Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

Condensed consolidated financial statements for interim periods

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, and for the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024

 

 

 

 

 

Almacenes Éxito S.A.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for Interim Periods

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024

(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

   Notes   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents  7    1,314,864    1,345,710 
Trade receivables and other receivables  8    479,414    659,699 
Prepayments  9    16,665    33,654 
Receivables from related parties  10    45,611    37,670 
Inventories, net  11    2,755,662    2,818,786 
Financial assets  12    357    4,525 
Tax assets  24    678,611    553,916 
Assets held for sale  41    2,645    2,645 
Total current assets       5,293,829    5,456,605 
               
Non-current assets              
Trade receivables and other receivables  8    9,460    10,459 
Prepayments  9    10,004    11,210 
Receivables from related parties  10    950    - 
Financial assets  12    13,797    15,141 
Deferred tax assets  24    250,141    253,085 
Property, plant and equipment, net  13    4,118,432    4,261,625 
Investment property, net  14    1,780,695    1,828,326 
Rights of use asset, net  15    1,745,583    1,728,352 
Other intangible assets, net  16    380,193    400,714 
Goodwill  17    3,278,921    3,297,086 
Investments accounted for using the equity method  18    315,966    291,554 
Other assets       398    398 
Total non-current assets       11,904,540    12,097,950 
Total assets       17,198,369    17,554,555 
               
Current liabilities              
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability  20    2,155,287    1,984,727 
Employee benefits  21    4,358    4,055 
Provisions  22    20,364    47,327 
Payables to related parties  10    39,587    43,757 
Trade payables and other payables  23    3,927,911    4,408,479 
Lease liabilities  15    287,579    299,456 
Tax liabilities  24    90,846    119,210 
Other financial liabilities  25    125,689    60,481 
Other liabilities  26    171,956    230,068 
Total current liabilities       6,823,577    7,197,560 
               
Non-current liabilities              
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability  20    166,470    273,722 
Employee benefits  21    30,899    34,776 
Provisions  22    13,592    14,068 
Trade payables and other payables  23    1,680    22,195 
Lease liabilities  15    1,703,697    1,684,788 
Deferred Tax Liabilities  24    245,300    304,235 
Tax liabilities  24    5,851    7,321 
Other liabilities  26    349    378 
Total non-current liabilities       2,167,838    2,341,483 
Total liabilities       8,991,415    9,539,043 
               
Equity              
Issued share capital  27    4,482    4,482 
Reserves  27    1,518,855    1,491,467 
Other equity components  27    5,361,694    5,192,563 
Equity Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests       1,321,923    1,327,000 
Total equity       8,206,954    8,015,512 
Total liabilities and equity       17,198,369    17,554,555 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Almacenes Éxito S.A.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of profit or loss for Interim Periods

For the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024

(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

   Notes   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Continuing operations                    
Revenue from contracts with customers  28    10,613,111    10,350,056    5,208,469    5,074,917 
Cost of sales  11    (7,894,555)   (7,728,399)   (3,872,686)   (3,775,213)
Gross profit       2,718,556    2,621,657    1,335,783    1,299,704 
                         
Distribution, administrative and selling expenses  29    (2,266,451)   (2,364,585)   (1,065,667)   (1,159,446)
Other operating revenue  31    31,208    39,112    19,740    27,444 
Other operating expenses  31    (2,973)   (51,846)   (845)   (20,506)
Other (loss) income, net  31    15,986    (947)   8,973    967 
Operating profit       496,326    243,391    297,984    148,163 
                         
Financial income  32    95,909    142,927    49,664    40,150 
Financial cost  32    (284,326)   (340,665)   (161,109)   (155,178)
Share of profit (loss) in associates and joint ventures  18    24,413    (48,422)   14,343    (26,362)
Profit (loss) before income tax from continuing operations       332,322    (2,769)   200,882    6,773 
Income tax (expense)  24    411    29,993    4,127    28,431 
Profit for the year       332,733    27,224    205,009    35,204 
                         
Profit (Loss) Attributable to:                        
Owners of the Parent       240,012    (56,598)   146,865    (18,735)
Non-Controlling Interests       92,721    83,822    58,144    53,939 
Profit for the Period       332,733    27,224    205,009    35,204 
                         
Earnings per share (*)                        
Basic earnings per share (*):                        
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to owners of the Parent  33    184.93    (43.61)   113.16    (14.44)

 

(*)Amounts expressed in Colombian pesos.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Almacenes Éxito S.A.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for Interim Periods

For the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024

(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

   Notes   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
                     
Net profit for the period       332,733    27,224    205,009    35,204 
                         
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    (102)   (577)   9    (181)
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to period results, net of taxes       (102)   (577)   9    (181)
                         
Components of other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes                        
Gain (loss) from translation exchange differences (1)  27    (204,916)   145,276    (75,657)   77,404 
Gain (Loss) on Exchange Differences from Conversion of the Put Option (2)  27    (1,904)   (33,950)   (7,449)   (14,171)
Gain (loss) from cash flow hedge  27    1,484    2,683    (364)   (214)
Total other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of taxes       (205,336)   114,009    (83,470)   63,019 
Total other comprehensive income       (205,438)   113,432    (83,461)   62,838 
Total comprehensive income       127,295    140,656    121,548    98,042 
                         
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to:                        
    Owners of the Parent       33,025    47,304    59,639    39,853 
    Non-Controlling Interests
       94,270    93,352    61,909    58,189 

 

(1)It refers to exchange differences arising from the translation of assets, liabilities, equity and results of foreign operations into the reporting currency.

 

(2)This corresponds to the exchange differences arising from the conversion to the reporting currency of the Put Option on the subsidiary Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Almacenes Éxito S.A.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for Interim Periods

As of June 30, 2025 and 2024

(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

  

Attributable to the shareholders of the parent

         
   Issued Capital   Share Premium   Treasury Shares   Legal reserve   Occasional reserve   Reserves for
acquisition of
treasury shares
   Reserve for future dividend distribution   Other reserves  

Total

reserves

   Other comprehensive income   Retained earnings   Hyperinflation and other components of equity   Total   Non-controlling interest  

Total

equity

 
   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27   Note 27                 
Balance as of 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)   (82,460)   (147,989)
Net Result   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (56,598)   -    (56,598)   83,822    27,224 
Other comprehensive income, excluding the adjustment for the conversion of the put option   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    137,852    -    -    137,852    9,530    147,382 
Appropriation to reserves   -    -    -    -    141,707    -    -    (15,709)   125,998    -    (125,998)   -    -    -    - 
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not
result in change of control
   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    10    10    (5,024)   (5,014)
Inflation effect of the subsidiary Libertad S.A.   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    486,751    486,751    -    486,751 
Changes in the fair value of the put option on non-controlling interests, including related conversion adjustments (Note 20)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (33,950)   -    (15,782)   (49,732)   (9,281)   (59,013)
Other movements   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (105)   (105)   -    (358)   -    (463)   -    (463)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   4,482    4,843,466    (319,490)   7,857    586,096    418,442    155,412    323,682    1,491,489    (2,200,144)   351,379    2,381,786    6,552,968    1,317,719    7,870,687 
                                                                            
Balance as of December 31, 2024   4,482    4,843,466    (319,490)   7,857    586,096    418,442    155,412    323,660    1,491,467    (2,307,004)   464,211    2,511,380    6,688,512    1,327,000    8,015,512 
Declared dividend (Note 37)   -    -    -    -    (27,398)   -    -    -    (27,398)   -    -    -    (27,398)   (86,125)   (113,523)
Net Result   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    240,012    -    240,012    92,721    332,733 
Other comprehensive income, excluding the adjustment for the conversion of the put option   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (205,083)   -    -    (205,083)   1,549    (203,534)
Appropriation to reserves   -    -    -    -    54,786    -    -    -    54,786    -    (54,786)   -    -    -    - 
Changes in interest in the ownership of subsidiaries that do not
result in change of control
   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    8    8    (1,197)   (1,189)
Inflation effect of the subsidiary Libertad S.A.   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    139,071    139,071    -    139,071 
Changes in the fair value of the put option on non-controlling interests, including related conversion adjustments (Note 20)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,904)   -    51,040    49,136    (12,025)   37,111 
Other movements   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    773    -    773    -    773 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   4,482    4,843,466    (319,490)   7,857    613,484    418,442    155,412    323,660    1,518,855    (2,513,991)   650,210    2,701,499    6,885,031    1,321,923    8,206,954 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Almacenes Éxito S.A.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for Interim Periods

For the periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

   Notes   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Operating activities              
Profit for the year       332,733    27,224 
Adjustments to reconcile profit for the year              
Current income tax  24    35,577    50,562 
Deferred tax  24    (35,988)   (80,555)
Interest, loans and lease expenses  32    158,664    190,798 
Losses (gain) due to difference in unrealized exchange (1)       (31,314)   29,318 
(Gain) loss from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments  32    9,636    (20,322)
Expected credit loss, net  8.1    1,018    6,363 
(Gain) Impairment of property, plant and equipment and investment property, net  11.1    (10,963)   6,264 
Reversal of impairment of property, plant and equipment, investment properties, and right-of-use assets  13; 14; 15    (6,737)   - 
Employee benefit provisions  21    (396)   1,122 
Provisions and reversals  22    (103)   32,800 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, right of use asset and investment property  13; 14; 15    316,545    318,551 
Amortization of other intangible assets  16    15,320    16,276 
Result from the Application of the Equity Method       (24,413)   48,422 
(Gains) losses on disposals and retirements of non-current assets       (9,356)   4,056 
Other Non-Cash Adjustments       68,342    239 
Cash generated from operating activities before changes in working capital       818,565    631,118 
               
Decrease in trade receivables and other receivables       152,199    127,691 
Decrease in prepayments       16,353    19,739 
Decrease (increase) in receivables from related parties       (7,941)   11,380 
(Increase)decrease in inventories       8,303    (312,924)
Decrease in tax assets       30,856    28,257 
(Decrease) in Employee Benefits       (3,209)   (575)
Payments and Decreases of Provisions  22    (23,061)   (35,429)
(Decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable       (389,438)   (723,394)
(Decrease) in accounts payable to related parties       (4,170)   (3,590)
Decrease in tax liabilities       (39,556)   (34,137)
(Decrease) in other liabilities       (57,161)   (67,211)
Income tax, net       (184,219)   (185,457)
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities       317,521    (544,532)
               
Investing activities              
Contributions to Joint Ventures       (950)   (67,015)
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment  13.1    (74,076)   (139,973)
Acquisition of investment property  14    (5,250)   (13,668)
Acquisition of other intangible assets  16    (1,739)   (9,926)
Proceeds of the sale of property, plant and equipment       11,432    3,902 
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities       (70,583)   (226,680)
               
Financing activities              
Proceeds from financial assets       1,338    (245)
(Payments of) payments received from collections on behalf of third parties       59,846    (26,779)
Proceeds from Financial Liabilities  20    544,150    1,087,244 
Payments of loans and borrowings  20    (425,025)   (140,107)
Payments of interest of loans and borrowings  20    (104,986)   (90,587)
Lease liabilities paid  15.2    (146,003)   (140,759)
Interest in lease liabilities paid  15.2    (77,574)   (75,249)
Dividends Paid  37    (121,747)   (81,636)
Payments to Non-Controlling Interests       (1,189)   (5,014)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities       (271,190)   526,868 
               
Net decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents       (24,252)   (244,344)
Effects of Changes in Exchange Rates       (6,594)   18,643 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period  7    1,345,710    1,508,205 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period  7    1,314,864    1,282,504 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

(1)Some figures in the June 2024 financial statements have been disaggregated, providing users with greater detail. The Company’s management considered that these figures do not influence the economic decisions made by users regarding the financial statements issued in 2025.

 

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Note 1. General information

 

Almacenes Éxito S.A. was incorporated in accordance with Colombian laws on March 24, 1950; its headquarters are located at Carrera 48 No 32 B Sur - 139, Envigado, Colombia. The Company’s duration is set to expire on December 31, 2150. Hereinafter, Éxito and its subsidiaries will be referred to as Grupo Éxito.

 

The Company has been listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) since 1994 and is under the supervision of the Financial Superintendence of Colombia; In April 2023, Almacenes Éxito S.A. obtained registration as a foreign issuer at the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). In August 2023, Almacenes Éxito S.A. obtained registration as a foreign issuer at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

The issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods as of June 30, 2025, was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company, as evidenced in the minutes of the mentioned body dated August 12, 2025.

 

Grupo Éxito’s corporate purpose primarily consists of:

 

-Acquiring, storing, transforming, and generally distributing and selling under any commercial modality, including financing, all kinds of goods and products, both domestic and foreign, wholesale and retail, through physical or virtual means.

 

-Providing complementary services such as granting credits for the acquisition of goods, offering insurance, conducting money transfers and remittances, providing mobile phone services, selling travel and tour packages, repairing and maintaining movable goods, conducting procedures, and selling energy.

 

-Leasing commercial premises, receiving or granting the lease or other mere tenancy rights to sales spaces or business areas within its commercial establishments intended for the distribution of goods or products and the provision of complementary services.

 

-Establishing, financing, or promoting companies or businesses with other natural or legal persons whose purpose is the production of objects, goods, articles, or the provision of services related to the operation of commercial establishments.

 

-Acquiring real estate, building commercial premises for establishing stores, shopping centers, or other suitable places for the distribution of goods, without prejudice to the fact that, with a rational land utilization approach, it may sell floors or premises, lease them, or exploit them in another convenient manner, as well as investing in real estate, promoting, and executing real estate projects of any kind and in any form of real estate.

 

-Applying funds for investment purposes to acquire shares, bonds, commercial papers, and other freely traded securities in the market for taking advantage of fiscal incentives established by law, as well as making temporary investments in liquid securities for temporary productive use; conducting firm factoring operations with its own resources, constituting guarantees on its movable or immovable assets, and executing financial transactions that allow it to acquire funds or other assets

 

-Distributing liquid petroleum derivatives as a wholesaler and retailer through service stations, alcohol, biofuels, compressed natural gas and any other fuel applied to the automotive, industrial, fluvial, maritime, and air sectors in all their forms.

 

From January 22, 2024, as of June 30, 2025, the immediate parent company of the Company is Cama Commercial Group Corp., which holds 86.84% (direct) stake in the Company’s share capital. Cama Commercial Group Corp. is controlled by Clarendon Worldwide S.A., which in turn is controlled by Fundación El Salvador del Mundo, ultimately controlled by Francisco Javier Calleja Malaina.

