Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 38.3% year over year, reaching 18,800,000,000 pesos [6][8] - Same store sales grew by 17.7%, compared to 10.7% in the same quarter last year [6][8] - EBITDA increased by 22.5% to 844,000,000 pesos, with a potential increase of 32% when excluding non-cash share-based payment expenses [6][14] - Cash flow from operating activities reached 1,900,000,000 pesos, a 56% increase compared to 2024 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opened 142 net new stores in Q2, totaling 3,031 stores, with an acceleration in the store opening rate [5][6] - In the first half of the year, 259 stores were opened compared to 215 in the same period last year [7] - On a twelve-month basis, 528 stores were opened versus 460 in the previous twelve months [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company continues to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in Mexico and possibly globally, with strong same store sales growth rates [8] - The growth in same store sales is attributed to improvements in the value proposition, leading to an increase in the number of tickets and items per ticket [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating store openings and investing in new regions, with plans to open four new distribution centers in the second half of the year [5][6] - The management emphasizes a strategy of self-funding growth through increasing cash flows, aiming to maximize shareholder value [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautiously optimistic about future same store sales growth, noting no signs of moderation [83] - The competitive landscape in Mexico remains stable, with no significant changes observed in the dynamics of the market [63][64] Other Important Information - The company has a significant negative working capital model, which generates substantial cash flow [16] - The increase in administrative expenses is partly due to non-cash share-based payment expenses related to the equity incentive plan [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: What do you attribute the acceleration in same store sales to? - Management attributes the acceleration to an improved value proposition, leading to increased traffic and ticket sizes [22] Question: How are the meat and produce pilots developing? - Management is cautiously optimistic but notes that these pilots are still at a test level and not yet impacting overall sales [25] Question: What are the implications of opening new regions? - New regions are opened next to existing ones to mitigate branding risks and ensure efficient logistics [33] Question: How is private label penetration evolving? - Private label penetration has increased significantly and is a key driver of same store sales growth [43] Question: What is the outlook for same store sales performance? - Management does not foresee a decrease in same store sales but cannot predict exact future percentages [83] Question: Are suppliers keeping up with expansion? - Suppliers are being managed long-term to ensure they can meet the demand as the company expands [92]