Introduction:
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. engages in retail, real estate, financial services, technology, and telecommunication businesses. The company operates hypermarkets under the Continente brand; convenience supermarkets under the Continente Modelo and Continente Bom Dia brands; franchised supermarkets under the Meu Super brand; cafeteria/restaurants under the Bom Bocado and Bagga brands; healthy food supermarkets and restaurants under the Go Natural brand; book shops and stationery under the Make Notes and Note! brands; health, well-being, and eye care centers under the Well´s brand; and dental and aesthetic medicine clinics under the Dr. Well's brand, as well as provides dog and cat products and services under the ZU brand. It also offers sports clothing under Deeply brand name; clothing, footwear, and accessories under the MO brands; baby and children clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as childcare products under the Zippy and Losan brands; and jeans, clothing, and accessories under the Salsa brand. In addition, the company sells consumer electronics and entertainment products under the Worten brand; and mobile telecommunications products under the Worten Mobile brand, as well as develops real estate properties. Further, it engages in the investment management activities; the provision of financial services, including money transfer, store credit, and insurance brokerage services, as well as various cards; and operates sports retail stores under JD, Sprinter, and Size? brand names. Additionally, the company owns, manages, and leases shopping centers; and provides telecommunication services to residential, personal, corporate, and wholesale markets. It operates in Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Romania, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, and internationally. Sonae, SGPS, S.A. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal.