Guilherme Assis's questions to Sendas Distribuidora SA (ASAIY) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
An analyst, likely Guilherme Assis, asked about the specific drivers of the sales slowdown in the Northeast region and the potential strategic impact on Assaí if competitor Carrefour were to be taken private.
Answer
Executive Belmiro de Gomes attributed the Northeast's weakness to a general market frustration and unfulfilled expectations of improved consumer purchasing power. Regarding Carrefour, he stated that he does not expect any significant change in competitive dynamics, as Carrefour would still be accountable to its publicly-listed parent company in France and would continue to be managed for results.