.8 reported in the same quarter last year, considering the weighted average number of outstanding shares (IFRS 33), corresponding to 1,297,864,359 shares. |
V. | CapEx and Expansion |
CapEx
● | Consolidated Capital Expenditures during 1Q24 reached COP $109,485 M, of which 81% was allocated to expansion, innovation, omni-channel and digital transformation activities during the period, and the remainder, to maintenance and support of operational structures, IT systems updates and logistics. |
Food Retail Expansion
● | During 1Q24, the Company opened 4 stores: 3 stores in Colombia (2 Éxito and 1 Carulla stores) and in Argentina, 1 MiniMayorista store. |
● | In the last-twelve-months, Grupo Éxito totalled 41 stores from openings, reforms, conversions, and refurbishments (33 in Colombia, 5 in Uruguay and 3 in Argentina). The Company reached 642 food retail stores, geographically diversified as follows: 513 stores in Colombia, 99 in Uruguay and 30 in Argentina, and consolidated selling area reached 1.04 M square meters. The store count did not include the 2,770 allies (+1,060 LTM) in Colombia. |
VI. | Cash and debt at holding1 level |
Note: Numbers expressed in long scale, COP billion represent 1,000,000,000,000. (1) Holding: Almacenes Éxito S.A results without Colombia or international subsidiaries. (2) Free cash flow (FCF) = Net cash flows used in operating activities + Net cash flows used in investing activities + Variation of collections on behalf of third parties + Lease liabilities paid + Interest on lease liabilities paid (using variations for the last 12 M for each line); cash flow re-expressed in line with the financial statements. (3) Central Bank repo rate reduced 75 bps to 12.25% during 1Q24 in Colombia, (vs.13% in 1Q23 and 4Q23).
Solid working capital improvement from:
● | Free cash flow generation of 254% y/y, COP $291,000 M. |
● | Working capital improvement from: |
o | Lower inventory levels to 60 days (-4.7 days y/y, worth near COP $114,000 M). |
o | Seasonal improvement in payables. |
● | Focus on optimizing investment to prioritize cash availability. |
● | Net Financial Debt reduced COP $183,000 from working capital improvement and despite pressures from still high levels of repo3 rates. |
VII. | Conclusions |
● | Change of control over to Grupo Calleja. |
● | A clear strategy going forward to face main challenges: |
● | Strengthening the commercial strategy to boost top line growth and improve sales/sqm mainly in Colombia, |
● | Focus on store portfolio optimization to Éxito, Carulla, Disco, Devoto and Libertad banners, |
● | Cost control initiatives to attain efficiencies, |
● | A leaner corporate structure. |
● | A resilient top line performance by country in local currencies despite the slowdown in consumption across the region and a higher base of real estate development fees and property sales in Colombia1. |
● | Food sales grew above food inflation in Colombia and Uruguay. |
● | Boosted omni-channel performance (14.6% share on sales, the highest level ever reached in Colombia). |
● | Expenses grew below inflation in Colombia despite the double-digit wages increase and restructuring plan, from strict cost control and actions plans implemented. |
● | Net Financial Debt reduced COP $183,000 from working capital improvement (-4.7 inventory days y/y, COP $114,000 M). |
● | Free cash flow generation of 254% y/y, COP $291,000 M. |
Note: Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect of -10.4% at Net Revenue in 1Q24, and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA. Colombia perimeter includes Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its subsidiaries. (1) The sale of property development projects (inventory) in Colombia was of COP $2.8K during 1Q24 vs COP $29.2K in 1Q23. (5) LTM expansion from openings, reforms, conversions and remodellings.
VIII. | Conference Call and Webcast |
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
(BVC: EXITO/ NYSE: EXTO / B3: EXCO32)
Will host a conference and cordially invites you to discuss the Company´s First Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
9:00 a.m. Colombia Time
Presenting for Grupo Exito:
Juan Carlos Calleja, Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Mario Giraldo, General Manager Colombia
Ivonne Windmuller, Chief Financial Officer
María Fernanda Moreno, Investor Relations Director
To access this call, please click here: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Almacenes Éxito S.A. will report its First Quarter 2024 Earnings on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after the market closes.
1Q24 results will be accompanied by a presentation that will be available on the company’s website at ww.grupoexito.com.co under “Shareholders and Investors” on the following link: https://www.grupoexito.com.co/en/financial-information
Upcoming Financial Publications
Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release – August 12, 2024
IX. | Appendices |
Notes:
● | Numbers expressed in long scale, COP billion represent 1,000,000,000,000. |
● | Growth and variations expressed in comparison to the same period last year, except when stated otherwise. |
● | Sums and percentages may reflect discrepancies due to rounding of figures. |
● | All margins calculated as percentage of Net Revenue. |
● | Percentages represent relative proportions, and as such they cannot be directly added or subtracted from each other because they are not absolute numeric values. |
Glossary:
● | Colombia results: consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its subsidiaries in the country. |
● | Consolidated results: Almacenes Éxito results, Colombian and international subsidiaries in Uruguay and Argentina. |
● | Adjusted EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus Associates & Joint Ventures results. |
● | EPS: Earnings Per Share calculated on an entirely diluted basis. |
● | Financial Result: impacts of interests, derivatives, financial assets/liabilities valuation, FX changes and other related to cash, debt, and other financial assets/liabilities. |
● | Free cash flow (FCF) = Net cash flows used in operating activities plus Net cash flows used in investing activities plus Variation of collections on behalf of third parties plus Lease liabilities paid plus Interest on lease liabilities paid (using variations for the last 12 M for each line); cash flow re-expressed in line with the financial statements. |
● | GLA: Gross Leasable Area. |
● | GMV: Gross Merchandise Value. |
● | Holding: Almacenes Éxito results without Colombian and international subsidiaries. |
● | Net Revenue: Total Revenue related to Retail Sales and Other Revenue. |
● | Retail Sales: sales related to the retail business. |
● | Other Revenue: revenue related to complementary businesses (real estate, insurance, travel, etc.) and other revenue. |
● | Recurring EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Operating Profit adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). |
● | Recurring Operating Profit (ROI): Gross Profit adjusted by SG&A expense and D&A. |
● | SSS: same-store-sales levels, including the effect of store conversions and excluding the calendar effect. |
1. | Consolidated Income Statement |
Notes: Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of -10.4% at Net Revenue and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA in 1Q24. Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus Associates & Joint Ventures results. EPS considers the weighted average number of outstanding shares (IFRS 33), corresponding to 1,297,864,359 shares.
