Exhibit 99.2
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed separate financial statements for interim periods
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, and for the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed Separate 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 | 6 | 789,155 | 856,675 | ||||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 7 | 246,842 | 314,528 | ||||||||
Prepayments | 8 | 1,186 | 13,694 | ||||||||
Receivables from related parties | 9 | 95,330 | 53,633 | ||||||||
Inventories, net | 10 | 2,269,565 | 2,230,260 | ||||||||
Financial assets | 11 | 328 | 4,469 | ||||||||
Tax assets | 23 | 594,369 | 495,669 | ||||||||
Assets held for sale | 40 | 2,645 | 2,645 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 3,999,420 | 3,971,573 | |||||||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||||
Trade receivables and other receivables | 7 | 11,571 | 13,867 | ||||||||
Prepayments | 8 | 8,675 | 9,622 | ||||||||
Receivables from related parties | 9 | 950 | - | ||||||||
Financial assets | 11 | 1,818 | 1,839 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 23 | 154,439 | 176,378 | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 12 | 1,785,916 | 1,861,804 | ||||||||
Investment property, net | 13 | 63,744 | 64,177 | ||||||||
Rights of use asset, net | 14 | 1,528,874 | 1,525,968 | ||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 15 | 162,128 | 171,861 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 16 | 1,453,077 | 1,453,077 | ||||||||
Investments accounted for using the equity method | 17 | 4,752,412 | 4,653,658 | ||||||||
Other assets | 398 | 398 | |||||||||
Total non-current assets | 9,924,002 | 9,932,649 | |||||||||
Total assets | 13,923,422 | 13,904,222 | |||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||||
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability | 19 | 1,708,946 | 1,553,175 | ||||||||
Employee benefits | 20 | 4,455 | 3,336 | ||||||||
Provisions | 21 | 14,843 | 33,397 | ||||||||
Payables to related parties | 9 | 143,361 | 114,552 | ||||||||
Trade payables and other payable | 22 | 2,963,939 | 3,129,255 | ||||||||
Lease liabilities | 14 | 292,892 | 315,308 | ||||||||
Tax liabilities | 23 | 66,576 | 108,668 | ||||||||
Other financial liabilities | 24 | 194,024 | 161,672 | ||||||||
Other liabilities | 25 | 110,331 | 172,002 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,499,367 | 5,591,365 | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
Loans, borrowings, and other financial liability | 19 | 32,259 | 128,672 | ||||||||
Employee benefits | 20 | 16,186 | 16,186 | ||||||||
Provisions | 21 | 13,435 | 13,843 | ||||||||
Trade payables and other payables | 22 | 1,680 | 22,195 | ||||||||
Lease liabilities | 14 | 1,475,115 | 1,443,071 | ||||||||
Other liabilities | 25 | 349 | 378 | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,539,024 | 1,624,345 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 7,038,391 | 7,215,710 | |||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||
Issued share capital | 26 | 4,482 | 4,482 | ||||||||
Reserves | 26 | 1,518,855 | 1,491,467 | ||||||||
Other equity components | 5,361,694 | 5,192,563 | |||||||||
Total equity | 6,885,031 | 6,688,512 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 13,923,422 | 13,904,222 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed separate interim financial statements.
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Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed Separate Statement of profit of loss for Interim Periods
For the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Notes | January 1 to June 30, | January 1 to June 30, | April 1 to June 30, | April 1 to June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from contracts with customers | 27 | 7,754,391 | 7,436,250 | 3,838,013 | 3,601,660 | ||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 10 | (6,197,811 | ) | (5,956,142 | ) | (3,053,911 | ) | (2,883,206 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,556,580 | 1,480,108 | 784,102 | 718,454 | |||||||||||||||
Distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 28 | (1,405,718 | ) | (1,481,080 | ) | (669,678 | ) | (720,435 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating revenue | 30 | 22,403 | 24,695 | 13,685 | 20,338 | ||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 30 | (1,004 | ) | (48,732 | ) | (884 | ) | (17,347 | ) | ||||||||||
Other (loss) income, net | 30 | 7,412 | (2,957 | ) | 1,089 | 803 | |||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 179,673 | (27,966 | ) | 128,314 | 1,813 | ||||||||||||||
Financial income | 31 | 39,680 | 61,803 | 16,615 | (255 | ) | |||||||||||||
Financial cost | 31 | (200,582 | ) | (277,546 | ) | (96,517 | ) | (107,844 | ) | ||||||||||
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures | 32 | 243,044 | 101,232 | 124,925 | 41,215 | ||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) before income tax from continuing operations | 261,815 | (142,477 | ) | 173,337 | (65,071 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income tax (expense) | 23 | (21,803 | ) | 85,879 | (26,472 | ) | 46,336 | ||||||||||||
Profit for the year | 240,012 | (56,598 | ) | 146,865 | (18,735 | ) | |||||||||||||
Earnings per share (*) | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share (*): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations | 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 separate interim financial statements.
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Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed Separate Statement of Comprehensive Income for Interim Periods
For the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Notes | January 1 to June 30, | January 1 to June 30, | April 1 to June 30, | April 1 to June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Net profit (loss) for the period | 240,012 | (56,598 | ) | 146,865 | (18,735 | ) | |||||||||||||
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 | 26 | (78 | ) | (399 | ) | 7 | (126 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to period results, net of taxes | (78 | ) | (399 | ) | 7 | (126 | ) | ||||||||||||
Components of other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit and loss, net of taxes | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) from translation exchange differences (1) | 26 | (208,393 | ) | 101,618 | (86,869 | ) | 58,928 | ||||||||||||
Gain from cash flow hedge | 26 | 1,484 | 2,683 | (364 | ) | (214 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of taxes | (206,909 | ) | 104,301 | (87,233 | ) | 58,714 | |||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income | (206,987 | ) | 103,902 | (87,226 | ) | 58,588 | |||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 33,025 | 47,304 | 59,639 | 39,853 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings per share | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share (*): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations | 33 | 25.45 | 36.45 | 45.95 | 30.71 |
(*) | Amounts expressed in Colombian pesos. |
(1) | Refers to exchange differences arising from the translation of assets, liabilities, equity and results of foreign operations into the reporting currency. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed separate interim financial statements.
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Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed Separate Statement of Changes in Equity for Interim Periods
As of June 30, 2025, and 2024
(Amounts expressed in millions of Colombian pesos)
Issued share capital | Premium on the issue of shares | Treasury shares reacquired | Legal reserve | Occasional reserve | Reserves for acquisition of treasury shares | Reserve for future dividends distribution | Other reserves | Total reserves | Other comprehensive income | Retained earnings | Other equity components | Total equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | (Note 26) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance on December 31, 2023 | 4,482 | 4,843,466 | (319,490 | ) | 7,857 | 509,918 | 418,442 | 155,412 | 339,496 | 1,431,125 | (2,304,046 | ) | 534,333 | 1,910,807 | 6,100,677 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | - | - | - | (65,529 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (56,598 | ) | - | (56,598 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 137,852 | - | - | 137,852 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity method on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 486,751 | 486,751 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity method on the effect of the valuation of the put option of the subsidiary Grupo Disco del Uruguay S.A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (33,950 | ) | - | (15,782 | ) | (49,732 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (105 | ) | (105 | ) | - | (358 | ) | - | (463 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance on 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance on 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declared dividend (Note 37) | - | - | - | - | (27,398 | ) | - | - | - | (27,398 | ) | - | - | - | (27,398 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 240,012 | - | 240,012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (205,083 | ) | - | - | (205,083 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity method on the inflationary effect of subsidiary Libertad S.A. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 139,071 | 139,071 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity method on the effect of the valuation of the put option of the subsidiary Grupo Disco del Uruguay S.A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,904 | ) | - | 51,040 | 49,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 773 | - | 773 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance on 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 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed separate interim financial statements.
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Almacenes Éxito S.A.