 

A business group situation is registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Aburrá Sur by the company Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

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Note 1.1. Stock ownership in the subsidiaries included in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Below is detailed stock ownership in the subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024:

 

Name  Main Activity  Direct Controlling Entity  Segment   Country  

Stock ownership of

direct controlling

entity

   Direct Ownership   Direct and Indirect Ownership   Non-controlling interest 
Directly owned entities                               
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.  Incorporation of companies / Provision of telecommunications networks and services  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.  Provision of national and international cargo transportation services.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. Liquidada (a)  Provision of platform access services / Electronic commerce.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Depósitos y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S.  Storage of goods under customs control.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Fideicomiso Lote Girardot  Acquisition of ownership rights to the property in the name of the Company.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P.  Marketing of electrical energy.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Éxito Industrias S.A.S.  Activities with all kinds of textile goods / Operation of e-commerce platforms.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    97.95%   n/a    97.95%   2.05%
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.  Exploitation of activities related to tourism.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   n/a    51.00%   49.00%
Gestión Logística S.A.  Provision of general services, as well as purchase and sale of furniture and real estate.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Panama    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls  Direct or indirect acquisition of property rights over galleries and shopping centers.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   n/a    51.00%   49.00%
Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.  Making general investments.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Onper Investment 2015 S.L.  Securities management and administration activities.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Argentina    Spain    100.00%   n/a    100.00%   0.00%
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana  Development of the operation of the Iwana Shopping Center.  Almacenes Éxito S.A.   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   n/a    51.00%   49.00%
Indirectly owned entities                                    
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla  Development and maintenance of the operation of the Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    90.00%   51.00%   45.90%   54.10%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles  Development of the operation of the Viva Laureles Shopping Center.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    80.00%   51.00%   40.80%   59.20%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo  Development of the operation of the Viva Sincelejo Shopping Center.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   51.00%   26.01%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio  Development of the operation of the Viva Villavicencio Shopping Center.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   51.00%   26.01%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa II  Development of the operation of the San Pedro Shopping Center Stage II.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   51.00%   26.01%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas  Development, hosting and maintaining the operation of the Viva Palmas Shopping Center.  Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   Colombia    Colombia    51.00%   51.00%   26.01%   73.99%
Geant Inversiones S.A.  Investment holding company.  Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Larenco S.A.  Investment holding company.  Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Lanin S.A.  Investment holding company.  Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.  Investment holding company.  Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    76.65%   100.00%   76.65%   23.35%

 

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Name  Main Activity  Direct Controlling Entity  Segment   Country  

Stock ownership of

direct controlling

entity

   Direct Ownership   Direct and Indirect Ownership   Non-controlling interest 
Devoto Hermanos S.A.  Retail marketing through supermarket chains.  Lanin S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Mercados Devoto S.A.  Retail marketing through supermarket chains.  Lanin S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Costa y Costa S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Lanin S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Modasian S.R.L.  Self-service supermarket.  Lanin S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
5 Hermanos Ltda.  Self-service food products.  Mercados Devoto S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Sumelar S.A.  Self-service food products.  Mercados Devoto S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Tipsel S.A.  Self-service food products.  Mercados Devoto S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Tedocan S.A.  Self-service food products.  Mercados Devoto S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Ardal S.A.  Self-service of various products.  Mercados Devoto S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Hipervital S.A.S.  Self-service supermarket.  Devoto Hermanos S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Lublo  Self-service supermarket.  Devoto Hermanos S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A.  Retail marketing through supermarket channels  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Ameluz S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Fandale S.A.  Investment holding company.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Odaler S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
La Cabaña S.R.L.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Ludi S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Hiper Ahorro S.R.L.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   69.15%   23.35%
Maostar S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    50.01%   76.65%   38.33%   61.67%
Semin S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Randicor S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Ciudad del Ferrol S.C.  Self-service supermarket.  Supermercados Disco del Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    98.00%   76.65%   75.12%   24.88%
Setara S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Odaler S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    100.00%   76.65%   76.65%   23.35%
Mablicor S.A.  Self-service supermarket.  Fandale S.A.   Uruguay    Uruguay    51.00%   76.65%   39.09%   60.91%
Vía Artika S. A.  Investment holding company.  Onper Investment 2015 S.L.   Argentina    Uruguay    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Gelase S. A.  Investment holding company.  Onper Investment 2015 S.L.   Argentina    Belgium    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Libertad S.A.  Supermarket and wholesale store operations  Onper Investment 2015 S.L.   Argentina    Argentina    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%
Spice España de Valores Americanos S.L.  Investment holding company.  Vía Artika S.A.   Argentina    Spain    100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%

 

a)On April 11, 2025, the General Shareholders’ Meeting approved the liquidation of Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. Liquidada, and this was recorded in the Company’s Certificate of Existence and Legal Representation on May 15, 2025.

 

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Nota 1.2. Subsidiaries with Significant Non-Controlling Interest

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the following are the subsidiaries with significant non-controlling interests:

 

  

Percentage of equity interest

held by non-controlling interests

 
   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas   73.99%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo   73.99%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio   73.99%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa II   73.99%   73.99%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles   59.20%   59.20%
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla   54.10%   54.10%
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana   49.00%   49.00%
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.   49.00%   49.00%
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   49.00%   49.00%
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   23.35%   30.85%

 

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Note 2. Preparation bases and other material accounting policies

 

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024, and the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods as of June 30, 2025, and for the interim periods ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024; have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) authorized by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and established in Colombia through Law 1314 of 2009, regulated by Decree 2420 of 2015, “Single Regulatory Decree for Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards and Information Assurance,” along with the other amending decrees.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, are presented in accordance with IAS 34 and should be read in conjunction with the separate financial statements as of December 31, 2024, which were presented in accordance with IAS 1 and do not include all the information required for separate financial statements presented in accordance with this IAS. The notes to these condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not provide non-significant updates to the information provided in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024. Notes have been included to explain events and transactions that are relevant to an understanding of the changes in Grupo Éxito’s financial position and operating performance since December 31, 2024, and to update the information presented in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024.

 

The Condensed consolidated financial statements for interim periods have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments and financial instruments measured at fair value, as well as non-current assets and disposal group of assets measured at the lowest between their carrying amount and their fair value less their cost of sale.

 

Grupo Éxito has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue as a going concern.

 

Note 3. Basis of Consolidation

 

All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation, and non-controlling interests, representing the ownership interests of third parties in the subsidiaries, have been recognized and presented separately within consolidated equity.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and all its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities (including special purpose entities) over which control is exercised directly or indirectly. Special purpose entities refer to autonomous trusts established for a defined purpose or limited duration. The list of subsidiaries is provided in Note 1.

 

Control is the ability to direct the relevant activities, such as the financial and operating policies of the investee (subsidiary). Control exists when the investor has power over the investee, is exposed to variable returns from its involvement with it and has the ability to affect those returns. In general, it is presumed that most voting rights results in control. To support this presumption, and when Almacenes Éxito S.A. holds less than the majority of voting rights or similar rights in an investee, the Almacenes Éxito S.A considers all relevant facts and circumstances to assess whether it has power over the investee.

 

When assessing whether Almacenes Éxito S.A. controls a subsidiary, the existence and effect of currently exercisable potential voting rights are considered. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control is transferred and are excluded from consolidation from the date control ceases.

 

Transactions that involve a change in ownership interest without a loss of control are recognized in equity. Cash flows or payments to non-controlling interests arising from changes in ownership interests that do not result in a loss of control are classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flows.

 

In transactions that involve a loss of control, the entire interest in the subsidiary is derecognized, any retained interest is recognized at its fair value, and the resulting gain or loss from the transaction is recognized in profit or loss, including the corresponding items from other comprehensive income. Cash flows arising from the acquisition or loss of control of a subsidiary are classified as investing activities in the statement of cash flows.

 

When a subsidiary is held for sale or its operations are discontinued, but control is still retained, its assets and liabilities are classified as assets held for sale and presented on a single line in the statement of financial position. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately in the consolidated income statement.

 

The results for the period and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the parent company and to non-controlling interests.

 

For the consolidation of the financial statements, all subsidiaries apply the same policies and accounting principles adopted by Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

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The assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the subsidiaries, as well as the foreign currency revenues and expenses of Almacenes Éxito S.A., have been converted into Colombian pesos using observable exchange rates in the market at the period-end date and the average exchange rate for the period, as follows:

 

   Closing rates (*)   Average rates (*) 
   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
US Dollar   4,069.67    4,409.15    4,196.15    4,071.35 
Uruguayan Peso   101.84    100.98    99.03    101.25 
Argentinian Peso   3.42    4.28    3.82    4.46 
Euro   4,777.22    4,565.71    4,590.12    4,403.73 

 

(*)Expressed in Colombian Pesos.

 

Nota 4. Accounting policies

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods as of June 30, 2025, have been prepared using the same accounting policies, measurements, and bases applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024, which are duly disclosed in the consolidated financial statements presented at the end of that year, except for the standards, new interpretations and amendments applicable from January 1, 2025.

 

The adoption of the new standards effective from January 1, 2025, as mentioned in Note 5.1, did not result in significant changes to these accounting policies compared to those used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024, and no significant impacts were observed upon adoption.

 

Nota 5. Regulatory changes

 

Nota 5.1. Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board -IASB applicable to the Group

 

Standard   Description   Impact
Amendment to IAS 21 – Lack of Convertibility  

This Amendment, which modifies IAS 21 – The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, aims to establish accounting requirements when a currency is not exchangeable for another currency, specifying the exchange rate to be used and the information to be disclosed in the financial statements.

 

The Amendment will enable companies to provide more useful information in their financial statements and assist investors by addressing an issue that was not previously covered under accounting requirements for the effects of exchange rate fluctuations.

 

This amendment had no impact on the financial statements.

 

 

Nota 5.2. New standards and Interpretations Issued, not yet effective

 

Standard   Description   Impact
IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements  

This standard replaces IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements, transferring many of its requirements without any changes

 

Its objective is to assist investors in analyzing the financial performance of companies by providing more transparent and comparable information to make better investment decisions. It introduces three sets of new requirements:

 

a. Improvement of the comparability of the income statement: Currently, there is no specific structure for the income statement. Companies choose the subtotals they wish to include, declaring an operating result, but the method of calculating it varies from one company to another, which reduces comparability. The standard introduces three defined categories of income and expenses (operations, investment, and financing) to improve the structure of the income statement, and requires all companies to present new defined subtotals

 

b. Greater transparency of performance measures defined by management: Most companies do not provide enough information for investors to understand how performance measures are calculated and how they relate to the subtotals in the income statement. The standard requires companies to disclose explanations regarding specific performance measures related to the income statement, referred to as management-defined performance measures. 

  It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of this IFRS.
         
    c. A more useful grouping of information in the financial statements: Investor analysis is hindered if the disclosed information is too summarized or too detailed. The standard provides more detailed guidance on how to organize the information and its inclusion in the primary financial statements or in the notes.    

 

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Standard   Description   Impact
IFRS 19 - Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures  

It allows companies to simplify the reporting systems and processes, thus reducing the costs of preparing the financial statements of subsidiaries, while maintaining the usefulness of those financial statements for their users.

 

Subsidiaries that apply IFRS for SMEs or national accounting standards when preparing their financial statements often maintain two sets of accounting records because the requirements of these standards differ from those of IFRS.

 

This standard will address these challenges in the following ways:

 

- Allowing subsidiaries to maintain a single set of accounting records to meet the needs of both their parent company and the users of their financial statements.

 

-Reducing disclosure requirements and adapting them to the needs of the users of their financial statements

 

A subsidiary applies IFRS 19 if and only if:

 

a. It does not account publicly (generally, it is not listed on the stock exchange and is not a financial institution); and

 

b. The subsidiary’s immediate or ultimate parent produces consolidated financial statements that are publicly available and comply with IFRS.

 

  It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of this IFRS.
Amendment to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 - Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments  

This Amendment clarifies the classification of financial assets with environmental, social, and corporate governance characteristics and similar features. According to the characteristics of the contractual cash flow, there is confusion as to whether these assets should be measured at amortized cost or at fair value.

 

With these modifications, the IASB has introduced additional disclosure requirements to improve transparency for investors regarding investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other financial instruments and comprehensive income with contingent features; for example, aspects related to environmental, social, and corporate governance affairs.

 

Additionally, these Amendments clarify the requirements for derecognition of financial assets or liabilities through electronic payment systems. The modifications clarify the date when a financial asset or liability is derecognized.

 

The IASB also developed an accounting policy allowing the derecognition of a financial liability before the cash is delivered on the settlement date if the following criteria are met: (a) the entity cannot withdraw, stop, or cancel the payment instructions; (b) the entity cannot access the cash that will be used for the payment instruction; and (c) there is no significant risk with the electronic payment system.

 

  It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of these amendments.
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards  

This document issues several minor amendments to the following standards: IFRS 1 First-time Adoption, IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, and IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows

 

The amendments issued include clarifications, cross-referencing adjustments of standards, outdated references, changes in illustrative examples, and revisions to certain paragraph words. The aim is to enhance the comprehensibility of these standards and avoid ambiguities in their interpretation.

  It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of these improvements.

 

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Standard   Description   Impact
Amendment to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 – Contracts referencing electricity that depends on nature.  

In this amendment, the IASB makes some modifications to the disclosures that companies must make when using electricity contracts that depend on nature as hedging instruments. Key aspects of this amendment include:

 

- Clarifying the application of the own-use requirements.

 

- Allowing hedge accounting when these contracts are used as hedging instruments.

 

- Adding new disclosure requirements that enable investors to understand the effect of these contracts on a company’s financial performance and cash flows.

 

  It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of these amendments.
IFRS S1 - General requirements for sustainability-related financial disclosures.  

The objective of IFRS S1 - General requirements for sustainability-related financial disclosures, is to require an entity to disclose information about all sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flow, its access to financing, or 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 outlook.’ The information is expected to be useful to the primary users of financial reports with general purpose when making decisions about providing resources to the entity.

 

  The Management is evaluating the impacts of the application of this IFRS.
IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures.  

The objective of IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures is to require an entity to disclose information about all climate-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s cash flow, its access to financing, or cost of capital in the short, medium, or long term (collectively referred to as ‘climate-related information’). The information is expected to be useful to the primary users of financial reports with general purpose when making decisions about providing resources to the entity.

  The Management is evaluating the impacts of the application of this IFRS.

 

Note 6. Significant events

 

Discontinuation of the BDR program

 

On February 14, 2025, the Company informs the market and the holders of Level II sponsored Depositary Receipts, backed by issued shares (“BDRs”), that B3 S.A. – Brazil, Bolsa, Balcão and the CVM have approved the procedures and conditions for the voluntary discontinuation of the BDR program (“BDR Program”).

 

On July 16, 2025, the Company submitted a request to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) for the cancellation of its registration as a Category “A” foreign issuer (the “BDR Program”).

 

On August 4, 2025, the Company informed the market that the CVM had approved the cancellation of its registration as a Category “A” foreign issuer (the “BDR Program”).

 

Withdrawal of ADS (American Depositary Shares)

 

On January 8, 2025, the last day of trading of the ADS on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) took place. The Company also notified its depositary, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., of the termination of the ADS program, which became effective on January 21, 2025. As a result, the last trading day of the Company’s ADS was January 17, 2025.

 

A change in the Company’s shareholding structure occurred as a result of the withdrawal of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. FBO Holders of DR ÉXITO ADR as the depositary of its American Depositary Shares (“ADRs”) program following its termination.

 

Note 7. Cash and cash equivalents

 

The balance of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Cash in hand and at banks   1,052,262    1,153,057 
Certificates of deposit and securities (1)   136,331    156,469 
High liquidity funds (2)   95,501    16,954 
Funds   1,491    1,434 
Bonds   -    17,784 
Other cash equivalents   29,279    12 
Total cash and cash equivalents   1,314,864    1,345,710 

 

(1)The balance consists of Fixed-term Deposits 104,254, Treasury Bonds (TES) $23,088, and Investment in Certificates (CDT) $8,989.

 

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(2)The balance is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Fiducolombia S.A.   33,932    13,820 
Credicorp Capital   18,107    125 
BBVA Asset S.A.   18,053    233 
Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Abierta Occirenta   11,099    604 
Corredores Davivienda S.A.   10,031    1,984 
Fiduciaria Bogota S.A.   4,273    188 
Skandia Fiduciaria S.A.   6    - 
Total high liquidity funds   95,501    16,954 

 

The increase corresponds to new fiduciary rights to be used in Grupo Éxito’s operations.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company recorded returns generated from cash in banks and cash equivalents amounting to $15,021 (June 30, 2024 - $18,325), which were recognized as financial income, as detailed in Note 32.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents are not subject to any restrictions or encumbrances that limit their availability.

 

Note 8. Trade receivables and other receivables

 

The balance of trade receivables and other receivables is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Trade receivables (Note 8.1)   297,198    467,400 
Other accounts receivable (Note 8.2)   191,676    202,758 
Total trade receivables and other receivables   488,874    670,158 
Current   479,414    659,699 
Non-Current   9,460    10,459 

 

Nota 8.1. Trade receivables

 

The balance of trade receivables is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Trade receivables   254,975    419,384 
Rentals and dealers   33,799    42,741 
Sale of real-estate project inventories (1)   10,852    10,800 
Employee funds and lending   4,980    4,626 
Allowance for expected credit loss   (7,408)   (10,151)
Total trade receivables   297,198    467,400 

 

(1)The balance corresponds to the long-term sale of the Copacabana real estate project

 

An impairment test is performed at each reporting period-end. The measurement rates are based on the days overdue for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns (such as product type and customer rating, among others). The calculation reflects the result of a reasonable and sustainable weighted probability based on available information at the reporting date, considering past events and current conditions. Generally, trade receivables and other receivables are written off if they are overdue for more than one year.

