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FORM 6-K

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São Paulo, Brazil, August 4, 2009 – Grupo Pão de Açúcar – (BOVESPA: PCAR5; NYSE: CBD) announces its results for the 2nd quarter of 2009 (2Q09). The Company’s operating and financial information includes the accounting changes introduced by Law 11.638/07 and is presented on a consolidated basis and in Reais, pursuant to current corporate law 6404. All comparisons are with the second quarter of 2008 (2Q08), except where stated otherwise.

Net income increases by 154.9% in the quarter

Financial and Operating Highlights                       
 
(R$ million)(1) 2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Gross Sales  5,641.3    4,888.0    15.4%    10,932.7    9,878.8    10.7% 
Net Sales  5,006.9    4,239.3    18.1%    9,648.3    8,483.4    13.7% 
Gross Profit  1,267.5    1,106.1    14.6%    2,443.7    2,218.6    10.1% 
   Gross Margin - %  25.3%    26.1%    -80 bps(2)   25.3%    26.2%    -90 bps(2)
Total Operating Expenses  922.3    807.7    14.2%    1,786.2    1,646.5    8.5% 
   % of Net Sales  18.4%    19.1%    -70 bps(2)   18.5%    19.4%    -90 bps(2)
EBITDA  345.1    298.3    15.7%    657.4    572.1    14.9% 
   EBITDA Margin - %  6.9%    7.0%    -10 bps(2)   6.8%    6.7%    10 bps(2)
Net Income before income tax  182.8    62.7    191.6%    318.1    125.3    153.8% 
Net Income  131.7    51.7    154.9%    226.6    84.9    166.9% 
   Net Margin - %  2.6%    1.2%    140 bps(2)   2.3%    1.0%    130 bps(2)
(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

Grupo Pão de Açúcar operates 603 stores. 75 gas stations and 146 drugstores in 14 states and the Federal District and recorded gross sales of R$ 20.9 billion in 2008. The Group’s multi-format structure comprises supermarkets (Pão de Açúcar, Extra Perto, CompreBem and Sendas), hypermarkets (Extra), electronics/household appliance stores (Extra-Eletro), convenience stores (Extra Fácil), ‘atacarejo’ (wholesale/retail) (Assai), e-commerce operations (Extra.com.br and Pão de Açúcar Delivery), gas stations and drugstores, as well as an extensive distribution network. The Group maintains differentiated consumer service and is strongly positioned in the country’s main markets. In addition, in July 2009, it acquired the Ponto Frio chain, with 455 electronics/household appliance stores.


Operating Performance 

The numbers related to the Group’s operating performance presented and commented on below refer to the consolidated figures, which include the entire operating results of Sendas Distribuidora (a joint venture with the Sendas chain in Rio de Janeiro) and Assai (a joint venture with Atacadista Assai in São Paulo).

The consolidated figures do not yet include the acquisition of Ponto Frio (Globex), which was approved by the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting of Grupo Pão de Açúcar on July 6, 2009, when the Group took over the chain’s operations.

Thanks to this acquisition, Grupo Pão de Açúcar is now one of the country’s leading retailers in the electronics/household appliance segment, with operations in 18 states and the Federal District. Since the day on which the takeover was announced, teams comprising staff from both firms have been working together, evaluating opportunities for existing synergies. A new Ponto Frio executive board was also set up to streamline the integration of the two companies, comprising Jorge Herzog (Ponto Frio’s CEO), Orivaldo Padilha (CFO, IRO and IT Officer), Marise Araujo (Chief Commercial Officer) and Antonio Machado Teixeira Filho (Chief Operating Officer).

In addition, on July 10, 2009, Grupo Pão de Açúcar acquired the remaining 40% stake of total and voting capital of Barcelona Comércio Varejista e Atacadista S.A., which operates the Assai format, consolidating the stake it acquired in the self-service wholesale business on November 2, 2007.

The figures below also include the accounting changes introduced by Law 11.638/07, except where otherwise indicated. The first-half information also includes comments on the pro-forma results, which exclude restructuring costs of R$ 23.0 million in the first quarter of 2008.

Sales Performance
Gross same-store sales move up 13.1% year-on-year in 2Q09 
and by 8.9% year-on-year in the first half

Sales Performance                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Gross Sales    5,641.3    4,888.0    15.4%    10,932.7    9,878.8    10.7% 
Net Sales    5,006.9    4,239.3    18.1%    9,648.3    8,483.4    13.7% 
(1) Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off

Gross sales totaled R$ 5,641.3 million in 2Q09, 15.4% up on 2Q08, while net sales grew by 18.1% to R$ 5,006.9 million.

In same-store terms, gross sales recorded a nominal increase of 13.1%, giving real growth of 7.6% after deflation by the General IPCA consumer price index (1), while net sales recorded nominal growth of 15.6% . It is worth noting that, even with the positive effect of Easter, which fell in April this year versus March in 2008, same-store sales in May and June continued to move up strongly.