Condensed Separate 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, | January 1 to June 30, | |||||||||
Operating activities | |||||||||||
Profit (loss) for the year | 240,012 | (56,598 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile profit for the year | |||||||||||
Current income tax | 23 | (136 | ) | 1,554 | |||||||
Deferred tax | 23 | 21,939 | (87,433 | ) | |||||||
Interest, loans and lease expenses | 31 | 155,145 | 176,233 | ||||||||
Losses (gain) due to difference in unrealized exchange (1) | (14,468 | ) | 22,868 | ||||||||
Losses (gains) on fair valuation of derivative financial instruments | 31 | 9,636 | (20,322 | ) | |||||||
Expected credit loss, net | 7.1 | 533 | 3,045 | ||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and investment property, net | 10.1 | (10,731 | ) | 5,626 | |||||||
Employee benefit provisions | 20 | 1,119 | 1,119 | ||||||||
Provisions and reversals | 21 | (3,751 | ) | 30,735 | |||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, right of use asset and investment property | 12; 13; 14 | 260,961 | 264,438 | ||||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets | 15 | 12,440 | 13,254 | ||||||||
Share of profit from equity method investments | 32 | (243,044 | ) | (101,232 | ) | ||||||
(Gains) losses on disposal and retirement of property, plant and equipment, intangibles, investment properties, right-of-use assets, and other assets | (7,411 | ) | 3,151 | ||||||||
Operating result before changes in working capital | 422,244 | 256,438 | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables and other receivables | 66,291 | 65,619 | |||||||||
Decrease (Increase) in prepayments | 13,455 | 15,366 | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in receivables from related parties | (41,612 | ) | 9,025 | ||||||||
(Increase)decrease in inventories | (28,574 | ) | (243,527 | ) | |||||||
Decrease in tax assets | 33,568 | 28,961 | |||||||||
Payments in other provisions | 21 | (15,211 | ) | (32,917 | ) | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in trade payables and other accounts payable | (155,197 | ) | (622,312 | ) | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable to related parties | 29,452 | (125,588 | ) | ||||||||
(Decrease) in tax liabilities | (42,092 | ) | (40,598 | ) | |||||||
(Decrease) in other liabilities | (61,636 | ) | (67,490 | ) | |||||||
Income tax, net | (129,231 | ) | (130,483 | ) | |||||||
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities | 91,457 | (887,506 | ) | ||||||||
Investing activities | |||||||||||
Contributions to and returns from subsidiaries and joint ventures | 43,498 | 45,152 | |||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 12.1 | (41,423 | ) | (72,669 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of other intangible assets | 15 | (873 | ) | (6,524 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds of the sale of property, plant and equipment | 7,290 | 1,797 | |||||||||
Dividends received | 79,704 | 44,186 | |||||||||
Net cash flows provided by investing activities | 88,196 | 11,942 | |||||||||
Financing activities | |||||||||||
Cash flows from changes in ownership interests of subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control | - | 15 | |||||||||
Payments made for financial assets | 21 | 52 | |||||||||
Payments received from collections on behalf of third parties | 26,451 | 110,756 | |||||||||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 19 | 413,400 | 1,000,000 | ||||||||
Payments of loans and borrowings | 19 | (346,080 | ) | (87,680 | ) | ||||||
Payments of interest of loans and borrowings | 19 | (85,980 | ) | (76,432 | ) | ||||||
Lease liabilities paid | 14.2 | (150,876 | ) | (147,371 | ) | ||||||
Interest in lease liabilities paid | 14.2 | (76,702 | ) | (75,014 | ) | ||||||
Dividends paid | (27,407 | ) | (7,577 | ) | |||||||
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities | (247,173 | ) | 716,749 | ||||||||
Net decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents | (67,520 | ) | (158,815 | ) | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 6 | 856,675 | 980,624 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 6 | 789,155 | 821,809 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed separate 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. (hereinafter, the Company) 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
The Company has been listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) since 1994 and is under the supervision of the Financial Superintendence of Colombia; it is a foreign issuer at the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and it is also a foreign issuer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The issuance of the condensed separate 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.
The Company’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 2. Preparation bases and other material accounting policies
The separate financial statements as of December 31, 2024, and the condensed separate financial statements for the interim periods as of June 30, 2025, and for the 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 separate 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 separate financial statements do not provide non-significant updates to the information provided in the notes to the separate 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 separate financial statements as of December 31, 2024.
The separate financial statements 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.
The Company has prepared separate financial statements on the basis that it will continue as a going concern.
Note 3. Accounting policies
The condensed separate 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 separate financial statements as of December 31, 2024, which are duly disclosed in the separate 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 4.1, did not result in significant changes to these accounting policies compared to those used in the preparation of the separate financial statements as of December 31, 2024, and no significant impacts were observed upon adoption.
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Note 4. Regulatory changes
Note 4.1. Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board -IASB applicable to the Company
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. |
Note 4.2. 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.
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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IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements | ||
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 |
It is estimated that no significant impacts will arise from the application of this IFRS. |
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Standard | Description | Impact | ||
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. |
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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.
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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. | ||
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. |
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Standard | Description | Impact | ||
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 5. Significant events
Discontinuation of the BDR program (Forward-looking statements)
On February 14, 2025, the Company informs the market and the holders of Level II sponsored American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), 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, a request was submitted to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) for the cancellation of the Company’s registration as a foreign issuer, category “A,” (“BDRs Program”).
On August 4, 2025, the Company informed the market that the CVM had approved the cancellation of its registration as a foreign issuer in category “A” (“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 shareholder composition occurred as a result of the exit of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA FBO Holders of DR ÉXITO ADR as the depositary of its American Depositary Shares (“ADRs”) program following its termination.
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Note 6. Cash and cash equivalents
The balance of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:
Jun 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Cash in hand and at banks | 699,087 | 743,526 | ||||||
High liquidity funds (1) | 65,489 | 3,614 | ||||||
Certificates of deposit and securities (2) | 23,088 | 108,101 | ||||||
Funds | 1,491 | 1,434 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 789,155 | 856,675 |
(1) | The balance is as follows: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
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. | 9,896 | 1,917 | ||||||
Fiduciaria Bogota S.A. | 4,273 | 188 | ||||||
Fiducolombia S.A. | 4,057 | 547 | ||||||
Skandia Fiduciaria S.A. | 4 | - | ||||||
Total high liquidity funds | 65,489 | 3,614 |
The increase corresponds to new fiduciary rights to be used in the Company’s operations.
(2) | The balance corresponds to treasury bills (TES) $23,088. |
As of June 30, 2025, the Company recorded returns generated from cash in banks and cash equivalents amounting to $2,142 (June 30, 2024 - $1,952), which were recognized as financial income, as detailed in Note 31.
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents are not subject to any restrictions or liens that limit their availability.
Note 7. 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 7.1) | 113,429 | 180,937 | ||||||
Other accounts receivable (Note 7.2) | 144,984 | 147,458 | ||||||
Total trade receivables and other receivables | 258,413 | 328,395 | ||||||
Current | 246,842 | 314,528 | ||||||
Non-Current | 11,571 | 13,867 |
Note 7.1. Trade receivables
The balance of trade receivables is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Trade receivables | 96,123 | 162,305 | ||||||
Sale of real-estate project inventories (1) | 10,852 | 10,800 | ||||||
Rentals and dealers | 4,938 | 5,865 | ||||||
Net investment in leases | 4,183 | 5,509 | ||||||
Employee funds and lending | 1,019 | 514 | ||||||
Allowance for expected credit loss | (3,686 | ) | (4,056 | ) | ||||
Total trade receivables | 113,429 | 180,937 |
(1) | The balance corresponds to the long-term sales of the Copacabana real estate project. |
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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 $533 (June 30, 2024 - expense of $3,045).
The movement provision of the expected credit loss during the period was as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 4,160 | |||
Additions (Note 28) | 9,686 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 30) | (6,641 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (716 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 6,489 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 4,056 | |||
Additions (Note 28) | 7,602 | |||
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses (Note 30) | (7,069 | ) | ||
Write-off of receivables | (903 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 3,686 |
Note 7.2. Other receivables
The balance of other accounts receivable is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Business agreements (1) | 87,966 | 71,989 | ||||||
Recoverable taxes (2) | 16,717 | 21,194 | ||||||
Money remittances | 12,306 | 8,858 | ||||||
Loans or advances to employees | 11,758 | 33,278 | ||||||
Sale of property, plant, and equipment (3) | 7,296 | 353 | ||||||
Money transfer services | 1,266 | 1,575 | ||||||
Other receivables | 7,675 | 10,211 | ||||||
Total other receivables | 144,984 | 147,458 |
(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 decrease mainly corresponds to the offsetting of the VAT credit balance. |
(3) | The increase mainly corresponds to the sale of the Country lot in Bogotá for $6,986. |
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 | 262,099 | 249,391 | 727 | 97 | 11,884 | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | 332,451 | 317,623 | 523 | 438 | 13,867 |
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Note 8. Prepayments
The balance of prepayments is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Lease payments (1) | 9,013 | 9,996 | ||||||
Insurance (2) | 610 | 11,506 | ||||||
Maintenance | 115 | 1,088 | ||||||
Other prepayments | 123 | 726 | ||||||
Total prepayments | 9,861 | 23,316 | ||||||
Current | 1,186 | 13,694 | ||||||
Non-current | 8,675 | 9,622 |
(1) | Corresponde a los arrendamientos pagados por anticipado de los siguientes inmuebles: |
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 | ||||||
Total leases | 9,013 | 9,996 |
(2) | The decrease is due to the completion of the amortization of the company’s multi-risk insurance policy, which was valid until June 2025 |
Note 9. 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 El 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 Comercial Group. Corp.; |
Note 9.1. Significant agreements
Transactions with related parties primarily refer to transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and other related entities, and were accounted for substantially in accordance with the prices, terms, and conditions agreed upon between the parties. 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 the Company through credit cards, (ii) the use of these credit cards inside and outside the Company’s stores, and (iii) the use of other financial services agreed upon between the parties within the Company’s stores. |
- | Sara ANV S.A.: Agreement on terms and conditions for the provision of services. |
- | Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.: Acquisition of telephony plans and contract for the provision of administrative services. |