 

The expected credit loss provision is recognized as an expense in the period’s results. During the period ended June 30, 2025, the net effect of portfolio impairment on operational results corresponds to an expense of $1,018 (June 30, 2024 - expense of $6,363).

 

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The movement provision of the expected credit loss during the period was as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   9,663 
Additions (Note 29)   15,505 
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 31)   (9,142)
Write-off of receivables   (2,617)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   (8)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   13,401 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   10,151 
Additions (Note 29)   11,477 
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 31)   (10,459)
Other reclassifications   (1,411)
Write-off of receivables   (2,043)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   (307)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   7,408 

 

Note 8.2. Other receivables

 

The balance of other accounts receivable is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Business agreements (1)   93,436    77,190 
Recoverable taxes   29,990    29,294 
Loans or advances to employees   12,897    34,894 
Money remittances   12,308    8,857 
Sale of property, plant, and equipment (2)   7,330    389 
Long-term receivables   7,121    3,405 
Maintenance fees   2,413    2,711 
Money transfer services   1,266    1,575 
Other receivables (3)   24,915    44,443 
Total other receivables   191,676    202,758 

 

(1)The variation mainly corresponds to the increase in the receivable from the Family Compensation Fund (Cafam) related to family subsidies for $10,431. Additionally, there was an increase in the accounts receivable from the Colombia Real Estate Private Equity Fund due to the renegotiation of several lease payments, amounting to $5,294.

 

(2)The increase mainly corresponds to the sale of the Country lot in Bogotá for $6,986.

 

(3)It Corresponds mainly to accounts receivable from seizures, gift card issuance, and shopping mall management fees.

 

Trade receivables and other receivables by age

 

The details by age of trade receivables and other receivables, excluding impairment, are as follows:

 

Period  Total   Less than
30 days
   Between 31 and 60 days   Between 61 and 90 days   More than
90 days
 
June 30, 2025   496,282    464,051    4,638    1,635    25,958 
December 31, 2024   680,309    630,243    4,105    2,255    43,706 

 

Note 9. Prepayments

 

The balance of prepayments is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Lease payments (1)   10,560    12,441 
Maintenance   5,178    7,040 
Insurance (2)   4,676    18,479 
Advertising   2,822    1,968 
Other prepayments   3,433    4,936 
Total prepayments   26,669    44,864 
Current   16,665    33,654 
Non-current   10,004    11,210 

 

(1)It corresponds to the leases paid in advance of the following real estate:

 

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   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Almacén Carulla Castillo Grande   6,276    7,104 
Almacén Éxito San Martín   2,737    2,856 
Proyecto Arábica   -    36 
Various shops   1,547    2,445 
Total leases   10,560    12,441 

 

(2)The decrease corresponds to the completion of the amortization of the Parent Company’s multi-risk insurance policy, which was valid until June 2025.

 

Note 10. Related parties

 

The following companies are considered related parties, with whom no transactions have been carried out as of the date of presentation of these financial statements:

 

-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.;
-Cama Commercial Group. Corp.;

 

Note 10.1. Significant agreements

 

Transactions with related parties primarily refer to transactions between Grupo Éxito and its joint ventures, and other related entities, and were accounted for substantially in accordance with the prices, terms, and conditions agreed upon between the parties under normal market conditions, and no free or compensated services were provided. The agreements are detailed below:

 

-Puntos Colombia S.A.S.: Agreement on terms and conditions for the redemption and accumulation of points under its loyalty program, among other services

 

-Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.: Partnership agreements to promote (i) the sale of products and services offered by Grupo Éxito through credit cards, (ii) the use of these credit cards inside and outside Grupo Éxito’s stores, and (iii) the use of other financial services agreed upon between the parties within Grupo Éxito’s stores.

 

-Sara ANV S.A.: Agreement on terms and conditions for the provision of services.

 

Note 10.2. Transactions with related parties

 

Transactions with related parties refer to revenue from the sale of goods and other services, as well as costs and expenses related to the purchase of goods and services received.

 

As mentioned in Note 1, as of June 30, 2025, the parent company of the entity is Cama Commercial Group Corp.

 

The value of income from transactions with related parties is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Joint ventures (1)   24,907    27,825    10,616    11,888 
Other related parties (2)   721    -    424    - 
Total   25,628    27,825    11,040    11,888 

 

 

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(1)The amount of revenue with each joint venture is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.                
Recovery of commercial activations   19,388    20,995    7,634    8,419 
Yields from bonds, coupons, and energy   2,660    3,233    1,530    1,892 
Real estate leases   2,068    2,165    1,056    1,082 
Services   178    441    81    145 
Total   24,294    26,834    10,301    11,538 
                     
Puntos Colombia S.A.S.                    
Services   346    609    187    203 
                     
Sara ANV S.A.                    
Personnel payroll reimbursement   267    382    128    147 
                     
Total   24,907    27,825    10,616    11,888 

 

(2)The revenue corresponds to the sale of goods to the company Calleja S.A. de C.V.

 

The amount of costs and expenses with related parties is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Joint ventures (1)  60,273   57,079   29,640   28,280 
Key management personnel (2)   26,762    57,711    11,774    14,039 
Members of the Board   88    443    51    40 
Other related parties   14    -    -    - 
Total   87,137    115,233    41,465    42,359 

 

(1)The amount of costs and expenses with each joint venture is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.                
Commissions on means of payment   4,648    6,007    2,092    2,750 
                     
Puntos Colombia S.A.S.                    
Cost of customer loyalty program   55,625    51,072    27,548    25,530 
                     
Total   60,273    57,079    29,640    28,280 

 

(2)The transactions between the Company and key management personnel, including legal representatives and/or administrators, mainly correspond to the employment relationship established between the parties.

 

The compensation for key management personnel is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Short-term employee benefits   26,136    57,128    11,533    13,763 
Post-employment benefits   626    583    241    276 
Total   26,762    57,711    11,774    14,039 

 

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Note 10.3. Receivables from related parties

 

The balance of receivables and other non-financial assets with related parties is as follows:

 

   Receivables   Other non-financial assets 
   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Joint ventures (1)   45,206    37,664    950    - 
Other related parties (2)   405    6    -    - 
Total   45,611    37,670    950    - 
Current   45,611    37,670    -    - 
Non-current   -    -    950    - 

 

(1)The balances correspond to the following joint ventures and the following items:

 

-Receivables:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.        
Commercial activations, services, and coupon collection   550    3,350 
Other services   14,634    1,301 
Total   15,184    4,651 
           
Puntos Colombia S.A.S.          
Redemption of points   29,931    32,960 
           
Sara ANV S.A.          
Other services   91    53 
           
Total   45,206    37,664 

 

-Other non-financial assets:

 

The balance of $950 as of June 30, 2025, corresponds to payments made to Sara ANV S.A. for the subscription of shares.

 

(2)The balance corresponds to Calleja S.A. de C.V. for the purchase of goods.

 

Note 10.4. Payables to related parties

 

The balance of payables to related parties is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Joint ventures (1)   39,587    43,757 

 

(1)The balance of payables for each joint venture is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Puntos Colombia S.A.S (a)   39,236    43,725 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.   351    32 
Total   39,587    43,757 

 

(a)It corresponds to the issuance of points (accumulations) issued.

 

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Note 10.5. Lease liabilities with related parties

 

The balance of other lease liabilities with related parties is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Joint Ventures (1)   28,213    11,973 

 

(1)It corresponds to collections received from third parties for the use of the Éxito Card, 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:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Inventories, net (1)   2,624,235    2,700,309 
Inventories in transit   68,693    42,892 
Raw materials   34,430    42,090 
Materials, spares, accessories and consumable packaging   14,579    16,542 
Real estate project inventories (2)   13,716    16,941 
Production in process   9    12 
Total inventories, net   2,755,662    2,818,786 

 

(1)The movement of the losses on inventory obsolescence and damage, included as lower value in inventories, during the reporting periods is as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   19,583 
Loss recognized during the period (Note 11.2.)   7,473 
Reversal of loss recognized during the period (Note 11.2.)   (1,209)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   (47)
Balances as of June 30, 2024   25,800 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   31,114 
Reversal of loss recognized during the period (Note 11.2.)   (10,963)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   (504)
Balances as of June 30, 2025   19,647 

 

(2)For 2025, it corresponds to the Éxito Occidente real estate project for $11,584 (December 31, 2024 - $14,809) and the Éxito La Colina real estate project for $2,132 (December 31, 2024 - $2,132).

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the inventories are free from restrictions or encumbrances that limit their marketability or realizability.

 

Note 11.2. Cost of sales

 

The information related to the cost of sales, impairment, and the losses and reversals of impairment recognized in inventories is presented below:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Cost of goods sold (1)   8,908,419    8,671,954    4,365,619    4,247,431 
Trade discounts and purchase rebates   (1,466,551)   (1,411,753)   (726,401)   (705,472)
Logistics costs (2)   326,895    335,963    162,537    162,449 
Damage and loss   136,755    125,971    70,422    67,758 
(Gain) loss recognized during the period (Note 11.1)   (10,963)   6,264    509    3,047 
Total cost of sales   7,894,555    7,728,399    3,872,686    3,775,213 

 

(1)For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, it includes $15,272 of depreciation and amortization costs (June 30, 2024 - $14,415).

 

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(2)The balance is composed of the following items:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Employee benefits   186,539    186,747    93,340    95,048 
Services   80,299    99,847    39,600    44,069 
Depreciations and amortizations   40,162    39,676    19,982    20,931 
Leases   6,844    2,538    3,391    1,242 
Maintenance and repair   3,208    2,983    1,543    1,604 
Packaging and marking material   2,945    2,798    1,288    1,463 
Upload and download operators   2,869    2,770    1,446    1,293 
Fuels   1,724    1,491    869    1,046 
Insurance   314    301    148    130 
Other minors   1,991    (3,188)   930    (4,377)
Total logistics costs   326,895    335,963    162,537    162,449 

 

Note 12. Financial assets

 

The balance of financial assets is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (1)   13,415    14,739 
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss   411    458 
Derivative financial instruments (2)   328    4,469 
Total financial assets   14,154    19,666 
Current   357    4,525 
Non-current   13,797    15,141 

 

(1)Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income correspond to equity investments that are not held for trading. The details of these investments are as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Bond investments   11,978    13,302 
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.   33    33 
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   13,415    14,739 

 

(2)The derivatives are related to foreign exchange forwards. The fair values of these instruments are determined using valuation models commonly used by market participants.

 

As of June 30, 2025, it corresponds to the following operations:

  

  

Nature of

risk hedged

  Hedged item 

Rate of

hedged item

 

Average rates for hedged

instruments

 

Notional

amount

  Fair value 
Forward  Exchange rate  Foreign currency liability  USD / COP
EUR / COP
  1 USD / $4,241.84
1 EUR / $4,797.09
  MUSD / $3.451
MEUR / $2.370
   328 

 

The details of the maturity dates of these instruments as of June 30, 2025, are as follows:

  

   Less than 1 month  Between 1 and 3 months  Between 3 and 6 months  Between 6 and 12 months  More than 12 months  Total 
Forward  152  143  33  -  -   328 

 

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As of December 31, 2024, it corresponds to the following operations:

 

  

Nature of

risk hedged

  Hedged item 

Rate of

hedged item

 

Average rates for hedged

instruments

 

Notional

amount

  Fair value 
Forward  Exchange rate  Foreign currency liability  USD / COP
EUR / COP
  1 USD / $4,409.15
1 EUR / $4,580.67
  MUSD / $30.477
MEUR / $0.900
   4,469 

 

The details of the maturity dates of these instruments as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:

  

   Less than 1 month   Between 1 and 3 months   Between 3 and 6 months   Between 6 and 12 months   More than 12 months   Total 
Forward   2,234    2,160    75    -    -    4,469 

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, financial assets have no restrictions or liens that limit their negotiability or realization, except for judicial deposits related to the subsidiaries Libertad S.A. and Grupo Disco del Uruguay S.A. in the amount of $30 (December 31, 2024 – $55), included under the line item ‘Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss’.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, no impairment in value was observed in any of the assets.

 

Note 13. Property, plant and equipment, net

 

The balance of property, plant, and equipment, net is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Land   1,276,965    1,297,769 
Buildings   2,329,772    2,356,882 
Machinery and equipment   1,295,414    1,286,429 
Furniture and fixtures   821,368    821,603 
Assets under construction   66,918    52,703 
Installations   223,497    221,036 
Improvements to third-party properties   797,950    799,085 
Vehicles   30,475    31,973 
Computers   424,406    429,005 
Others   289    289 
Total property, plant and equipment, gross   7,267,054    7,296,774 
Accumulated depreciation   (3,144,686)   (3,024,319)
Impairment   (3,936)   (10,830)
Total property, plant and equipment, net   4,118,432    4,261,625 

 

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The movements in the cost of property, plant, and equipment, its accumulated depreciation and its impairment during the presented period are as follows:

 

Cost  Land   Buildings   Machinery and equipment   Furniture and fixtures  

Assets under construction

   Installations   Improvements to third-party properties   Vehicles   Computers   Others   Total 
Balance as of 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   1,817    2,699    26,033    12,976    26,066    2,590    7,157    110    7,370    -    86,818 
(Decrease) increase from movements between property, plant
and equipment accounts
   -    (1,914)   2,902    3,075    (9,825)   2,376    324    2,916    146    -    - 
(Disposals and derecognition)   (152)   -    (13,386)   (3,139)   (655)   (527)   (8,692)   (10)   (1,217)   -    (27,778)
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
   13,602    19,887    9,130    10,320    2,955    13,838    22,871    (299)   3,250    -    95,554 
(Decreases) from transfers to other balance sheet accounts – intangibles   -    -    -    -    (1,520)   -    -    -    -    -    (1,520)
(Decrease) from transfers to (from) other balance sheet
accounts - tax assets
   -    -    (3,040)   (1,126)   (106)   -    (408)   -    (574)   -    (5,254)
Other changes   -    -    -    -    673    -    -    455    -    -    1,128 
Inflation adjustments   119,814    161,606    24,081    21,535    -    -    -    5,006    29,360    -    361,402 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   1,280,706    2,332,183    1,250,688    795,137    66,044    201,762    789,574    31,326    428,091    289    7,175,800 
                                                        
Balance as of December 31, 2024   1,297,769    2,356,882    1,286,429    821,603    52,703    221,036    799,085    31,973    429,005    289    7,296,774 
Additions   -    2,139    18,223    4,023    21,512    1,894    3,692    119    2,005    -    53,607 
Increase (decrease) from movements between property, plant
and equipment accounts
   -    261    2,777    1,456    (5,625)   1,479    (355)   -    7    -    - 
(Disposals and derecognition)   -    (1,058)   (7,045)   (2,725)   (239)   (2,824)   (6,946)   (7)   (2,185)   -    (23,029)
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
   (56,923)   (76,300)   (10,205)   (9,063)   (3,831)   1,912    2,772    (3,770)   (12,101)   -    (167,509)
(Decreases) from transfers to other balance sheet accounts   (251)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (251)
Increase by transfer from Investment Property   -    94    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    94 
(Decrease) from transfers to (from) other balance sheet
accounts - tax assets
   -    -    (1,958)   (390)   (192)   -    (298)   -    (71)   -    (2,909)
Inflation adjustments   36,370    47,754    7,193    6,464    2,590    -    -    2,160    7,746    -    110,277 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   1,276,965    2,329,772    1,295,414    821,368    66,918    223,497    797,950    30,475    424,406    289    7,267,054 