2. | Income Statement and CAPEX by Country |
Notes: Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of -10.4% at Net Revenue and -9.1% at recurring EBITDA in 1Q24. Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). The Colombia perimeter includes the consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its subsidiaries in the country. Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). Data in COP includes a -17% FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA in 1Q24 and -79.8% in Argentina, respectively, calculated with the closing exchange rate.
3. | Consolidated Balance Sheet |
Note: Consolidated data include figures from Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina.
4. | Consolidated Cash Flow |
Note: Consolidated data include figures from Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina.
5. | Almacenes Éxito1 Income Statement |
Holding: Almacenes Éxito results without Colombian subsidiaries. Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense).
6. | Almacenes Éxito1 Balance Sheet |
(1) | Holding: Almacenes Éxito Results without Colombian or international subsidiaries. |
7. | Debt by country, currency, and maturity |
Note: The Colombia perimeter includes the consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its subsidiaries in the country. 1) Debt without contingent warranties and letters of credit. (2) Holding gross debt issued 100% in Colombian Pesos with an interest rate below IBR3M + 2.0%, debt at the nominal amount. IBR 3M (Indicador Bancario de Referencia) – Market Reference Rate: 11.18%; other collections included, and positive hedging valuation not included. (3) Debt at the nominal amount.
8. | Stores and Selling Area |
Note: The store count does not include the 2,770 allies in Colombia.
9. | Accounts reconciliation |
Exchange Rates effects on results
Free Cash Flow Effects on Results
Note: Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense). Data in COP includes a -17% FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA in 1Q24 and -79.8% in Argentina, calculated with the closing exchange rate. FX impacts are calculated as a devaluation between currencies resulting in a percentage. Percentages represent relative proportions, and as such they cannot be directly added or subtracted from each other because they are not absolute numeric values.
Recurring EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Note: Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non-recurring operational income (expense. Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus Associates & Joint Ventures results.
Recurring Income of the Real Estate Business
Net Revenue and Recurring EBITDA of Viva Malls in Colombia
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements based on data, assumptions, and estimates, that the Company believes are reasonable; however, it is not historical data and should not be interpreted as guarantees of its future occurrence. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “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, expectations in connection with the company’s ESG plans, initiatives, projections, goals, commitments, expectations or prospects, including ESG-related targets and goals, are examples of forward-looking statements. Although the Company’s management believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements.
Grupo Éxito operates in a competitive and rapidly changing environment; therefore, it is not able to predict all the risks, uncertainties or other factors that may affect its business, their potential impact on its business, or the extent to which the occurrence of a risk or a combination of risks could have results that are significantly different from those included in any forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, or that could contribute to such differences, include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth under the section “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s registration statement on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2023.
The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made only as of the date hereof. Except as required by any applicable law, rules or regulations, Grupo Éxito expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates of any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement contained in this document is based.
Reconciliations of the non-IFRS financial measures webcast are included at the appendices.
IR and PR contacts
María Fernanda Moreno R.
Head of Investor Relations
+(57) 312 796 2298
mmorenor@grupo-exito.com
Éxito Calle 80, Cr 59 A No. 79 – 30, Bogotá, Colombia
Claudia Moreno B.
PR and Communications Director
+(57) 604 96 96 ext. 305174
claudia.moreno@grupo-exito.com
Cr 48 No. 32B Sur – 139 – Envigado, Colombia
Company Description
Grupo Éxito is the leading food retail platform in Colombia and in Uruguay and has a relevant presence in the north-east of Argentina. The Company´s great capacity to innovate, has allowed it to transform and adapt quickly to new consumer trends and increased its competitive advantages supported by the quality of its human talent.
Grupo Éxito leads omni-channel in the region and has developed a comprehensive ecosystem focused on the omni-client, to whom it offers the strength of its brands, multiple formats and a wide range of channels and services to facilitate their shopping experience.
The diversification of its retail revenue through traffic and asset monetization strategies, has allowed Grupo Éxito to be a pioneer in offering a profitable portfolio of complementary businesses, such as, its real estate with shopping centers in Colombia and Argentina and financial services such as credit card, virtual wallet, and payment networking. The Company also offer other businesses in Colombia, such as travel, insurance, mobile and money transfers.
In 2019, Grupo Éxito publicly launched its Digital Transformation strategy and has consolidated a powerful platform with well-recognized websites exito.com and carulla.com in Colombia, devoto.com and geant.com in Uruguay, and hiperlibertad.com in Argentina. Moreover, the Company offers click and collect services, digital catalogues, home delivery and growing channels such as Apps and Marketplace, through which Grupo Éxito has achieved an impressive digital coverage in the countries where it operates.
In 2023, consolidated Net Revenue reached COP $21.1 billion driven by strong retail execution, successful omni-channel strategy in the region and innovation in retail models. The Company operated 649 stores through multi-formats and multi-brands: hypermarkets under Éxito, Geant and Libertad brands; premium supermarkets with Carulla, Disco and Devoto; proximity under Carulla and Éxito, Devoto and Libertad Express brands. In low-cost formats, the Company operates banners Surtimax, Super Inter and Surtimayorista in Colombia and Mini Mayorista in Argentina.
Exhibit 99.5
1 Q2 4 Grupo Éxito Financial Results May 9, 2024 “ The Issuers Recognition - IR granted by the Colombian Stock Exchange is not a certification about the quality of the securities listed at the BVC nor the solvency of t he issuer ” .
2 Note on forward looking statements This document contains certain forward - looking statements based on data, assumptions, and estimates, that the Company believes are reasonable ; however, it is not historical data and should not be interpreted as guarantees of its future occurrence . 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, expectations in connection with the company’s ESG plans, initiatives, projections, goals, commitments, expectations or prospects, including ESG - related targets and goals, are examples of forward - looking statements . Although the Company’s management believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward - looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward - looking statements . Grupo Éxito operates in a competitive and rapidly changing environment ; therefore, it is not able to predict all the risks, uncertainties or other factors that may affect its business, their potential impact on its business, or the extent to which the occurrence of a risk or a combination of risks could have results that are significantly different from those included in any forward - looking statement . Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, or that could contribute to such differences, include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth under the section “Item 3 . Key Information – D . Risk Factors” in the Company’s registration statement on Form 20 - F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20 , 2023 . The forward - looking statements contained in this document are made only as of the date hereof . Except as required by any applicable law, rules or regulations, Grupo Éxito expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates of any forward - looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward - looking statement contained in this document is based . Reconciliations of the non - IFRS financial measures in this webcast are included at the appendices to this webcast presentation .
