Casas Bahia granted 180-day stay period by São Paulo court

The São Paulo 2nd Bankruptcy and Judicial Recovery Court has granted Casas Bahia an anticipatory stay period, suspending all creditor lawsuits and asset seizures for 180 days effective August 19, 2026. This legal protection follows the retailer's formal filing for judicial recovery on August 16, aiming to stabilize operations amid severe liquidity constraints.