- | Logística Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.: Contracts for transportation services; contracts for the sale of merchandise, administrative services, and expense reimbursement. |
- | Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P.: Contracts for the provision of energy marketing services. |
- | Éxito Industrias S.A.S.: Contracts for property leasing and provision of services. |
- | Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S.: Contract for expense reimbursements and administrative services. |
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- | Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls: Contract for property leasing, administrative services, and expense reimbursement. |
- | Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S.: Software usage license and contract for the provision of “Éxito referrals” services. |
Note 9.2. Transactions with related parties
Transactions with related parties refer to income 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 | |||||||||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 32,553 | 31,536 | 16,727 | 14,687 | ||||||||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 24,457 | 27,416 | 10,402 | 11,687 | ||||||||||||
Other related parties (3) | 721 | - | 424 | - | ||||||||||||
Total | 57,731 | 58,952 | 27,553 | 26,374 |
(1) | The revenues correspond to the provision of administrative services to Éxito Industrias S.A.S., Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S., Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P., Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S., and Patrimonios Autónomos, as well as to the leasing of real estate to Patrimonios Autónomos and to Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. |
The amount of revenue with each subsidiary 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 | |||||||||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 19,531 | 18,341 | 10,083 | 8,229 | ||||||||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 10,615 | 10,398 | 5,390 | 5,205 | ||||||||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 1,284 | 1,279 | 680 | 546 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 646 | 803 | 326 | 369 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 413 | 612 | 215 | 301 | ||||||||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 64 | 103 | 33 | 37 | ||||||||||||
Total | 32,553 | 31,536 | 16,727 | 14,687 |
(2) | 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 | 43 | 323 | 26 | 93 | ||||||||||||
Total | 24,159 | 26,716 | 10,246 | 11,486 | ||||||||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Services | 31 | 318 | 28 | 54 | ||||||||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||||||||||
Personnel payroll reimbursement | 267 | 382 | 128 | 147 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 24,457 | 27,416 | 10,402 | 11,687 |
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(3) | 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 | |||||||||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 196,371 | 193,789 | 99,556 | 95,947 | ||||||||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 59,435 | 56,168 | 29,213 | 27,868 | ||||||||||||
Key management personnel (3) | 10,381 | 39,521 | 2,701 | 6,496 | ||||||||||||
Members of the Board | 88 | 443 | 51 | 40 | ||||||||||||
Other related parties | 14 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | 266,289 | 289,921 | 131,521 | 130,351 |
(1) | The costs and expenses mainly correspond to purchases of merchandise and goods for commercialization from Éxito Industrias S.A.S.; transportation services received from Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S.; leases and property management with Patrimonios Autónomos and Éxito Industrias S.A.S.; royalty expenses for the use of trademarks with Éxito Industrias S.A.S.; the purchase of corporate plans from Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S.; and services received, purchase of goods, and reimbursements from other subsidiaries. |
The amount of costs and expenses with each subsidiary 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 | |||||||||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 100,451 | 96,183 | 51,090 | 47,011 | ||||||||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 54,833 | 54,838 | 26,407 | 26,534 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 29,846 | 31,826 | 16,425 | 16,896 | ||||||||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 9,655 | 9,107 | 4,987 | 4,618 | ||||||||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 1,083 | 997 | 613 | 469 | ||||||||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | 434 | 686 | - | 381 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 69 | 152 | 34 | 38 | ||||||||||||
Total | 196,371 | 193,789 | 99,556 | 95,947 |
(2) | 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 | 54,787 | 50,161 | 27,121 | 25,118 | ||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 59,435 | 56,168 | 29,213 | 27,868 |
(3) | 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 | 10,108 | 39,138 | 2,578 | 6,325 | ||||||||||||
Post-employment benefits | 273 | 383 | 123 | 171 | ||||||||||||
Total | 10,381 | 39,521 | 2,701 | 6,496 |
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Note 9.3. 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 | |||||||||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 50,168 | 16,123 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 44,757 | 37,504 | 950 | - | ||||||||||||
Other related parties (3) | 405 | 6 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | 95,330 | 53,633 | 950 | - | ||||||||||||
Current | 95,330 | 53,633 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Non-current | - | - | 950 | - |
(1) | The balances correspond to the following subsidiaries and the following items: | |
- | The balance of receivables for each subsidiary is as follows: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos (a) | 48,551 | 3,746 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 703 | 844 | ||||||
Libertad S.A. | 399 | 10,206 | ||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 187 | 279 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 142 | 150 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 120 | 35 | ||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 66 | 811 | ||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | - | 52 | ||||||
Total receivables subsidiaries | 50,168 | 16,123 |
(a) | Includes $37,873 (2024 - $496) of declared dividends. |
- | The balance of receivables from subsidiaries corresponds to the following items: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Collection of declared dividends | 37,873 | 496 | ||||||
Administrative services | 4,090 | 1,578 | ||||||
Strategic direction services | 399 | 10,206 | ||||||
Expense reimbursement | 272 | 516 | ||||||
Other services | 7,534 | 3,327 | ||||||
Total receivables subsidiaries | 50,168 | 16,123 |
(2) | The balances correspond to the following joint ventures and the following items: |
- | The balance of receivables for each joint venture is as follows: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | ||||||||
Commercial activations, services, and coupon collection | 550 | 3,350 | ||||||
Other services | 14,592 | 1,252 | ||||||
Total | 15,142 | 4,602 | ||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | ||||||||
Redemption of points | 29,524 | 32,849 | ||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | ||||||||
Other services | 91 | 53 | ||||||
Total receivables | 44,757 | 37,504 |
- | 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.
(3) | The balance corresponds to Calleja S.A. de C.V. for the purchase of goods. |
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Note 9.4. Payables to related parties
The balance of payables to related parties is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 103,832 | 70,872 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 39,529 | 43,680 | ||||||
Total payables | 143,361 | 114,552 |
(1) | The balances correspond to the following subsidiaries and the following items: |
- | The balance of payables for each subsidiary is as follows: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A. | 72,670 | 41,428 | ||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 14,828 | 14,162 | ||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 6,781 | 4,731 | ||||||
Patrimonios Autónomos | 4,758 | 5,416 | ||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 4,729 | 4,821 | ||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 66 | 14 | ||||||
Marketplace Internacional Exito y Servicios S.A.S. | - | 300 | ||||||
Total payables subsidiaries | 103,832 | 70,872 |
- | The balance of payables to subsidiaries corresponds to the following items: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Purchase of assets and inventories | 62,718 | 14,097 | ||||||
Transportation services | 14,828 | 14,070 | ||||||
Lease of real estate | 7,377 | 3,746 | ||||||
Mobile recharge collection service | 6,193 | 4,602 | ||||||
Energy services | 4,663 | 4,794 | ||||||
Purchase of tourist packages | 66 | 14 | ||||||
Other services received | 7,987 | 29,549 | ||||||
Total payables subsidiaries | 103,832 | 70,872 |
(2) | The balance of payables for each joint venture is as follows: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. (a) | 39,178 | 43,648 | ||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | 351 | 32 | ||||||
Total payables joint ventures | 39,529 | 43,680 |
(a) | It corresponds to the issuance of points (accumulations) issued. |
Note 9.5. Lease liabilities with related parties
The balance of lease liability with related parties is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (Note 14.2) | 442,364 | 453,404 | ||||||
Current | 46,767 | 58,344 | ||||||
Non-current | 395,597 | 395,060 |
The lease liability balance corresponds to the lease agreements entered with the following subsidiaries:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (Patrimonios Autónomos) (Note 14.2) | 442,364 | 453,404 |
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Note 9.6. Other financial liabilities with related parties
The balance of other financial liabilities with related parties is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Subsidiaries (1) | 95,774 | 126,367 | ||||||
Joint ventures (2) | 28,213 | 11,973 | ||||||
Total other financial liabilities | 123,987 | 138,340 |
(1) | It corresponds to the money collected from the subsidiaries within the ‘in-house cash’ centralized treasury program (Note 24) |
(2) | It corresponds to collections received from third parties for the use of the Éxito Card, owned by Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. (Note 24). |
Note 10. Inventories, net and Cost of sales
Note 10.1. Inventories, net
The balance of inventories is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Inventories, net (1) | 2,164,584 | 2,138,916 | ||||||
Inventories in transit | 50,627 | 25,596 | ||||||
Raw materials | 34,414 | 42,074 | ||||||
Real estate project inventories (2) | 13,716 | 16,941 | ||||||
Materials, spares, accessories and consumable packaging | 6,224 | 6,733 | ||||||
Total inventories, net | 2,269,565 | 2,230,260 |
(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 | 17,947 | |||
Loss recognized during the period (Note 10.2.) | 5,626 | |||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 23,573 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 28,271 | |||
Reversal of loss recognized during the period (Note 10.2.) | (10,731 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 17,540 |
(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.
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Note 10.2. 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) | 7,001,765 | 6,694,806 | 3,445,968 | 3,239,591 | ||||||||||||
Trade discounts and purchase rebates | (1,173,655 | ) | (1,108,482 | ) | (586,321 | ) | (544,032 | ) | ||||||||
Logistics costs (2) | 277,581 | 285,689 | 140,229 | 138,243 | ||||||||||||
Damage and loss | 102,851 | 78,503 | 52,644 | 46,551 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss recognized during the period (Note 10.1) | (10,731 | ) | 5,626 | 1,391 | 2,853 | |||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 6,197,811 | 5,956,142 | 3,053,911 | 2,883,206 |
(1) | For the period ended June 30, 2025, it includes $15,272 of depreciation and amortization costs (June 30, 2024 - $14,415). |
(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 | 161,764 | 160,415 | 80,866 | 79,799 | ||||||||||||
Services | 74,909 | 88,711 | 39,002 | 40,287 | ||||||||||||
Depreciations and amortizations | 33,771 | 33,286 | 16,826 | 16,729 | ||||||||||||
Leases | 4,585 | 812 | 2,244 | 287 | ||||||||||||
Upload and download operators | 2,552 | 2,465 | 1,291 | 1,141 | ||||||||||||
Total logistics costs | 277,581 | 285,689 | 140,229 | 138,243 |
Note 11. 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) | 1,437 | 1,437 | ||||||
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | 381 | 402 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments (2) | 328 | 4,469 | ||||||
Total financial assets | 2,146 | 6,308 | ||||||
Current | 328 | 4,469 | ||||||
Non-current | 1,818 | 1,839 |
(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 | |||||||
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 | 1,437 | 1,437 |
(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. |
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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 |
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, the financial assets are free from restrictions or encumbrances that limit their marketability or realizability.
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, no impairment in value was observed in any of the assets.
