Cencosud S.A.

Cencosud S.A. is a Chilean based multi-format retailer with operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru and a commercial office in China. Through its supermarket, home improvement, department stores, shopping centers and financial services divisions, the Company targets a wide range of customers with the right combinations of products, prices and quality, designed to meet their growing demands. Each one of Cencosud strong brands builds a lasting relationship, helping costumers to fulfill their needs and build up their trust by providing excellent products, and services, supported by an attractive loyalty program called "Puntos Cencosud". The company has evolved with its customers since it was founded in 1960 by it's president Mr. Horst Paulmann, this shows a continuous commitment to serve existing and new customers by offering multiple shopping channels and complementary services. Strategic acquisitions and organic growth have created a unique value portfolio. Cencosud continues its profitable growth by opening new stores and developing new sales channels through the five countries, this allows the company to achieve its goal of being one of the most prestigious and profitable retailers in Latin America. Nowadays, the Company operates 910 supermarkets, 89 home improvement stores in Argentina, Colombia and Chile; 83 department stores in Chile and Peru; 32 Shopping Centers in Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru; and our financial services that includes credit cards and insurance.