date:Jul 30, 2013
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The retailer opened 73 stores during the second quarter of 2013, bringing Dia's portfolio to 7,070 stores at end of the period of reporting. Dia made a capital expenditure of 83.6 million during the second quarter, for a total first half investment of 153.9 million.
Dia completed the disposal of its Turkish operations, Dia Sabinici, on 1 July 2013, selling the 60% stake for 77,831,515 Turkish Lira, which equates to 30.9 million.
Commenting on the results, Dia chief executive Ricardo Curras