Note 12. Property, plant and equipment, net
The balance of property, plant, and equipment, net is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Land | 442,358 | 442,358 | ||||||
Buildings | 956,334 | 954,767 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 914,675 | 906,455 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 566,017 | 565,762 | ||||||
Assets under construction | 12,366 | 6,660 | ||||||
Improvements to third-party properties | 455,771 | 454,096 | ||||||
Vehicles | 7,491 | 7,498 | ||||||
Computers | 293,563 | 294,735 | ||||||
Others | 289 | 289 | ||||||
Total property, plant and equipment, gross | 3,648,864 | 3,632,620 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (1,862,948 | ) | (1,770,816 | ) | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 1,785,916 | 1,861,804 |
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The movements in the cost of property, plant, and equipment and in its depreciation during the presented period are as follows:
Cost | Land | Buildings | Machinery and equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Assets under construction | Improvements to third-party properties | Vehicles | Computers | Others | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 445,269 | 960,056 | 881,732 | 539,865 | 6,139 | 457,570 | 7,584 | 293,597 | 289 | 3,592,101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | - | 23,074 | 7,617 | - | 7,046 | 110 | 3,699 | - | 41,546 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Disposals and withdrawals) | (151 | ) | - | (12,137 | ) | (1,916 | ) | (54 | ) | (8,692 | ) | (10 | ) | (826 | ) | - | (23,786 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Decrease
(Increase) from movements between property, plant and equipment accounts | - | - | - | - | (324 | ) | 324 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decreases)
by transfer to other balance sheet accounts – Tax assets | - | - | (3,041 | ) | (1,127 | ) | (106 | ) | (408 | ) | - | (574 | ) | - | (5,256 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 445,118 | 960,056 | 889,628 | 544,439 | 5,655 | 455,840 | 7,684 | 295,896 | 289 | 3,604,605 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 442,358 | 954,767 | 906,455 | 565,762 | 6,660 | 454,096 | 7,498 | 294,735 | 289 | 3,632,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 1,567 | 14,940 | 2,615 | 5,898 | 3,694 | - | 683 | - | 29,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Disposals and withdrawals) | - | - | (4,766 | ) | (1,970 | ) | - | (1,721 | ) | (7 | ) | (1,784 | ) | - | (10,248 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Decreases)
by transfer to other balance sheet accounts – Tax assets | - | - | (1,954 | ) | (390 | ) | (192 | ) | (298 | ) | - | (71 | ) | - | (2,905 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 442,358 | 956,334 | 914,675 | 566,017 | 12,366 | 455,771 | 7,491 | 293,563 | 289 | 3,648,864 |
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings | Machinery and equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Improvements to third-party properties | Vehicles | Computers | Others | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 256,273 | 512,902 | 382,109 | 258,768 | 7,126 | 181,327 | 4 | 1,598,509 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 14,340 | 34,269 | 23,106 | 17,835 | 152 | 16,786 | - | 106,488 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Disposals and withdrawals) | - | (9,807 | ) | (1,768 | ) | (5,694 | ) | (10 | ) | (823 | ) | - | (18,102 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 270,613 | 537,364 | 403,447 | 270,909 | 7,268 | 197,290 | 4 | 1,686,895 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 282,916 | 565,118 | 422,651 | 282,791 | 7,222 | 210,114 | 4 | 1,770,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 14,301 | 33,337 | 21,205 | 16,049 | 58 | 15,866 | - | 100,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Disposals and withdrawals) | - | (4,001 | ) | (1,818 | ) | (1,079 | ) | (7 | ) | (1,779 | ) | - | (8,684 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 297,217 | 594,454 | 442,038 | 297,761 | 7,273 | 224,201 | 4 | 1,862,948 |
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 the Company’s management, and on which the costs directly attributed 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 the Company’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, the Company holds insurance policies covering the risk of loss on these assets.
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Note 12.1. Additions to property, plant and equipment for cash flow presentation purposes.
January 1 to June 30, 2025 | January 1 to June 30, 2024 | |||||||
Additions | 29,397 | 41,546 | ||||||
Financing of property, plant, and equipment – Additions | (45,488 | ) | (85,438 | ) | ||||
Financing of property, plant, and equipment – Payments | 57,514 | 116,561 | ||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment in cash | 41,423 | 72,669 |
Note 13. Investment properties
The Company’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 | 42,801 | 42,801 | ||||||
Buildings | 29,576 | 29,576 | ||||||
Constructions in progress | 850 | 850 | ||||||
Total cost of investment properties | 73,227 | 73,227 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (9,421 | ) | (8,988 | ) | ||||
Impairment | (62 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||
Total investment properties, net | 63,744 | 64,177 |
The movements in the cost of investment properties and in the accumulated depreciation during the presented period are as follows:
Accumulated depreciation | Buildings | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 8,123 | |||
Depreciation | 434 | |||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 8,557 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 8,988 | |||
Depreciation | 433 | |||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 9,421 |
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, the Company 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 14. Leases
Nota 14.1. 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 | 3,573,927 | 3,444,970 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (2,045,053 | ) | (1,919,002 | ) | ||||
Total right-of-use assets, net | 1,528,874 | 1,525,968 |
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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 | 3,203,928 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 16,531 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 133,313 | |||
Derecognition, reversal and disposal (2) | (28,126 | ) | ||
Others | (580 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 3,325,066 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 3,444,970 | |||
Increase from new contracts | 3,233 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts (1) | 158,533 | |||
Derecognition, reversal and disposal (2) | (33,661 | ) | ||
Others | 852 | |||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 3,573,927 | |||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 1,647,077 | |||
Depreciation | 157,516 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (28,126 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 1,776,467 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 1,919,002 | |||
Depreciation | 159,712 | |||
Derecognition and disposal (2) | (33,661 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 2,045,053 |
(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 | 3,573,927 | 3,444,970 | ||||||
Total cost of right-of-use assets | 3,573,927 | 3,444,970 |
The balances of accumulated depreciation of right-of-use assets by underlying asset class are as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Buildings | 2,045,053 | 1,919,002 | ||||||
Total accumulated depreciation of right-of-use assets | 2,045,053 | 1,919,002 |
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 | 159,712 | 156,687 | 76,968 | 78,735 | ||||||||||||
Vehicles | - | 289 | - | 142 | ||||||||||||
Equipment | - | 540 | - | 237 | ||||||||||||
Total depreciation expense | 159,712 | 157,516 | 76,968 | 79,114 |
The Company 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 14 years (December 31, 2024 – 13 years), which is also the average remaining depreciation term of the right-of-use assets.
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Note 14.2 Lease liabilities
The balance of the lease liability is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Lease liabilities (1) | 1,768,007 | 1,758,379 | ||||||
Current | 292,892 | 315,308 | ||||||
Non-current | 1,475,115 | 1,443,071 |
(1) | Includes $442,364 (December 31, 2024 - $453,404) of lease liability contracted with related parties (Note 9.5). |
The movements in the lease liability are as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 1,771,142 | |||
Increase due to new contracts | 16,531 | |||
Accrued interest | 74,680 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts | 133,313 | |||
Write-off, reversal, and disposal | (1,117 | ) | ||
Payment of lease liabilities | (147,371 | ) | ||
Interest payments on lease liabilities | (75,014 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 1,772,164 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 1,758,379 | |||
Increase due to new contracts | 3,233 | |||
Accrued interest | 77,127 | |||
Remeasurements from existing contracts | 158,533 | |||
Write-off, reversal, and disposal | (1,687 | ) | ||
Payment of lease liabilities | (150,876 | ) | ||
Interest payments on lease liabilities | (76,702 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 1,768,007 |
Below are the future lease liability payments as of June 30, 2025:
Up to one year | 430,350 | |||
From 1 to 5 years | 1,116,084 | |||
More than 5 years | 1,158,469 | |||
Minimum installments for lease liabilities (*) | 2,704,903 | |||
Future financing (expenses) | (936,896 | ) | ||
Total minimum net installments for lease liabilities | 1,768,007 |
(*) | This amount includes principal and interest. |
Note 15. Other intangible assets, net
The balance of other intangible assets, net is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Trademarks | 86,433 | 86,433 | ||||||
Computer software | 173,902 | 178,249 | ||||||
Rights | 20,491 | 20,491 | ||||||
Others | 22 | 22 | ||||||
Total cost of other intangible assets | 280,848 | 285,195 | ||||||
Accumulated amortization | (118,720 | ) | (113,334 | ) | ||||
Total other intangible assets, net | 162,128 | 171,861 |
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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 | 86,427 | 239,493 | 20,491 | 22 | 346,433 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | 6 | 6,518 | - | - | 6,524 | |||||||||||||||
(Disposals and derecognition) | - | (6,060 | ) | - | - | (6,060 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 86,433 | 239,951 | 20,491 | 22 | 346,897 | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 86,433 | 178,249 | 20,491 | 22 | 285,195 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 873 | - | - | 873 | |||||||||||||||
(Disposals and derecognition) | - | (7,054 | ) | - | - | (7,054 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other movements (a) | - | 1,834 | - | - | 1,834 | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 86,433 | 173,902 | 20,491 | 22 | 280,848 |
(a) | As part of the liquidation process of the subsidiary Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S., its technological platform “SELLER” was transferred to the Company as a return of capital contributions. |
Accumulated amortization | Computer software | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 156,087 | |||
Amortization | 13,254 | |||
(Disposals and derecognition) | (5,679 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 163,662 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 113,334 | |||
Amortization | 12,440 | |||
(Disposals and derecognition) | (7,054 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 118,720 |
(1) | This corresponds to the Surtimax brand received from the merger with Carulla Vivero S.A. for $17,427, the Súper Ínter brand acquired in the business combination with Comercializadora Giraldo Gómez y Cía. S.A. for $63,704, the Taeq brand for $5,296 and the Finlandek brand for $6. |
These brands have an indefinite useful life. The Company estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit in which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows, therefore, they are not amortized.