▪ Words from our CEO, Mr . Carlos Calleja ▪ 1 Q 24 Financial and Operating Highlights ▪ 1 Q 24 Financial Performance ▪ Conclusions and Q&A session Agenda 3 4 Words from our CEO Mr. Carlos Calleja Grupo Calleja
5 Operating and Financial Highlights Recurring EBITDA 3 COP $302,113 M ( - 22.0%, 5.7% margin; - 14.2% excluding FX ) Net Revenue COP $5.3 B ( - 3.3 % y/y, +7.9 % excluding FX) Notes : ( 1 ) Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of - 10 . 4 % at Net Revenue and - 9 . 1 % at recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 . ( 2 ) Excluding FX and calendar effect . ( 3 ) Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . ( 4 ) T he sale of property development projects (inventory) was of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 vs COP $ 29 . 2 K in 1 Q 23 . ( 5 ) LTM e xpansion from o penings, reforms, conversions and remodellings . SSS 2 +5.7% 1 Q24 Consolidated highlights 1 Financial Highlights Investment & expansion Operating and Corporate Governance highlights Net loss COP $ 37,863 M 6 642 stores 1.04 M sqm ( - 1.9%) Positive sales performance in local currencies in all countries despite consumption slowdown and macro headwinds • Omni - channel performance : x 8 . 7 % growth x 11 . 2 % share (+ 20 bps y/y) (Col 14 . 6 % , Uru 2 . 5 % and Arg 2 . 6 % ) • Viva Malls grew revenues by 8 . 4 % and Recurring EBITDA by 16 . 6 % y/y (+ 264 bps) • Ongoing restructuring process , closing of non - profitable stores to increase profitability and a leaner corporate structure in Colombia • GSA approvals : x Dividend of COP $ 50 . 49 per share, 52 % pay - out - ratio x New BoD appointed and by - law amendments and other proposals approved • Capex of COP $109,485 M during 1Q24 81% allocated to expansion 5 • LTM store expansion 5 : 41 stores (Col 33, Uru 5, Arg 3) • Colombia: 3 stores (2 Éxito, 1 Carulla) • Expansion strategy focused on conversions to Éxito and Carulla banners • Argentina : 1 Mayorista • Net Revenue : Retail Sales growth 2 : Col + 2 . 0 % ; Uru + 7 . 6 % ; Arg + 228 . 1 % . Positive performance of other revenue (+ 14 . 5 % Col, + 9 . 2 % consol) driven by complementary businesses • Gross Profit : - 7 . 7 % to 25 .
Financial Performance 7
1 % margin, impacted by a higher base from sale of property 4 and a price investment strategy mainly in Colombia • Recurring EBITDA 3 : reflected consumption deceleration, inflationary pressures on costs/expenses, and negative FX impacts • Net result affected by higher financial and non - recurring expenses • Free cash flow generation of 254 % y/y amounted to COP $ 291 , 000 M Solid food sales growth in Colombia, boosted trend in Uruguay from macro tailwinds and inflationary effects on consumption in Argentina Top line performance • CPI 7 . 36 % LT - March (vs 13 . 3 % y/y) , 1 . 7 % food inflation ; retail sales exc . gas and vehicles - 1 . 1 % y/y (Feb) • Volume grew 3 . 1 % , despite inflation slowdown and lower household consumption • Boosted omni - channel performance (+ 7 . 9 % ) • Food grew 5 . 8 % and above food inflation, driven by FMCG (+ 6 . 3 % ) and fresh (+ 4 . 6 % ) categories • Non - food ( - 6 . 6 % ) impacted by lower credit and consumer confidence • Other revenue growth (+ 14 . 5 % ) driven by complementary businesses performance • Net Revenue + 3 . 5 % , excluding development fees of real estate and property sales • CPI 3.8% LT - March (vs 7.3% y/y), 1.94% food inflation • Retail Sales and SSS in LC : + 7 . 6 % , + 5 . 6 % and above inflation, boosted by : x Sound political and economic environment x A tourism season that performed better than expected x 32 Fresh Market stores (+ 6 . 1 % growth vs 1 Q 23 ; 61 . 1 % share on total sales) • CPI 287 . 7 % LT - March (vs 107 . 5 % y/y) • Quarterly results in COP impacted by - 79 . 8 % FX • Retail Sales and SSS in LC : + 228 . 1 % , + 199 % • Top line reflected lagged consumption • Real estate + 193 % in LC (occupancy levels of 94 . 5 % ) • Higher share of the C&C format on total sales ( 18 . 5 % vs 13 . 1 % y/y) Notes : Data in COP includes a - 17 % FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 and - 79 . 8 % in Argentina, respectively, calculated with the closing exchange rate . SSS in local currency, include the effect of conversions and exclude the calendar effect of - 0 . 1 % in Colombia ( - 0 . 5 % in Éxito, 1 . 4 % in Carulla and 1 . 3 % in LC segments), + 2 . 9 % in Uruguay and + 9 . 8 % in Argentina during 1 Q 24 . ( 1 ) Segment includes Retail Sales from Surtimax, Super Inter and Surtimayorista brands, allies, institutional and third - party sellers, and the sale of property development projects (inventory) of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 vs COP $ 29 . 2 K in 1 Q 23 . 8 Colombia Argentina Uruguay in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 % Var 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc. FX 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc. FX 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc.
FX Retail Sales 3,703,345 3,630,343 2.0% 1,037,043 1,161,469 (10.7%) 7.6% 295,716 445,420 (33.6%) 228.1% 5,036,104 5,237,232 (3.8%) 7.5% Other Revenue 220,713 192,806 14.5% 8,512 9,655 (11.8%) 6.3% 9,810 16,544 (40.7%) 193.0% 239,035 218,922 9.2% 17.1% Net Revenue 3,924,058 3,823,149 2.6% 1,045,555 1,171,124 (10.7%) 7.6% 305,526 461,964 (33.9%) 226.8% 5,275,139 5,456,154 (3.3%) 7.9% Colombia Uruguay Argentina Consolidated 1Q24 Performance by segment 9 • FMCG + 5 . 9 % and fresh + 4 . 7 % • 2 store conversions during the quarter • 32 Éxito WOW stores ( 36 . 2 % share on the segment ´ s sales) • Non - food s ales affected by electro ( - 4 . 8 % ) and apparel ( - 1 . 1 % ) Food sales in Éxito grew 3.3X and 4X in Carulla vs food inflation (LT - March 1.7%) Notes : SSS in local currency, include the effect of conversions and exclude the calendar effect of - 0 . 1 % in Colombia ( - 0 . 5 % in Éxito, 1 . 4 % in Carulla and 1 . 3 % in LC segments) . ( 1 ) The segment includes Retail Sales from Surtimax, Super Inter and Surtimayorista brands, allies, institutional and third - party sellers, and the sale of property development projects (inventory) of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 vs COP $ 29 . 2 K in 1 Q 23 . T he best performing segment, driven by : • F ood + 7 . 2 % and omni - channel + 27 . 5 % • 1 store opening during the quarter • 31 Fresh Market stores ( 63 . 2 % share on the segment ´ s sales) • Food + 4 . 9 % , mainly driven by FMCG (+ 5 . 4 % ) • A higher base from the sale of property (low - cost retail sales grew 4 .
