CONSOLIDATED BYLAWS

COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO

CNPJ No. 47.508.411/0001-56

NIRE 35.300.089.901

Publicly-Held Company With Authorized Capital

CHAPTER I

NAME, HEADQUARTERS, PURPOSE, AND DURATION

ARTICLE 1 - COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO (the "Company") is a corporation headquartered at Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antônio n. 3142, in the capital city of Sao Paulo, SP, Federative Republic of Brazil, which will henceforth be governed by these Bylaws, by Law no. 6.404 of December 15, 1976 ("Law no. 6.404/76"), as amended, as well as other legal provisions in force.

Sole Paragraph - With the Company's entry into the Novo Mercado of B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão ("B3"), the Company, its shareholders, including controlling shareholders, managers and members of the fiscal council, when established, are subject to the provisions of the Novo Mercado Regulation.

ARTICLE 2 - The Company's corporate purpose is the sale of manufactured, semi-manufactured or "in natura" products, whether of domestic or foreign origin, of any and all kinds and species, nature or quality, with the exploitation of the supermarket industry sector, which includes, but is not limited to, minimarkets, supermarkets and hypermarkets, as well as restaurants, snack bars and the like in the surroundings of the points of sales operated by the Company.

Paragraph 1 - The Company may also carry out the following activities:

  1. the manufacturing, processing, handling, transformation, export, import, and representation of food or non-food products, on its own account or by third parties;
  2. the international trade, including of coffee;
  3. the import, distribution, and sale of cosmetic hygiene and toiletry products, perfumery, sanitizing and household cleaning products and food supplements;
  4. the general sale of drugs and medicines, pharmaceutical and homeopathic specialties; chemicals,

accessories, dental articles, surgical instruments and appliances; the manufacture of chemical products and pharmaceutical specialties, which can be specialized, such as Drugstore or Allopathic Pharmacy, Drugstore or Homeopathic Pharmacy or Compounding Pharmacy for every specialty;

  1. the sale of petroleum products and derivatives, supply of fuels of any kind, including on gas stations, and may also provide technical assistance services, service workshops, repairs, washing, lubrication, sale of accessories and other related services, for any kind of vehicles;
  2. the sale of veterinary products, drugs, and medicines in general; veterinary office, clinic and hospital, and pet shop with bathing and grooming services;
  3. the rental of any recorded media;
  4. the provision of photographic, cinematographic, and similar studio services;
  5. the practice and management of real estate transactions, buying, promoting subdivisions and developments, leasing and selling its own and third-party real estates;
  6. act as a distributor, agent, and representative of merchants and industrialists established in Brazil or abroad and in such capacity, on behalf of the principals or on their own account to acquire, retain, own and make any transactions and operations in its self interest or of the principals;
  7. the exploitation of buildings and construction in all its forms, on its own or by third parties, the purchase and sale of construction materials and the installation and maintenance of air-conditioning systems, hoists, and cargo elevators;
  8. application of household sanitizing products;
  9. the municipal, state, and interstate highway transportation of cargo in general for its own products and those of third parties, and also store and deposit them, and load, unload, organize and store third-parties' goods of any kind, as well as subcontract the services provided for in this subparagraph;
  10. activities of communication, general advertising and propaganda services, including bars, diners, cafeterias and restaurants, which may extend to other branches that are compatible or related to it,

subject to any legal restrictions;

