Group 1 - JD Group aims to establish itself as a leading omnichannel consumer electronics platform in Europe by acquiring CECONOMY AG, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, with a voluntary cash offer of €4.60 per share, valuing the company at approximately €2.2 billion [1][4] - CECONOMY's CEO, Dr. Kai-Ulrich Deissner, expressed that JD's retail, logistics, and technology capabilities can accelerate CECONOMY's growth trajectory and help lead the transformation of the European retail sector [4][9] - The acquisition has already secured support from over 57.1% of CECONOMY's shareholders, including a commitment from Convergenta Invest GmbH to accept the offer for its shares [6][9] Group 2 - CECONOMY reported a 1.6% decline in sales to €5.2 billion for Q1 2025, but its online business saw a 7.4% increase, reaching nearly €1.3 billion, indicating strong growth potential [7] - The strategic investment agreement ensures that CECONOMY will maintain independent operations in Europe, with no plans to alter personnel or office locations [8][9] - JD Group's CEO, Xu Ran, emphasized the commitment to support CECONOMY's talent development and unique corporate culture while leveraging advanced technology to accelerate its transformation [9]
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Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-07-31 08:08