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    Robert Ford Aguilar

    Senior Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

    Robert Erick Ford Aguilar is a Senior Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch specializing in equity research for Latin American retail and consumer companies. He has covered firms such as BBB Foods, Organización Soriana, and Grupo Carrefour Brasil, and regularly engages with senior management in earnings calls to provide detailed analysis and recommendations. Aguilar began his analyst career prior to 2019, having previously held roles at Merrill Lynch before joining BofA Securities, where he has maintained a strong track record of insightful research and client engagement. He is professionally credentialed and reachable through BofA channels, with expertise in emerging market retail and consumer sectors.

    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to BBB FOODS (TBBB) leadership

    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to BBB FOODS (TBBB) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar from Bank of America Merrill Lynch asked about the primary drivers for the acceleration in same-store sales, seeking details on ticket versus traffic trends, the impact of inflation, and the progress of the meat and produce pilot programs.

    Answer

    CEO Anthony Hatoum attributed the strong same-store sales to an improving value proposition that boosts customer traffic and increases the number of items per ticket. He noted that inflation's impact was minimal. Regarding the fresh food pilots, Hatoum stated they are in a cautious test phase and are not yet significantly impacting overall sales figures, reflecting the company's conservative approach to scaling new categories.

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    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to BBB FOODS (TBBB) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar from Bank of America Merrill Lynch inquired about the primary drivers behind the accelerated same-store sales growth, specifically asking for details on ticket vs. traffic trends, items per basket, and the impact of inflation. He also asked for an update on the development of the meat and produce pilots and their current impact on performance.

    Answer

    CEO Anthony Hatoum attributed the strong same-store sales growth to continuous improvements in their value proposition, which drives more customer traffic and increases the number of items per ticket. He noted that inflation has a minimal impact, and the company may even be experiencing internal price deflation. Regarding the fresh food pilots, Hatoum described them as being in a cautiously optimistic test phase and not yet a material contributor to current sales figures, though they are expected to increase ticket sizes in the future.

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    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to BBB FOODS (TBBB) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar asked about the primary drivers behind the acceleration in same-store sales, seeking details on ticket versus traffic trends, items per basket, and inflation. He also inquired about the development and potential impact of the company's meat and produce pilots.

    Answer

    CEO Anthony Hatoum attributed the strong same-store sales growth to continuous improvements in the company's value proposition, which drives more customer traffic and increases the number of items per ticket. He noted that inflation was a minimal factor, with the company even experiencing some internal price deflation. Regarding the fresh food pilots, Hatoum described them as being in a cautious, test-level phase that is not yet materially impacting sales results.

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    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to MERCADOLIBRE (MELI) leadership

    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to MERCADOLIBRE (MELI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar of Bank of America Merrill Lynch questioned MercadoLibre's progress on its low Average Selling Price (ASP) selection compared to its long-term goals and competitors like Shopee in Brazil.

    Answer

    Ariel Szarfsztejn, Commerce President, stated his conviction that MercadoLibre has the widest selection in Brazil but acknowledged an opportunity to increase low ASP listings. He mentioned that the new free shipping policy, in place for only four weeks of the quarter, is already showing good traction in attracting new sellers and low-ticket items to the platform.

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    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FMX) leadership

    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FMX) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar from Bank of America asked about the sustainability and evolution of Spin's consumer fee-based revenue and requested details on the partnership with Mercado Pago, including its scope and financial impact.

    Answer

    Juan Carlos Guillermety, CEO of Spin, clarified that future monetization will shift from fees towards financial services like credit. He described the Mercado Pago deal as a standard agreement for cash-in/cash-out services, similar to other fintech partnerships, and mentioned early-stage pilots for package logistics. CFO Martín Yániz emphasized that for FEMSA, these are 'business as usual' platform access agreements, not unique strategic partnerships.

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    Robert Ford Aguilar's questions to MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FMX) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Robert Ford Aguilar inquired about the sustainability of Spin's consumer fee-based revenue and asked for details on the partnership with Mercado Pago, including its scope and financial arrangement.

    Answer

    Juan Carlos Guillermety, CEO of Spin, explained that future monetization will shift towards financial services like credit, and described the Mercado Pago deal as a standard cash-in/cash-out service similar to other fintech partnerships. CFO Martín Yániz emphasized that providing such access to OXXO's platform is 'business as usual' and not a unique strategic partnership.

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