  1. the purchase, sale, and distribution of books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals and the like;
  2. carrying out studies, reviews, planning, and market research;
  3. carrying out tests to launch new products, packaging, and brands;
  4. developing strategies and carrying out reviews of the behavior of sales, special promotions and advertising in each segment;
  5. the provision of services related to food, meal, fuel, transportation vouchers, and other kinds of vouchers or purchase cards that result from activities related to its corporate purpose;
  6. the lease and sublease of its own or third-party chattel;
  7. the provision of services in the management area;
  8. to represent other domestic or foreign companies and take part as a partner or shareholder in the capital of other companies, whatever their form or purpose, and in business ventures of any nature;
  9. operate as an agent, broker, or intermediation of securities and tickets;
  10. exploration of the activity of a banking correspondent, including, but not limited to: (i) services related to collections, receipts or payments in general, securities, accounts or booklets, foreign exchange, taxes and on behalf of third parties, including those made by electronic means, automatic or by service machines and other activities arising from service agreements maintained by the Company with financial institutions; (ii) provision of collection, receipt or payment position; (iii) receipt and forwarding of proposals for the provision of credit cards; (iv) issuance of booklets, settlement forms, printed forms, and documents in general; and (v) supplementary services for the collection of registration data and documentation, as well as data control and processing;
  11. provision of parking, accommodation, and vehicle storage services;
  1. the import of beverages, wines, and vinegars;
  2. trade in seeds and seedlings;
  3. trade in telecommunications products;
  1. the import, distribution, and sale of toys, metal pots, domestic ladders, baby strollers, party items, school items, tires, household electrical appliances, bicycles, monobloc plastic chairs, and light bulbs; and
  2. exploitation of non-financial intangible asset management.

Paragraph 2 - The Company may provide sureties or guarantees in business of its interest, being forbidden those for mere favor.

ARTICLE 3 - The Company's term duration is indefinite.

CHAPTER II

CAPITAL STOCK AND SHARES

ARTICLE 4 - The Company's capital stock is R$2,511,167,813.73 (two billion, five hundred and eleven million, one hundred and sixty-seven thousand, eight hundred and thirteen Reais and seventy-three cents), fully subscribed and paid in, divided into 490,174,859 (four hundred and ninety million, one hundred and seventy- four thousand, eight hundred and fifty nine) common shares, all of them registered, book-entry shares with no par value.

Paragraph 1 - The shares representing the capital stock are indivisible in relation to the Company, and each common share entitles its holder the right to cast one vote at General Meetings.

Paragraph 2 - The shares will be in book-entry form and will be kept in deposit accounts in the name of their holders, at the authorized financial institution that the Company determines, and no certificates will be issued.

Paragraph 3 - The cost of services for transferring ownership of book-entry shares to be charged by the depositary financial institution may be passed on to the corresponding shareholder, pursuant to Article 35,

paragraph 3 of Brazilian Law No. 6,404/76, subject to the maximum limits set by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

Paragraph 4 - The Company may not issue preferred shares and founders' shares.

ARTICLE 5 - The Company is authorized to increase its capital stock up to the limit of 800,000,000 (eight hundred million) common shares upon resolution of the Board of Directors and regardless of any amendment to the Company's bylaws.

Paragraph 1 - The limit of the Company's authorized capital can be changed only upon a decision made by the General Meeting.

Paragraph 2 - The Company, within the limit of the authorized capital and complying with the plan approved by the General Meeting, may grant a stock option purchase plan to its management members, or employees, or even to individuals who provide services thereto.

ARTICLE 6 - Issuance of shares, subscription warrants, or debentures convertible into shares up to the limit of THE authorized capital, may be approved by the Board of Directors, excluding or reducing the time term for exercising the preemptive right, as provided for in Article 172 of Law no. 6,404/76.

Sole Paragraph - Except as provided for in the "caption" of this Article, shareholders will have the right of first refusal, in proportion to the number of shares held by them, to subscribe the Company's capital increases, and the exercise of this right will be governed by the applicable legislation.

CHAPTER III

GENERAL MEETING

ARTICLE 7 - The General Meeting is the meeting of the shareholders, who may attend it by themselves or by representatives appointed pursuant to the Law in order to resolve on matters of interest to the Company.

