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The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into NasdaqGS:JD's proposed takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy. The review is being conducted under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which examines whether non EU state support distorts competition. The investigation brings closer scrutiny to JD.com's cross border expansion plans into Europe's consumer electronics market. JD.com, listed as NasdaqGS:JD, runs a large e commerce and logistics business in China with a...

Commission’s concerns centre on whether JD.com benefited from foreign subsidies that could bolster the merged company's market position and harm competition within the EU once the deal is finalised.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com was hit with formal ‌notice of regulatory concerns over its $2.5 billion ‌bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy on Wednesday in a move ​that could require hefty concessions. The European Commission opened a full-scale investigation into the deal in May under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation that targets unfair foreign ‌state aid. The Commission was ⁠investigating whether JD.com received preferential financing, tax incentives and grants from the Chinese ⁠government that may have helped it to offer a higher price for Ceconomy.

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Alicia Kearns, shadow National Security Minister, said claims that JD.com had gained from Chinese state subsidies must be examined closely, following the company's recent UK debut under its Joybuy brand.

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European Union regulators have launched an in-depth investigation into NasdaqGS:JD's proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy. The review is being carried out under new EU foreign subsidies rules that scrutinize possible state support for non EU buyers. The outcome could influence how future Chinese backed deals into Europe are assessed and structured. JD.com, listed as NasdaqGS:JD, runs a large e commerce and logistics platform in China and has been looking to expand...

The regulator said the deal could allow the combined company to follow investment and business strategies that may affect competition in the EU internal market.

If confirmed, it would be the first Chinese acquisition to face a detailed examination under the EU’s foreign subsidies rules.