2 % when excluded) Éxito Carulla Low - cost & Other 1 : Variations Low-cost & Other (1) SSS 1.2% 0.8% 6.8% -3.4% Total 2.0% 1.5% 6.8% -0.5% Total MCOP 3,703,345 2,520,385 606,986 575,974 1Q24 Highlights Omni - channel 1 performance ( 1 ) Include . com, marketplace, home delivery, Shop&Go, Click&Collect, digital catalogues and B 2 B virtual ; new channels included : SOC and Midescuento and the base adjusted . 5.5 M Orders (+33%) 1Q24 14.6 % Share on Retail Sales Mid - teens share on sales (14.6%), boosted by a solid food sales trend (+21%, 13.3% share on sales) 10 COP $550,000 M In Retail Sales (+7.9%) • Apps: COP $44,300 M (+43.9%) ; 198,000 orders • Misurtii app grew sales by 101% to COP $23, 6 00 M; 48,500 orders (+88%) • Click and collect orders grew 36%, share on orders 66% 13.3 % Share on Food Sales +21 % Food Sales growth 17.8 % Share on Non - Food Sales Real Estate performance 1Q24 Real Estate Business Real Estate revenue decreased 17.6% in Colombia due a higher base of fees and property sales 1 of COP $32.8K M 788,000 sqm of GLA (33 assets) Occupancy rate 97.6% (vs.
96.4% y/y ) Note : ( 1 ) S ale of real estate property development projects (inventory) was of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 compared to COP $ 29 . 2 K during 1 Q 23 . ( 2 ) Viva Malls is a JV with Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia (FIC) in which Grupo Éxito has 51 % stake and consolidates the business .
11 Revenues from rental and administrative fees ( - 0.6% consol, +5.6% Col during 1Q24 ) x 17 assets x 563,000 sqm of GLA (71% share) x 98.4 % occupancy rate Viva Malls 2 Leading shopping malls operator Guaranteed income from leases and stable cash flow Real estate business unit in Colombia including performance of Viva Malls VM grew revenue by 8.4% during 1Q24 and Recurring EBITDA by 16.6% (+264 bps) at consolidated level y/y In MCOP 1Q24 1Q23 % Var Net Revenue 99,882 92,151 8.4% Recurring EBITDA 37,646 32,295 16.6% Recurring EBITDA Margin 37.7% 35.0% 264 bps Operating performance • GP : reflected resilient outcome of recurring real state income (+ 5 . 6 % ), offset by price investment and a higher non - recurring base from property sale 2 ( 67 bps effect) • Recurring EBITDA 1 : SG&A grew below inflation and the double - digit minimum wage increase from internal efficiency plans and despite and a higher base of real estate ( 81 bps effect) • GP : solid sales evolution in LC led to costs dilution • Recurring EBITDA 1 : reduced from the effect of the one - time payment of lease contract fees (margin of 12 . 1 % when excluded) • Remained as the most profitable operation of the Group • GP : reflected lower demand amidst the inflationary trend, a mix effect and higher share of the C&C format • Recurring EBITDA 1 : impacted mainly from expenses boosted by wage increases (+ 252 % ) Note : The Colombia perimeter includes Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries . Data in COP includes a - 17 % FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 and - 79 . 8 % in Argentina, respectively, calculated with the closing exchange rate . ( 1 ) Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . ( 2 ) T he sale of property development projects (inventory) of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 vs COP $ 29 . 2 K in 1 Q 23 . 12 Consolidated Colombia Argentina Uruguay • GP : reflected the lower consumption trends, price investment and a higher real estate base • Recurring EBITDA 1 : Gross margin gains from Uruguay in LC offset by the mix effect and higher expenses from international operations . Recurring EBITDA outcome reflected higher expenses in international operations and non - recurring effects on the base in Colombia in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 % Var 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc. FX 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc. FX 1Q24 1Q23 % Var % var exc. FX Net Revenue 3,924,058 3,823,149 2.6% 1,045,555 1,171,124 (10.7%) 7.6% 305,526 461,964 (33.9%) 226.8% 5,275,139 5,456,154 (3.3%) 7.9% Gross profit 843,260 862,503 (2.2%) 378,392 415,959 (9.0%) 9.6% 100,301 154,457 (35.1%) 220.9% 1,321,953 1,432,919 (7.7%) 6.7% Gross Margin 21.5% 22.6% (107) bps 36.2% 35.5% 67 bps 32.8% 33.4% (61) bps 25.1% 26.3% (120) bps Total Expense (809,215) (764,317) 5.9% (279,175) (298,668) (6.5%) 12.7% (105,081)(151,339) (30.6%) 243.1% (1,193,471)(1,214,324) (1.7%) 14.5% Expense/Net Rev (20.6%) (20.0%) (63) bps (26.7%) (25.5%) (120) bps (34.4%) (32.8%) (163) bps .
(22.6%) (22.3%) (37) bps Recurring Operating Income 34,045 98,186 (65.3%) 99,217 117,291 (15.4%) 2.0% (4,780) 3,118 NA NA 128,482 218,595 (41.2%) (34.5%) ROI Margin 0.9% 2.6% (170) bps 9.5% 10.0% (53) bps (1.6%) 0.7% (224) bps 2.4% 4.0% (157) bps Recurring EBITDA 177,111 233,510 (24.2%) 122,404 139,583 (12.3%) 5.7% 2,598 14,192 (81.7%) (9.5%) 302,113 387,285 (22.0%) (14.2%) Recurring EBITDA Margin 4.5% 6.1% (159) bps 11.7% 11.9% (21) bps 0.9% 3.1% (222) bps 5.7% 7.1% (137) bps Colombia Uruguay Argentina Consolidated • 1Q24 Net loss of COP $37,863 reflected : o Operating performance affected by lagged consumption and inflationary pressures on SG&A o Higher non - recurring expenses in Colombia from the restructuring process, including the closing of non - profitable stores to increase profitability and a leaner corporate structure o Higher financial expenses mainly from the negative FX effect in Colombia Highlights Note : Colombia perimeter includes Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries . Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations, and the FX effect - 10 . 4 % at Net Revenue during 1 Q 24 , and - 9 . 1 % at recurring EBITDA .