ARTICLE 8 - The General Meeting shall be called by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or in his/her absence by the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and shall have the following responsibilities:

  1. amend the Company's Bylaws;
  2. elect or dismiss, at any time, the members of the Company's Board of Directors;
  3. take, every year, the accounts submitted by the management members and resolve on the financial statements presented by them;
  4. approve the issuance of shares, subscription bonuses, debentures convertible into shares of its own issuance or any bonds, securities, or other rights or interests that are exchangeable or convertible into shares issued by the Company itself, without prejudice to the competence of the Board of Directors as provided for in Article 5 and Article 17(g);
  5. decide on the appraisal of assets with which the shareholders contribute to the formation of the capital stock;
  6. decide on the transformation, merger, acquisition (including acquisition of shares), split-up of the Company or on any other kind of restructuring of the Company;
  7. decide on the dissolution and liquidation of the Company and to elect and dismiss the liquidator(s);
  8. examine and approve the accounts of the liquidator(s); and
  9. set the annual overall compensation of the members of the Company's management and the Fiscal Council, if established.

Sole Paragraph - The General Meetings will be established and chaired by any member of the Board of Directors or the Company's Board of Executive Officers or by employees of the Company who hold positions as officers, even if not statutory, who will choose, among those present, someone to act as secretary.

ARTICLE 9 - For any deliberation of the General Meeting, the approval of shareholders that represent at least the majority of votes of those present will be required, not counting the blank votes, subject to the exceptions provided for by law and in the applicable regulations.

ARTICLE 10 - The Annual General Meeting will have the responsibilities provided for by law and will be

held within the first four months subsequent to the end of the fiscal year.

Sole Paragraph - Whenever necessary, the General Meeting may be established on an extraordinary basis, and may be held concurrently with the Annual General Meeting.

CHAPTER IV

THE MANAGEMENT

ARTICLE 11 - The Company's management will be the responsibility of the Board of Directors and the Board of Executive Officers.

Paragraph 1 - The management members will take office subject to the prior signing of their investiture term, which must include their agreement to the arbitration clause referred to in Article 38.

Paragraph 2 - The term of office of the Directors and Executive Officers will be extended until the moment their corresponding successors take office.

Paragraph 3 - Minutes of the Board of Directors' and Executive Officers' meetings will be recorded in a specific book, which will be signed by the attending Directors and Officers, as the case may be.

Section I

The Board of Directors

ARTICLE 12 - The Board of Directors is composed of at least 7 (seven) andat most9 ( <

Paragraph 1: In case any position of Director becomes vacant, the Board of Directors will be responsible to elect a substitute to fill the position on a permanent basis until the end of the corresponding term of office. In the event of a simultaneous vacancy of most positions in the Board, the General Meeting shall be called to proceed to a new election.

Paragraph 2 - Out of the members of the Board of Directors, at least 2 (two) members or 20% (twenty percent) of them, whichever is greater, shall be independent directors, pursuant to the standards set forth by the 'Novo Mercado' listing Regulation, and the full data of those nominated to be independent members of the Board of

Directors shall be deliberated at the General Meeting that elects such independent directors, being also considered as independent those member(s) of the Board of Directors elected as provided for in article 141, paragraphs 4 and 5 of Law 6.404/76 (Brazilian Corporations Act) in the event of existing a controlling shareholder.

Paragraph 3 - Whenever the application of the aforementioned percentage calculation results in a fractioned number of members, the Company must round it up and consider the immediate higher full number.

ARTICLE 13 - The Board of Directors shall have one (1) Chairman and up to one (1) Vice-Chairman, to be elected by the members of the Board of Directors at the meeting to be held immediately after the investiture of such members.

Paragraph 1 - The positions of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and of Chief Executive Officer of the Company cannot be held at the same time by the same person.

Paragraph 2 - In the event of a vacancy in the position of Chairman or impediment of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall automatically undertake such position, remaining until the end of the respective term of office, or until a new appointment by the Board of Directors occurs.

