JD.com Completes Voluntary Public Takeover Offer of CECONOMY

CECONOMY’s financial results enter JD.com’s consolidated statements from November 12, 2026.

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JD.com (JD) completed its voluntary public takeover offer for CECONOMY, acquiring a 59.8% stake and making the European retailer a subsidiary. Total consideration was EUR 1,335 million, at EUR 4.60 in cash per share, through indirect wholly-owned subsidiary JINGDONG HOLDING GERMANY. CECONOMY’s results are consolidated into JD.com’s financial statements from November 12, 2026.

All offer conditions were fulfilled, including merger control, foreign investment and EU foreign subsidies clearances. Together with partner Convergenta’s retained stake, the combined holding is 85.2%. Under the roadmap, CECONOMY will remain a stand-alone European business with an independent local technology stack; no workforce, employee agreement or site changes are planned.

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• Moderate pointCompleted acquisition gives JD.com 59.8% of CECONOMY’s share capital and voting rights and subsidiary control.
• Minor pointAll offer conditions fulfilled, including merger control, foreign investment and EU foreign subsidies clearances.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.JD.com commits to investing in CECONOMY’s consumer brands while preserving their heritage.

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• Moderate pointCash acquisition consideration totals EUR 1,335 million, at EUR 4.60 per share.

Key Figures

Acquired share capital and voting rights: 59.8% Total consideration: EUR 1,335 million Cash offer price: EUR 4.60 per share +1 more

Acquired share capital and voting rights

59.8%

CECONOMY stake acquired through the completed offer

Total consideration

EUR 1,335 million

Completed CECONOMY takeover offer

Cash offer price

EUR 4.60 per share

Voluntary public takeover offer

Combined shareholding

85.2%

JD.com and partner Convergenta's combined CECONOMY stake

Key Terms

voluntary public takeover offer, consolidated financial statements, merger control clearances, foreign investment clearances

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voluntary public takeover offer financial

"completion of its previously announced voluntary public takeover offer for CECONOMY"

A voluntary public takeover offer is when an investor or company publicly proposes to buy shares from existing shareholders of another publicly traded company at a stated price, but does so by choice rather than because of a legal obligation. It matters to investors because it can provide an opportunity to sell shares at a premium like receiving a buyout offer for your home, or indicate a change in control that could affect the stock’s future value, strategy, and risk.

consolidated financial statements financial

"its financial results are consolidated into JD.com’s consolidated financial statements"

Consolidated financial statements combine the financial results of a parent company and all the companies it controls into one set of reports, like showing the whole family’s budget instead of each person’s separate accounts. For investors this matters because it gives a complete picture of assets, debts, revenue and cash flow across the entire group, helping assess true size, risk and profitability without missing or double-counting related activity.

merger control clearances regulatory

"including merger control clearances"

Approvals from competition or antitrust authorities that a proposed merger or acquisition must receive before it can close because the deal could lessen competition in one or more markets. These clearances are granted by national or regional regulators after a review that can be unconditional or subject to remedies (for example, selling assets, licensing technology, or other commitments) designed to prevent anti‑competitive effects; failure to obtain required clearances can delay, change or block the transaction. Merger control clearances are distinct from other approvals such as shareholder votes or sector-specific permits and must be sought in each jurisdiction with relevant competition rules.

foreign investment clearances regulatory

"foreign investment clearances and EU foreign subsidies clearance"

Government approvals, reviews or clearances required when a buyer or investor from another country seeks to acquire, control or take a significant stake in domestic companies, real estate, critical infrastructure or protected technologies. These processes are set by national laws or regulations and typically require a notification or formal filing, a defined review period during which authorities can approve, impose conditions (mitigation measures) or block the transaction, and in some systems the power to require divestment or unwind a completed deal. The exact scope, thresholds and agencies vary by jurisdiction — many reviews focus on national security, public order or strategic sectors — so whether an investment needs clearance depends on the country’s specific rules and the type and size of the transaction.

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BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced the completion of its previously announced voluntary public takeover offer for CECONOMY AG (“CECONOMY”) (XETRA: CEC), acquiring 59.8% of the share capital and voting rights of CECONOMY with total consideration of EUR 1,335 million. As a result, CECONOMY becomes a subsidiary of JD.com, and its financial results are consolidated into JD.com’s consolidated financial statements from November 12, 2026. Together with the 25.3% stake retained by JD.com’s partner Convergenta, this acquisition brings our combined shareholding in CECONOMY to 85.2%. The offer was made through JINGDONG HOLDING GERMANY GMBH, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of JD.com (the “Bidder”), at EUR 4.60 in cash per share. This follows the fulfillment of all offer conditions for completion of the transaction, including merger control clearances, foreign investment clearances and EU foreign subsidies clearance.

“JD.com and CECONOMY share a common vision to build Europe’s leading next-generation consumer electronics platform. We can now start to implement our vision and bring it to life,” said Sandy Xu, CEO of JD.com. “CECONOMY has a clear and compelling strategy for the European retail market and for Europe’s consumers. Supported by its talented employees, strong brand recognition, and extensive online and offline capabilities, it has the foundations from which to grow and thrive. We are also confident our partnership supports Europe’s broader objectives for innovation and competitiveness, and will contribute to a more dynamic European consumer retail market.”

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for CECONOMY. Our partnership with JD.com has become reality and we are ready to move into implementation with full momentum,” said Remko Rijnders, CEO of CECONOMY. “CECONOMY has the right foundation to accelerate its ambition of becoming Europe’s most trusted tech platform. What stays the same is everything that makes us strong, our mission, our iconic brands, our employees and our commitment to our customers. What changes is that we can now move from vision to action, combining our local expertise and customer relationships with JD.com’s technology and logistics capabilities to deliver an even better experience for European consumers.”

CECONOMY operates more than 1,000 consumer electronics stores in 11 markets under the MediaMarkt, Saturn and MediaWorld brands, alongside its online retail operations. The business employs more than 50,000 people and, in 2025, had more than 53 million loyalty members and 2.2 billion annual customer contacts. Its established customer relationships and combination of digital and physical retail channels provide a strong foundation for the partnership’s next phase of growth.

As part of the strategic roadmap, CECONOMY will remain a stand-alone business in Europe with a local independent technology stack, and no changes are planned to the workforce, employee agreements and sites. JD.com is committed to investing in CECONOMY’s strong consumer brands and staying true to their heritage. CECONOMY will continue to focus on developing its long-lasting customer relationships and building new ones across its omni-channel platform.

About JD.com, Inc.

JD.com is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The Company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The Company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries.

Safe Harbor Statement

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
Sean Zhang
+86 (10) 8912-6804
IR@JD.com

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Press@JD.com

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How much did JD.com pay to acquire its stake in CECONOMY?

JD.com acquired 59.8% of CECONOMY’s share capital and voting rights for total consideration of EUR 1,335 million. The offer price was EUR 4.60 in cash per share, paid through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary JINGDONG HOLDING GERMANY.

How much of CECONOMY do JD.com and Convergenta hold after the takeover?

JD.com and partner Convergenta have a combined 85.2% shareholding in CECONOMY. JD.com acquired 59.8%, while Convergenta retained a 25.3% stake.