Acquisition presentation
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Cencosud Shopping (CENCOMALLS) Acquisition presentation summary

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Acquisition presentation summary

20 Mar, 2026

Acquisition overview

  • Agreement signed to acquire 100% of Makro S.A. and Roberto Basualdo S.A., adding 28 stores in Argentina (24 owned, 4 leased).

  • Makro operates in 12 cities and 10 provinces, offering food and non-food products with strong private label brands.

  • Basualdo specializes in wholesale cleaning and personal care products, present in four provinces.

  • Enterprise value of the transaction is USD 122.5 million, subject to adjustments; companies have no bank debt.

  • Combined LTM sales for Makro and Basualdo are approximately USD 450 million.

Operational footprint and assets

  • The acquisition brings a total sales floor of about 145,000 sqm across 28 stores.

  • Approximately 160,000 sqm of idle land included, offering future development or leasing opportunities.

  • Stores are geographically diversified across key provinces, enhancing national presence.

Strategic strengths and synergies

  • Makro is a leading Cash & Carry operator, focusing on HORECA, professional clients, and end consumers.

  • Transaction financed with internal resources, ensuring financial flexibility.

  • Prime store locations in high-density areas and a robust private brand portfolio with strong loyalty.

  • Synergies expected in logistics, systems, back-office, and product assortment.

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