FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October, 2016
Brazilian Distribution Company
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
Av. Brigadeiro Luiz Antonio,
3142 São Paulo, SP 01402-901
Brazil
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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101 (b) (1)):
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COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO
Publicly-Held Company with Authorized Capital
CNPJ/MF: 47.508.411/0001-56
NIRE: 35.300.089.901
NOTICE TO THE MARKET
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição, in addition to the Notices of Material Facts released on May 11, August 8 and September 12, 2016, hereby informs that Cnova N.V.’s (“Cnova NV”) shareholders gathered at the general meeting held on this date approved the corporate reorganization proposal for the integration of the e-commerce business operated by Cnova Comércio Eletrônico S.A. (“Cnova Brazil”), a Brazilian subsidiary of Cnova NV, into Via Varejo S.A.’s (“Via Varejo”) business (“Reorganization”), pursuant to the terms of the reorganization agreement entered into between Cnova NV, Cnova Brazil and Via Varejo on August 8, 2016 (“Reorganization Agreement”).
The Company further informs that, pursuant to the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, the implementation of the Reorganization, which shall result in Cnova Brazil becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Via Varejo, is expected to occur on October 31, 2016.
The Company will duly inform its shareholders and the market of any subsequent material facts concerning the Reorganization.
São Paulo, October 27, 2016.
DANIELA SABBAG
Investor Relations Officer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO | ||
| Date: October 27, 2016 | By: /s/ Ronaldo Iabrudi Name: Ronaldo Iabrudi Title: Chief Executive Officer | |
| By: /s/ Daniela Sabbag Name: Daniela Sabbag Title: Investor Relations Officer | ||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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