 

Accumulated depreciation  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 as of December 31, 2023        575,427    702,416    552,182         105,595    372,997    17,920    264,134    4    2,590,675 
Depreciation        26,243    45,738    28,443         6,095    20,328    641    19,001    -    146,489 
(Disposals and withdrawals)        -    (10,520)   (1,824)        (323)   (5,694)   (10)   (1,213)   -    (19,584)
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
        5,454    6,101    9,219         8,096    8,401    (231)   2,623    -    39,663 
Other minor changes        184    -    -         -    -    130    70    -    384 
Inflation adjustments        67,496    19,840    16,584         -    -    6,695    24,080    -    134,695 
Balance as of June 30, 2024        674,804    763,575    604,604         119,463    396,032    25,145    308,695    4    2,892,322 
                                                        
Balance as of December 31, 2024        713,606    801,441    628,114         120,286    405,383    26,582    328,903    4    3,024,319 
Depreciation        26,333    45,545    26,775         7,065    18,695    523    18,112    -    143,048 
(Disposals and withdrawals)        (104)   (4,686)   (2,555)        (1,124)   (1,806)   (7)   (2,180)   -    (12,462)
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
        (31,567)   (8,513)   (6,704)        1,201    1,081    (3,057)   (11,475)   -    (59,034)
Other minor changes        10    -    -         -    -    -    162    -    172 
Inflation adjustments        24,968    7,038    6,140         -    -    2,485    8,012    -    48,643 
Balance as of June 30, 2025        733,246    840,825    651,770         127,428    423,353    26,526    341,534    4    3,144,686 

 

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Impairment losses  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 as of December 31, 2023   -    -    -    -    -    -    5,010    -    -    -    5,010 
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
   -    -    -    -    -    -    373    -    -    -    373 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   -    -    -    -    -    -    5,383    -    -    -    5,383 
                                                        
Balance as of December 31, 2024   -    -    -    -    -    -    10,830    -    -    -    10,830 
(Reversals) Impairment losses   -    -    -    -    -    -    (6,794)   -    -    -    (6,794)
Effect of exchange differences on translation into presentation
currency
   -    -    -    -    -    -    (100)   -    -    -    (100)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   -    -    -    -    -    -    3,936    -    -    -    3,936 

 

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The assets under construction are represented by those assets in the process of construction, assembly, or installation that are not yet in the expected condition for use by Grupo Éxito’s management, and on which the costs directly attributable to the construction process continue to be capitalized, when they are eligible assets.

 

Within the cost of property, plant, and equipment, no balances of estimates for dismantling costs or similar are included, as Grupo Éxito’s evaluation and analysis have determined that there are no contractual or legal obligations requiring these estimates at the time of acquisition.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, property, plant, and equipment are free from restrictions or encumbrances that limit their realizability or marketability, and there are no contractual commitments for the acquisition, construction, or development of property, plant, and equipment.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, property, plant, and equipment do not have residual values affecting their depreciable amounts.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, Grupo Éxito holds insurance policies covering the risk of loss on these assets.

 

Information on impairment testing is presented in Note 34.

 

Note 13.1. Additions to property, plant and equipment for cash flow presentation purposes

 

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Additions   53,607    86,818 
Financing of property, plant, and equipment – Additions   (76,962)   (130,887)
Financing of property, plant, and equipment – Payments   97,431    184,042 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment in cash   74,076    139,973 

 

Note 14. Investment properties, net

 

Grupo Éxito’s investment properties consist of commercial premises and land held to generate rental income from operating lease contracts or future appreciation in their value.

 

The balance of investment properties, net, is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31, 2024 
Land   283,716    286,701 
Buildings   1,927,066    1,952,221 
Constructions in progress   11,303    18,012 
Total cost of investment properties   2,222,085    2,256,934 
Accumulated depreciation   (433,433)   (420,651)
Impairment   (7,957)   (7,957)
Total investment properties, net   1,780,695    1,828,326 

 

The movements in the cost of investment properties and in the accumulated depreciation during the presented period are as follows:

 

Cost  Land   Buildings   Constructions in progress   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   263,172    1,671,190    22,613    1,956,975 
Additions   -    365    13,303    13,668 
Increase (decrease) from transfers between investment properties   -    8,092    (8,092)   - 
(Disposals and withdrawals)   -    -    (575)   (575)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   3,264    (6,701)   (24)   (3,461)
Inflation adjustments   18,224    200,824    515    219,563 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   284,660    1,873,770    27,740    2,186,170 
                     
Balance as of December 31, 2024   286,701    1,952,221    18,012    2,256,934 
Additions   -    72    5,178    5,250 
(Decrease) from transfers from property, plant and equipment   -    -    (94)   (94)
Increase (decrease) from transfers between investment properties   -    11,699    (11,699)   - 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (8,516)   (98,889)   (252)   (107,657)
Inflation adjustments   5,531    61,963    158    67,652 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   283,716    1,927,066    11,303    2,222,085 

 

 

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Accumulated depreciation  Buildings 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   295,673 
Depreciation   16,823 
Reclassifications from (to) other balance sheet accounts.   (138)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (1,931)
Inflation adjustments   68,403 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   378,830 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   420,651 
Depreciation   17,311 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (33,313)
Inflation adjustments   28,784 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   433,433 

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, investment properties are free from restrictions or encumbrances that limit their realizability or marketability.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, Grupo Éxito has no commitments for the acquisition, construction, or development of investment properties. Additionally, there is no third-party compensation for damaged or lost investment properties.

 

Note 35 presents the fair values of the investment properties, which were based on valuations performed annually by an independent third party.

 

Note 15. Leases

 

Note 15.1. Right-of-use assets, net

 

The balance of right-of-use assets, net, is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Right-of-use assets   3,755,338    3,626,895 
Accumulated depreciation   (1,998,343)   (1,883,078)
Impairment   (11,412)   (15,465)
Total right-of-use assets, net   1,745,583    1,728,352 

 

The movements in the cost of right-of-use assets and in their accumulated depreciation during the presented period are as follows:

 

Cost    
Balance as of December 31, 2023   2,980,106 
Increase from new contracts   68,505 
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1)   462,114 
Derecognition, reversal and disposal (2)   (29,580)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   48,085 
Other changes   (387)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   3,528,843 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   3,626,895 
Increase from new contracts   5,204 
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1)   149,057 
Derecognition, reversal and disposal (2)   (33,493)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   7,675 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   3,755,338 

 

Accumulated depreciation    
Balance as of December 31, 2023   1,612,996 
Depreciation   155,239 
Disposals and withdrawals (2)   (28,555)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   17,561 
Other changes   (147)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   1,757,094 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   1,883,078 
Depreciation   156,186 
(Decrease) from new measurements (1)   (7,587)
Disposals and withdrawals (2)   (36,172)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   2,838 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   1,998,343 

 

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Impairment loss     
Balance as of December 31, 2023   5,857 
Disposals and withdrawals (2)   (15)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   436 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   6,278 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   15,465 
Impairment loss   57 
Disposals and withdrawals (2)   (4,126)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   16 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   11,412 

 

(1)It is primarily due to the extension of lease terms, indexations, and modifications in the leases.

 

(2)It is primarily due to the early termination of lease contracts.

 

The balance of the cost of right-of-use assets by underlying asset class is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Buildings   3,728,895    3,600,071 
Vehicles   14,027    14,711 
Land   12,416    12,113 
Total   3,755,338    3,626,895 

 

The balances of accumulated depreciation of right-of-use assets by underlying asset class are as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Buildings   1,985,426    1,869,479 
Vehicles   8,433    9,669 
Land   4,484    3,930 
Total accumulated depreciation   1,998,343    1,883,078 

 

The depreciation expense by underlying asset class is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Buildings   154,262    152,195    75,041    76,746 
Vehicles   1,418    2,114    703    1,041 
Land   506    388    259    197 
Equipment   -    542    -    237 
Total depreciation expense   156,186    155,239    76,003    78,221 

 

Grupo Éxito is not exposed to future cash outflows from extension options and termination options. Additionally, there are no residual value guarantees, restrictions, or obligations imposed by leases.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the average remaining term of the lease contracts is 13 years (December 31, 2024 – 11 years), which is also the average remaining depreciation term of the right-of-use assets.

 

Note 15.2. Lease liabilities

 

The balance of the lease liability is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Lease liabilities   1,991,276    1,984,244 
Current   287,579    299,456 
Non-current   1,703,697    1,684,788 

 

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The movements in the lease liability are as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   1,567,959 
Increase due to new contracts   68,505 
Accrued interest (Note 32)   74,099 
Remeasurements from existing contracts   462,114 
Write-off, reversal, and disposal   (2,202)
Payment of lease liabilities   (140,759)
Interest payments on lease liabilities   (75,249)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   35,023 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   1,989,490 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   1,984,244 
Increase due to new contracts   5,204 
Accrued interest (Note 32)   76,591 
Remeasurements from existing contracts   156,644 
Write-off, reversal, and disposal   (1,686)
Payment of lease liabilities   (146,003)
Interest payments on lease liabilities   (77,574)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (6,144)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   1,991,276 

 

Below are the future lease liability payments as of June 30, 2025:

 

Up to one year   395,659 
From 1 to 5 years   1,018,640 
More than 5 years   1,239,843 
Minimum installments for lease liabilities (*)   2,654,142 
Future financing (expenses)   (662,866)
Total minimum net installments for lease liabilities   1,991,276 

 

(*)This amount includes principal and interest.

 

Note 16. Other intangible assets, net

 

The balance of other intangible assets, net is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31, 2024 
Trademarks   295,811    302,322 
Computer software   212,849    223,864 
Rights   27,061    27,471 
Others   146    156 
Total cost of other intangible assets   535,867    553,813 
Accumulated amortization   (155,674)   (153,099)
Total other intangible assets, net   380,193    400,714 

 

The changes in the cost of intangible assets and in accumulated amortization during the reported period are as follows:

 

Cost  Trademarks(1)  

Computer

software

   Rights   Other   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   250,879    278,893    23,385    90    553,247 
Additions   6    9,920    -    -    9,926 
Transfers from other balance sheet accounts – property, plant and equipment.   -    1,520    -    -    1,520 
(Disposals and derecognition)   -    (6,060)   -    -    (6,060)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   6,688    2,496    (109)   (3)   9,072 
Inflation adjustments   39,488    -    2,312    55    41,855 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   297,061    286,769    25,588    142    609,560 
                          
Balance as of December 31, 2024   302,322    223,864    27,471    156    553,813 
Additions   -    1,739    -    -    1,739 
(Disposals and derecognition)   -    (13,089)   -    -    (13,089)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (18,498)   335    (1,401)   (27)   (19,591)
Inflation adjustments   11,987    -    991    17    12,995 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   295,811    212,849    27,061    146    535,867 

 

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Accumulated amortization 

Computer

software

   Rights   Others   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   185,455    1,354    69    186,878 
Amortization   16,186    90    -    16,276 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   1,946    (51)   (3)   1,892 
Inflation adjustments   -    1,560    55    1,615 
(Disposals and derecognition)   (5,679)   -    -    (5,679)
Other changes   -    (90)   -    (90)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   197,908    2,863    121    200,892 
                     
Balance as of December 31, 2024   149,181    3,783    135    153,099 
Amortization   15,158    -    162    15,320 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   308    (759)   (28)   (479)
Transfers   -    -    (162)   (162)
Inflation adjustments   -    968    17    985 
(Disposals and derecognition)   (13,089)   -    -    (13,089)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   151,558    3,992    124    155,674 

 

(1)The balance of trademarks is shown below:

  

Operating segment  Brand  Useful life  June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Uruguay  Miscellaneous  Indefinite   119,653    118,634 
Argentina  Libertad  Indefinite   89,725    97,255 
Colombia  Miscellaneous  Indefinite   86,433    86,433 
          295,811    302,322 

 

Trademarks and rights have an indefinite useful life. Grupo Éxito considers that there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows; therefore, they are not amortized.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the other intangible assets do not have any restrictions or encumbrances that limit their realization or marketability. Additionally, there are no commitments to the acquisition or development of intangible assets.

 

Note 17. Goodwill

 

The balance of goodwill is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   1,487,707    1,477,494 
Retail trade Colombia   1,454,094    1,454,094 
Libertad S.A.   338,137    366,515 
Total goodwill   3,279,938    3,298,103 
Impairment loss Colombia   (1,017)   (1,017)
Total goodwill, net   3,278,921    3,297,086 

 

Grupo Éxito has evolved in its operational management, adopting a comprehensive approach to retail business instead of analyzing each brand separately. As of December 31, 2024, cash flows, revenues, and costs are managed in an integrated manner, prioritizing the overall performance of each business line, which has led to a change in accounting estimates. The management, aligned with the new parent entity, has transitioned to performance reporting based on business lines, such as retail and real estate, rather than extensive segmentation by brand or store. As a result, the retail business will be consolidated into a single UGE encompassing all brands for Colombia.

 

Changes in goodwill are shown below:

 

   Cost   Impairment loss   Net 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   3,081,639    (1,017)   3,080,622 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   78,783    -    78,783 
Inflation adjustments   148,814    -    148,814 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   3,309,236    (1,017)   3,308,219 
                
Balance as of December 31, 2024   3,298,103    (1,017)   3,297,086 
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into presentation currency   (63,337)   -    (63,337)
Inflation adjustments   45,172    -    45,172 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   3,279,938    (1,017)   3,278,921 

 

Goodwill has an indefinite useful life due Grupo Éxito’s intended use of it, therefore, it is not amortized.

 

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Note 18. Investments accounted for using the equity method

 

The balance of investments accounted for using the equity method is as follows:

 

Company  Classification  June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.  Joint venture   291,511    271,627 
Puntos Colombia S.A.S.  Joint venture   23,227    17,691 
Sara ANV S.A.  Joint venture   1,228    2,236 
Total investments accounted for using the equity method      315,966    291,554 

 

There are no restrictions on the ability of joint ventures to transfer funds in the form of cash dividends, or the reimbursement of loans or advances made.

 

It has no contingent liabilities incurred in connection with its interest in them.

 

Grupo Éxito has no implicit obligations assumed on behalf of investments accounted for using the equity method, arising from losses that exceed the investment held, except as mentioned in Note 22.

 

Investments are not subject to any restrictions or encumbrances that affect the investment held.

 

The corporate objects, other corporate information, and financial information of the investments accounted for using the equity method were properly disclosed in the consolidated financial statements presented at the end of 2024.

 

The movement of investments accounted for using the equity method during the reported period is as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   232,558 
Capitalizations and/or (returns), net   91,250 
Share of income (Note 18.1)   (48,422)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   275,386 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024   291,554 
Share of income (Note 18.1)   24,413 
Share in equity movements   (1)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   315,966 

 

Note 18.1. Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures

 

The result of the share in the profits and losses of joint ventures is composed as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A.   19,885    (51,527)   10,988    (27,753)
Puntos Colombia S.A.S.   5,536    3,982    3,803    1,887 
Sara ANV S.A.   (1,008)   (877)   (448)   (496)
Total   24,413    (48,422)   14,343    (26,362)

 

Note 19. Non-cash transactions

 

During the quarters ended on June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, Grupo Éxito had non-cash additions to property, plant, and equipment, and right-of-use assets, which were not included in the statement of cash flows, presented in Notes 13.1 and 15, respectively.

 

Note 20. Loans and borrowings

 

The balance of loans and borrowings is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Bank loans   1,998,726    1,895,118 
Put option on non-controlling interests (1)   313,665    350,776 
Letters of credit   9,366    12,555 
Total loans and borrowings   2,321,757    2,258,449 
Current   2,155,287    1,984,727 
Non-current   166,470    273,722 

 

(1)This represents the liability related to the put option on part of the non-controlling interest in Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. Grupo Éxito holds a 23.35% non-controlling interest in Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. (December 31, 2024 – 23.35%), of which 15.66% (December 31, 2024 – 15.66%) is subject to a put option held by non-controlling shareholders. This put option is exercisable by the holders at any time until its expiration on June 30, 2025. As of June 30, liability was measured at fair value, which corresponds to the amount agreed upon by the parties to transfer liability under current market conditions.

