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JD.com acquires 59.8% of CECONOMY for €1.335 billion in a major European deal.
JD shares slide further to $27.44 premarket after closing 1.62% lower at $27.85.
CECONOMY brings over 1,000 electronics stores across 11 major European markets.
JD.com and partner Convergenta now hold a combined 85.2% stake in CECONOMY.
CECONOMY will retain its brands, workforce, and independent European operations.
JD.com (JD) shares declined 1.62% to close at $27.85, losing $0.46, before falling another 1.47% to $27.44 premarket. Meanwhile, JD.com completed its €1.34 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in German electronics retailer CECONOMY AG. The transaction expands JD.com’s European retail presence through established consumer electronics brands and extensive store networks.
JD.com Completes €1.34 Billion CECONOMY Takeover
JD.com acquired 59.8% of CECONOMY’s share capital and voting rights for approximately €1.335 billion. The company completed the voluntary public takeover through its wholly owned German subsidiary, JINGDONG HOLDING GERMANY GMBH. Under the agreement, JD.com offered shareholders €4.60 in cash for each CECONOMY share.
The acquisition gives JD.com control over CECONOMY and brings the German retailer under its consolidated financial reporting. Accordingly, JD.com will include CECONOMY’s financial results in its consolidated statements starting November 12, 2026. The transaction also strengthens JD.com’s position in Europe’s consumer electronics market.
JD.com secured the necessary regulatory approvals before completing the acquisition. These included merger control, foreign investment, and European Union foreign subsidies clearances. Meanwhile, partner Convergenta retained its 25.3% ownership stake, bringing the combined shareholding to approximately 85.2%.
CECONOMY Adds Over 1,000 European Electronics Stores
CECONOMY operates more than 1,000 consumer electronics stores across 11 European markets. Its retail portfolio includes MediaMarkt, Saturn, and MediaWorld, alongside established online shopping platforms. These operations provide JD.com with access to a broad European customer network.
The German retailer employs more than 50,000 people across its business operations. During 2025, CECONOMY recorded more than 53 million loyalty members and approximately 2.2 billion annual customer contacts. Its physical stores and digital platforms support an established retail distribution network.
JD.com plans to combine its logistics technology with CECONOMY’s existing retail infrastructure. The partnership will focus on improving customer services, distribution efficiency, and digital shopping capabilities. Furthermore, both companies aim to strengthen their positions within Europe’s competitive consumer electronics sector.
JD.com Outlines European Expansion Strategy
CECONOMY will continue operating as an independent business within Europe following the acquisition. The company will maintain its local technology systems and established consumer electronics brands. Additionally, JD.com confirmed that it plans no changes to existing employees, employment agreements, or retail locations.
JD.com intends to support CECONOMY’s long-term growth through technology development and logistics improvements. The strategy will preserve the retailer’s local market expertise while expanding operational capabilities. Both companies also plan to strengthen customer relationships across online and physical retail channels.
The acquisition represents a major step in JD.com’s international expansion strategy. Through CECONOMY, JD.com gains an established platform across several important European retail markets. The companies will now begin implementing their shared strategy for consumer electronics retail growth.
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