Recognition Obtained

The Jerónimo Martins Group has received several awards from national and international forums.

Jerónimo Martins is aware of the importance of taking measures to preserve and enhance its reputation and of providing independent external evaluation data.

In this context, the Group has received, among others, the following awards in 2012:

Corporate

"Excellence in Leadership" prize, awarded to Alexandre Soares dos Santos, Chairman of the Jerónimo Martins Group in the 22^nd edition of "Exame 500 Biggest & Best" promoted by "Exame" magazine;
"Best Stock Performance in 2011", awarded at the 1^st NYSE Euronext Lisbon Awards;
"Best Stock Exchange Performance", awarded at the 25^th Investor Relations & Governance Awards, promoted by the consultants Deloitte, in partnership with the daily newspaper "Diário Económico";
"Best Investor Relations Officer" (Cláudia Falcão), awarded at the 25^th Investor Relations & Governance Awards, promoted by the consultants Deloitte, in partnership with the daily newspaper "Diário Económico";
"APCE Grand Prize 2012 - Excellence in Communications", in the "Management Report" category, awarded to the Jerónimo Martins Group's 2011 Annual Report, by Associação Portuguesa de Comunicação Empresarial (Portuguese Business Communication Association).

Distribution Poland

Biedronka

Considered to be the 10^th largest company in Central and Eastern Europe in Coface's "TOP 500 CEE";
"Golden Trusted Brand" award, attributed by the Reader's Digest, in the 12^th European Trusted Brand ranking;
It held 4^th place in the ranking of the 500 largest companies, compiled by the daily newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" (in terms of turnover);
It held 3^rd place in the ranking of the most valuable Polish brands, compiled by the daily newspaper "Rzeczpospolita";
It held 4^th place in the ranking compiled by the weekly newspaper "Polityka" (in terms of turnover);
It held 4^th place in the ranking compiled by "Gazeta Finansowa" (in terms of turnover) and 1^st place in the Retail sector;
"Superbrand" award, from the Independent Brand Council;
"Eurobuild" award in the "New Concept in Retail" category (change in the layout focusing on Perishables);
"2012 Service Quality" award, attributed in the 5^th edition of a study in which millions of consumers participated. Biedronka was also recognised as "Service Quality Leader", when it achieved this award for the fourth time;
"Effie" award, in the "Retail" category, awarded to the campaign "We're all the Polish Team";
"Patrons of Polish Sport" prize, awarded in a contest organised by Canal+ and the National Sports Chamber;
Partnership for Health (which includes Biedronka, the Polish Institute of Mother and Child, Danone and Lubella) obtained the following awards in 2012: "Charity of 2011", in the "Strategic Investment Programmes in the Surrounding Communities" category; and the "Know Health" award. The educational programme "Breakfast Gives You Strength" was also awarded the bronze "Stevie Award" andthe silver "Magellan" award, by the League of American Communications Professionals.

Distribution Portugal

Pingo Doce

Brand chosen as "Superbrand", in the 8^th edition of these awards which honour the Portuguese brands of excellence;
"Consumer's Choice" award in the "Hypermarket" category;
"Silver Medal", awarded to Vinho Regional Alentejano Pingo Doce in the 2012 Portuguese Wine Competition;
"Prestige Medal", awarded to Vinho Moscatel de Setúbal Pingo Doce in the 2012 Portuguese Wine Competition.

Recheio

"Masters of Distribution" prize, awarded to Recheio, in the "Banners - Wholesaler" category in the 21^st edition of these awards promoted by the IFE Group and the magazine "Distribuição Hoje".

Manufacturing and Services

Unilever Jerónimo Martins

"Masters of Distribution" prizes, awarded to the Unilever Jerónimo Martins brands in the 21^st Masters of Distribution, organised by the IFE Group and the magazine "Distribuição Hoje", in the "Products" category: Butter-flavoured Planta (Cooking Fats and Spreads); Knorr Fresh Soups (Ready Meals); Carte D'Or Starry Night (Desserts and Ice Creams); Sun Turbo Gel (Dishwasher Detergent);
"Trusted Brand", awarded to SKIP, chosen for the 11^th consecutive year, in the "Laundry Detergent" category;
"Trusted Brand", awarded to Comfort, chosen for the 4^th consecutive year, in the "Fabric Softeners" category;
"Trusted Brand", awarded to Becel, in the "Spreads" category;
"Product of the Year" awards, attributed to Linic (Shampoo category) and Rexona Maximum Protection ("Roll-on Deodorant" category);
"Consumer's Choice" award, in the "Easy Cooking Seasoning" category, awarded to Knorr Flavours in the Oven;
"Gold Indian" award, in the "Health and Beauty" category, awarded to the campaign to launch the Dove Men+Care deodorant, in the POPAI AWARDS Portugal 2012.

Gallo Worldwide

"Best Olive Oil in the World" honour (86 points), awarded to Azeite Novo, in the Marco Oregia competition, which took place in Italy;
"Two Stars", awarded to Azeite Novo and Colheita ao Luar, in the Great Taste Awards 2011, which took place in England;
"Two Stars", awarded to Azeite Novo and Colheita ao Luar, by the International Taste & Quality Institute, in Belgium;
"Silver Medal", awarded to Colheita ao Luar, in the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin competition, which took place in the United States;
"Bronze Medal", awarded to Grande Escolha in the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin competition, which took place in the United States;
"Gold Prestige" honour, awarded to Grande Escolha, in the International Olive Oil Challenge in Latin America - Olivinus, which took place in Argentina;
"Gran Prestigio Oro" and "Prémio Especial: Premio E. A. Tittarelli Portugal" Honours, awarded to Azeite Novo, in the International Olive Oil Challenge in Latin America - Olivinus, which took place in Argentina;
"Silver Medal", awarded to Grande Escolha, in the China International Olive Oil Competition;
"Bronze Medal", awarded to Colheita ao Luar, in the China International Olive Oil Competition;
"Grand Mention" honour, awarded to Azeite Novo, in the China International Olive Oil Competition.

Jerónimo Martins Distribuição de Produtos de Consumo

"2012 Product of the Year" award, attributed to Vivesoy, in the "Soya Beverages" category;
"2012 Product of the Year" prize, awarded to Sunlover, in the "Functional Beverages" category;
The Kellogg's and Heinz brands held 29^th and 46^th places, respectively, in the "Best Global Brands" ranking, compiled annually by Interbrand, which determines the 100 most valuable brands on a worldwide level;
Kellogg's held 35^th place in the "Best Global Green Brands" ranking, compiled annually by Interbrand in partnership with Delloite, which determines the 50 brands which best combine performance with environmental awareness on a worldwide level.

Recognition obtained