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Gross same-store sales of food products climbed by 12.8% year-on-year in the quarter, due to the seasonal effect of Easter, especially in the beverage, groceries and personal care & household cleaning product segments. Non-food sales grew by 14.3%, led by the electronics/household appliance, general merchandise and drugstore categories, which posted higher increases than the non-food average. In addition, electronics/household appliance sales posted double-digit growth, mainly due to household appliances, which benefited from the reduction in IPI (federal VAT).

The Company’s sales performance in the quarter was also the consequence of a series of partnerships with suppliers, executed through a combination of aggressive promotions and an appropriate product mix, underpinned by efficient commercial and supply management.

The Group’s best-performing formats were Pão de Açúcar, Extra, Extra Fácil and Assai, whose sales growth was higher than the Company average. E-commerce (comprising Extra.com.br and Pão de Açúcar Delivery) posted growth of more than 50%. The average ticket also moved up, as did customer traffic, signaling a potential gain in market share, especially by the Extra format.

First-half gross sales totaled R$ 10,932.7 million and net sales stood at R$ 9,648.3 million, respective year-on-year increases of 10.7% and 13.7% .

Same-store gross sales grew by 8.9%, giving real growth of 3.2% after deflation by the IPCA(1), above the annual guidance of 2.5%, while same-store net sales recorded nominal growth of 11.7% .

Also on a same-store basis, gross food sales moved up by 7.9% and gross non-food sales by a hefty 12.0%, thanks to an improved assortment, more appropriate pricing and joint promotional campaigns with suppliers.

(1) Like ABRAS (the Brazilian Supermarket Association), the Company has adopted the IPCA – General Consumer Price Index as its inflation indicator, since it gives a more accurate reflection of the Company’s product and brand mix.

Gross Profit
Growth of 14.6% in the quarter 

Gross Profit                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Gross Profit    1,267.5    1,106.1    14.6%    2,443.7    2,218.6    10.1% 
   Gross Margin - %    25.3%       26.1%    -80 bps(2)   25.3%    26.2%    -90 bps(2)
(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

Second-quarter gross profit totaled R$ 1,267.5 million, 14.6% up year-on-year, accompanied by a gross margin of 25.3%, down by 80 bps, chiefly due to the change in the way ICMS (state VAT) is collected on certain products as of the second quarter of 2008, especially in the state of São Paulo. This change led to an increase in the cost of goods sold and in net revenue, given that ICMS was no longer booked under sales taxes, but under COGS, in turn reducing the gross margin by around 60 bps over 2Q08.

In addition, the Company has been adopting a strategy of increasing its stake in new businesses such as Assai, gas stations and electronics/household appliances, which has also reduced the gross margin in recent quarters. On the other hand, this strategy has generated cash margin gains, in line with the Group’s established objectives.

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In the first half, gross profit stood at R$ 2,443.7 million, 10.1% up year-on-year, with a gross margin of 25.3%, 90 bps down on the 26.2% recorded in 1H08, 60 bps of which due to the changes in the tax system.

Total Operating Expenses 
Reduction of 90 bps in the first half 

Operating Expenses                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Selling Expenses    822.4       681.3    20.7%    1,534.9    1,375.7    11.6% 
Gen. Adm. Expenses    99.9       126.4    -20.9%    251.3    270.8    -7.2% 
Total Operating Expenses    922.3       807.7    14.2%    1,786.2    1,646.5    8.5% 
             
     % of Net Sales         18.4%       19.1%    -70 bps(2)   18.5%    19.4%    -90 bps(2)
(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

Total operating expenses (including selling and general and administrative expenses) represented 18.4% of net sales in the second quarter, less than the 19.1% recorded in 2Q08. In absolute terms, they totaled R$ 922.3 million, 14.2% up year-on-year, due to the seasonal effect of Easter, when the Company generated additional expenses, especially with personnel and advertising.

Given that Easter fell in 2Q09, the first-half figures give a more accurate picture of the Group’s performance.

Operating expenses totaled R$ 1,786.2 million in 1H09, 8.5% up on 1H08 but below the period upturn in sales. As a percentage of net sales, they came to 18.5% in 1H09, 90 bps down on the same period last year.

Selling expenses came to R$ 1,534.9 million, 11.6% up year-on-year, while G&A expenses stood at R$ 251.3 million, down by 7.2% .

It is worth remembering that the 1Q08 operating results were affected by restructuring expenses totaling R$ 23.0 million. Excluding this effect, 1H09 operating expenses would have increased by 10.0% in relation to the 1H08 pro-forma result.

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EBITDA of R$ 345.1 million in the quarter 

EBITDA                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
EBITDA    345.1    298.3    15.7%    657.4    572.1    14.9% 
EBITDA Margin - %    6.9%    7.0%    -10 bps(2)   6.8%    6.7%    10 bps(2)
(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

The second-quarter EBITDA margin stood at 6.9%, versus 7.0% in 2Q08. With the same level of margin, the Group continued to be highly competitive in terms of pricing, although this impact was offset by increased sales and continuing control over expenses. This result is in line with the Company’s strategy of seeking sustainable growth.