 

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To guarantee compliance with the obligation assumed by Grupo Éxito under this assignment, a non-possessory pledge was established over the Series B shares of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A., which are owned by Spice Investment Mercosur S.A., as listed in share certificate number 1 and representing 25% of the voting capital of Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A. This pledged guarantee does not transfer the voting rights or the right to receive dividends associated with the pledged shares, which remain under the ownership of Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. This pledge replaces the one granted in previous years over the same share certificate.

 

The movements of loans and borrowings during the reported period are as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   1,266,205 
Proceeds from loans and borrowings   1,087,244 
Changes in the fair value of the put option recognized in equity   59,013 
Interest accrued   116,699 
Translation difference   695 
Payments of loans and borrowings   (140,107)
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings   (90,587)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   2,299,162 
      
Balance as of December 31, 2024 (1)   2,258,449 
Proceeds from loans and borrowings (2)   544,150 
Changes in the fair value of the put option recognized in equity   (37,111)
Interest accrued   99,620 
Translation difference   (13,340)
Payments of loans and borrowings (3)   (425,025)
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings   (104,986)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   2,321,757 

 

(1)As of December 31, 2024, the balance corresponds to:

 

$60,271 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on March 27, 2020, $138,395 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on June 3, 2020; three bilateral credits of $153,592, $89,069, and $95,211 signed on March 26, 2021; as well as $100,136 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on August 28, 2023; $25,259 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on August 30, 2023; four revolving bilateral credits of $30,609, $71,269, $71,111, and $233,890 signed on February 18, 2022; $104,257 from the revolving bilateral credit agreement signed on February 25, 2022; $100,396 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on February 12, 2024; $137,997 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on August 6, 2024; $67,262 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on August 29, 2024; and $203,123 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on October 28, 2024, by the parent company.

 

Put option contract of Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. for $350,776 with the non-controlling interest holders of the subsidiary Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.

 

From the subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries, loans amounting to $145,050 and letters of credit for $12,555.

 

From the subsidiary Libertad S.A., loans amounting to $68,221.

 

(2)The Parent requested disbursements of $50,000 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on February 7, 2025, and $35,000 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on February 21, 2025; $83,400 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on April 28, 2025; $95,000 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on May 2, 2025; and $100,000 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on May 15, 2025.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2025, the subsidiary Libertad S.A. requested disbursements amounting to $73,880.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2025, the subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries requested disbursements amounting to $78 and letters of credit for $56,792.

 

(3)During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Parent paid $12,084 under the bilateral credit agreement signed on March 27, 2020; $25,000 under the bilateral credit agreements signed on August 30, 2023; $50,000 under the bilateral credit agreement signed on August 6, 2024; and $100,000 under the bilateral revolving credit agreement signed on February 25, 2022; $17,271 and $91,725 from two bilateral credit agreements signed on March 26, 2021, and $50,000 from the bilateral credit agreement signed on April 15, 2025.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2025, the subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. and its subsidiaries repaid loans amounting to $14,551 and letters of credit for $59,420.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2025, the subsidiary Libertad S.A. repaid loans amounting to $4,974.

 

These loans are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; transaction costs are not included in the measurement, as none were incurred.

 

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As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average nominal interest rate on bank loans is below RBI (Reference Banking Index) +2%.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company has no unused credit lines.

 

The following are the annual maturities of outstanding non-current loans and borrowings as of June 30, 2025, discounted to present value (amortized cost):

 

Year   Total 
2026    151,053 
2027    15,397 
2028    20 
     166,470 

 

Covenants

 

Under the credit and loan agreements, Grupo Éxito is required to comply with the following financial covenants: while there are outstanding payment obligations of Almacenes Éxito S.A. arising from the contracts signed on March 27, 2020, it must maintain a maximum leverage financial ratio (adjusted recurring EBITDA and gross financial liabilities) of 2.8x. This ratio will be measured annually on April 30, or the following business day if April 30 is a non-business day, based on the separate and audited annual financial statements of Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

As of December 31, 2024, the covenants were complied with.

 

Additionally, under the same credit and loan agreements, Grupo Éxito is required to comply with certain non-financial covenants, which were also met as of December 31, 2024.

 

Note 21. Employee benefits

 

The balance of employee benefits is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Defined benefit plans   33,468    37,155 
Long-term benefit plan   1,789    1,676 
Total employee benefits   35,257    38,831 
Current   4,358    4,055 
Non-current   30,899    34,776 

 

Note 22. Provisions

 

The balance of provisions is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Legal proceedings (1)   18,864    18,629 
Restructuring (2)   8,315    28,955 
Taxes other than income taxes   41    54 
Others (3)   6,736    13,757 
Total provisions   33,956    61,395 
Current   20,364    47,327 
Non-current   13,592    14,068 

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company has no provisions for onerous contracts recorded.

 

(1)Provisions for legal proceedings are recognized to cover the estimated probable losses against Grupo Éxito due to labor, administrative, regulatory and civil litigations, which are calculated based on the best estimate of the outflow required to settle the obligation as of the date of preparation of the financial statements. There is no individual material proceeding included in these provisions.

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Labor legal proceedings   14,585    14,153 
Civil legal proceedings   4,279    4,476 
Total legal proceedings   18,864    18,629 

 

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(2)The provision for restructuring corresponds to the reorganization processes in warehouses, the corporate office, and distribution centers of the Company. The value of the provision is calculated based on the disbursements necessary to be made, which are directly associated with the restructuring plan.

 

(3)The balance of other provisions corresponds to:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Store closures   3,579    10,036 
Urban improvements   2,215    2,215 
Shrinkage for VMI merchandise   451    1,018 
Other minor provisions in the Colombian subsidiaries   276    220 
Other minor provisions in Libertad S.A.   215    268 
Total others   6,736    13,757 

 

The balances and movements presented in the provisions are as follows:

 

   Legal proceedings   Taxes other than income tax   Restructuring   Others   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   19,736    297    5,180    8,462    33,675 
Increases   3,035    -    31,791    8,447    43,273 
Payments   (1,185)   -    (26,618)   (7,626)   (35,429)
Reversals (not used)   (4,862)   (241)   (1,688)   (3,682)   (10,473)
Other reclassifications   (4)   -    -    -    (4)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into
presentation currency
   259    (2)   -    (6)   251 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   16,979    54    8,665    5,595    31,293 
                          
Balance as of December 31, 2024   18,629    54    28,955    13,757    61,395 
Increase   5,469    -    1,747    2,745    9,961 
Uses   (104)   -    (7,494)   -    (7,598)
Payments   (1,359)   -    (11,265)   (2,839)   (15,463)
Reversals (not used)   (3,189)   -    -    (6,875)   (10,064)
Other reclassifications   -    -    (1,747)        (1,747)
Effect of exchange differences on the translation into
presentation currency
   (582)   (13)   (1,881)   (52)   (2,528)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   18,864    41    8,315    6,736    33,956 

 

Note 23. Trade payables and other payables

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Payables to suppliers of goods   2,436,352    3,056,293 
Payables and other payables - agreements (1)   478,331    501,603 
Payables to other suppliers   308,984    335,518 
Labor liabilities   286,748    303,365 
Withholding tax payable (2)   239,097    74,504 
Tax payable   79,349    70,365 
Dividends payable (3)   45,965    9,249 
Purchase of assets (4)   30,674    53,405 
Others   24,091    26,372 
Total trade payables and other payables   3,929,591    4,430,674 
Current   3,927,911    4,408,479 
Non-current   1,680    22,195 

 

(1)The details of payables and other payables - agreements are shown below:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Payables to suppliers of goods   429,626    447,726 
Payables to other suppliers   48,705    53,877 
Total payables and other payable - agreements   478,331    501,603 

 

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In Colombia, invoice factoring transactions are initiated by the suppliers, who, at their sole discretion, choose the banks that will advance the financial resources before the invoice due dates, in accordance with the terms and conditions negotiated with Grupo Éxito.

 

The Company cannot direct a bank of its preference or financial relationship to the supplier, nor reject the execution of the transactions, as the legislation guarantees the supplier the right to freely transfer the title to any bank via endorsement.

 

Additionally, Grupo Éxito enters into agreements with certain financial institutions in Colombia that provide an extended payment period for these discounted invoices from its suppliers. The terms of these agreements are not exclusive to Grupo Éxito, as they are based on market practices in Colombia applicable to other companies which legally do not alter the nature of the commercial transaction.

 

(2)The increase corresponds to withholding tax filings and other taxes pending payment, which will be offset against the income tax credit balance from the 2024 tax return.

 

(3)The increase corresponds to dividends declared in 2025.

 

(4)The reduction mainly corresponds to payments made in the first quarter of the year to third parties from whom furniture and fixed assets were acquired.

 

Note 24. Income tax

 

Note 24.1. Tax regulations applicable to Grupo Éxito and its Colombian subsidiaries

 

Income tax rate applicable to Éxito and its Colombian subsidiaries

 

a.For the taxable years 2025 and 2024, the corporate income tax rate is 35%. Beginning with the 2023 taxable year, the minimum tax rate calculated on financial profit may not be lower than 15%; if it is, it must be increased by the necessary percentage points to reach the stated effective rate.

 

b.As of the 2021 taxable year, 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.Since 2007, comprehensive inflation adjustments have been eliminated for tax purposes.

 

d.Since 2007, the occasional earnings tax for legal entities has been reactivated, calculated on the total profit obtained by the taxpayers under this concept during the taxable year. As of 2023, the rate is 15%.

 

e.The tax rate on dividends distributed to individual residents in Colombia is 15% when the amount distributed exceeds 1,090 UVT (equivalent to $54 in 2025), when such dividends have been taxed at the corporate level that distributes them, and the related profits were generated from the 2017 taxable year onward. For domestic corporations, the applicable tax rate is 10% when such dividends have been taxed at the corporate level that distributes them, and the related profits were generated from the 2017 taxable year onward. For non-resident individuals and foreign companies, the applicable tax rate is 20% when such dividends have been taxed at the corporate level that distributes them, and the related profits were generated from the 2017 taxable year onward. When the profits generating the dividends have not been taxed at the level of the distributing company, the tax rate applicable to shareholders is 35% for both 2025 and 2024

 

f.The Company has adopted accounting under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as its tax basis, with certain exceptions related to revenue realization, recognition of costs and expenses, and the purely accounting effects of the opening balance sheet upon adoption of these standards.

 

g.The financial transactions tax is a permanent tax. 50% of this tax is deductible, if it is properly certified.

 

h.100% of taxes, fees, and contributions that have been effectively paid during the taxable year, or period are deductible, provided they are related to economic activity and accrued within the same year or period, including membership fees paid to trade associations.

 

i.Payments related to employee education contributions are deductible, provided they meet the following conditions: (a) they are allocated to scholarships or forgivable education loans established for the benefit of employees; (b) payments are made to programs or care centers for employees’ children; and (c) payments are made to institutions providing primary, secondary, technical, technological, or higher education.

 

j.VAT paid on the acquisition, development, construction, or importation of productive real fixed assets is creditable against income tax.

 

k.The withholding tax rate on income for payments abroad will be 0% for services such as consulting, technical services, and technical assistance provided by parties that are tax residents in countries with which a double taxation treaty has been signed and to whom the Most Favored Nation Clause applies, and 10% for those to whom the Most Favored Nation Clause does not apply.

 

l.The withholding tax rate on income for payments abroad is 20% for services such as consulting, technical services, technical assistance, fees, royalties, leases, and compensation, and 35% for management or executive services.

 

m.The withholding tax rate on income for payments abroad to third parties located in non-cooperative jurisdictions, low or no taxation areas, and preferential tax regimes is 35%.

 

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n.Starting in 2024, the withholding tax rate on income for payments abroad to providers with Significant Economic Presence (SEP) who opt for the withholding mechanism is 10%.

 

o.Taxes paid abroad will be treated as tax credit in the taxable year in which the payment was made or in any of the following taxable periods.

 

p.The annual adjustment percentage for the cost of movable and immovable property classified as fixed assets as of December 31, 2024, is 10.97%.

 

q.The Group reviewed the existence of uncertainties regarding the acceptance by the tax authority of certain tax treatments applied. The aforementioned evaluation has not resulted in any changes.

 

Tax credits of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries

 

According to the tax provisions in effect from 2017, the maximum period for offsetting 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 taxable income determined within the following five (5) years.

 

The losses of companies cannot be transferred to the shareholders. Tax losses arising from income that is not taxable or occasional gains, as well as costs and deductions that are not causally related to the generation of taxable income, may not be offset against the taxpayer’s taxable income under any circumstances.

 

(a)Tax credits of Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

The movement of excess presumptive income over net taxable income of Almacenes Éxito S.A. during the period is as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   61,415 
Offsetting of excess presumptive income against net income for the prior period   (600)
Offsetting of excess presumptive income against net income for the period   (60,815)
Balance as of December 31, 2024   - 
Movement of excess presumptive income against net income for the period   - 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   - 

 

As of June 30, 2025, Almacenes Éxito S.A. has tax losses amounting to $699,023 (December 31, 2024 – $704,357).

 

The movement of Almacenes Éxito S. A’s tax losses during the reported period is as follows:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   740,337 
Tax loss (profit) generated during the period   (35,980)
Balance as of December 31, 2024   704,357 
Tax loss (profit) generated during the period   (5,334)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   699,023 

 

(b)The movement in the tax losses of the Colombian subsidiaries for the reporting periods is shown below:

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023   33,769 
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S (i)   364 
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. (i)   (1,477)
Balance as of December 31, 2024   32,656 
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S (i)   38 
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. (ii)   (489)
Balance as of June 30, 2025   32,205 

 


(i)Deferred tax assets have not been recognized for these tax losses due to uncertainty regarding the generation of taxable profits as of the reporting date.

 

(ii)It corresponds to the adjustment of tax losses from prior periods.

 

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 2025 (25% in 2024).

 

-Argentina applies a 30% income tax rate in 2025 (30% in 2024).

