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,
2025

  

January 1 to

June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to

June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to

June 30,
2024

 
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,
2025

  

January 1 to

June 30,
2024

  

April 1 to

June 30,
2025

  

April 1 to

June 30,
2024

 
                     
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,
2025

  

January 1 to

June 30,
2024 (1)

 
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.

 

  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.

   
         
Amendment to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 - Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments  

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

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