13 Net loss reflected consumption deceleration, inflationary pressures and FX impacts Net Group Share Result Variations of Net Result Free cash flow reached COP$406,000 M driven by improved management of working capital 1Q24 Leverage and Cash at holding level 1 • Free cash flow generation of 254 % y /y, COP $ 291 , 000 M • Working capital improvement from : o Lower inventory levels to 60 days ( - 4 . 7 days y/y, worth near COP $ 114 , 000 M) o Seasonal improvement in payables • Focus on optimizing investment to prioritize cash availability • Net Financial Debt reduced COP $ 183 , 000 M from working capital improvement and despite pressures from still high levels of repo 3 rates Leverage and cash highlights Note : Numbers expressed in long scale, COP billion represent 1 , 000 , 000 , 000 , 000 . ( 1 ) Holding : Almacenes Éxito S . A results without Colombia or international subsidiaries . ( 2 ) Free cash flow (FCF) = Net cash flows used in operating activities + Net cash flows used in investing activities + Variation of collections on behalf of third parties + Lease liabilities paid + Interest on lease liabilities paid (using variations for the last 12 M for each line) ; the cash flow has been re - expressed to be aligned with the financial statements . ( 3 ) Central Bank repo rate reduced 75 bps to 12 . 25 % during 1 Q 24 in Colombia, (vs . 13 % in 1 Q 23 and 4 Q 23 ) .
15 Conclusions
14 0.5 1.0 - 1.5 - 1.8 - 0.96 - 0.78 2023-1 2024-1 Cash (& other assets) Gross debt (financial liabilities & warranties) Net financial debt in thousand million COP 1Q24-LTM1Q23-LTMVariation EBITDA 820 966 -15.1% Lease liabilities amortizations & interests (419) (371) 12.9% Operational results before WK 270 442 -38.9% Change in Tax (17) (92) -81.2% Change in working capital 376 (53) NA CapEx (380) (439) -13.4% Free cash flow before investments 249 (142) -275.3% Dividends received 157 257 -38.8% Free cash flow 406 115 254.2% A resilient top line performance by country in local currencies despite the slowdown in consumption across the region and a higher base of real estate development fees and property sales in Colombia 1 . Food sales grew above food inflation in Colombia and Uruguay. Boosted omni - channel performance (14.6% share on sales, the highest level ever reached in Colombia). Expenses grew below inflation in Colombia despite the double - digit wages increase and restructuring plan, from strict cost control and actions plans implemented. Net Financial Debt reduced COP$183,000 from working capital improvement ( - 4.7 inventory days y/y, COP $114,000 M). Free cash flow generation of 254% y/y amounted to COP $291,000 M. Note : Consolidated data include results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of - 1 0 . 4 % at Net Revenue and - 9 . 1 % at recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 . Colombia perimeter includes Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries . ( 1 ) T he sale of property development projects (inventory) in Colombia was of COP $ 2 . 8 K during 1 Q 24 vs COP $ 29 . 2 K in 1 Q 23 . Consolidated Net Revenue grew 7.9% when excluding the FX effect, despite consumer headwinds across the region 1Q24 Financial & Operating Conclusions 16 Change of control over to Grupo Calleja.
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A clear strategy going forward to face main challenges: » Strengthening the commercial strategy to boost top line growth and improve sales/sqm mainly in Colombia » Focus on store portfolio optimization to Éxito, Carulla, Disco, Devoto and Libertad banners » Cost control initiatives to attain efficiencies » A leaner corporate structure Initiatives to address challenges and drive performance Long - term strategy going forward 17 Glossary and Notes Notes: • Numbers are expressed in long scale, COP billion represent 1 , 000 , 000 , 000 , 000 . • Growth and variations are expressed in comparison to the same period last year, except when stated otherwise . • Sums and percentages may reflect discrepancies due to rounding of figures . • All margins are calculated as percentage of Net Revenue . Glossary: • Colombia results : consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries in the country . • Consolidated results : Almacenes Éxito results, Colombian and international subsidiaries in Uruguay and Argentina . • Adjusted EBITDA : Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus Associates & Joint Ventures results . • EPS : Earnings Per Share calculated on an entirely diluted basis . • Financial Result : impacts of interests, derivatives, financial assets/liabilities valuation, FX changes and other related to cash, debt, and other financial assets/liabilities . • Free cash flow (FCF) = Net cash flows used in operating activities plus Net cash flows used in investing activities plus Variation of collections on behalf of third parties plus Lease liabilities paid plus Interest on lease liabilities paid (using variations for the last 12 M for each line) ; the cash flow has been re - expressed to be aligned with the financial statements . • GLA : Gross Leasable Area . • GMV : Gross Merchandise Value . • Holding : Almacenes Éxito results without Colombian and international subsidiaries . • Net Revenue : Total Revenue related to Retail Sales and Other Revenue . • Retail Sales : sales related to the retail business . • Other Revenue : revenue related to complementary businesses (real estate, insurance, travel, etc . ) and other revenue . • Recurring EBITDA : Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Operating Profit adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . • Recurring Operating Profit (ROI) : Gross Profit adjusted by SG&A expense and D&A . • SSS : same - store - sales levels, including the effect of store conversions and excluding the calendar effect . 19 Grupo Calleja: New controller of Grupo Éxito 20
Grupo Calleja takes control over Grupo Éxito Float distribution 1 : BDR ´ s 83.3%, ADR ´ s 9.4% and BVC 7.3% 21 • Shareholder's base 1 is represented by around 42,000 holders distributed in 3 markets Grupo Calleja Key Facts in Salvador x One of the largest companies in El Salvador (+11 thousand collaborators) x Over 70 years of experience x Leading food retailer in El Salvador (operates under the Super Selectos banner) x 113 stores and 60% market share x Long - term view on Grupo Éxito investment Note : 1 BDR represents 4 common shares, and 1 ADR represents 8 common shares . ( 1 ) Shareholder structure as of March 31 , 2024 ; Grupo Calleja holds 86 . 84 % of Grupo Éxito ( 65 . 44 % represented in ADR ´ s and 21 . 40 % in common shares)