The rights have an indefinite useful life. The Company estimates that there is no foreseeable time limit in 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 16. Goodwill
The balance of goodwill is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Retail trade | 1,454,094 | 1,454,094 | ||||||
Impairment loss | (1,017 | ) | (1,017 | ) | ||||
Total goodwill | 1,453,077 | 1,453,077 |
The company 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.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life due to the Company’s intended use of it, therefore, it is not amortized.
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Note 17. 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 | |||||||
Spice Investment Mercosur S.A. | Subsidiary | 2,163,849 | 1,969,374 | |||||||
Onper Investment 2015 S.L. | Subsidiary | 1,011,076 | 1,131,442 | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | Subsidiary | 999,009 | 1,007,236 | |||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | Joint venture | 291,432 | 271,548 | |||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 208,342 | 197,180 | |||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | Joint venture | 23,227 | 17,691 | |||||||
Logística, Transporte y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 20,869 | 23,961 | |||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | Subsidiary | 15,995 | 4,861 | |||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 6,800 | 9,313 | |||||||
Fideicomiso Lote Girardot | Subsidiary | 3,850 | 3,850 | |||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 3,719 | 6,134 | |||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | Subsidiary | 2,576 | 2,659 | |||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | Joint venture | 973 | 1,981 | |||||||
Depósito y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | Subsidiary | 420 | 414 | |||||||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. liquidated (a) | Subsidiary | 146 | 5,887 | |||||||
Gestión y Logistica S.A. | Subsidiary | 129 | 127 | |||||||
Total investments accounted for using the equity method | 4,752,412 | 4,653,658 |
(a) | On April 11, 2025, the General Shareholders’ Meeting approved the liquidation of Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. Liquidated, and this was recorded in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation and Legal Representation on May 15, 2025. |
There are no restrictions on the ability of investments accounted for using the equity method to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, or the reimbursement of loans or advances made.
The Company has no contingent liabilities incurred in connection with its interests in these investments.
The Company does not have implicit obligations acquired on behalf of investments accounted for using the equity method, resulting from losses exceeding the investment held.
The 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 separate 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 | 4,091,366 | |||
Capital increases (reduction), net | (20,650 | ) | ||
Share of income (Note 32) | 101,232 | |||
Share in equity movements | 571,726 | |||
Declared dividends | (59,456 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 4,684,218 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 4,653,658 | |||
Capital increases (reduction), net | (47,001 | ) | ||
Share of income (Note 32) | 243,044 | |||
Share in equity movements | (17,585 | ) | ||
Declared dividends | (79,704 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 4,752,412 |
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Note 18. Non-cash transactions
During the periods ended on June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, the Company 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 12.1 and 14, respectively.
Note 19. Loans and borrowings
The balance of loans and borrowings is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Bank loans | 1,741,205 | 1,681,847 | ||||||
Current | 1,708,946 | 1,553,175 | ||||||
Non-current | 32,259 | 128,672 |
The movements of loans and borrowings during the reported period are as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 815,518 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 1,000,000 | |||
Increases from revaluations and interest | 101,553 | |||
Repayments of loans and borrowings | (87,680 | ) | ||
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings | (76,432 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 1,752,959 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 (1) | 1,681,847 | |||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings (2) | 413,400 | |||
Increases from revaluations and interest | 78,018 | |||
Repayments of loans and borrowings (3) | (346,080 | ) | ||
Payments of interest on loans and borrowings | (85,980 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 1,741,205 |
(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. |
(2) | The Company requested disbursements of $50,000 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on February 7, 2025; $35,000 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on February 21, 2025; $50,000 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on April 15, 2025; $83,400 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on April 28, 2025; $95,000 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on May 2, 2025; and $100,000 from the bilateral loan agreement signed on May 15, 2025. |
(3) | During the period ended June 30, 2025, the Company paid $12,084 under the bilateral loan agreement signed on March 27, 2020; $25,000 under the bilateral loan agreements signed on August 30, 2023; $50,000 under the bilateral loan agreement signed on August 6, 2024; $100,000 under the bilateral revolving credit agreement signed on February 25, 2022; $17,271 and $91,725 under two bilateral loan agreements signed on March 26, 2021; and $50,000 under the bilateral loan agreement signed on April 15, 2025 |
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.
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.
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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 | |||
2027 | 16,882 | |||
2028 | 15,377 | |||
32,259 |
Covenants
Under the credit and loan agreements, the Company is required to comply with the following financial covenants: while payment obligations under the agreements signed on March 27, 2020, remain outstanding, the Company must maintain a maximum leverage 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 Company’s separate and audited financial statements for each fiscal year.
As of December 31, 2024, the covenants were complied with.
Additionally, under the same credit and loan agreements, the Company is required to comply with certain non-financial covenants, which were also met as of December 31, 2024.
Note 20. Employee benefits
The balance of employee benefits is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Defined benefit plans | 18,889 | 17,887 | ||||||
Long-term benefit plan | 1,752 | 1,635 | ||||||
Total employee benefits | 20,641 | 19,522 | ||||||
Current | 4,455 | 3,336 | ||||||
Non-current | 16,186 | 16,186 |
Note 21. Provisions
The balance of provisions is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Legal proceedings (1) | 13,947 | 14,621 | ||||||
Restructuring (2) | 8,086 | 19,350 | ||||||
Others | 6,245 | 13,269 | ||||||
Total provisions | 28,278 | 47,240 | ||||||
Current | 14,843 | 33,397 | ||||||
Non-current | 13,435 | 13,843 |
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company has no provisions for onerous contracts recorded.
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(1) | Provisions for legal proceedings are recognized to cover the estimated probable losses against the Company due to labor and civil litigation, which are calculated based on the best estimate of the disbursement required to settle the obligation as of the date of preparation of the financial statements. The balance is composed of the following: |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Labor legal proceedings | 10,349 | 10,920 | ||||||
Civil legal proceedings | 3,598 | 3,701 | ||||||
Total legal proceedings | 13,947 | 14,621 |
(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. |
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 | 14,442 | 242 | 5,125 | 8,096 | 27,905 | |||||||||||||||
Increases | 1,755 | - | 29,991 | 8,237 | 39,983 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (565 | ) | - | (24,933 | ) | (7,419 | ) | (32,917 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (3,645 | ) | (242 | ) | (1,686 | ) | (3,675 | ) | (9,248 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 11,987 | - | 8,497 | 5,239 | 25,723 | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 14,621 | - | 19,350 | 13,269 | 47,240 | |||||||||||||||
Increases | 2,783 | - | - | 2,532 | 5,315 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (1,266 | ) | - | (11,264 | ) | (2,681 | ) | (15,211 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversals (not used) | (2,191 | ) | - | - | (6,875 | ) | (9,066 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 13,947 | - | 8,086 | 6,245 | 28,278 |
Note 22. Trade payables and other payables
The balance of trade payables and other accounts is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Payables to suppliers of goods | 1,830,283 | 2,165,933 | ||||||
Payables and other payables - agreements (1) | 477,471 | 501,291 | ||||||
Costs and expenses payable | 242,950 | 248,438 | ||||||
Withholding tax payable (2) | 211,714 | 36,488 | ||||||
Labor liabilities | 119,444 | 120,391 | ||||||
Tax payable | 29,134 | 9,494 | ||||||
Purchase of assets (3) | 27,611 | 41,531 | ||||||
Dividends payable (4) | 2,361 | 2,343 | ||||||
Others | 24,651 | 25,541 | ||||||
Total trade payables and other payables | 2,965,619 | 3,151,450 | ||||||
Current | 2,963,939 | 3,129,255 | ||||||
Non-current | 1,680 | 22,195 |
(1) | Payables and other payables - agreements |
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Payables to suppliers of goods | 428,766 | 447,414 | ||||||
Payables to other suppliers | 48,705 | 53,877 | ||||||
Total payables and other payable - agreements | 477,471 | 501,291 |
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 the Company.
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.
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Additionally, the Company 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 the Company, 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) | This 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 reduction mainly corresponds to payments made in the first semester of the year to third parties from whom furniture and fixed assets were acquired. |
Note 23. Income tax
Note 23.1. Tax regulations applicable to the Company
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 are 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%. |
Tax credits
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.
The movement of the excess presumptive income over the company’s taxable income during the reported 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, the Company reports tax loss carryforwards of $699,023 (December 31, 2024 – $704,357).
The movement of the company’s tax losses during the reported period is as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 740,337 | |||
Adjustment to tax losses from the period | (35,980 | ) | ||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 704,357 | |||
Tax losses (gains) generated during the period | (5,334 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 699,023 |
Finality of tax returns
Starting from 2020, the general term for the finality of tax returns will be 3 years, and for taxpayers required to submit transfer pricing documentation and for returns in which tax losses are generated and offset, the term for finality will be 5 years.
For 2023 through 2026, if there is a 35% increase in the net income tax compared to the net income tax of the previous period, the finality of the tax returns will be six months; if there is a 25% increase in the net income tax compared to the net income tax of the previous period, the finality of the tax returns will be twelve months.
The income tax and complementary tax returns for 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, in which tax credits were generated, are subject to review for 5 years from the filing date, considering that the company is subject to the transfer pricing regime. The income tax and complementary tax return for 2019, in which tax losses and tax credit were generated, is subject to review for 5 years from the filing date.
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Tax advisors and the Company’s management believe that no additional taxes will be payable, other than those recorded as of June 30, 2025.