 

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Nota 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:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Income tax credit receivable by Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries   388,891    250,872 
Tax discounts applied by Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries   154,931    151,893 
Current income tax assets of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L.   53,181    41,388 
Tax discounts of Almacenes Éxito from taxes paid abroad   5,573    5,562 
Advance income tax payments from Colombian subsidiaries   5,032    2,611 
Current income tax assets of subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A.   -    3 
Total income tax asset   607,608    452,329 
Industry and trade tax advances and withholdings of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its
Colombian subsidiaries
   44,870    78,567 
Other current tax assets of subsidiary Spice Investment Mercosur S.A.   26,105    22,982 
Other current tax assets of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L.   28    38 
Total asset for other taxes   71,003    101,587 
Total current tax assets   678,611    553,916 


 

Current tax liabilities:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Income tax payable from certain Colombian subsidiaries   9,558    - 
Income tax liabilities of subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S. A   2,743    - 
Total income tax liabilities   12,301    - 
Industry and trade tax payable from Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries   60,656    105,467 
Tax on real estate of Almacenes Éxito S.A. and its Colombian subsidiaries   14,731    7,832 
Taxes of subsidiary Onper Investment 2015 S.L. other than income tax   3,127    5,558 
Taxes of subsidiary Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. other than income tax   31    353 
Total liabilities for other taxes   78,545    119,210 
Total current tax liabilities   90,846    119,210 

 

Note 24.4. Income tax

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Profit (loss) before income tax   332,322    (2,769)   200,882    6,773 
Plus                    
Non-deductible expenses   18,974    7,948    9,345    (3,616)
Financial transactions tax   4,087    5,710    2,316    2,094 
Recovery of accounts receivable   126    2,661    (246)   651 
Others (2)   1,987    4,239    1,787    3,886 
Minus                    
IFRS adjustments with no tax impact (1)   (236,764)   (103,133)   (116,909)   (31,114)
Effect of the accounting results of foreign subsidiaries   (32,249)   (106,757)   (6,194)   (54,920)
Non-taxable dividends received from subsidiaries   (21,090)   (4,242)   -    - 
Others (2)   (4,786)   (6,355)   (1,740)   (2,855)
(Loss) Net income   62,607    (202,698)   89,241    (79,101)
Tax-exempt income   -    32,335    -    32,335 
(Loss) Net income before compensations   62,607    (235,033)   89,241    (111,436)
Compensations   (24,232)   (1,052)   (23,901)   (434)
(Loss)Total Net income after compensations   38,375    (236,085)   65,340    (111,870)
(Net) loss of the parent company and certain Colombian subsidiaries   (136)   (267,108)   43,200    (128,775)
Net income of certain Colombian subsidiaries   38,473    31,029    22,100    16,900 
Taxable net income   38,473    31,029    22,100    16,900 
Income tax rate   35%   35%   35%   35%
Subtotal (expense) current income tax   (13,466)   (10,860)   (7,735)   (5,915)
Adjustment with respect to current income tax from previous years   (148)   (1,776)   (148)   (1,198)
Minor adjustments   -    -    -    - 
Total (expense) income and complementary tax expense of the parent company and some Colombian subsidiaries   (13,614)   (12,636)   (7,883)   (7,113)
Total (current tax expense) of foreign subsidiaries   (21,963)   (37,926)   (4,022)   (10,875)
Total (income and complementary tax expense), current   (35,577)   (50,562)   (11,905)   (17,988)

 

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(1)The IFRS adjustments with no tax impact correspond to:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
                 
Other accounting expenses with no tax impact (*)   235,792    230,960    115,475    112,391 
Non-taxable dividends from subsidiaries   21,090    4,242    -    - 
Accounting provisions   17,745    57,184    9,257    39,503 
Higher accounting depreciation over fiscal depreciation, net   4,899    -    3,118    (4,593)
Taxable actuarial calculation   1,084    756    542    541 
Results under the equity method, net   (243,044)   (101,231)   (124,925)   (41,214)
Taxable leases   (139,189)   (145,386)   (67,943)   (72,605)
Non-accounting fiscal costs   (48,109)   (71,853)   (20,211)   (48,782)
Recovery of provisions   (40,642)   (40,657)   (15,367)   (34,935)
Higher fiscal depreciation over accounting depreciation   (22,268)   (14,625)   (10,159)   (3,062)
Other non-taxable accounting (income) expenses, net   (17,366)   (2,773)   (7,616)   (778)
Net exchange differences   (4,934)   33,645    1,444    33,266 
Excess of fiscal personnel expenses over accounting expenses   (1,820)   (53,395)   (524)   (10,846)
Non-deductible taxes   (2)   -    -    - 
Total   (236,764)   (103,133)   (116,909)   (31,114)

 

(*)It corresponds to the differences associated with the tax treatment of leases under IFRS 16.

 

(2)The ‘others’ category corresponds to:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Fines, sanctions, and lawsuits   1,306    467    1,152    234 
Special deduction for donations to Food Banks and others   432    2,172    432    2,172 
Taxes assumed and valuation   211    322    165    252 
Deduction for ICA tax paid after the income tax filing   38    1,228    38    1,228 
Taxable income - recovery of depreciation on sold fixed assets   -    50    -    - 
Total   1,987    4,239    1,787    3,886 
                     
Recovery of costs and expenses   (2,010)   (3,354)   (407)   (812)
Deduction for hiring personnel with disabilities   (1,765)   (1,275)   (883)   (637)
Non-deductible taxes   (593)   (554)   (89)   (284)
Profit (loss) from the sale of fixed assets declared as occasional income   (304)   (1,172)   (304)   (1,122)
Additional 30% deduction for voluntary apprentice wages   (114)   -    (57)   - 
Total   (4,786)   (6,355)   (1,740)   (2,855)

 

The components of the income tax expense recognized in the statement of profit or loss are as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Deferred tax gain (Nota 24.5)   35,988    80,555    16,032    46,419 
Current income tax (expense)   (35,429)   (48,786)   (11,757)   (16,790)
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods   (148)   (1,776)   (148)   (1,198)
Total income tax (expense)   411    29,993    4,127    28,431 

 

Note 24.5. Deferred tax

 

The composition of deferred tax assets and liabilities, net, for the three jurisdictions in which Grupo Éxito operates, is as follows:

 

   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024 
    

Deferred tax

assets

    

Deferred tax

liabilities

    

Deferred tax

assets

    

Deferred tax

liabilities

 
Colombia   145,971    -    156,927    - 
Uruguay   104,170    -    96,158    - 
Argentina   -    (245,300)   -    (304,235)
Total   250,141    (245,300)   253,085    (304,235)

 

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The breakdown of deferred tax assets and liabilities at the consolidated level by item is as follows:

 

   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024 
  

Deferred tax

assets

  

Deferred tax

assets

  

Deferred tax

assets

  

Deferred tax

assets

 
Tax losses   247,454    -    246,525    - 
Tax credits   60,098    -    60,098    - 
Other provisions   10,161    -    16,735    - 
Employee benefits provisions   6,278    -    9,812    - 
Inventories   616    (954)   13,082    - 
Investment property   -    (142,927)   -    (169,051)
Goodwill   -    (217,728)   -    (217,715)
Property, plant, and equipment   166,563    (235,184)   214,759    (268,924)
Leases   638,288    (535,508)   633,397    (531,670)
Others   60,638    (52,954)   43,645    (101,843)
Total   1,190,096    (1,185,255)   1,238,053    (1,289,203)

 

The movement of deferred tax, net, in the income statement and the statement of comprehensive income is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Profit from deferred tax recognized in income   35,988    80,555    16,032    46,419 
Effect of the translation of the deferred tax recognized in other comprehensive income (1)   20,152    (112,564)   16,761    (39,784)
Adjustment related to current income tax from previous periods   (148)   (1,776)   (148)   (1,198)
(Expense) income from derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments and others (Other comprehensive income)   -    (1,443)   -    117 
Total movement of net deferred tax   55,992    (35,228)   32,645    5,554 

 

(1)This effect is included in the ‘Foreign currency translation difference in Other Comprehensive Income’ line, which arises from the translation at the closing exchange rate of deferred tax assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries (Note 27).

 

As of June 30, 2025, the value of temporary differences related to investments in joint ventures, for which no deferred tax has been recognized, amounted to $134,936 (December 31, 2024 - $153,568)

 

Deferred tax items are not expected to be realized within one year.

 

Note 24.6. Effects of the distribution of dividends on the income tax

 

There are no income tax consequences associated with the payment of dividends by Grupo Éxito to its shareholders in 2025 and 2024.

 

Note 25. Other financial liabilities

 

The balance of the other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Collections on behalf of third parties (1)   118,337    59,029 
Derivative financial instruments (2)   6,668    1,174 
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (3)   684    278 
Total other financial liabilities   125,689    60,481 

 

(1)The income received on behalf of third parties include amounts for which Grupo Éxito acts as an agent, such as travel agency sales and banking services provided to clients. This includes $28,213 (December 31, 2024 – $11,973), with related parties (see Note10.5). Because the balance in this line item is immaterial to the financial statements, the Group has decided not to apply the amortized cost method. Under normal circumstances, such liabilities would be measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

(2)The fair values of these instruments are determined using valuation models commonly used by market participants.

 

As of June 30, 2025, it corresponds to the following operations:

 

   Nature of risk hedged  Hedged item  Notional amount  Fair value 
Forward  Exchange rate  Foreign currency liability  MUSD / $42.500
MEUR / $1.270
   6,668 

 

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The breakdown of the maturity dates of these instruments as of June 30, 2025 is as follows:

 

Derivative  Less than 3 months   Between 3 and 6 months   Between 6 and 12 months   More than 12 months   Total 
Forward   5,865    803    -    -    6,668 

 

As of December 31, 2024, it corresponds to the following transactions:

 

   Nature of risk hedged  Hedged item  Notional amount  Fair value 
Forward  Exchange rate  Foreign currency liability  MUSD / $16.600
MEUR / $4.020
   1,174 

 

The breakdown of the maturity dates of these instruments as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:

 

Derivative  Less than 3 months   Between 3 and 6 months   Between 6 and 12 months   More than 12 months   Total 
Forward   922    252    -    -    1,174 

 

(3)Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are related to foreign exchange forwards. The fair values of these instruments are determined using valuation models commonly used by market participants.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the following operations were in place:

  

   Nature of risk hedged  Hedged item  Rate of hedged item  Average rates for hedged instruments 

Amount

hedged

   Fair value recognized in other comprehensive income   Fair value recognized in the income statement   Fair value 
Forward  Exchange rate  Trades payable and other payables – Purchase of assets (Note 23)  USD/COP  1 USD / $4,206.00   5.2MUSD   407    -    684 

 

The breakdown of the maturity dates of these hedging instruments as of December 31, 2024, is as follows:

 

   Less than 1 month   Between 1 and 3 months   Between 3 and 6 months   Between 6 and 12 months   More than 12 months   Total 
Forward   684    -    -    -    -    684 

 

As of December 31, 2024, the following operations were in place:

 

    Nature of risk hedged  Hedged item  Rate of hedged item  Average rates for hedged instruments 

Amount

hedged

   Fair value recognized in other comprehensive income   Fair value recognized in the income statement   Fair value 
Forward   Exchange rate  Trades payable and other payables – Purchase of assets (Note 23)  USD/COP  1 USD $4,466.19   5.2MUSD   5,210    -    278 

 

The breakdown of the maturity dates of these hedging instruments as of December 31, 2024, is as follows:

 

   Less than 1 month   Between 1 and 3 months   Between 3 and 6 months   Between 6 and 12 months   More than 12 months   Total 
Forward   278    -    -    -    -    278 

 

The Group has documented the hedge effectiveness tests by assessing that:

 

-The existence of the economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument
-The effect of credit risk does not dominate,
-The hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the entity actually hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the entity actually uses to hedge that quantity of the hedged item.

 

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Note 26. Other liabilities

 

The balance of other liabilities is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31, 2024 
Deferred revenue (1)   120,500    179,448 
Customer loyalty programs   47,810    46,217 
Advance payments under lease agreements and other projects (2)   3,041    3,689 
Advance payments for fixed assets sold (3)   850    832 
Repurchase coupon   104    100 
Instalments received under “plan resérvalo”   -    160 
Total other liabilities   172,305    230,446 
Current   171,956    230,068 
Non-current   349    378 

 

(1)It mainly corresponds to payments received for the future sale of products through payment methods, property leases, and strategic alliances.

 

Grupo Éxito considers customer loyalty programs and deferred revenue as a contractual liability. The movement of these liabilities during the reporting period is as follows:

 

  

Deferred

Revenues

  

Customer loyalty

programs

 
Balance as of December 31, 2023   208,126    43,990 
Additions   1,575    7,507 
Revenue recognized   (69,753)   (6,690)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   197    3,273 
Balance as of June 30, 2024   140,145    48,080 
           
Balance as of December 31, 2024   179,448    46,217 
Additions   3,775,388    9,531 
Revenue recognized   (3,833,147)   (8,231)
Effect of exchange difference from translation into presentation currency   (1,189)   293 
Balance as of June 30, 2025   120,500    47,810 

 

(2)This mainly corresponds to advances received under lease agreements at Patrimonios Autónomos, as well as the Locatel contract amount still pending amortization as an income from commercial space premiums.

 

(3)This corresponds to the advance received for the sale of the La Colina land for $832, and the advance for the sale of Montería Centro for $18.

 

Note 27. Shareholders’ equity

 

Capital and premium on placement of shares

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the authorized capital of Almacenes Éxito S.A is represented by 1,590,000,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of $3.3333 Colombian pesos each.

 

As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the number of subscribed shares is 1,344,720,453, and the number of treasury shares reacquired is 46,856,094.

 

The rights granted over the shares correspond to the right to vote and voice for each share. No privileges have been granted on the shares, nor are there any restrictions on them. Additionally, there are no stock option agreements on Almacenes Éxito S. A’s shares.

 

The share premium represents the excess paid over the nominal value of the shares. According to Colombian legal regulations, this balance may be distributed at the time of the liquidation of the company or capitalized. Capitalization is understood as the transfer of a portion of this premium to a capital account because of a dividend distribution paid in shares of Almacenes Éxito S.A.

 

Reserves

 

Reserves are appropriations made by Almacenes Éxito S.A.’s General Shareholders’ Assembly from the results of previous periods. In addition to the legal reserve, this includes the occasional reserve, reserve for the repurchase of shares, and reserve for future dividends.

 

-Legal Reserve: According to Article 452 of the Colombian Commercial Code and Article 51 of Almacenes Éxito S.A.’s Articles of Association, corporations must establish a legal reserve equal to at least 50% of the subscribed capital. For this, 10% of the net income for each year must be appropriated to the legal reserve until the minimum percentage is reached. Once the 50% threshold is achieved, it will be at the discretion of the General Shareholders’ Assembly whether to continue increasing the legal reserve. However, if it decreases, it will be mandatory to appropriate 10% of the net income each year until the reserve reaches the specified limit again.

 

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-Occasional reserve: An occasional reserve established by the General Shareholders’ Meeting.

 

-Reserve for the repurchase of shares: An occasional reserve established by the General Shareholders’ Meeting for the purpose of repurchasing shares.

 

-Reserve for the payment of future dividends: An occasional reserve created by the General Shareholders’ Meeting to ensure the distribution of future dividends to shareholders

 

Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated

 

The tax effect on the components of other comprehensive income is shown below:

 

   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2024 
   Gross value  

Tax

effect

   Net value   Gross value  

Tax

effect

   Net value   Gross value  

Tax

effect

   Net value 
(Loss) from financial instruments designated at fair value through other
comprehensive income
   (17,633)   -    (17,633)   (17,010)   -    (17,010)   (17,531)   -    (17,531)
Remeasurement loss on defined benefit plans   (3,483)   1,544    (1,939)   (5,052)   1,844    (3,208)   (3,483)   1,544    (1,939)
Translation exchange differences   (2,531,565)   -    (2,531,565)   (2,212,057)   -    (2,212,057)   (2,324,745)   -    (2,324,745)
Gain from cash-flow hedge   13,634    1,423    15,057    12,882    1,168    14,050    12,150    1,423    13,573 
(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   (2,558,024)   2,967    (2,555,057)   (2,240,214)   3,012    (2,237,202)   (2,352,586)   2,967    (2,349,619)
Other comprehensive income of non - controlling interests             (41,066)             (37,058)             (42,615)
Other comprehensive income of the parent             (2,513,991)             (2,200,144)             (2,307,004)

 

Note 28. Revenue from contracts with customers

 

The amount of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Retail sales (1) (Note 40)   10,135,835    9,888,571    4,971,246    4,852,467 
Service revenue (2) (Note 40)   450,881    421,794    225,999    215,613 
Other revenue (3) (Note 40)   26,395    39,691    11,224    6,837 
Total revenue from contracts with customers   10,613,111    10,350,056    5,208,469    5,074,917 

 

(1)Retail sales correspond to the sale of merchandise and inventory from real estate projects, net of returns and sales allowances.

 

The value corresponds to the following concepts:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Retail sales, net of sales returns and rebates   10,132,035    9,885,721    4,971,246    4,852,467 
Sale of real estate project inventories (a)   3,800    2,850    -    - 
Total retail sales   10,135,835    9,888,571    4,971,246    4,852,467 

 

(a)As of June 30, 2025, it corresponds to the sale of 18.72% of the Éxito Occidente real estate project for $3,800. As of June 30, 2024, it corresponds to the sale of 14.04% of the Éxito Occidente real estate project for $2,850.