As a result, EBITDA totaled R$ 345.1 million in 2Q09, 15.7% up on the same period last year.

First-half EBITDA came to R$ 657.4 million, 14.9% more than in 1H08 and within the annual guidance of 10%, accompanied by an EBITDA margin of 6.8%, versus 6.7% in the same period last year.

If we exclude 2008 restructuring expenses from the calculation, 1H09 EBITDA would have grown by 10.5% over the 1H08 pro-forma figure.

Net Financial Result 
Net financial result recovers by 30.7% in the quarter 

Financial Result                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Financ. Revenue    55.0    59.3    -7.2%    121.0    128.1    -5.6% 
Financ. Expenses    (116.1)   (147.4)   -21.2%    (253.3)   (280.3)   -9.7% 
Net Financial Income    (61.1)   (88.1)   -30.7%    (132.3)   (152.2)   -13.1% 

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off

The net financial result was R$ 61.1 million negative in the second quarter, a 30.7% year-on-year improvement, due to the following factors:

(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. (R$)   1H09    1H08    Chg. (R$)
(i) Debt Expenses    (58.8)   (72.4)   13.6    (129.1)   (140.0)   10.9 
(i) Receivables Fund    (24.2)   (22.6)   (1.5)   (49.7)   (44.1)   (5.6)
(ii) Cash Returns    27.0    30.2    (3.2)   59.1    50.4    8.7 
(iii) Mark to market    7.4    (8.2)   15.5    16.6    (7.4)   24.0 
(iv) Restatement of Assets and Liabilities    (21.9)   (29.1)   7.1    (50.5)   (49.4)   (1.1)
(iv) Other Financial Revenues (Expenses)   9.5    14.0    (4.5)   21.4    38.5    (17.1)
           
Net Financial Result    (61.1)   (88.1)   27.0    (132.3)   (152.2)   19.9 
CDI    2.4%    2.7%        5.4%    5.3%     

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off

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(i) Debt Expenses and Receivables Fund (positive variation of R$ 12.1 million): The period reduction in the average gross debt and the lower CDI rate offset the increase in the average amount assigned to the receivables fund.

(ii) Cash Returns (negative variation of R$ 3.2 million) due to the period reduction in the CDI rate, despite the slight upturn in the cash position.

(iii) Mark to market (positive variation of R$ 15.5 million) of the Company’s financial instruments following the accounting changes introduced by Law 11.638/07.

(iv) Restatement of Assets and Liabilities and Other Revenue/Expenses (positive variation of R$ 2.6 million) due to gains from the decline in the SELIC rate on the restatement of contingencies, partially offset by reduced revenue from interest-bearing installment sales and a reduction in capitalized interest due to lower period CAPEX.

The Group’s capital structure remains solid, with a reduction in net debt and increased cash flow, resulting in a net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.68x, fortified by the ongoing drive to optimize expenses and investments and maintain control over working capital.

Equity Income
Result reflects the strategies implemented throughout 2008 

FIC - Financeira Itaú CBD closed 2Q09 with 5.8 million clients and a receivables portfolio of R$ 1.7 billion and accounted for 13.8% of the Group’s total second-quarter sales. As a result, it generated equity income of R$ 3.4 million, a substantial 147.9% more than in 2Q08. First-half equity income totaled R$ 7.3 million, almost triple the amount in the same period last year.

This performance was due to a series of initiatives implemented throughout 2008, which generated important gains in portfolio profitability. The main such initiatives, which will be continued and therefore help ensure positive results in 2009, include:

(i) increased activation of private label and co-branded cards following the creation of differentials for card holders, including exclusive benefits, an advantage club and special promotions;

(ii) substantial growth in the penetration of extended warranties in the sale of electronics goods (53.5% in 2Q09 over 2Q08);

(iii) greater integration with the retail operation through marketing initiatives and partnerships with the stores, allowing FIC to increase its store market share from 13.0% in 2Q08 to 13.8% in 2Q09.

FIC’s performance in recent quarters was also due to a stringent credit granting policy, keeping default under control, and a differentiated positioning vis-à-vis its peers.

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Minority Interest: Sendas Distribuidora 
Gross profit of R$ 183.8 million in the quarter 

The table below and the comments on Sendas Distribuidora’s operating performance do not include the six stores converted into Assai between the end of 2008 and 2Q09. The results of Assai’s operational stores in Rio de Janeiro will be discussed in the section on Assai Atacadista.

Sendas Distribuidora recorded gross sales of R$ 834.3 million in the second quarter, 4.8% up year-on-year despite the conversion of six Sendas Distribuidora stores to the Assai format. Net sales totaled R$ 720.0 million and gross profit totaled R$ 183.8 million, 4.1% more than in 2Q08.