The Company has reviewed the existence of uncertainties regarding the acceptance by the tax authority of certain tax treatments applied. The evaluation mentioned has not resulted in any modifications.
Transfer pricing
The Company’s transactions with its parent, subsidiaries, and/or related parties located abroad have been conducted in accordance with the arm’s length principle, as if they were independent parties, as set forth by the provisions established by national tax regulations. Independent advisors carried out the update of the transfer pricing study, required by tax provisions, to demonstrate that transactions with related foreign entities were conducted at market values during the 2025 and 2024 periods. For this purpose, the Company will submit an informational declaration and the study within the deadlines specified by the regulations.
Note 23.2. Current tax assets and liabilities
The balances of current tax assets and liabilities recognized in the statement of financial position are as follows:
Current tax assets:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Income tax credit | 392,878 | 263,820 | ||||||
Tax discounts | 152,101 | 148,902 | ||||||
Tax discounts from taxes paid abroad | 5,573 | 5,562 | ||||||
Total income tax asset | 550,552 | 418,284 | ||||||
Industry and trade tax advances and withholdings | 43,817 | 77,385 | ||||||
Total asset for other taxes | 43,817 | 77,385 | ||||||
Total current tax assets | 594,369 | 495,669 |
Current tax liabilities
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Industry and trade tax payable | 59,617 | 103,659 | ||||||
Tax on real estate | 6,959 | 5,009 | ||||||
Total liability for other taxes | 66,576 | 108,668 |
Note 23.3. Income tax
The reconciliation between accounting (loss) and taxable (loss), and the calculation of the income tax expense 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 | |||||||||||||
Profit (loss) before income tax | 261,815 | (142,477) | 173,337 | (65,071) | ||||||||||||
Plus | ||||||||||||||||
Non-deductible expenses | 18,570 | 7,301 | 9,156 | (3,689 | ) | |||||||||||
Financial transactions tax | 3,718 | 5,376 | 2,117 | 1,930 | ||||||||||||
Others (2) | 2,062 | 6,916 | 1,202 | 4,553 | ||||||||||||
Minus | ||||||||||||||||
IFRS adjustments with no tax impact (1) | (236,324 | ) | (100,922 | ) | (116,897 | ) | (31,159 | ) | ||||||||
Non-taxable dividends received from subsidiaries | (21,089 | ) | (4,242 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||
Others (2) | (4,760 | ) | (6,341 | ) | (1,682 | ) | (2,833 | ) | ||||||||
Additional 30% deduction for apprentice salaries (voluntary) | (114 | ) | - | (57 | ) | - | ||||||||||
(Loss) Net income | 23,878 | (234,389 | ) | 67,176 | (96,269 | ) | ||||||||||
Exempt income | - | 32,335 | - | 32,335 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) Net income before compensations | 23,878 | (266,724 | ) | 67,176 | (128,604 | ) | ||||||||||
Compensations | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
(Loss)Total Net income after compensations | 23,878 | (266,724 | ) | 67,176 | (128,604 | ) | ||||||||||
Income tax rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | - | 35 | % | |||||||||
Subtotal (expense) current income tax | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjustment with respect to current income tax from previous years (a) | 136 | (1,554 | ) | 136 | (974 | ) | ||||||||||
Total (expense) current and occasional income tax | 136 | (1,554 | ) | 136 | (974 | ) |
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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 (*) | 235,363 | 230,675 | 115,252 | 112,233 | ||||||||||||
Non-taxable dividends from subsidiaries | 21,090 | 4,242 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Accounting provisions | 16,890 | 58,480 | 8,679 | 39,519 | ||||||||||||
Higher accounting depreciation over fiscal depreciation, net | 4,898 | 8,290 | 3,117 | 3,697 | ||||||||||||
Taxable actuarial calculation | 1,081 | 754 | 541 | 540 | ||||||||||||
Non-deductible taxes | (2 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Excess of fiscal personnel expenses over accounting expenses | (1,820 | ) | (53,395 | ) | (524 | ) | (10,847 | ) | ||||||||
Net exchange differences | (4,663 | ) | 33,481 | 1,522 | 32,683 | |||||||||||
Other non-taxable accounting (income) expenses, net | (17,366 | ) | (2,762 | ) | (7,615 | ) | (768 | ) | ||||||||
Higher fiscal depreciation over accounting depreciation | (21,496 | ) | (22,245 | ) | (9,773 | ) | (11,023 | ) | ||||||||
Recovery of provisions | (40,630 | ) | (40,657 | ) | (15,354 | ) | (34,934 | ) | ||||||||
Non-accounting fiscal costs, net | (47,436 | ) | (71,167 | ) | (19,874 | ) | (48,438 | ) | ||||||||
Taxable leases | (139,189 | ) | (145,386 | ) | (67,943 | ) | (72,606 | ) | ||||||||
Results under the equity method, net | (243,044 | ) | (101,232 | ) | (124,925 | ) | (41,215 | ) | ||||||||
Total | (236,324 | ) | (100,922 | ) | (116,897 | ) | (31,159 | ) |
(*) | 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 | 1,176 | 448 | 1,031 | 224 | ||||||||||||
Special deduction for donations to Food Banks and others | 432 | 2,172 | 432 | 2,172 | ||||||||||||
Accounting provision and write-offs of receivables | 257 | 2,776 | (413 | ) | 757 | |||||||||||
Taxes assumed and valuation | 197 | 241 | 152 | 171 | ||||||||||||
Taxable income - recovery of depreciation on sold fixed assets | - | 50 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Deduction for ICA tax paid after the income tax filing | - | 1,229 | - | 1,229 | ||||||||||||
Total | 2,062 | 6,916 | 1,202 | 4,553 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of costs and expenses | (2,099 | ) | (3,338 | ) | (407 | ) | (787 | ) | ||||||||
Deduction for hiring personnel with disabilities | (1,765 | ) | (1,275 | ) | (882 | ) | (638 | ) | ||||||||
Non-deductible taxes | (593 | ) | (556 | ) | (90 | ) | (286 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from the sale of fixed assets declared as occasional income | (303 | ) | (1,172 | ) | (303 | ) | (1,122 | ) | ||||||||
Total | (4,760 | ) | (6,341 | ) | (1,682 | ) | (2,833 | ) |
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 | |||||||||||||
(Loss) gain deferred tax (Nota 23.4) | (21,939 | ) | 87,433 | (26,608 | ) | 47,310 | ||||||||||
Adjustment in respect of current income tax of prior periods | 136 | (1,554 | ) | 136 | (974 | ) | ||||||||||
Total income tax | (21,803 | ) | 85,879 | (26,472 | ) | 46,336 |
Note 23.4. Deferred tax
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | Deferred tax liabilities | Deferred tax asset and (liability), net | Deferred tax assets | Deferred tax liabilities | Deferred tax asset and (liability), net | |||||||||||||||||||
Lease liability | 618,802 | - | 618,802 | 615,431 | - | 615,431 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax losses | 236,360 | - | 236,360 | 246,525 | - | 246,525 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax credits | 60,098 | - | 60,098 | 60,098 | - | 60,098 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trade and other payables | 9,778 | - | 9,778 | 2,255 | - | 2,255 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment property | - | (38,030 | ) | (38,030 | ) | - | (37,022 | ) | (37,022 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Buildings | - | (108,014 | ) | (108,014 | ) | - | (110,330 | ) | (110,330 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | - | (217,728 | ) | (217,728 | ) | - | (217,715 | ) | (217,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Rights of use | - | (532,829 | ) | (532,829 | ) | - | (531,670 | ) | (531,670 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Others | 143,021 | (17,019 | ) | 126,002 | 165,793 | (16,987 | ) | 148,806 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,068,059 | (913,620 | ) | 154,439 | 1,090,102 | (913,724 | ) | 176,378 |
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The movement of the 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 | |||||||||||||
(Loss) income deferred tax recognized in the period’s income statement | (21,707 | ) | 87,433 | (27,023 | ) | 47,310 | ||||||||||
(Loss) income deferred tax recognized in the other comprehensive income of the period | (232 | ) | (1,443 | ) | 415 | 117 | ||||||||||
Total movement of net deferred tax | (21,939 | ) | 85,990 | (26,608 | ) | 47,427 |
As of June 30, 2025, the value of temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, for which no deferred tax has been recognized, amounted to $1,546,588 (December 31, 2024 - $1,501,291)
Note 23.5. Effects of the distribution of dividends on the income tax
There are no income tax consequences associated with the dividend payments in 2025 and 2024 by the Company to its shareholders.
Note 24. Other financial liabilities
The balance of derivative financial instruments and income received for third parties is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Collections on behalf of third parties (1) | 186,672 | 160,220 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments (2) | 6,668 | 1,174 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedge instruments (3) | 684 | 278 | ||||||
Total derivative instruments and collections on behalf of third parties | 194,024 | 161,672 |
(1) | The income received for third parties includes amounts received for services in which the Company acts as an agent, such as card collections, collections from subsidiaries within the “in house cash” centralized treasury program, and banking services provided to customers. It includes $123,987 (December 31, 2024 - $138,340) with related parties (Note 9.6). Since the balance associated with this item is not material to the financial statements, the Company has opted not to apply the amortized cost method. Under normal circumstances, such liabilities would be measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate. |
(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 |
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. |
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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 | 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 22) | 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 22) | 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 Company 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. |
Note 25. Other liabilities
The balance of other liabilities is as follows:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Deferred revenues (1) | 109,377 | 170,359 | ||||||
Advance payments for fixed assets sold (2) | 850 | 832 | ||||||
Advance payments under lease agreements and other projects (3) | 349 | 929 | ||||||
Repurchase coupon | 104 | 100 | ||||||
Instalments received under “plan resérvalo” | - | 160 | ||||||
Total other liabilities | 110,680 | 172,380 | ||||||
Current | 110,331 | 172,002 | ||||||
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. |
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The Company considers deferred revenues in advance as a contractual liability. The movement of these liabilities during the presented period is as follows:
Deferred income | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 200,205 | |||
Revenue recognized | (67,983 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 132,222 | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 170,359 | |||
Additions | 3,771,394 | |||
Revenue recognized | (3,832,376 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 109,377 |
(2) | 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. |
(3) | It corresponds to the balance of the Locatel contract pending amortization as income from commercial space premiums. |
Note 26. Shareholders’ equity
Capital and premium on placement of shares
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the authorized capital of the Company 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 the Company’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 the Company.
