SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November, 2013
Brazilian Distribution Company
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
Av. Brigadeiro Luiz Antonio,
3142 São Paulo, SP 01402-901
Brazil
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F)
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101 (b) (1)):
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COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY
Corporate Taxpayer’s No. (CNPJ/MF) 47.508.411/0001‐56
Company Registration No. (NIRE) 35.300.089.901
NOTICE TO THE MARKET
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (“Company”), in compliance with the Notification GAE No. 4.186-13, of BM&FBOVESPA S.A. Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros (“BM&FBOVESPA”), hereunder written, hereby announces to its shareholders the herein information:
· Its controlled company, Nova Pontocom Comércio Eletrônico S.A. (“Nova Pontocom”), was mentioned in a certain column of the newspaper “Valor Econômico”, edition of November 13, 2013, in which its bankruptcy was required by Rent a Truck Operador Logístico Ltda. (“Rent a Truck”);
· In first place, it shall clarify that Nova Ponto was not summon about such legal claim and, thereafter, is unaware of its terms, including amounts;
· Regarding the litigant of such so-called bankruptcy claim, Rent a Truck was a former services provider for goods transportation, who rendered its services until June 2013, when the services were interrupted due several situations with costumers, with additionally credit in favor of Nova Pontocom;
· Since the termination of its services agreement, Rent a Truck had been protesting some issues against Nova Pontocom, which were suspended in court as Nova Pontocom had been acknowledged of them. Regarding these suspended protests, it is important to clarify that its total amount does not represent a material amount to Nova Pontocom;
· Lastly, the Company, on its own and on behalf of Nova Pontocom, hereby confirms that, as soon as Nova Pontocom receives the correspondent summon, it shall proceed with all legal measures against Rent a Truck in order to preserve its rights.
The Company’s Investor Relations Department is at shareholders’ disposal to clarify any matters relating to the purpose of this Notice through telephone number +55 11 3886-0421 or e‐mail gpa.ri@grupopaodeacucar.com.br
São Paulo, November 18, 2013
Daniela Sabbag
Investor Relations Officer
November 14, 2013
GAE 4.186-13
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição
Investor Relations Office
Mrs. Daniela Sabbag
Dear Gentlemen,
We require you to send, with term at 11/18/2013, clarifications in connection with the request of bankrupcy of your controlled company, Nova Pontocom Comércio Eletrônico S.A., published in a certain column of the newspaper “Valor Econômico”, edition of November 13, 2013, required by Rent a Truck Operador Logístico Ltda., as well as to provide further material information, such as the amounts in discussion and the actions to be taken in order to solve such situation.
This requirement is made under the terms of the Cooperation Convention established by CVM and BM&FBOVESPA in December 13, 2011, and its non-compliance may subject this company to charged, as applicable, by the Superintendência de Relações com Empresas – SEP of CVM, observed Instruction CVM No. 452/07.
Yours trully,
Nelson Barroso Ortega
Gerência de Acompanhamento de Empresas
BM&FBOVESPA S.A. Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros
c.c. CVM - Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
Mr. Fernando Soares Vieira - Superintendente de Relações com Empresas
Mr. Waldir de Jesus Nobre - Superintendente de Relações com o Mercado e Intermediários
We clarify that the answer of this company shall be sent solely by means of IPE System, clicking at Category: Material Fact or Category: Notice to Market, and, following, the Type: Clarification over consults CVM/Bovespa, which shall result to the simultaneous transmission for both CVM and BM&FBOVESPA.
Pursuing a better understanding of the market, the file to be sent must contain the consult herein made before any written answer.
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO | ||
Date: November 19, 2013 | By: /s/ Enéas César Pestana Neto Name: Enéas César Pestana Neto Title: Chief Executive Officer | |
By: /s/ Daniela Sabbag Name: Daniela Sabbag Title: Investor Relations Officer |
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