Ownership S tructure Note : Own ership structure as of March 31 , 2024 . 22
23 Update on the Corporate Strategy Management Team Carlos Mario Giraldo General Manager Colombia General Manager Uruguay General Manager Argentina Ramón Quagliata 24 Jean Christophe Tijeras CEO Grupo Éxito Juan Carlos Calleja
Long - term strategic pillars Main value - creation drivers and focus 25 Customer centric strategy Differentiated value • Increase product assortment / “Unbeatable” portfolio • Targeted offers and discounts • Improve sales per sqm Omnichannel experience • Lead digital sale of groceries • Create competitive advantages to serve better • Strengthen internal capacities Real estate opportunities • Consolidate Viva Malls in Colombia • Strengthening current assets in Argentina and the retail/real estate strategy SG&A efficiencies • Expense control at all levels • Focus on improving shrinkage levels • Systemic negotiations with key suppliers • A leaner operating structure Strategic Vision Initiatives to address challenges and drive performance 26 Facts Challenges Colombia • The most relevant operation in terms of contribution to results and potential • Well - positioned retail and complementary businesses • Leading omnichannel platform in the region • Positive cash flow outcome • The most profitable business unit • Leader retail player in the country • Solid macro and consumer environments Argentina • Resilient performance and improved trend over the last years • High interest rates affecting consumer credit, TUYA and non - food performance • Still high inflation reducing household expenditure and affecting the expense structure of the company • Increased competition across the country Focus: • Improve assortment, sales per sqm and efficiency plans • Gradual store base conversion to Éxito and Carulla banners • Further implementation of Wow and FreshMarket models Focus: • Best practices across international operations to gain operating efficiencies • Negative FX effect on results • Inflationary pressures on consumption and expenses Focus: • Efficiency plans • Strengthening the dual retail/real estate strategy to improve profitability of current RE portfolio Uruguay ESG strategy Six pillars with clear purposes, strategic focus and contribution, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals Work towards the eradication of chronic child malnutrition in Colombia by 2030 • Communicate and raise awareness • Generate resources and alliances • Influence public policies • Work closely with Fundación Éxito • SDG #2 Zero hunger Zero Malnutrition Sustainable Trade My Planet Healthy Lifestyle Our people Governance & Integrity Promote sustainable trade practices • Promote sustainable supply chains • Develop allies and suppliers • Maintain local and direct procurement • SDG #8 / #12 Decent work and economic growth / Responsible consumption and production Environmental protection • Actions to manage climate change • Enable circular economy for packaging and plastic • Initiatives for sustainable mobility and real estate • Protection of biodiversity • SDG #13 Climate action Encourage healthier and balanced lifestyles • Educate on healthy habits and living • Trade of goods and services encouraging healthy lifestyles • SDG #3 Good health and well - being Promote diversity and inclusion • Promote social dialogue • Develop our people on being and doing • Endorse gender equality • SDG #5 and #8 Gender equality, decent work and economic growth Build trust with stakeholders • Promote best practices in corporate governance • Respect of human rights • Build up ethics and transparency standards • Facilitate diverse and inclusive environments • Promote communication • SDG #16 Peace, justice and strong institutions 27
Consolidated Income Statement Notes : Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of - 10 . 4 % at Net Revenue and - 9 . 1 % at recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 . Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings B efore Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus A ssociates & Joint Ventures results . EPS considers the weighted average number of outstanding shares (IFRS 33 ), corresponding to 1 , 297 , 864 , 359 shares . 28 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 % Var Retail Sales 5,036,104 5,237,232 (3.8%) Other Revenue 239,035 218,922 9.2% Net Revenue 5,275,139 5,456,154 (3.3%) Cost of Sales (3,927,350) (3,996,736) (1.7%) Cost D&A (25,836) (26,499) (2.5%) Gross Profit 1,321,953 1,432,919 (7.7%) Gross Margin 25.1% 26.3% (120) bps SG&A Expense (1,045,676) (1,072,132) (2.5%) Expense D&A (147,795) (142,192) 3.9% Total Expense (1,193,471) (1,214,324) (1.7%) Expense/Net Rev 22.6% 22.3% 37 bps Recurring Operating Income (ROI) 128,482 218,595 (41.2%) ROI Margin 2.4% 4.0% (157) bps Non-Recurring Income/(Expense) (33,254) (5,210) 538.3% Operating Income (EBIT) 95,228 213,385 (55.4%) EBIT Margin 1.8% 3.9% (211) bps Net Financial Result (82,710) (66,822) 23.8% Associates & Joint Ventures Results (22,060) (26,792) (17.7%) EBT (9,542) 119,771 (108.0%) Income Tax 1,562 (40,708) 103.8% Net Result (7,980) 79,063 (110.1%) Non-Controlling Interests (29,883) (33,945) (12.0%) Group profit (loss) for the period (37,863) 45,118 (183.9%) Net Margin (0.7%) 0.8% (154) bps Recurring EBITDA 302,113 387,286 (22.0%) Recurring EBITDA Margin 5.7% 7.1% (137) bps Adjusted EBITDA 246,799 355,284 (30.5%) Adjusted EBITDA Margin 4.7% 6.5% (183) bps EBITDA 268,859 382,076 (29.6%) EBITDA Margin 5.1% 7.0% (191) bps Shares 1,297.864 1,297.864 0.0% EPS (29.2) 34.8 (183.9%)
Income Statement and CapEx by Country Notes : Consolidated results from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, eliminations and the FX effect of - 10 . 4 % at Net Revenue and - 9 . 1 % at recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 . Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . The Colombia perimeter includes the consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries in the country . Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . Data in COP includes a - 17 % FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 and - 79 . 8 % in Argentina, respectively, calculated with the closing exchange rate .