 

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(2)Service revenue corresponds to the following concepts:

 

   January 1 to June 30, 2025   January 1 to June 30, 2024   April 1 to June 30, 2025   April 1 to June 30, 2024 
Real estate related income   182,924    156,774    93,190    80,360 
Leases   60,110    50,200    31,334    28,497 
Distributors   45,893    46,361    22,709    23,307 
Administration of real estate   33,533    29,712    16,961    14,850 
Advertising   31,620    37,541    16,086    19,304 
Telephone   26,786    23,070    13,727    11,748 
Commissions (a)   24,577    35,007    6,537    15,399 
Transport   23,112    19,747    11,911    10,171 
Banking services   6,361    10,721    3,578    5,674 
Money transfers   3,558    4,616    1,844    2,097 
Others   12,407    8,045    8,122    4,206 
Total service revenue   450,881    421,794    225,999    215,613 

 

(a)The decrease is mainly due to the collection from Tuya S.A. for discounts granted for the use of the card. In addition, there is also a reduction in commission income related to the betting business.

 

(3)Other revenue corresponds to the following concepts:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Marketing events   8,314    7,720    3,443    3,692 
Collaboration agreements (a)   3,387    5,476    1,609    1,732 
Asset utilizations   2,514    4,129    773    1,764 
Financial Services   1,715    1,773    805    674 
Royalty revenue   1,036    2,452    268    1,294 
Real estate projects   916    -    502    - 
Use of parking spaces   664    631    334    476 
Recovery of other liabilities   71    2,156    28    378 
Technical advisory   24    43    11    16 
Recovery of provisions   -    3,500    -    - 
Recovery of labor liabilities   -    -    -    (7,977)
Others   7,754    11,811    3,451    4,788 
Total other revenue   26,395    39,691    11,224    6,837 

 

(a)It corresponds to the participation in the following collaboration agreements, which consist of contracts to carry out projects or activities:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Redeban S.A.   3,008    2,582    1,500    1,134 
Éxito Media   354    1,098    84    508 
Alianza Sura   22    378    22    86 
Moviired S.A.S.   3    18    3    4 
Renting Colombia S.A.   -    1,400    -    - 
Total collaboration agreements   3,387    5,476    1,609    1,732 

 

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Note 29. Distribution, administrative and selling expenses

 

The value of distribution, administration, and sales expenses by nature are:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Employee benefits (Note 30)   824,553    856,726    404,259    427,265 
Depreciation and amortization   294,098    297,398    144,169    149,603 
Taxes other than income tax   231,931    228,847    73,416    83,750 
Fuels and power   137,487    141,048    67,056    70,529 
Repairs and maintenance   115,532    137,166    56,480    71,525 
Commissions on debit and credit cards   74,434    76,810    35,267    37,947 
Services   62,290    61,144    26,261    28,347 
Advertising   58,319    73,997    27,735    38,878 
Security services   54,855    58,381    27,456    29,416 
Cleaning services   41,600    45,511    19,998    22,226 
Professional fees   37,619    42,642    18,705    22,244 
Administration of trade premises   28,584    27,414    13,955    13,925 
Transport   27,555    27,433    13,596    17,707 
Packaging and marking materials   24,519    24,896    12,878    12,477 
Outsourced employees   22,407    23,301    10,426    13,527 
Leases   21,871    31,453    9,101    12,836 
Insurance   18,561    25,012    9,094    12,314 
Credit loss expense (a)   11,561    15,809    5,091    9,325 
Legal expenses   6,709    3,803    2,768    1,524 
Commissions   5,984    7,160    2,846    3,292 
Cleaning and cafeteria   5,382    5,080    2,752    2,483 
Other commissions   5,030    5,036    2,451    2,364 
Expenses for provisions for legal proceedings   4,485    2,969    1,062    2,279 
Stationery, supplies and forms   3,551    3,534    1,901    2,005 
Travel expenses   2,885    4,081    1,425    2,044 
Other provision expenses   2,745    3,252    2,018    1,789 
Ground transportation   1,839    2,109    799    932 
Éxito Media collaboration agreement   316    -    294    - 
Seguros Éxito collaboration agreement   73    3,324    73    2,566 
Autos Éxito collaboration agreement   -    166    -    - 
Others   139,676    129,083    72,335    64,327 
Total distribution, administrative and selling expenses   2,266,451    2,364,585    1,065,667    1,159,446 
Total distribution expenses   1,264,999    1,307,848    597,744    654,121 
Total administrative and selling expenses   176,899    200,011    63,664    78,060 
Employee benefit expenses   824,553    856,726    404,259    427,265 

 

(a) This amount includes the following items:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
   April 1 to
June 30,
2025
   April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Allowance for expected credit losses (Note 8.1)   11,477    15,505    5,339    9,127 
Inflationary adjustments   78    238    59    177 
Write-off of receivables   6    66    (307)   21 
Total   11,561    15,809    5,091    9,325 

 

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Note 30. Employee benefit expenses

 

The employee benefits expense presented by each significant category is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Wages and salaries   680,331    705,998    333,248    352,281 
Contributions to the social security system   23,514    25,777    11,195    12,415 
Other short-term employee benefits   26,831    28,992    13,112    13,530 
Total short-term employee benefit expenses   730,676    760,767    357,555    378,226 
                     
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined contribution plans   70,432    72,247    34,270    36,528 
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined benefit plans   1,428    1,407    818    793 
Total post-employment benefit expenses   71,860    73,654    35,088    37,321 
                     
Termination benefit expenses   9,943    7,905    5,016    4,096 
Other personnel expenses   11,919    14,287    6,524    7,537 
Other long-term employee benefits   155    113    76    85 
Total employee benefit expenses   824,553    856,726    404,259    427,265 

 

The cost of employee benefits included in the cost of sales is shown in Note 11.2.

 

Note 31. Other operating revenue (expenses) and other (loses) gain, net

 

Other operating revenue

 

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2025  

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Recovery allowance for expected credit losses (Note 8.1.)   10,459    9,142    4,863    5,947 
Recovery of other provisions   6,875    182    6,219    6 
Recovery of other liabilities   4,858    17,378    3,371    11,112 
Other indemnification (1)   3,559    2,573    1,848    1,761 
Recovery of costs and expenses from taxes other than income tax   2,557    2,028    2,517    1,657 
Recovery of provisions for legal proceedings   2,205    4,795    765    4,371 
Insurance indemnification   695    1,087    157    663 
Recovery from restructuring processes   -    1,686    -    1,686 
Reimbursement of costs and expenses for taxes   -    241    -    241 
Total other operating revenue   31,208    39,112    19,740    27,444 

 

(1)It corresponds to the indemnities paid by Rappi S.A.S. for losses from the operation with Turbo amounting to $3,287 and compensation for consequential damages in the sale of the Country Lot strip for $272.

 

Other operating expenses

 

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Restructuring expenses   (1,747)   (31,791)   249    (15,647)
Other provisions (1)   -    (5,195)   (794)   - 
Others (2)   (1,226)   (14,860)   (300)   (4,859)
Total other operating expenses   (2,973)   (51,846)   (845)   (20,506)

 

(1)It corresponds to the store and shop closure plan as of June 2024.

 

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(2)It corresponds to:

 

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Tax on wealth   (221)   (1,314)   (209)   (1,358)
Corporate projects   (210)   -    (91)   - 
Severance expenses   (328)   -    -    - 
Closed stores expenses   (467)   -    -    - 
Fees for the registration process in the New York and Sao Paulo Stock Exchanges   -    (11,540)   -    (2,698)
Fees for projects for the implementation of norms and laws   -    (1,205)   -    (70)
Others   -    (801)   -    (733)
Total others   (1,226)   (14,860)   (300)   (4,859)

 

Other net (loss) income

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Gain from the early termination of lease contracts   8,491    1,190    6,802    1,060 
Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment   6,948    1,575    (9)   1,539 
Reversal of impairment losses on assets   6,794    -    3,743    - 
Gain on sale of assets   2,269    2,917    2,269    987 
Gain (loss) on derecognition of right-of-use assets   (57)   -    (1)   - 
(Loss) from write-off of property, plant and equipment, intangible,
property investments and other assets
   (8,459)   (6,629)   (3,831)   (2,619)
Total other net (loss) income   15,986    (947)   8,973    967 

 

Note 32. Financial income and expenses

 

The value of financial income and expenses is as follows:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
   January 1 to
June 30,
2024
  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025 

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Gain from foreign exchange differences   72,727    41,317    39,549    (4,863)
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents (Note 7)   15,021    18,325    6,889    6,408 
Gains from valuation of derivative financial instruments   3,764    3,976    2,747    2,923 
Gain from liquidated derivative financial instruments   322    21,324    (1,055)   10,052 
Net monetary position results, effect of the statement of profit or loss (1)   -    47,791    -    21,377 
Other financial income   4,075    10,194    1,534    4,253 
Total financial income   95,909    142,927    49,664    40,150 
Interest expense on loan and borrowings   (82,073)   (116,699)   (37,948)   (65,479)
Interest expense on lease liabilities (Note 15.2)   (76,591)   (74,099)   (39,039)   (37,135)
Net monetary position result, effect in the income statement (1)   (43,500)   -    (43,435)   - 
(Loss) from foreign exchange differences   (39,262)   (44,506)   (26,011)   (8,518)
Loss from liquidated derivative financial instruments   (16,837)   (21,009)   (5,556)   (12,030)
Net monetary position expense, effect of the statement of financial position   (10,208)   (14,656)   (4,587)   (7,943)
Loss from fair value changes in derivative financial instruments   (9,958)   (1,002)   (2,843)   9,694 
Commission expenses   (2,504)   (3,817)   (896)   (1,448)
Factoring expenses   (1,558)   (54,862)   199    (25,936)
Other financial expenses   (1,835)   (10,015)   (993)   (6,383)
Total financial expenses   (284,326)   (340,665)   (161,109)   (155,178)
Net financial result   (188,417)   (197,738)   (111,445)   (115,028)

 

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(1)The index used to adjust for inflation the financial statements of the subsidiary Libertad S.A. is the Domestic Wholesale Price Index (IPIM) published by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of the Republic of Argentina (INDEC). The following are the indices and conversion factors used:

 

   Price index  

Change during
the year

 
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%
December 31, 2023   6,603.36    276.4%
June 30, 2024   9,940.06    50.5%
December 31, 2024   11,034.04    67.1%
June 30, 2025   12,044.40    9.2%

 

Note 33. Earnings per share

 

The basic earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each category during the year.

 

There were no potential dilutive ordinary shares outstanding at the end of the periods ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share for all the periods presented is as follows:

 

In the results of the period:

 

    January 1 to
June 30,
2025
    January 1 to
June 30,
2024
    April 1 to
June 30,
2025
    April 1 to
June 30,
2024
 
Net profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent (basic)     240,012       (56,598 )     146,865       (18,735 )
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic)     1.297.864.359       1.297.864.359       1.297.864.359       1.297.864.359  
Basic earnings (loss) per share to equity holders of the parent (in Colombian pesos)     184.93       (43.61 )     113.16       (14.44 )

 

In continuing operations:

 

   January 1 to
June 30,
2025
  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Net profit from continuing operations (basic)   332,733    27,224    205,009    35,204 
Less net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests   92,721    83,822    58,144    53,939 
Net profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the parent (basic)   240,012    (56,598)   146,865    (18,735)
Weighted average of the number of ordinary shares attributable to earnings per share (basic)   1.297.864.359    1.297.864.359    1.297.864.359    1.297.864.359 
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the parent (in Colombian pesos)   184.3    (43.61)   113.16    (14.44)

 

Note 34. Impairment of assets

 

As June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, no impairment losses were observed regarding the measurement of recoverable value of financial assets, except for those related to accounts receivable (Note 8).

 

As of December 31, 2024, Grupo Éxito performed its annual impairment test for its non-financial assets, which is properly disclosed in the separate financial statements presented at the close of that year.

 

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Note 35. Fair value measurement

 

Below is a comparison, by class, of the carrying amounts and fair values of investment properties, property, plant and equipment, and financial instruments, other than those whose carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of their fair values.

 

    June 30, 2025     December 31, 2024  
    Carrying amount     Fair value     Carrying amount     Fair value  
                         
Financial assets     8,688       8,227       10,107       9,618  
Trade receivables and other accounts receivable at amortized cost     381       381       402       402  
Investments in private equity funds     328       328       4,469       4,469  
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 12)     -       -       -       -  
Forward contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 12)     11,978       11,978       13,302       13,302  
Investment in bonds through other comprehensive income (Note 12)     1,437       1,437       1,437       1,437  
                                 
Non-financial assets                                
Investment property (Note 14)     1,780,695       4,380,719       1,828,326       4,492,917  
Property, plant and equipment, and investment property held for sale (Note 41)     2,645       4,378       2,645       4,378  
Financial liabilities                                
Loans and borrowings (Note 20)     2,008,092       2,006,921       1,907,673       1,906,048  
Put option (Note 20)     313,665       313,665       350,776       350,776  
Forwards contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 25)     684       684       278       278  
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 25)     6,668       6,668       1,174       1,174  
Non-financial liabilities                                
Customer loyalty liability (Note 26)     47,810       47,810       46,217       46,217  

 

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To estimate fair values, the methods and assumptions detailed below were used:

 

    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 to present value using the market rate for loans with similar conditions as of the measurement date, in accordance with the maturity dates.

 

 

Commercial rate of banking institutions for consumption receivables without credit card for similar term horizons

Commercial rate for housing loans for similar term horizons.

 

Investments in private equity funds   Level 2   Unit value  

The value of the fund unit is given by the pre-close value for the day divided by the total number of fund units at the close of operations on that day. The valuation of the assets is carried out daily by the fund manager.

 

  N/A
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income   Level 2   Colombian Peso-US Dollar forward  

The difference between the agreed forward rate and the forward rate on the valuation date corresponding to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument is established and discounted to its present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. To determine the forward rate, the average of the closing bid and ask quotations is used.

 

 

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.

 

 

Equity investments   Level 2  

Quoted market

prices

 

The fair values of these investments are determined by reference to quoted prices published in active markets where the companies are traded; in other cases, the investments are measured at the attributed cost determined in the opening balance, considering that the effect is not material and that performing a measurement using a valuation technique commonly used by market participants may incur higher costs than the benefits themselves.

 

  N/A

 

Investment in bonds

  Level 2   Discounted cash flows method  

Future cash flows are discounted to present value using the market rate for loans with similar conditions as of the measurement date, in accordance with the maturity dates.

 

 

12-month CPI + basic points negotiated

 

Investment property   Level 2   Comparison or market method  

A technique that consists of establishing the fair value of properties based on the study of recent offers or transactions of assets similar and comparable to the object of valuation.

 

  N/A
Investment property   Level 3   Discounted cash flows method  

A technique that provides the opportunity to identify income growth over a predetermined period for the investment. The value of the property is equivalent to the discounted value of future benefits. These benefits represent the annual cash flow (both positive and negative) over the period, plus the net gain derived from the hypothetical sale of the property at the end of the investment period.

 

 

Discount rate (11,25% – 19,49%)

Vacancy rate (0% - 45,40%)

Capitalization rate (7,75% - 9,75%)

Investment property   Level 2   Residual method  

Technique used when the land has urban development potential, based on estimating the total sales value of a construction project, in accordance with current urban planning regulations and the market for the final sellable property.

 

  Residual value

 

 

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    Hierarchy level  

Valuation

technique

  Description of the valuation
technique
Significant input data
                 
Assets                
                 
Investment property   Level 2   Replacement cost method  

The valuation method consists of calculating the value of a newly built property, as of the reporting date, with the same quality and features as the one being valued. This value is referred to as the replacement cost. Then, the loss in value the property has experienced over time due to wear and tear or its level of maintenance—either diligent or neglected—is assessed, which is referred to as depreciation.

 

  Physical value of building and land.
Non-current assets classified as held for trading   Level 2   Residual method  

Technique used when the land has urban development potential, based on estimating the total sales value of a construction project, in accordance with current urban planning regulations and the market for the final sellable property.

