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Casino Group announces the initiation of a study from GPA to spin-off Assaí in Brazil

Casino Group announces the initiation of a study from GPA to spin-off Assaí in Brazil

Paris, 10th September 2020,

The Board of Directors of Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (GPA), subsidiary of Casino Group in Brazil, approved the initiation of a study to segregate its cash and carry unit (Assaí) from the rest of its activities.

The goal of this transaction is to unleash the full potential of Assaí, on the one hand, and of the more traditional retail businesses of GPA and Éxito, on the other hand. This operation will allow them to operate on a standalone basis, to focus on their respective business models and market opportunities. They will also benefit from direct access to the capital markets and other sources of funding, creating more value for their respective shareholders.

Upon the implementation of the operation, Casino Group, which currently holds a 41.3% stake in GPA, would then hold a 41.3% stake in GPA and an identical stake in the new entity Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (Assaí).

GPA press release is available on the website: http://www.gpari.com.br/en/

This press release was prepared solely for information purposes, and should not be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. Likewise, it does not provide and should not be treated as providing investment advice. It has no connection with the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any receiver. No representation or warranty, either express or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained herein. It should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgement. All the opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice.

ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONTACTSLionel BENCHIMOL – +33 (0)1 53 65 64 17 lbenchimol@groupe-casino.fror

+33 (0)1 53 65 24 17 IR_Casino@groupe-casino.fr

 PRESS CONTACTSCasino Group – Direction of CommunicationStéphanie ABADIE - sabadie@groupe-casino.fr - +33 (0)6 26 27 37 05

or

+33(0)1 53 65 24 78 - directiondelacommunication@groupe-casino.fr

Agence IMAGE 7Karine ALLOUIS  -  +33(0)1 53 70 74 84 - kallouis@image7.frFranck PASQUIER – Tel : +33 (0)1 53 70 74 91 - fpasquier@image7.fr

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