29 Income Statement Colombia Uruguay Argentina Consol in COP M 1Q24 1Q24 1Q24 1Q24 Retail Sales 3,703,345 1,037,043 295,716 5,036,104 Other Revenue 220,713 8,512 9,810 239,035 Net Revenue 3,924,058 1,045,555 305,526 5,275,139 Cost of Sales (3,055,709) (665,068) (206,573) (3,927,350) Cost D&A (25,089) (2,095) 1,348 (25,836) Gross profit 843,260 378,392 100,301 1,321,953 Gross Margin 21.5% 36.2% 32.8% 25.1% SG&A Expense (691,238) (258,083) (96,355) (1,045,676) Expense D&A (117,977) (21,092) (8,726) (147,795) Total Expense (809,215) (279,175) (105,081) (1,193,471) Expense/Net Rev 20.6% 26.7% 34.4% 22.6% Recurring Operating Income (ROI) 34,045 99,217 (4,780) 128,482 ROI Margin 0.9% 9.5% (1.6%) 2.4% Non-Recurring Income and (Expense) (35,093) (91) 1,930 (33,254) Operating Income (EBIT) (1,048) 99,126 (2,850) 95,228 EBIT Margin (0.0%) 9.5% (0.9%) 1.8% Net Financial Result (94,714) (2,572) 14,576 (82,710) Recurring EBITDA 177,111 122,404 2,598 302,113 Recurring EBITDA Margin 4.5% 11.7% 0.9% 5.7% CAPEX in COP M 60,060 48,276 1,149 109,485 in local currency 60,060 480 256 Consolidated Balance Sheet Note : Consolidated data include figures from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina . 30 in COP M Mar 2024 Dec 2023 Var % Assets 17,291,241 16,339,761 5.8% Current assets 5,359,656 5,283,091 1.4% Cash & Cash Equivalents 1,410,742 1,508,205 (6.5%) Inventories 2,638,962 2,437,403 8.3% Accounts receivable 614,940 704,931 (12.8%) Assets for taxes 583,737 524,027 11.4% Assets held for sale 17,095 12,413 37.7% Others 94,180 96,112 (2.0%) Non-current assets 11,931,585 11,056,670 7.9% Goodwill 3,221,555 3,080,622 4.6% Other intangible assets 393,921 366,369 7.5% Property, plant and equipment 4,197,005 4,069,765 3.1% Investment properties 1,746,654 1,653,345 5.6% Right of Use 1,790,441 1,361,253 31.5% Investments in associates and JVs 262,998 232,558 13.1% Deferred tax asset 239,232 197,692 21.0% Others 79,779 95,066 (16.1%) in COP M Mar 2024 Dec 2023 Var % Liabilities 9,597,226 8,917,952 7.6% Current liabilities 7,358,067 7,144,623 3.0% Trade payables 4,496,384 5,248,777 (14.3%) Lease liabilities 281,436 282,180 (0.3%) Borrowing-short term 2,056,303 1,029,394 99.8% Other financial liabilities 133,188 139,810 (4.7%) Liabilities for taxes 115,290 107,331 7.4% Others 275,466 337,131 (18.3%) Non-current liabilities 2,239,159 1,773,329 26.3% Trade payables 19,342 37,349 (48.2%) Lease liabilities 1,717,427 1,285,779 33.6% Borrowing-long Term 206,368 236,811 (12.9%) Other provisions 11,613 11,630 (0.1%) Deferred tax liability 238,421 156,098 52.7% Liabilities for taxes 7,670 8,091 (5.2%) Others 38,318 37,571 2.0% Shareholder´s equity 7,694,015 7,421,809 3.7% Consolidated Cash Flow Note : Consolidated data include figures from Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina . 31 in COP M Mar 2024 Mar 2023 Var % Profit (7,980) 79,063 (110.1%) Operating income before changes in working capital 286,975 384,260 (25.3%) Cash Net (used in) Operating Activities (749,879) (844,472) (11.2%) Cash Net (used in) Investment Activities (146,892) (166,114) (11.6%) Cash net provided by Financing Activities 790,267 278,012 184.3% Var of net of cash and cash equivalents before the FX rate (106,504) (732,574) (85.5%) Effects on FX changes on cash and cash equivalents 9,041 (18,548) (148.7%) (Decresase) net of cash and cash equivalents (97,463) (751,122) (87.0%) Opening balance of cash and cash equivalents 1,508,205 1,733,673 (13.0%) Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents 1,410,742 982,551 43.6%
Holding Income Statement 1 ( 1 ) Holding : Almacenes Éxito Results without Colombia subsidiaries Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) .
32 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 % Var Retail Sales 3,708,489 3,632,332 2.1% Other Revenue 126,101 105,972 19.0% Net Revenue 3,834,590 3,738,304 2.6% Cost of Sales (3,049,288) (2,927,962) 4.1% Cost D&A (23,648) (22,556) 4.8% Gross profit 761,654 787,786 (3.3%) Gross Margin 19.9% 21.1% (121) bps SG&A Expense (641,168) (606,099) 5.8% Expense D&A (115,120) (107,198) 7.4% Total Expense (756,288) (713,297) 6.0% Expense/Net Rev (19.7%) (19.1%) (64) bps Recurring Operating Income (ROI) 5,366 74,489 (92.8%) ROI Margin 0.1% 2.0% (185) bps Non-Recurring Income and (Expense) (35,145) (4,441) 691.4% Operating Income (29,779) 70,048 (142.5%) EBIT Margin (0.8%) 1.9% (265) bps Net Financial Result (107,644) (83,641) 28.7% Group profit (loss) for the period (37,863) 45,118 (183.9%) Net Margin (1.0%) 1.2% (219) bps Recurring EBITDA 144,134 204,243 (29.4%) Recurring EBITDA Margin 3.8% 5.5% (170) bps Holding Balance Sheet 1 ( 1 ) Holding : Almacenes Éxito Results without Colombia subsidiaries .
