Controladora Comercial Mexicana

Controladora Comercial Mexicana SAB de CV (CCM) is a Mexico-based holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates the Comercial Mexicana, Mega, Bodega CM, Sumesa, City Market and Alprecio retail stores, as well as a chain of family restaurants under the Restaurantes California brand name. The Company's retail outlets sell a variety of food items, including basic groceries and perishables, and non-food items, such as home accessories, personal care products and clothing, among others. On September 2009, the Company inaugurated a new chain of fresh fruits and vegetables stores under the Fresko brand name. As of December 31, 2009, it operated a network of 231 commercial units and 73 restaurants located in 42 Mexican cities. It owns such subsidiaries as Tiendas Comercial Mexicana SA de CV and Restaurantes California SA de CV. Through its 50%-owned affiliate Costco de Mexico SA de CV, the Company operates a chain of membership warehouses.