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Adam Kindreich, CFA
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Carrefour's First-Quarter Sales Results In Line With Expectations

No-moat food retailer Carrefour reported in-line first-quarter sales results. Like-for-like sales grew 1.4%, with all main geographical segments reporting sales growth, except Asia. Currency, primarily driven by the favourable appreciation of the Brazilian real, and petrol prices were tailwinds this quarter. Our no-moat rating and fair value estimate are unchanged.
Our full-year top-line growth estimate is slightly below management's sales target of 3%-5%, as we find that Carrefour is not compet...
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Carrefour SA

Carrefour is a distribution group based in France. Co. is engaged in retailing business, primarily in Europe (France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Romania); Asia (China, India, and Taiwan); and Latin America (Argentina and Brazil). Co. offers a variety of fresh produce, products from local suppliers and major-brand products. Co. operates Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Convenience stores and Cash & Carry stores, as well as food and non-food e-commerce sites. Co. also offers services such as financial and insurance services, travel, entertainment, after-sales services, and leasing of commercial vehicles. As of Dec 31 2013 Co. operated 10,105 stores under its brand.

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Adam Kindreich, CFA

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