33 in COP M Mar 2024 Dec 2023 Var % Assets 14,102,080 13,580,684 3.8% Current assets 4,115,414 4,015,527 2.5% Cash & Cash Equivalents 1,024,349 980,624 4.5% Inventories 2,082,605 1,993,987 4.4% Accounts receivable 342,972 436,942 (21.5%) Assets for taxes 549,137 496,180 10.7% Others 116,351 107,794 7.9% Non-current assets 9,986,666 9,565,157 4.4% Goodwill 1,453,077 1,453,077 0.0% Other intangible assets 186,950 190,346 (1.8%) Property, plant and equipment 1,947,879 1,993,592 (2.3%) Investment properties 65,111 65,328 (0.3%) Right of Use 1,606,879 1,556,851 3.2% Investments in subsidiaries, associates and JVs 4,488,316 4,091,366 9.7% Others 238,454 214,597 11.1% in COP M Mar 2024 Dec 2023 Var % Liabilities 7,726,873 7,480,007 3.3% Current liabilities 5,941,948 5,692,731 4.4% Trade payables 3,443,702 4,144,324 (16.9%) Lease liabilities 299,795 290,080 3.3% Borrowing-short term 1,583,251 578,706 173.6% Other financial liabilities 284,699 149,563 90.4% Liabilities for taxes 89,658 100,449 (10.7%) Others 240,843 429,609 (43.9%) Non-current liabilities 1,784,925 1,787,276 (0.1%) Lease liabilities 1,527,191 1,481,062 3.1% Borrowing-long Term 206,368 236,812 (12.9%) Other provisions 11,484 11,499 (0.1%) Deferred tax liability - - 0.0% Others 39,882 57,903 (31.1%) Shareholder´s equity 6,375,207 6,100,677 4.5% Debt by country and maturity Note : The Colombia perimeter includes the consolidation of Almacenes Éxito S . A . and its subsidiaries in the country . 1 ) Debt without contingent warranties and letters of credits . ( 2 ) Holding gross debt issued 100 % in Colombian Pesos with an interest rate below IBR 3 M + 2 . 0 % , debt at the nominal amount . IBR 3 M (Indicador Bancario de Referencia) – Market Reference Rate : 11 . 18 % ; other collections included, and positive hedging valuation not included . ( 3 ) Debt at the nominal amount . 34 Net debt breakdown by country 31 Mar 2024, (millions of COP) Holding (2) Colombia Uruguay Argentina Consolidated Short-term debt 1,867,950 1,713,747 471,697 4,047 2,189,491 Long-term debt 206,367 206,367 - - 206,367 Total gross debt (1) (2) 2,074,317 1,920,114 471,697 4,047 2,395,858 Cash and cash equivalents 1,024,349 1,161,159 210,604 38,979 1,410,742 Net debt (1,049,968) (758,955) (261,093) 34,932 (985,116) Holding Gross debt by maturity 31 Mar 2024, (millions of COP) Nominal amount Nature of interest rate Maturity Date 31-mar-24 Short Term - Bilateral 25,000 Fixed Mayo 2024 25,000 Short Term - Bilateral 100,000 Fixed Mayo 2024 100,000 Mid Term - Bilateral 135,000 Floating April 2024 135,000 Revolving credit facility - Bilateral 400,000 Floating February 2025 400,000 Short Term - Bilateral 100,000 Fixed February 2025 100,000 Long Term - Bilateral 200,000 Floating March 2025 150,000 Revolving credit facility - Bilateral 200,000 Floating April 2025 200,000 Revolving credit facility - Bilateral 300,000 Floating June 2025 300,000 Long Term - Bilateral 290,000 Floating March 2026 108,749 Long Term - Bilateral 190,000 Floating March 2027 120,916 Long Term - Bilateral 150,000 Floating March 2030 108,375 Total gross debt (3) 2,090,000 1,748,040 Store number and Retail Sales area Note : The store count does not include the 2 , 791 allies in Colombia . 35 Banner by country Store number Sales area (sqm) Colombia Exito 204 616,655 Carulla 112 87,509 Surtimax 78 30,923 Super Inter 56 54,015 Surtimayorista 63 54,877 Total Colombia 513 843,979 Uruguay Devoto 67 41,981 Disco 30 35,934 Geant 2 16,411 Total Uruguay 99 94,326 Argentina Libertad 15 89,615 Mini Libertad 3 484 Mayorista 12 14,354 Total Argentina 30 104,453 TOTAL 642 1,042,758
Accounts Reconciliations Exchange Rates Effects on Results Note : Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense) . Data in COP includes a - 17 % FX effect in Uruguay at Net Revenue and at Recurring EBITDA during 1 Q 24 and - 79 . 8 % in Argentina, calculated with the closing exchange rate . FX impacts are calculated as a devaluation between currencies resulting in a percentage . Percentages represent relative proportions, and as such they cannot be directly added or subtracted from each other because they are not absolute numeric values . 36 1Q24 Net Revenues Growth in LC Growth in COP FX effect Uruguay 7.6% -10.7% -17.0% Argentina 226.8% -33.9% -79.8% Consolidated 7.9% -3.3% -10.4% Recurring EBITDA Growth in LC Growth in COP FX effect Uruguay 5.7% -12.3% -17.0% Argentina -9.6% -81.7% -79.8% Consolidated -14.2% -22.0% -9.1% Free Cash Flow Effects on Results 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 20232024 Q1 + 2023 - 2023 Q1 Net cash flows used in operating activities 905,738- 908,934- 835,550 838,746 Net cash flows used in investing activities 7,446- 106,537- 321,930- 222,839- Variation of collections on behalf of third parties 139,835 54,698- 14,734 209,267 Lease liabilities paid 73,717- 67,367- 276,413- 282,763- Interest on lease liabilities paid 36,845- 29,905- 129,305- 136,245- Free cash flow 883,911- 1,167,441- 122,636 406,166 Accounts Reconciliations Recurring EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Note : Recurring EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization adjusted by other non - recurring operational income (expense . Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings B efore Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization plus A ssociates & Joint Ventures results . 37 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 Operating Income (EBIT) 95,228 213,385 Non-Recurring Income/(Expense) 33,254 5,210 Cost D&A 25,836 26,499 Expense D&A 147,795 142,192 Recurring EBITDA 302,113 387,286 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 Operating Income (EBIT) 95,228 213,385 Associates & Joint Ventures Results (22,060) (26,792) Cost D&A 25,836 26,499 Expense D&A 147,795 142,192 Adjusted EBITDA 246,799 355,284 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 Operating Income (EBIT) 95,228 213,385 Cost D&A 25,836 26,499 Expense D&A 147,795 142,192 EBITDA 268,859 382,076
Accounts Reconciliations Recurring Income of the Real Estate Business in Colombia Net Revenue and Recurring EBITDA of Viva Malls in Colombia 38 in COP M 1Q24 1Q23 Operating Income (EBIT) 22,490 17,640 Non-Recurring Income/(Expense) 9 416 Expense D&A 15,147 14,239 Recurring EBITDA 37,646 32,295 Consolidated 1Q24 1Q23 Var Income from concessionaires 23,054 26,987 -14.6% Income from building administration 14,862 12,619 17.8% Income from property rent 76,414 72,850 4.9% Income from rent of other spaces 21,703 24,356 -10.9% Revenues real estate 136,033 136,812 -0.6% Non recurring concessionaires fees (-) 0 0 0.0% Recurring revenues real estate 136,033 136,812 -0.6% Non recurring concessionaires fees 0 6,428 -100.0% Sales of real estate projects 2,850 29,208 -90.2% Total revenues real estate 138,883 172,448 -19.5% María Fernanda Moreno R . Head of Investor Relations +(57) 312 796 2298 mmorenor@grupo - exito.com Éxito Calle 80, Cr 59 A No. 79 – 30 Bogotá, Colombia www.grupoexito.com.co exitoinvestor.relations@grupo - exito.com • “The Issuers Recognition - IR granted by the Colombian Stock Exchange is not a certification about the quality of the securities listed at the BVC nor the solvency of the issuer”. Teresita Alzate Investor Relations Executive +(574) 6049696 Ext 306560 teresita.alzate@grupo - exito.com Cr 48 No. 32B Sur – 139, Av. Las Vegas Envigado, Colombia