SENDAS - Financial and Operating Highlights                         
excluding Assai stores in Rio de Janeiro                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Gross Sales    834.3    796.4    4.8%    1,667.0    1,649.7    1.0% 
Net Sales    720.0    693.9    3.8%    1,449.3    1,438.0    0.8% 
Gross Profit    183.8    176.7    4.1%    384.6    381.9    0.7% 
   Gross Margin - %    25.5%    25.5%    0 bps(2)   26.5%    26.6%    -10 bps(2)
Total Operating Expenses    155.8    147.2    5.9%    303.9    299.7    1.4% 
   % of Net Sales    21.6%    21.2%    40 bps(2)   21.0%    20.8%    20 bps(2)
EBITDA    28.0    29.5    -4.9%    80.7    82.1    -1.8% 
   EBITDA Margin - %    3.9%    4.2%    -30 bps(2)   5.6%    5.7%    -10 bps(2)
Net Income    (15.3)   (19.9)   -22.9%    (10.3)   (15.6)   -33.9% 
   Net Margin - %    -2.1%    -2.9%    -80 bps(2)   -0.7%    -1.1%    -40 bps(2)

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

Total operating expenses represented 21.6% of net sales, higher than the 21.2% recorded in 2Q08 due to the big increase in IPTU property tax in Rio de Janeiro, which generated additional expenses of around R$ 4.0 million in the second quarter.

EBITDA totaled R$ 28.0 million, with a margin of 3.9% . If we exclude the additional IPTU expenses, EBITDA would have moved up by 8.5% . Sendas Distribuidora recorded a 2Q09 net loss of R$ 15.3 million, giving a positive minority interest of R$ 6.5 million for the Group.

In the first half, gross and net sales came to R$ 1,667.0 million and R$ 1,449.3 million respectively. Gross profit stood at R$ 384.6 million, with a gross margin of 26.5% . Total operating expenses amounted to R$ 303.9 million, representing 21.0% of net sales. It must once again be highlighted that this increase was due to the upturn in the IPTU property tax, which impacted the 1H09 expenses by over R$ 7 million. Without this additional expense, both as a percentage of net revenue and in reais, operating expenses would have been lower than in the previous year. EBITDA reached R$ 80.7 million, with a margin of 5.6% .

Sendas posted a first-half net loss of R$ 10.3 million, 33.9% up year-on-year, generating a positive minority interest of R$ 4.4 million for the Company.

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Minority Interest: Assai Atacadista 
Gross margin grows by 170 bps year-on-year 

Assai - Financial and Operating Highlights                             
    2Q09 
SP and CE
 
(Barcelona)
  2Q09 
RJ
 
(Xantocarpa)
  2Q09 
Consolidated
 
  2Q08    Chg. %    1H09 
Consolidated
 
  1H08    Chg. % 
                 
(R$ million)(1)                
Gross Sales    437.0    67.8    504.8    325.6    55.0%    945.7    632.9    49.4% 
Net Sales    396.7    58.8    455.5    284.1    60.3%    847.9    548.0    54.7% 
Gross Profit    65.6    5.3    70.8    39.1    81.0%    123.9    73.9    67.6% 
   Gross Margin - %    16.5%    8.9%    15.5%    13.8%   170 bps(2)   14.6%    13.5%   110 bps(2)
Total Operating Expenses    46.4    11.0    57.4    33.1    73.5%    111.6    62.0    80.1% 
   % of Net Sales    11.7%    18.8%    12.6%    11.6%   100 bps(2)   13.2%    11.3%   190 bps(2)
EBITDA    19.2    (5.8)   13.4    6.1    121.4%    12.2    11.9    2.5% 
   EBITDA Margin - %    4.8%    -9.8%    2.9%    2.1%    80 bps(2)   1.4%    2.2%    -80 bps(2)
Net Income    11.4    (3.8)   7.6    3.5    120.8%    4.5    6.0    -25.8% 
   Net Margin - %    2.9%    -6.5%    1.7%    1.2%    50 bps(2)   0.5%    1.1%    -60 bps(2)

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

Assai’s consolidated gross sales, including the stores in São Paulo, Ceará and Rio de Janeiro, totaled R$ 504.8 million in the second quarter, 55.0% up year-on-year, while net sales stood at R$ 455.5 million. Gross profit came to R$ 70.8 million, up by 81.0%, accompanied by a gross margin of 15.5%, a 170 bps improvement over 2Q08.

Total operating expenses came to R$ 57.4 million, representing 12.6% of net sales, 120 bps more than in 1Q09. Period EBITDA stood at R$ 13.4 million, with a margin of 2.9% .

These results were still strongly impacted by the opening of new stores and the conversion of existing ones to the Assai format, especially in Rio de Janeiro, which, despite recording a strong increase in sales, have not yet reached maturity. However, the EBITDA margin showed signs of improvement, widening by 320 bps over the previous quarter.

Assai posted second-quarter net income of R$ 7.6 million, 120.8% up year-on-year, generating a negative minority interest R$ 3.0 million.

In the first half, gross and net sales came to R$ 945.7 million and R$ 847.9 million, respectively. Gross profit stood at R$ 123.9 million, up by 67.6%, while the gross margin widened by 110 bps.