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Reserves
Reserves are appropriations made by the Company’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 the Company’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. |
- | 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 balance of each component of other comprehensive income and its tax effect is as follows:
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Measurement of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income | (5,413 | ) | - | (5,413 | ) | (4,892 | ) | - | (4,892 | ) | (5,335 | ) | - | (5,335 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans | (3,707 | ) | 1,544 | (2,163 | ) | (5,059 | ) | 1,793 | (3,266 | ) | (3,707 | ) | 1,544 | (2,163 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Translation exchange differences | (2,502,495 | ) | - | (2,502,495 | ) | (2,187,059 | ) | - | (2,187,059 | ) | (2,294,102 | ) | - | (2,294,102 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) on hedge of net investment in foreign operations | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | (18,977 | ) | - | (18,977 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain from cash-flow hedge | 13,634 | 1,423 | 15,057 | 12,882 | 1,168 | 14,050 | 12,150 | 1,423 | 13,573 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive accumulated income | (2,516,958 | ) | 2,967 | (2,513,991 | ) | (2,203,105 | ) | 2,961 | (2,200,144 | ) | (2,309,971 | ) | 2,967 | (2,307,004 | ) |
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Note 27. 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) | 7,561,764 | 7,213,231 | 3,746,757 | 3,504,742 | ||||||||||||
Service revenue (2) | 171,711 | 190,302 | 82,860 | 93,550 | ||||||||||||
Other revenue (3) | 20,916 | 32,717 | 8,396 | 3,368 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | 7,754,391 | 7,436,250 | 3,838,013 | 3,601,660 |
(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 | 7,557,964 | 7,210,381 | 3,746,757 | 3,504,742 | ||||||||||||
Sale of real estate project inventories (a) | 3,800 | 2,850 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total retail sales | 7,561,764 | 7,213,231 | 3,746,757 | 3,504,742 |
(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. |
(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 | 40,229 | 41,077 | 19,891 | 20,615 | ||||||||||||
Advertising | 29,962 | 35,805 | 15,301 | 18,134 | ||||||||||||
Leases | 28,612 | 27,432 | 14,750 | 13,836 | ||||||||||||
Lease of physical space | 25,258 | 24,438 | 14,514 | 13,053 | ||||||||||||
Commissions (a) | 16,228 | 27,018 | 2,542 | 11,645 | ||||||||||||
Administration of real estate | 12,573 | 11,196 | 6,014 | 4,775 | ||||||||||||
Transport | 6,727 | 5,731 | 3,352 | 2,964 | ||||||||||||
Banking services | 6,361 | 10,721 | 3,578 | 5,674 | ||||||||||||
Money transfers | 3,558 | 4,616 | 1,844 | 2,097 | ||||||||||||
Others | 2,203 | 2,268 | 1,074 | 757 | ||||||||||||
Total service revenue | 171,711 | 190,302 | 82,860 | 93,550 |
(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 | 8,340 | 7,737 | 3,456 | 3,702 | ||||||||||||
Collaboration agreements (a) | 3,387 | 5,476 | 1,609 | 1,732 | ||||||||||||
Asset utilizations | 2,514 | 4,129 | 773 | 1,764 | ||||||||||||
Financial Services | 1,715 | 1,771 | 805 | 672 | ||||||||||||
Royalty revenue | 1,036 | 2,450 | 268 | 1,291 | ||||||||||||
Real estate projects | 916 | - | 502 | - | ||||||||||||
Technical advisory | 778 | 913 | 385 | 422 | ||||||||||||
Use of parking spaces | 664 | 631 | 334 | 476 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of other liabilities | 71 | 2,156 | 28 | 378 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of provisions | - | 3,500 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Recovery of labor liabilities | - | - | - | (7,498 | ) | |||||||||||
Others | 1,495 | 3,954 | 236 | 429 | ||||||||||||
Total other revenue | 20,916 | 32,717 | 8,396 | 3,368 |
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(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 |
Note 28. Distribution, administrative and selling expenses.
The distribution expenses and the administration and sales expenses 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 | |||||||||||||
Employee benefits (Note 29) | 384,983 | 411,557 | 187,858 | 202,693 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 224,358 | 229,991 | 109,502 | 114,871 | ||||||||||||
Taxes other than income tax | 125,748 | 122,969 | 47,378 | 46,817 | ||||||||||||
Fuels and power | 90,462 | 96,562 | 45,907 | 48,519 | ||||||||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 72,303 | 84,553 | 34,259 | 42,119 | ||||||||||||
Services | 49,983 | 47,979 | 20,293 | 21,730 | ||||||||||||
Security services | 39,070 | 42,530 | 19,370 | 21,193 | ||||||||||||
Commissions on debit and credit cards | 36,591 | 38,677 | 17,484 | 18,408 | ||||||||||||
Administration of trade premises | 33,621 | 31,653 | 16,510 | 16,095 | ||||||||||||
Advertising | 33,210 | 46,733 | 15,336 | 22,831 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 32,102 | 34,253 | 15,653 | 18,074 | ||||||||||||
Cleaning services | 24,506 | 27,805 | 11,226 | 13,355 | ||||||||||||
Transport | 22,169 | 24,908 | 10,610 | 12,020 | ||||||||||||
Leases | 19,077 | 25,120 | 6,306 | 11,168 | ||||||||||||
Insurance | 13,694 | 19,727 | 6,792 | 9,766 | ||||||||||||
Credit loss expense (Nota 7.1) | 7,602 | 9,686 | 3,493 | 5,822 | ||||||||||||
Commissions | 6,215 | 7,469 | 2,961 | 3,423 | ||||||||||||
Legal expenses | 5,957 | 3,044 | 2,407 | 929 | ||||||||||||
Other provision expenses | 5,315 | 4,797 | 3,084 | 2,667 | ||||||||||||
Outsourced employees | 4,816 | 8,030 | 2,439 | 4,262 | ||||||||||||
Cleaning and cafeteria | 4,753 | 4,561 | 2,441 | 2,217 | ||||||||||||
Other commissions | 4,002 | 4,011 | 1,949 | 1,862 | ||||||||||||
Packaging and marking materials | 3,821 | 5,422 | 2,548 | 3,114 | ||||||||||||
Stationery, supplies and forms | 3,354 | 3,335 | 1,808 | 1,909 | ||||||||||||
Ground transportation | 1,818 | 2,084 | 789 | 917 | ||||||||||||
Travel expenses | 1,569 | 1,698 | 741 | 847 | ||||||||||||
Contributions and memberships | 450 | 563 | 360 | 319 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Media collaboration agreement | 316 | - | 294 | - | ||||||||||||
Seguros Éxito collaboration agreement | 73 | 3,324 | 73 | 2,566 | ||||||||||||
Services | 30 | 308 | 14 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Autos Éxito collaboration agreement | - | 166 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Others | 153,750 | 137,565 | 79,793 | 69,913 | ||||||||||||
Total distribution, administrative and selling expenses | 1,405,718 | 1,481,080 | 669,678 | 720,435 | ||||||||||||
Distribution expenses | 960,328 | 986,762 | 452,878 | 483,247 | ||||||||||||
Administrative and selling expenses | 60,407 | 82,761 | 28,942 | 34,495 | ||||||||||||
Employee benefit expenses | 384,983 | 411,557 | 187,858 | 202,693 |
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Note 29. 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 | 328,614 | 347,289 | 159,541 | 171,057 | ||||||||||||
Contributions to the social security system | 4,921 | 5,642 | 2,478 | 2,727 | ||||||||||||
Other short-term employee benefits | 17,879 | 20,168 | 9,189 | 9,906 | ||||||||||||
Total short-term employee benefit expenses | 351,414 | 373,099 | 171,208 | 183,690 | ||||||||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined contribution plans | 28,442 | 31,063 | 14,040 | 14,997 | ||||||||||||
Post-employment benefit expenses, defined benefit plans | 1,428 | 1,407 | 818 | 793 | ||||||||||||
Total post-employment benefit expenses | 29,870 | 32,470 | 14,858 | 15,790 | ||||||||||||
Termination benefit expenses | 730 | 496 | (70 | ) | 227 | |||||||||||
Other long-term employee benefits | 161 | 104 | 79 | 76 | ||||||||||||
Other personnel expenses | 2,808 | 5,388 | 1,783 | 2,910 | ||||||||||||
Total employee benefit expenses | 384,983 | 411,557 | 187,858 | 202,693 |
The cost of employee benefits included in the cost of sales is shown in Note 10.2.
