Controladora Comercial Mexicana SAB de CV (CCM) is a Mexico-based holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates the Comercial Mexicana, City Market, Mega Alprecio, Bodega CM and Sumesa retail stores, as well as a chain of family restaurants under the Restaurantes California brand name. The Company's retail outlets sell a variety of food items, including basic groceries and perishables, and non-food items, such as home accessories, personal care products and clothing, among others. As of December 31, 2008, it operated a network of 230 commercial units and 77 restaurants located in 42 Mexican cities. It owns such subsidiaries as Tiendas Comercial Mexicana SA de CV and Restaurantes California SA de CV. Through its 50%-owned affiliate Costco de Mexico SA de CV, the Company operates a chain of membership warehouses. On November 26, 2008, the Company sold to BNP Paribas SA its interests in Prestacomer SA de CV and Telematica e Inteligencia en Servicios SA de CV.