Total operating expenses amounted to R$ 111.6 million, representing 13.2% of net revenue, and EBITDA reached R$ 12.2 million, with a margin of 1.4% . Excluding the stores converted to the Assai format in Rio de Janeiro, the EBITDA margin would have come to 3.1% . Net income totaled R$ 4.5 million, generating a negative minority interest of R$ 1.6 million for the Company.

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Net Income
Net income grows by 154.9% 

Net Income                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Net Income    131.7    51.7    154.9%    226.6    84.9    166.9% 
Net Margin - %    2.6%    1.2%    140 bps(2)   2.3%    1.0%    130 bps(2)

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      basis points

The Company posted a 2Q09 net income of R$ 131.7 million, 154.9% more than in 2Q08. First-half net income stood at R$ 226.6 million, representing 2.3% of net sales, a 130 bps year-on-year improvement.

First-half net income was impacted by 1Q08 restructuring expenses totaling R$ 17.2 million. It is also worth noting that despite the application of Law 11.638/07, 1H08 net income still included goodwill amortization, as shown in the table below:

Adjusted Net Income                         
 
(R$ million)(1)   2Q09    2Q08    Chg. %    1H09    1H08    Chg. % 
Net Income    131.7    51.7    154.9%    226.6    84.9    166.9% 
Restructuring Costs(2)           17.2   
goodwill amortization(2)     25.0        49.1   
             
Adjusted Net Income    131.7    76.7    71.8%    226.6    151.2    49.9% 

(1)      Totals may not tally as the figures are rounded off
(2)      Net of Income Tax

Considering the impact of the above effects, adjusted net income in 2Q08 and 1H08, on comparable bases, totaled R$ 76.7 million and R$ 151.2 million respectively. Consequently, 2Q09 and 1H09 net income recorded growth of 71.8% and 49.9% over adjusted net income in 2Q08 and 1H08 respectively.

Investments
The Group invested R$ 113.8 million in 2Q09 

Second-quarter investments totaled R$ 113.8 million, versus R$ 105.2 million in 2Q08. Throughout the quarter, the Company opened three Extra Fácil stores and one drugstore; and converted one CompreBem store in São Paulo, two Sendas stores in Rio de Janeiro and one Extra hypermarket in Rio de Janeiro to the Assai format, as well as one CompreBem store in São Paulo to the Extra Perto format.

The main highlights of the quarter were:

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First-half investments totaled R$ 193.2 million, versus R$ 229.0 million in 1H08.

Dividends 

On August 3, the Board of Directors approved a new dividend policy which alters the periodicity of dividend payments from one per year to one per quarter. The precise value and date of the quarterly prepayments will be defined by the Company on an annual basis. For 2009, the Board decided that the quarterly prepayments will be based on the total amount of dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders in 2008.

Consequently, and exceptionally, on August 24, 2009 (20 days after the Board Meeting approving the amount and date of the prepayment), the Company will prepay dividends totaling R$ 30.9 million, equivalent to two quarterly payments, at R$ 0.12326 per common share and R$ 0.13558 per preferred class A share. All shareholders registered as such on August 11, 2009, will be entitled to receive payment. Shares will be traded ex-rights as of August 12 until the payment date.

The final installment (referring to 4Q09) will comprise the difference between the amount prepaid throughout the year and the minimum mandatory dividends based on the Company’s performance in 2009. This payment will occur after the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting which approves the Company’s accounts and the proposal for the allocation of annual net income.

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Consolidated Income Statement Based on Law 11.638/07 (R$ thousand)
Reported

     
    2nd Quarter    1st Half 
     
    2009    2008    %    2009    2008    % 
             
Gross Sales Revenue    5,641,347    4,887,960    15.4%    10,932,663    9,878,808    10.7% 
Net Sales Revenue    5,006,852    4,239,332    18.1%    9,648,296    8,483,422    13.7% 
Cost of Goods Sold    (3,739,381)   (3,133,270)   19.3%    (7,204,631)   (6,264,796)   15.0% 
Gross Profit    1,267,471    1,106,062    14.6%    2,443,665    2,218,626    10.1% 
    Selling Expenses    (822,408)   (681,343)   20.7%    (1,534,943)   (1,375,703)   11.6% 
    General and Administrative Expenses    (99,943)   (126,382)   -20.9%    (251,294)   (270,839)   -7.2% 
Total Operating Expenses    (922,351)   (807,725)   14.2%    (1,786,237)   (1,646,543)   8.5% 
Operating Income before Depreciation and                         
Financial Revenue (Expenses) - EBITDA    345,120    298,337    15.7%    657,428    572,083    14.9% 
Depreciation    (104,205)   (146,967)   -29.1%    (213,515)   (292,147)   -26.9% 
Operating Income before Taxes and                         
Financial Revenue (Expenses) - EBIT    240,915    151,370    59.2%    443,914    279,936    58.6% 
Financial Revenue    54,984    59,261    -7.2%    120,996    128,144    -5.6% 
Financial Expenses    (116,068)   (147,366)   -21.2%    (253,269)   (280,343)   -9.7% 
Net Financial Income (Expenses)   (61,084)   (88,105)   -30.7%    (132,273)   (152,199)   -13.1% 
Equity Income    3,382    1,364    147.9%    7,296    2,591    181.6% 
Other Operating Revenue (Expenses)   (420)   (1,939)   -78.3%    (787)   (4,979)   -84.2% 
Income Before Income Tax    182,793    62,690    191.6%    318,149    125,349    153.8% 
Income Tax    (51,513)   (15,459)   233.2%    (86,775)   (37,551)   131.1% 
Income Before Minority Interest    131,280    47,231    178.0%    231,373    87,798    163.5% 
Minority Interest    3,570    8,052    -55.7%    2,784    4,309    -35.4% 
Income Before Profit Sharing    134,850    55,283    143.9%    234,157    92,106    154.2% 
Employees' Profit Sharing    (3,122)   (3,600)   -13.3%    (7,572)   (7,200)   5.2% 
Net Income    131,727    51,683    154.9%    226,586    84,906    166.9% 
Net Income per share    0.5554    0.2197        0.9554    0.3610     
# of shares (in thousand) - ex shares held in treasury    237,157    235,202        237,157    235,202     
             