Paragraph 3 - In the event of a vacancy in the position of Vice-Chairman, the Board of Directors shall appoint a substitute to the position to remain until the end of the respective term of office.

Paragraph 4 - In the event of the absence of the Chairman, the meetings of the Board of Directors shall be chaired by the Vice-Chairman.

Article 14 - The Board of Directors will meet on a regular basis at least six times a year to review the Company's financial results and other results, and to review and monitor the annual investment plan, and extraordinarily at any time, whenever required.

Paragraph 1 - The Chairperson or, in his/her absence, by the Vice-Chairperson, is responsible to call the meetings of the Board of Directors, either on his/her own initiative or upon the written request of any director.

Paragraph 2 - The meetings of the Board of Directors must be called by electronic means or by letter, at least 7 (seven) days before the date of each meeting, specifying the time and place for the first meeting and, case, on second call, and including the agenda. Any proposal and all documents required and related to the agenda

must be made available to the Directors. The call for a meeting may be waived whenever all of the Board members in office are present at the meeting, or if the absent board members have previously agreed in writing with such waiver.

Paragraph 3 - The minimum quorum required to establish the Board of Directors' meetings is the presence of at least half of its acting members on first call, and any number of directors on the second call, considering as present also those represented as allowed for in these Bylaws.

Article 15: The Board of Directors' meetings shall be presided over by its Chairman and, in his/her absence, by the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Paragraph 1: The resolutions of the Board of Directors shall be taken by a favorable vote of the majority of its members. The directors may attend meetings of the Board of Directors by conference call, videoconference or any other means of electronic communication that allows the identification of every director and his/her simultaneous communication with all other persons attending the meeting. In this case the directors should be considered to be present at the meeting and shall sign the corresponding minutes subsequently.

Paragraph 2- In case of absence or temporary impediment of any director, the absent Director may appoint, in writing, from among the other members of the Board of Directors, his or her substitute. In this case, the director acting as substitute of the absent or temporarily unable director, in addition to his/her own vote, shall cast the vote of the replaced director.

ARTICLE 16 - The Board of Directors must approve any change to its Internal Regulation or charter and will elect an Executive Secretary, who will be responsible for exercising the functions determined in the Internal Regulation, as well as issuing certificates and certifying, before third parties, the authenticity of the resolutions taken by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 17 - In addition to the authority set forth by law, the Board of Directors is responsible for:

  1. setting forth the general guidance of the Company's businesses;
  2. approve or amend the Company's investment plan;
  3. electing and dismissing the Company's executive officers, determining their duties and designations;
  1. supervising the management of the Executive Officers, and examining, at any time, the Company's books and papers, requesting information about contracts executed or in the way of being executed, and any other actions;
  2. calling the General Meeting;
  3. issuing its opinion on the Management's report, the accounts submitted by the Board of Executive Officers, and the Company's financial statements;
  4. deciding on the issue of shares, subscription bonus, or debentures convertible into shares until the authorized capital limit, determining the corresponding price and the payment conditions;
  5. choosing and dismissing independent auditors, subject to the recommendation by the Audit Committee;
  6. issue an opinion on any proposal by the Board of Directors to the General Meeting;
  7. authorizing the acquisition of shares of the Company itself for purposes of cancellation or keeping with its treasury, complying with the applicable standards;
  8. developing, jointly with the Board of Executive Officers, and approving a profit-sharing plan for employees and management members of the Company and for granting additional benefits to employees and management members pegged to the Company's results ("Profit-SharingPlan");
  9. determine the amount of the employees' and management members' share in the Company's results, in compliance with the applicable legal provisions, the Bylaws, and the Profit-Sharing Plan in force;
  10. set the limit of shares to be and granted the scopeof the Stock Option Plans and the Company's share-based compensation plans previously approved at a General Meeting, when applicable;
  11. creating Committees, which will be responsible for preparing proposals or making recommendations to the Board of Directors, and determine their corresponding responsibilities as provided for in these Bylaws;

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