DIA Group generated gross sales under banner of EUR10.547bn, up 14% versus the previous year

In 2015, DIA Group posted gross sales under banner of EUR10.547bn, up 14% versus 2014 in local currency thanks to the integration of the latest acquisitions and the company’s strong position in the various markets in which it operates in Iberia, gross sales under banner rose by 10.5% to EUR6.738bn, and in the emerging market segment (Argentina, Brazil and China) sales reached EUR3.808bn, up 20% in local currency.
In Spain, gross sales under banner rose by 13.3% to EUR5.915bn. “DIA accelerated sales growth in 2015, gaining market share both in Iberia and Emerging Markets. In 2015, we managed to successfully integrate the acquisitions, reinforcing the commercial model for our customers in Iberia and accelerating openings in Emerging Markets, as well as continuing the profitable expansion of our successful commercial proposition. We are confident about our growth potential and the performance of our business units in 2016 despite the challenging economic scenario”, stated Ricardo Currás, CEO of DIA Group.

DIA Group ended 2015 with a total of 7,718 stores, 412 more than in the previous year. Note that
last year the company opened a record number of franchises, with 612 new stores managed by
franchisees.
At the end of the year, underlying net profit reached EUR254m, 3.8% less than in 2014 due to the
impact of the integration of acquisitions. Net attributable profit slid by 8.1% to EUR299m, as in 2014 the extraordinary related to the sale of France was recorded. Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR610m, up 5.2% in local currency. 

The Board of Directors will propose at the Annual General Meeting the distribution of a dividend

of EUR0.20 per share, up 11.1% versus 2014, representing a distribution of 49% of underlying net profit.