Note 30. 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 7.1) | 7,069 | 6,641 | 3,610 | 4,439 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of other provisions | 6,875 | 176 | 6,219 | - | ||||||||||||
Other indemnification (1) | 3,559 | 2,573 | 1,848 | 1,761 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of provisions for legal proceedings | 2,191 | 3,647 | 754 | 3,223 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of employee liabilities | 1,609 | 7,498 | 217 | 7,498 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of costs and expenses from taxes other than income tax | 929 | 1,184 | 892 | 852 | ||||||||||||
Insurance indemnification | 171 | 1,050 | 145 | 639 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursement of tax-related costs and expenses | - | 241 | - | 241 | ||||||||||||
Recovery from restructuring processes | - | 1,685 | - | 1,685 | ||||||||||||
Total other operating revenue | 22,403 | 24,695 | 13,685 | 20,338 |
(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 | - | (29,991 | ) | - | (13,847 | ) | ||||||||||
Other provisions (1) | - | (5,195 | ) | (794 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Others (2) | (1,004 | ) | (13,546 | ) | (90 | ) | (3,500 | ) | ||||||||
Total other operating expenses | (1,004 | ) | (48,732 | ) | (884 | ) | (17,347 | ) |
(1) | It corresponds to the stores and shops closure plan. |
(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 | |||||||||||||
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 | ) | ||||||||||
Corporate projects | (210 | ) | (90 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Severance expenses | (328 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||
Closed stores expenses | (466 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||
Others | - | (801 | ) | - | (732 | ) | ||||||||||
Total others | (1,004 | ) | (13,546 | ) | (90 | ) | (3,500 | ) |
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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 on sale of property, plant and equipment | 7,289 | 1,644 | 304 | 1,594 | ||||||||||||
Gain from the early termination of lease contracts | 1,719 | 1,126 | 1,042 | 1,126 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) on derecognition of right-of-use assets | (32 | ) | (9 | ) | - | (64 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) from write-off of property, plant and equipment, intangible, Property investments and other assets | (1,564 | ) | (5,718 | ) | (257 | ) | (1,853 | ) | ||||||||
Total other net (loss) income | 7,412 | (2,957 | ) | 1,089 | 803 |
Note 31. 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 | 32,735 | 32,974 | 14,371 | (13,887 | ) | |||||||||||
Gain from liquidated derivative financial instruments | 3,764 | 3,976 | 2,748 | 2,923 | ||||||||||||
Interest in income on cash and cash equivalents (Note 6) | 2,142 | 1,952 | 199 | (8 | ) | |||||||||||
Gains from valuation of derivative financial instruments | 322 | 21,324 | (1,055 | ) | 10,052 | |||||||||||
Interest in financial lease investment | 208 | 205 | 104 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Other financial income | 509 | 1,372 | 248 | 565 | ||||||||||||
Total financial income | 39,680 | 61,803 | 16,615 | (255 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest expense on loan and borrowings (Note 19) | (78,018 | ) | (101,553 | ) | (38,633 | ) | (53,118 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense on lease liabilities (Note 14.2) | (77,127 | ) | (74,680 | ) | (39,496 | ) | (37,232 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from liquidated derivative financial instruments | (16,837 | ) | (21,009 | ) | (5,556 | ) | (12,030 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) from foreign exchange differences | (14,726 | ) | (51,719 | ) | (8,364 | ) | (2,928 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from valuation of derivative financial instruments | (9,958 | ) | (1,002 | ) | (2,843 | ) | 9,694 | |||||||||
Commission expenses | (2,288 | ) | (3,493 | ) | (785 | ) | (1,334 | ) | ||||||||
Factoring expenses | (15 | ) | (21,912 | ) | - | (9,755 | ) | |||||||||
Other financial expenses | (1,613 | ) | (2,178 | ) | (840 | ) | (1,141 | ) | ||||||||
Total financial expenses | (200,582 | ) | (277,546 | ) | (96,517 | ) | (107,844 | ) | ||||||||
Net financial result | (160,902 | ) | (215,743 | ) | (79,902 | ) | (108,099 | ) |
Note 32. Participation in the results of subsidiaries and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method.
The result of participation in the results of subsidiaries and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method 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 | |||||||||||||
Spice Investments Mercosur S.A. | 175,863 | 108,203 | 84,397 | 48,590 | ||||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Viva Malls | 51,151 | 42,278 | 36,316 | 30,308 | ||||||||||||
Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. | 19,885 | (51,527 | ) | 10,988 | (27,753 | ) | ||||||||||
Transacciones Energéticas S.A.S. E.S.P. | 11,135 | 722 | (273 | ) | 214 | |||||||||||
Éxito Industrias S.A.S. | 10,311 | 10,664 | 6,037 | 6,094 | ||||||||||||
Logística, Transportes y Servicios Asociados S.A.S. | 7,365 | 3,262 | 4,234 | 821 | ||||||||||||
Puntos Colombia S.A.S. | 5,536 | 3,982 | 3,803 | 1,887 | ||||||||||||
Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. | 4,441 | 3,190 | 2,452 | 1,795 | ||||||||||||
Éxito Viajes y Turismo S.A.S. | 1,251 | 1,661 | 514 | 921 | ||||||||||||
Depósitos y Soluciones Logísticas S.A.S. | 6 | (2 | ) | 3 | (2 | ) | ||||||||||
Gestión y Logística S.A. | 3 | 15 | 9 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Patrimonio Autónomo Iwana | (59 | ) | (82 | ) | (11 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||||||
Marketplace Internacional Éxito y Servicios S.A.S. | (319 | ) | (388 | ) | (276 | ) | (171 | ) | ||||||||
Sara ANV S.A. | (1,008 | ) | (877 | ) | (448 | ) | (496 | ) | ||||||||
Onper Investments 2015 S.L. | (42,517 | ) | (19,869 | ) | (22,820 | ) | (20,983 | ) | ||||||||
Total | 243,044 | 101,232 | 124,925 | 41,215 |
Note 33. Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each category during the period.
There were no potential dilutive ordinary shares outstanding at the end of the periods ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024.
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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 holders of ordinary equity instruments (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 (in Colombian pesos) | 184.93 | (43.61 | ) | 113.16 | (14.43 | ) |
In the comprehensive 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 | |||||||||||||
Net profit attributable to holders of ordinary equity instruments (basic) | 33,025 | 47,304 | 59,639 | 39,853 | ||||||||||||
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 per share (in Colombian pesos) | 25.45 | 36.45 | 45.95 | 30.71 |
Note 34. Impairment of assets
As of 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 7).
As of December 31, 2024, the Company 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.
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 | ||||||||||||||||
Trade receivables and other accounts receivable at amortized cost | 8,688 | 8,227 | 10,107 | 9,618 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments (Note 11) | 1,437 | 1,437 | 1,437 | 1,437 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 11) | 328 | 328 | 4,469 | 4,469 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 11) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Investments in private equity funds (Note 11) | 381 | 381 | 402 | 402 | ||||||||||||
Non-financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investment property (Note 13) | 63,744 | 113,888 | 64,177 | 113,888 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, and investment property held for sale (Note 40) | 2,645 | 4,378 | 2,645 | 4,378 | ||||||||||||
Financial liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Loans and borrowings (Note 19) | 1,741,205 | 1,740,034 | 1,681,847 | 1,680,222 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts measured at fair value through income (Note 24) | 6,668 | 6,668 | 1,174 | 1,174 | ||||||||||||
Forward contracts denominated as hedge instruments (Note 24) | 684 | 684 | 278 | 278 |
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To estimate the 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 VIS 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 property | Level 3 | 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 flows (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. | Tasa de descuento (11,25% –19,49%)
Tasa de vacancia (0% - 45,40%)
Capitalization rate (7,75% - 9,75%) | ||||
Investment property | Level 3 | 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 | |||||
Investment property | Level 3 | 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 and leases 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 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. | ||||
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 |
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, level 2 and level 3 hierarchies occurred during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Note 36. Contingencies
Contingent assets
There are no contingent assets to be disclosed as of June 30, 2025.
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 the Company 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, the Company received a new notification from the DIAN confirming its proposal. However, external advisors consider the process as a contingent liability. |
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- | 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 $3,342 (December 31, 2024 - $3,291). |
- | 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 |
- | The Company granted a guarantee to its subsidiary Almacenes Éxito Inversiones S.A.S. to cover potential defaults on its obligations. As of June 30, 2025, the amount totals $3,967 (December 31, 2024: $3,967). |
- | The Company granted a bank guarantee until July 10, 2025, to the third party Bacninh Manufacture and Trading CO., LTD., in order to secure the payment of merchandise purchases (goods and supplies) for $89. |
- | The Company granted a bank guarantee until August 10, 2025, to the third party SINOGLAS, in order to secure the payment of merchandise purchases (goods and supplies) for $621. |
- | At the request of certain insurance companies and as a requirement for the issuance of performance bonds, during 2025 the Company has provided certain guarantees to these third parties as joint debtors on behalf of some of its subsidiaries. The guarantees granted are detailed below: |
Type of guarantee | Description and detail of the guarantee | Insurance company | ||
Open promissory note | Performance bond. The Company acts as a joint debtor for the Patrimonio Autónomo of Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center | 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.
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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 COP 21.11 per share. The amount paid during the period ended June 30, 2025, totaled $27,407.
At the General Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on March 21, 2024, a dividend of $65,529 was declared, equivalent to an annual dividend of COP 50.49 per share. The amount paid during the annual period ended December 31, 2024, totaled $65,502.
Note 38. Seasonality of transactions
The Company’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, the Company adequately disclosed its capital and financial risk management policies in the separate financial statements presented at the end of that year. No changes have been made to these policies during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Note 40. Assets held for sale
The Company’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 the Company. As a result of this plan, some of the investment properties were 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 41. Subsequent Events
Almacenes Éxito S.A. granted its subsidiary Libertad S.A. a bank guarantee in the amount of USD 35 million for a period of 5 years, as part of a transaction aimed at supporting the restructuring of its debt and optimizing its financial costs.
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