Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. DE C.V. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported sales of MXN 21,352,667,000 compared to MXN 19,098,404,000 a year ago. Operating income was MXN 1,045,135,000 compared to MXN 822,250,000 a year ago. EBITDA was MXN 1,404,440,000 compared to MXN 1,138,333,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was MXN 742,037,000 compared to MXN 570,731,000 a year ago. Consolidated net income was MXN 489,744,000 compared to MXN 388,097,000 a year ago. For the six months, the company reported sales of MXN 41,933,402,000 compared to MXN 37,394,245,000 a year ago. Operating income was MXN 2,052,407,000 compared to MXN 1,749,627,000 a year ago. EBITDA was MXN 2,771,862,000 compared to MXN 2,378,426,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was MXN 1,503,312,000 compared to MXN 1,274,616,000 a year ago. Consolidated net income was MXN 992,186,000 compared to MXN 861,616,000 a year ago. Cash flows used in operating activities was MXN 1,640,587,000 compared to MXN 319,624,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities was MXN 1,546,540,000 compared to MXN 1,482,398,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets, classified as investing activities was MXN 69,215,000 compared to MXN 52,152,000 a year ago.