Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição : DISTRIBUIÇÃO (Form 6-K)

COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO

PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY WITH AUTHORIZED CAPITAL

CNPJ/ME Nº 47.508.411/0001-56

NIRE 35.300.089.901

NOTICE TO THE MARKET

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição ('GPA'), pursuant to article 157 of Law 6.404/1976 and Instruction CVM 358/2002, in continuation of the notice to the market of April 12, 2021, informs its shareholders and the market in general that, on this date, it received from the Group Casino a copy of a notice disclosed by Cnova NV, in which GPA holds 34.17% of the capital stock, about the potential project to launch, by the end of the year and subject to market conditions, a, approximately, €300 million private placement of shares issued by Cnova N.V., for the purpose of accelerating its growth, and including potentially a secondary placement by certain of its shareholders.

GPA will inform its shareholders and the market in general of any further information about this project.

São Paulo, June 1, 2021.

Isabela Cadenassi

Investors Relation Officer

Special Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This notice to the market includes forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect the current expectations of the management of GPA. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in our forward looking statements. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. GPA undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

The distribution of this notice to the market may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Persons into whose possession this notice to the market comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.

This notice to the market is not an offer nor does it contain or does it constitute an offer to sell securities or an invitation or inducement to invest in securities in Brazil, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. The securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The company does not intend to register all or any portion of any offering of the securities in the United States of America or to conduct a public offering of the securities in the United States of America.