Grupo Bimbo is the leader and largest baking Company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. It has presence in 93 countries worldwide, operating directly in 39 and serving another 54 through strategic partnerships. Its operations span across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with 249 bakeries and plants, and more than 1,700 sales centers. With sales of over US $22 billion, the Company has a diverse product portfolio, its main categories include sliced and artisan bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flatbreads, and salty snacks, among others. Grupo Bimbo has one of the largest direct distribution networks in the world, with more than 54,000 routes and over 153,000 associates. Its shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and it also trades in the U.S. over-the-counter market through a Level 1 ADR, under the ticker symbol BMBOY.