         
% of net sales    2Q09    2Q08    1H09    1H08 
         
Gross Profit    25.3%    26.1%    25.3%    26.2% 
   Selling Expenses    -16.4%    -16.1%    -15.9%    -16.2% 
   General and Administrative Expenses    -2.0%    -3.0%    -2.6%    -3.2% 
Total Operating Expenses    -18.4%    -19.1%    -18.5%    -19.4% 
EBITDA    6.9%    7.0%    6.8%    6.7% 
Depreciation    -2.1%    -3.5%    -2.2%    -3.4% 
EBIT    4.8%    3.6%    4.6%    3.3% 
Net Financial Income (Expenses)   -1.2%    -2.1%    -1.4%    -1.8% 
Result from Permanent Assets    0.0%    -0.1%    0.0%    -0.1% 
Income Before Income Tax    3.7%    1.5%    3.3%    1.5% 
Income Tax    -1.0%    -0.4%    -0.9%    -0.4% 
Minority Interest/Employees' Profit Sharing    0.0%    0.1%    -0.1%    0.0% 
Net Income    2.6%    1.2%    2.4%    1.0% 
         

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Consolidated Balance Sheet - Based on Law 11.638/07 (R$ thousand)

     
ASSETS    06.30.2009    03.31.2009 
     
Current Assets    5,922,417    5,616,237 
         Cash and banks    166,826    149,124 
         Marketable securities    1,558,518    1,083,095 
         Contas a Receber    401,770    337,024 
                       Credit sales with post-dated checks    9,631    11,146 
                       Credit cards    321,851    272,906 
                       Sales vouchers and others    80,766    61,530 
                       Allowance for doubtful accounts    (10,477)   (8,558)
         Resulting from commercial agreements    244,588    343,238 
         Accounts receivable - FIDC    1,039,606    1,016,510 
           Inventories    1,656,996    1,897,617 
         Recoverable taxes    437,595    378,451 
         Deferred income tax and social contribution    222,312    205,913 
         Prepaid expenses and others    194,205    205,265 
 
Noncurrent Assets    7,600,864    7,754,012 
Long-Term Assets    1,942,313    2,104,749 
         Trade accounts receivable    382,031    370,367 
         Recoverable taxes    140,948    261,056 
         Deferred income tax and social contribution    846,744    896,509 
         Amounts receivable from related parties    271,831    269,512 
         Judicial deposits    278,948    271,120 
         Expenses in advance and others    21,811    36,185 
Investments    136,828    117,823 
Property and equipment    4,817,184    4,830,723 
Intangible assets    704,539    700,717 
     
 
     
TOTAL ASSETS    13,523,281    13,370,249 
     
 
     
LIABILITIES    06.30.2009    03.31.2009 
     
Current Liabilities    4,561,652    3,532,461 
         Accounts payables to suppliers    1,971,236    2,215,420 
         Loans and financing    994,991    728,383 
         Debentures    25,207    6,984 
         Payroll and related charges    235,040    180,014 
         Taxes and social contributions payable    107,427    84,771 
         Dividends proposed    2,660    64,429 
         Financing for purchase of fixed assets    14,242    45,942 
         Rents    39,494    39,296 
         Recallable fund quotas - FIDC    983,183   
         Others    188,173    167,222 
 
Long-Term Liabilities    3,224,933    4,236,740 
         Loans and financing    687,306    947,965 
         Recallable fund quotas - FIDC      959,200 
         Debentures    979,543    778,079 
         Taxes payable in installments    173,295    188,085 
         Provision for contingencies    1,289,942    1,269,356 
         Others    94,847    94,055 
 
Minority Interest    101,490    105,060 
 
Shareholders Equity    5,635,205    5,495,988 
         Capital    4,691,092    4,439,816 
         Capital reserves    496,316    578,945 
         Revenue reserves    447,797    477,227 
     