  Residual value

 

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    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 to present value using the market rate for loans with similar conditions as of the measurement date, in accordance with the maturity dates.   Reference Banking Index (RBI) + Negotiated basis points.
LIBOR rate + Negotiated basis points
                 
Forward contracts measured at fair value through profit or loss   Nivel 2   Colombian Peso -US Dollar
Forward
  The difference between the agreed forward rate and the forward rate on the valuation date corresponding to the remaining term of the derivative financial instrument is established and discounted to its present value using a zero-coupon interest rate. To determine the forward rate, the average of the closing bid and ask quotations is used.  

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.

 

                 
Customer loyalty liability   Level 3   Market value   The loyalty liability is periodically updated based on the average market value of the point over the past 12 months and the effect of the expected redemption rate, determined at each transaction with the customer.   Number of points redeemed, expired and issued.
Point value.
Expected redemption rate
                 
Lease liabilities   Level 2   Discounted cash flows method   Future cash flows from lease contracts are discounted to present value using the market rate for loans under similar conditions at the lease commencement date, in accordance with the minimum non-cancellable period.   Reference Banking Index (RBI) + basis points in accordance with risk profile
                 
Put option   Put option   Market value   It is measured at fair value, which corresponds to the agreed-upon amount between the parties for transferring the liability under current market conditions.   As of June 30, 2025, the value of the put option is recognized based on the share purchase agreements entered into between the parties.

  

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Changes in the hierarchies may occur if new information becomes available, if previously used information is no longer available, if changes improve the valuation techniques, or if market conditions change.

 

No transfers between level 1 and level 2 hierarchies occurred during the period ended June 30, 2025.

 

Note 36. Contingencies

 

Contingent assets

 

As of June 30, 2025, Grupo Éxito does not have any significant contingent assets that need to be disclosed.

 

Contingent liabilities

 

The following are the contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024:

 

(a)The following legal proceedings are being carried out with the aim of ensuring that Grupo Éxito does not pay the amounts claimed by the plaintiff:

 

-Administrative discussion with the DIAN (National Directorate of Customs of Colombia) for $42,872 (December 31, 2024 - $42,210) related to the notification of special requirement 112382018000126 dated September 17, 2018, through which the income tax return for 2015 was proposed to be amended. In September 2021, Almacenes Éxito S.A. received a new notification from the DIAN confirming its proposal. However, external advisors consider the process as a contingent liability.

 

-Nullity of resolution N°2024008001 dated August 5, 2024, imposes a sanction for failing to declare ICA for 2020 to 2022 annually, as the declarations were submitted bimonthly, and resolution N°0034 dated November 8, 2024, for $4,175 (December 31, 2024 - $4,175).

 

-Nullity of the Official Revision Settlement GGI-FI-LR-50716-22 dated November 22, 2022, through which the Special Industrial and Port District of Barranquilla modifies the 2019 industry and commerce tax declaration, establishing a higher tax amount and a penalty for inaccuracy, and the nullity of resolution GGI-DT-RS-282-2023 dated October 27, 2023, through which the reconsideration appeal is resolved, for $2,877 (December 31, 2024 - $3,790).

 

-Nullity of the Official Revision Settlement GGI-FI-LR-50712-22 dated November 2, 2022, through which the 2018 industry and commerce tax declaration is modified, establishing a higher tax amount and a penalty for inaccuracy, and the nullity of resolution GGI.DT-RS-282-2023 dated October 27, 2023, through which the reconsideration appeal is resolved, for $3,309 (December 31, 2024 - $3,342).

 

-Nullity of the penalty resolution from September 2020, which ordered the reimbursement of the balance in favor liquidated in the income tax for the 2015 tax year, for $2,876 (December 31, 2024 - $2,734).

 

-Nullity of the Official Review Settlement GGI-FI-LR-50720-22 from December 6, 2022, which modifies the 2020 industry and commerce tax declaration, establishing a higher tax amount and a penalty for inaccuracy, and the nullity of the resolution GGI-DT-RS-329-2023 from December 4, 2023, which resolves the reconsideration appeal, for $2,757 (December 31, 2024 - $2,664).

 

-Nullity of the Official Assessment Settlement 00019-TS-0019-2021 from February 24, 2021, through which the Department of Atlántico assessed the Security and Citizen Coexistence Rate for the taxable period from February 2015 to November 2019, and the nullity of Resolution 5-3041-TS0019-2021 from November 10, 2021, through which the reconsideration appeal is resolved, for $1,285 (December 31, 2024 - $1,226).

 

(b)Guarantees:

 

-Almacenes Éxito S.A provided a guarantee to its subsidiary Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. to cover potential defaults on its obligations. As of June 30, 2025, the value amounts to $3,967 (as of December 31, 2024, $3,967).

 

-Almacenes Éxito S.A. provided a bank guarantee until July 10, 2025, to the third-party Bacninh Manufacture and Trading CO., LTD., to ensure the payment for the purchase of goods (products and supplies) amounting to $89.

 

-Almacenes Éxito S.A. a bank guarantee until August 10, 2025, to the third-party SINOGLAS, to ensure the payment for the purchase of goods (products and supplies) amounting to $621.

 

-The subsidiary Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. provided a guarantee in favor of JetSmart Airlines S.A.S. for $400 to ensure compliance with the payment obligations associated with the airline ticket sales contract (December 31, 2024: $400).

 

-The subsidiary Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. is involved in a consumer protection lawsuit, which is being defended under the provisions of Article 4 of Decree 557 issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, applicable since the declaration of the sanitary emergency on March 12, 2020, for an amount of $841 corresponding to 178 proceedings.

 

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-The subsidiary Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. provided guarantees to the following third parties to secure the payment of charges for the use of the regional transmission system and the local electricity distribution system:

 

Third-party  Value $ 
Enel Colombia S.A. E.S.P.   1,215 
XM Compañía de Expertos en Mercados S.A. E.S.P.   602 
Empresas Públicas de Medellin E.S.P.   501 
Emcali S.A. E.S.P.   241 
Central hidroelétrica de Caldas S.A. E.S.P.   119 
Caribemar de la Costa S.A.S. E.S.P.   116 
Empresa de energía del Quindio S.A. E.S.P.   96 
AIR-E S.A. E.S.P.   71 
Empresa de Energía de Pereira S.A. E.S.P.   40 
Eletrificadora del Caquetá S.A. E.S.P.   34 
Celsia Colombia S.A. E.S.P.   31 
Empresa de energía de Boyacá S.A. E.S.P.   30 
Electrificadora del Meta S.A. E.S.P.   26 
Centrales elétricas del Norte de Santander S.A E.S.P.   23 
Electrificadora de Santander S.A. E.S.P.   17 
Centrales eléctricas de Nariño S.A. E.S.P.   4 

 

-At the request of certain insurance companies and as a requirement for the issuance of performance bonds, during 2025 some subsidiaries and Almacenes Éxito S.A., acting as joint debtor for some of its subsidiaries, have provided certain guarantees to these third parties. The guarantees granted are detailed below:

 

Type of guarantee   Description and detail of the guarantee   Insurance company
Open promissory note   Performance bond. Éxito acts as joint debtor of Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Barranquilla.   Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.
Open promissory note   Performance bond granted by Exito Industrias S.A.S.   Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.
Open promissory note   Performance bond granted by Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.   Berkley International Seguros Colombia S.A.
Open promissory note   Performance bond granted by Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.   Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.
Open promissory note   Performance bond granted by Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P.   Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.
Open promissory note   Performance bond granted by Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.   Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.

 

These contingent liabilities, due to their possible nature, are not recognized in the statement of financial position; they are only disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

 

Note 37. Dividends declared and paid

 

At the General Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on March 27, 2025, a dividend of $27,398 was declared, equivalent to an annual dividend of $21.11 Colombian pesos per share. The amount paid during the period ended June 30, 2025, amounted to $27,407.

 

The dividends declared and paid during the period ended June 30, 2025, to the owners of the non-controlling interests of the subsidiaries are as follows:

 

   Dividends declared  

Dividends

paid

 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   56,316    20,404 
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   12,632    50,723 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio   6,168    5,868 
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial   3,609    3,438 
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.   3,534    3,534 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles   1,426    1,228 
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla   1,311    1,157 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo   738    761 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas   391    273 
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.   -    6,954 
Total   86,125    94,340 

 

At the General Shareholders’ Meeting of Almacenes Éxito S.A. held on March 21, 2024, a dividend of $65,529 was declared, equivalent to an annual dividend of $50.49 Colombian pesos per share. The amount paid during the year ending December 31, 2024, amounted to $65,502.

 

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The dividends declared and paid during the annual period ended December 31, 2024, to the owners of the non-controlling interests of the subsidiaries are as follows:

 

   Dividends declared  

Dividends

paid

 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls   121,977    144,979 
Grupo Disco Uruguay S.A.   22,506    22,246 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Villavicencio   11,739    11,817 
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial   6,327    6,636 
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.   4,075    4,075 
Patrimonio Autónomo Centro Comercial Viva Barranquilla   3,092    3,066 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Laureles   3,003    2,980 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Sincelejo   1,388    1,578 
Éxito Industrias S.A.S.   1,136    1,136 
Patrimonio Autónomo San Pedro Etapa I   818    413 
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Palmas   811    949 
Total   176,872    199,875 

 

Note 38. Seasonality of transactions

 

Grupo Éxito’s operating and cash flow cycles show a certain seasonality in the operational and financial results, as well as in the financial indicators related to liquidity and working capital, with a concentration during the first and last quarters of each year, , mainly due to the Christmas and holiday season and the “Special Price Days” event, which is the second most important promotional event of the year. The management monitors these indicators to ensure that risks do not materialize, and for those that could materialize, it implements action plans in a timely manner. Additionally, it monitors these indicators to ensure they remain within industry standards.

 

Note 39. Financial risk management policy

 

As of December 31, 2024, Grupo Éxito adequately disclosed its capital and financial risk management policies in the consolidated financial statements presented at the end of that year. No changes have been made to these policies during the six-months period ended June 30, 2025.

 

Note 40. Operating segments

 

The three reportable segments of Grupo Éxito, which meet the definition of operating segments, are the following:

 

Colombia:

 

-Revenues and services from the commercial activity in Colombia, with stores under the brands Éxito, Carulla, Surtimax, Súper Inter, Surti Mayorista, and the B2B format.

 

Argentina:

 

-Revenues and services from the commercial activity in Argentina, with stores under the brands Libertad y Mayorista.

 

Uruguay:

 

-Revenues and services from the commercial activity in Uruguay, with stores under the brands Disco, Devoto, and Géant.

 

Retail sales by each of the segments are as follows:

 

Operating segment  January 1 to
June 30,
2025
  

January 1 to
June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to
June 30,
2024

 
Colombia   7,553,023    7,203,776    3,742,444    3,500,431 
Argentina   534,071    688,445    234,430    392,729 
Uruguay   2,048,741    1,996,350    994,372    959,307 
Total consolidated sales   10,135,835    9,888,571    4,971,246    4,852,467 

 

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The following is additional information by operating segment:

 

   For the period ended June 30, 2025 
   Colombia   Argentina (1)   Uruguay (1)   Total   Eliminations (2)   Total 
Retail sales   7,553,023    534,071    2,048,741    10,135,835          -    10,135,835 
Service revenue   399,763    32,894    18,224    450,881    -    450,881 
Other revenue   23,176    -    3,219    26,395    -    26,395 
Gross profit   1,769,778    176,319    772,459    2,718,556    -    2,718,556 
Operating profit   307,762    (44,330)   232,894    496,326    -    496,326 
Depreciation and amortization   280,455    18,828    50,248    349,531    -    349,531 
Net finance result   (138,571)   (55,899)   6,053    (188,417)   -    (188,417)
Profit before income tax from continuing operations   193,604    (100,229)   238,947    332,322    -    332,322 
Tax expense   (24,569)   57,716    (32,736)   411    -    411 

 

   For the period ended June 30, 2024 
   Colombia   Argentina (1)   Uruguay (1)   Total   Eliminations (2)   Total 
Retail sales   7,203,776    688,445    1,996,350    9,888,571         -    9,888,571 
Service revenue   383,169    24,475    14,150    421,794    -    421,794 
Other revenue   35,926    5    3,760    39,691    -    39,691 
Gross profit   1,657,806    231,355    732,496    2,621,657    -    2,621,657 
Operating profit   69,344    (9,936)   183,983    243,391    -    243,391 
Depreciation and amortization   286,096    17,895    47,498    351,489    -    351,489 
Net finance result   (189,526)   3,538    (11,750)   (197,738)   -    (197,738)
Profit before income tax from continuing operations   (168,604)   (6,398)   172,233    (2,769)   -    (2,769)
Tax expense   73,977    (13,471)   (30,513)   29,993    -    29,993 

 

   For the three-months period ended June 30, 2025 
   Colombia   Argentina (1)   Uruguay (1)   Total   Eliminations (2)   Total 
Retail sales   3,742,444    234,430    994,372    4,971,246            -    4,971,246 
Service revenue   199,332    15,713    10,954    225,999    -    225,999 
Other revenue   9,879    -    1,345    11,224    -    11,224 
Gross profit   893,438    75,720    366,625    1,335,783    -    1,335,783 
Operating profit   216,702    (23,336)   104,618    297,984    -    297,984 
Depreciation and amortization   137,667    8,225    25,676    171,568    -    171,568 
Net finance result   (68,710)   (46,872)   4,137    (111,445)   -    (111,445)
Profit before income tax from continuing operations   162,335    (70,208)   108,755    200,882    -    200,882 
Tax expense   (34,443)   47,390    (8,820)   4,127    -    4,127 

 

   For the three-months period ended June 30, 2024 
   Colombia   Argentina (1)   Uruguay (1)   Total   Eliminations (2)   Total 
Retail sales   3,500,431    392,729    959,307    4,852,467          -    4,852,467 
Service revenue   193,710    14,667    7,236    215,613    -    215,613 
Other revenue   4,672    3    2,162    6,837    -    6,837 
Gross profit   814,546    131,054    354,104    1,299,704    -    1,299,704 
Operating profit   70,392    (7,086)   84,857    148,163    -    148,163 
Depreciation and amortization   143,030    10,517    24,311    177,858    -    177,858 
Net finance result   (94,812)   (11,038)   (9,178)   (115,028)   -    (115,028)
Profit before income tax from continuing operations   (50,782)   (18,124)   75,679    6,773    -    6,773 
Tax expense   40,168    (2,858)   (8,879)   28,431    -    28,431 

 

(1)Non-operating companies, holding companies that hold shares of the operating companies, are assigned for segment reporting purposes to the geographical area to which the operating companies belong. In cases where the holding company holds investments in multiple operating companies, it is assigned to the most significant operating company.

 

(2)It refers to the balances of transactions conducted between the segments that are eliminated in the financial statement consolidation process.

 

Total assets and liabilities by segment are not reported internally for management purposes and, consequently, are not disclosed.

 

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Note 41. Assets held for sale

 

Assets held for sale

 

Grupo Éxito’s management has a plan to sell certain properties in order to structure projects that will allow for better utilization of these properties, increase their potential future sale price, and generate additional resources for Grupo Éxito. As a result of this plan, some of the property, plant, and equipment, as well as some of the investment properties, have been classified as assets held for sale.

 

The balance of assets held for sale reflected in the statement of financial position is as follows:

 

   June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Investment property   2,645    2,645 

 

It refers to the La Secreta parcel, negotiated with the buyer in 2019. As of December 31, 2024, 59.12% of the payment for the property has been received. The remainder of the asset will be delivered along with the payments for the asset, which will be received in 2025. The deed for the contribution to the trust was signed on December 1, 2020, and registered on December 30, 2020.

 

No income or expenses have been recognized in the results or in other comprehensive income related to the use of these assets.

 

Note 42. Subsequent Events

 

On August 6, 2025, the subsidiary Libertad S.A. was granted a loan in the amount of USD 35 million for a period of 5 years. For this loan, Almacenes Éxito S.A. provided a bank guarantee as part of a transaction aimed at supporting the restructuring of its debt and optimizing its financial costs.

 

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