Abílio's letter says Casino CEO is "aggressive"
"I've been in Paris for 24 hours trying unsuccessfully to arrange a meeting," says businessman who negotiated with Carrefour without the Casino partners knowing.
247 – Read the full text of Abílio Diniz's letter to the Board of Directors of Wilkes, which controls the company formed between Pão de Açúcar and Casino. It is a response to Casino's correspondence submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, which criticized Abílio himself and requested an urgent meeting between the parties.
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Dear Directors and Board Members,
I have taken note of the letter that Jean Charles Naouri sent to the company and I would also like to comment. All the statements made by Casino, through its controlling shareholder and CEO, Jean Charles Naouri, so far, regarding me and my behavior in seeking growth opportunities for GPA, have been extremely aggressive and completely distort the reality of the facts. I have been in Paris for 24 hours, unsuccessfully trying to meet with Jean Charles Naouri to discuss the proposal we received, which needs to be analyzed. JCN refuses to engage in dialogue, preferring to attack me through the press. I cannot understand the purpose of this. We must remain calm at this moment to examine the proposal objectively, seeking the interests of GPA. I want to assure you that I will continue my work and insist that we reach an amicable solution for the good of the Company and all parties. I ask you all to trust me, as you always have. My conscience is clear, and I will continue to conduct my actions with the same integrity that has always guided my life. Therefore, I have faith in God that soon all the problems with Casino will be resolved, and we will be able to continue our work with efficiency, joy, and happiness.
I am taking this opportunity to forward a note I sent to the media, for your information.
I also request that the content of this document be made public by the Company.
My best wishes to all of you.
Abilio Diniz.