 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES    13,523,281    13,370,249 
     

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Consolidated Cash Flow - Based on Law 11.638/07 (R$ thousand)
 

    June 30 
   
Cash flow from operating activities    2009    2008 
     
       Net income for the period    226,586    84,906 
       Adjustment to reconcile net income         
       Deferred income tax    65,491    (21,889)
       Residual value of permanent asset disposals    (277)   (199)
       Depreciation and amortization    213,515    292,147 
       Interest and monetary variation    210,887    63,249 
       Equity Income results    (7,296)   (2,591)
       Provision for contingencies    30,769    61,232 
       Provisions for fixed assets write-off and losses      2,207 
       Provision for amortization of goodwill      46,469 
       Compensation in shares    10,475    10,666 
       Minoritary interest    (2,784)   (4,309)
     
    747,366    531,888 
     
       (Increase) decrease in assets         
     
       Accounts receivable    183,552    194,741 
       Advances to suppliers and employees   (86,133)   2,659 
       Inventories    34,722    8,068 
       Recoverable Taxes    (14,315)   (15,238)
       Other assets    5,857    (2,073)
       Related partiesp    (18,832)   (106,435)
     
    104,851    81,722 
     
       Increase (decrease) in liabilities         
     
       Suppliers    (438,265)   (480,423)
       Payroll and related charges    10,937    27,110 
       Income and Social contribution taxes payable    (48,500)   (63,506)
       Other accounts payable    (58,068)   30,074 
     
    (533,896)   (486,745)
     
 
Net cash flow generated (used) in operating activities         
    318,321    126,865 
     
 
    June 30 
   
Net cash from investing activities    2009    2008 
     
       Acquisition of Capital at Subsidiaries    (15,623)  
       Acquisition of property and equipment    (187,383)   (214,157)
       Increase in intangible assets    (31,440)   (10)
       Sales of property and equipment    1,833   
     
Net cash flow generated (used) in investing activities    (232,613)   (214,167)
     
       Cash flow from financing activities         
       Capital Increase    (9,571)   87,487 
       Increase of minority interest         
       Financing     
       Funding and Refinancing    235,035    677,251 
       Payments    (79,444)   (251,182)
       Payment of Intereset    (66,661)   (145,887)
       Payment of dividends    (65,334)   (49,202)
     
Net cash flow generated (used) in financing activities    14,025    318,467 
     
       Cash, banks and marketable securities at beginning of the period    1,725,345    1,295,297 
       Cash, banks and marketable securities at end of the period    1,625,612    1,064,132 
     
Changes in cash and cash equivalents    99,733    231,165 
     

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Gross Sales per Format (R$ thousand)
 

1st Quarter    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   976,579    18.6%    950,398    19.0%    2.8% 
Extra*    2,646,573    50.0%    2,532,298    50.8%    4.5% 
CompreBem (b)   678,508    12.8%    768,738    15.4%    -11.7% 
Extra Eletro    96,895    1.8%    85,345    1.7%    13.5% 
Sendas**    451,943    8.5%    346,791    6.9%    30.3% 
Assai    440,818    8.3%    307,278    6.2%    43.5% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    5,291,316    100.0%    4,990,848    100.0%    6.0% 
           
 
2nd Quarter    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   1,051,236    18.6%    949,773    19.4%    10.7% 
Extra*    2,843,410    50.4%    2,464,266    50.4%    15.4% 
CompreBem (b)   695,904    12.3%    732,443    15.0%    -5.0% 
Extra Eletro    104,017    1.8%    86,908    1.8%    19.7% 
Sendas**    441,936    7.8%    328,941    6.7%    34.4% 
Assai    504,844    8.9%    325,629    6.7%    55.0% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    5,641,347    100.0%    4,887,960    100.0%    15.4% 
           
 
1st Half    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   2,027,815    18.5%    1,900,171    19.2%    6.7% 
Extra*    5,489,982    50.2%    4,996,564    50.6%    9.9% 
CompreBem (b)   1,374,412    12.6%    1,501,181    15.2%    -8.4% 
Extra Eletro    200,912    1.8%    172,253    1.8%    16.6% 
Sendas**    893,880    8.2%    675,732    6.8%    32.3% 
Assai    945,662    8.6%    632,907    6.4%    49.4% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    10,932,663    100.0%    9,878,808    100.0%    10.7% 
           

* Include Extra Fácil and Extra Perto sales
** Sendas stores which are part of Sendas Distribuidora S/A
(a) As of the 3Q08, 6 CompreBem stores in Pernambuco were transfered from Pão de Açúcar to CompreBem management
(b) As of the 3Q08, 14 ABC CompreBem stores were transfered from CompreBem to Sendas management

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Net Sales per Format (R$ thousand)
 

