Group 1 - JD.com has proposed to acquire Ceconomy, valuing the German electronics retailer at €2.2 billion ($2.5 billion) [1] - The cash offer is €4.6 per Ceconomy share, representing a 23% premium over the traded price of €3.75 on July 23 [2] - Ceconomy operates MediaMarkt and Saturn, two major electronics retail chains in Europe, with over 1,000 stores across 11 markets [3] Group 2 - JD.com aims to support Ceconomy's digitalization and enhance its logistics and supply chain management [3] - The acquisition is part of JD.com's strategy to seek growth opportunities outside China amid domestic competition and weak consumer sentiment [4] - JD.com previously considered acquiring U.K. electronics retailer Currys but withdrew from the bid in March 2024 [4] Group 3 - JD.com is reported to have acquired a 70% stake in Hong Kong grocery chain Kai Bo Food Supermarket for HK$4 billion ($510 million), although the company disputes the reported acquisition price [5]