The transaction is subject to the corresponding regulatory approvals in accordance with current regulations (including the Commission for the Promotion and Defense of Competition, among others), which are necessary for its formalization. With more than 70 years of history since the founding of the first TaTa supermarket, the company currently has more than 200 points of sale distributed across all 19 departments, an e-commerce network for all its brands, a nationwide model distribution center, and nearly 5,000 employees who serve more than 150,000 customers daily. Throughout its history, the company has stood out for values such as inclusion, constant innovation, transformative leadership, professional training, and recognized management within the sector. This sale operation by GDN was carried out within the context of a strategic reorganization of its portfolio of brands and companies in the region. For its part, Grupo Vierci is a family-owned Paraguayan business group with 58 years of history and a multinational presence in 10 countries. It invests in various sectors of the economy, including retail, fast-food gastronomy, fashion, perfumes, distribution of consumer goods, media, banking, real estate, and agriculture. In Paraguay, it is the country's largest private employer, with more than 18,600 direct employees, and is positioned as one of the most reputable companies. In addition to Paraguay, the group has operations in Spain, Portugal, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay. In Uruguay, it has operated the Burger King and Subway franchises for more than 20 years, along with its companies Bliwell, Firstaren, and Marvisa, which are dedicated to the representation and distribution of famous brands of perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, and groceries, respectively. Grupo Vierci is characterized by making investments with a long-term vision and a firm respect for the institutional framework of the countries where it operates. Through this agreement, Grupo Vierci expresses its interest in strengthening its presence in Uruguay, committing to growth and the acceleration of its investments in the country. The operation seeks to provide continuity and enhance the strategic plans of leading brands such as TaTa, BAS, and San Roque, as well as to value and boost national talent and management expertise within the significant retail network it holds in Uruguay.