1st Quarter    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   863,537    18.6%    805,343    19.0%    7.2% 
Extra*    2,299,452    49.5%    2,142,163    50.5%    7.3% 
CompreBem (b)   608,547    13.1%    658,259    15.5%    -7.6% 
Extra Eletro    76,711    1.7%    67,684    1.6%    13.3% 
Sendas**    400,786    8.6%    306,714    7.2%    30.7% 
Assai    392,411    8.5%    263,927    6.2%    48.7% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    4,641,444    100.0%    4,244,090    100.0%    9.4% 
           
 
2nd Quarter    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   941,881    18.8%    821,723    19.4%    14.6% 
Extra*    2,501,232    50.0%    2,129,316    50.2%    17.5% 
CompreBem (b)   635,971    12.7%    644,730    15.2%    -1.4% 
Extra Eletro    86,886    1.7%    69,007    1.6%    25.9% 
Sendas**    385,401    7.7%    290,460    6.9%    32.7% 
Assai    455,482    9.1%    284,096    6.7%    60.3% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    5,006,852    100.0%    4,239,332    100.0%    18.1% 
           
 
1H09    2009    %    2008    %    Chg. (%)
           
Pão de Açúcar (a)   1,805,418    18.7%    1,627,066    19.2%    11.0% 
Extra*    4,800,684    49.8%    4,271,479    50.4%    12.4% 
CompreBem (b)   1,244,518    12.9%    1,302,989    15.3%    -4.5% 
Extra Eletro    163,597    1.7%    136,691    1.6%    19.7% 
Sendas**    786,187    8.1%    597,174    7.0%    31.7% 
Assai    847,893    8.8%    548,023    6.5%    54.7% 
           
Grupo Pão de Açúcar    9,648,296    100.0%    8,483,422    100.0%    13.7% 
           

* Include Extra Fácil and Extra Perto sales
** Sendas stores which are part of Sendas Distribuidora S/A
(a) As of the 3Q08, 6 CompreBem stores in Pernambuco were transfered from Pão de Açúcar to CompreBem management
(b) As of the 3Q08, 14 ABC CompreBem stores were transfered from CompreBem to Sendas management

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Sales Breakdown (% of Net Sales)
 

        2009            2008     
     
    1st Quarter    2nd Quarter    1st Half    1st Quarter    2nd Quarter    1st Half 
             
Cash    50.0%    48.6%    49.2%    50.6%    49.7%    50.1% 
Credit Card    40.0%    42.4%    41.4%    40.1%    41.1%    40.6% 
Food Voucher    8.7%    7.9%    8.2%    7.6%    7.6%    7.6% 
Credit    1.3%    1.0%    1.2%    1.7%    1.6%    1.7% 
 Post-dated Checks    1.1%    1.0%    1.0%    1.2%    1.1%    1.2% 
 Installment Sales    0.2%    0.0%    0.1%    0.5%    0.5%    0.5% 
             

Stores per Format 
 

    Pão de        Extra-            Extra    Extra        Grupo Pão    Sales    Number of 
    Açúcar    Extra    Eletro    CompreBem    Sendas    Perto    Fácil    Assai    de Açúcar    Area (m2)   Employees 
                       
12/31/2008    145    102    47    165    73    5    32    28    597    1,360,706    70,656 
                       
Opened                                         
Closed    (1)                   (1)           (2)        
Converted                                           
                       
03/31/2009    144    102    47    165    73    4    37    28    600    1,359,347    69,034 
                       
Opened                                         
Closed                                           
Converted        (1)       (2)   (2)                  
                       
6/30/2009    144    101    47    163    71    5    40    32    603    1,362,415    69,978 
                       

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2Q09 Results Conference Call 
Thursday, August 6, 2009. 

Conference Call in Portuguese with simultaneous translation into English:

10:00 am - Brasília time | 9:00 am - New York time

Dial-in: +1 (646) 843 6054
Code: Pão de Açúcar

A live webcast is available on the Company’s site: www.gpari.com.br. The replay can be accessed after the end of the Call by dialing +55 (11) 2188-0188 - Code: Pão de Açúcar.

Grupo Pão de Açúcar    MZ Consult 
     
Daniela Sabbag    Tereza Kaneta 
Investor Relations Officer    Phone: +55 (11) 3529-3754 
Phone: +55 (11) 3886 0421 Fax: +55 (11) 3884 2677    E-mail: mz.gpa@mz-ir.com 
Email: gpa.ri@grupopaodeacucar.com.br     

Website: http://www.gpari.com.br

Statements contained in this release relating to the business outlook of the Company, projections of operating and financial results and relating to the growth potential of the Company, constitute mere forecasts and were based on the expectations of Management in relation to the future of the Company. These expectations are highly dependent on changes in the market, on Brazil’s general economic performance, on the industry and on international markets, and are therefore subject to change.

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SIGNATURES

        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:  August 4, 2009 By:   /s/ Enéas César Pestana Neto      
         Name:   Enéas César Pestana Neto
         Title:     Administrative Director



    By:    /s/ Daniela Sabbag                      
         Name:   Daniela Sabbag
         Title:     Investor Relations Officer


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.