20221006_CnovaNVxClogisticsxGeoPost

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Cnova N.V. announced an enhanced industrial partnership between its logistics subsidiary C-Logistics and GeoPost. This involves GeoPost acquiring a 95% majority stake in CChezVous, a subsidiary specializing in bulky product transportation, for €64 million. The deal aims to accelerate C-Logistics' international expansion, extending its collaboration to small parcel deliveries across 13 European countries. This partnership strengthens Cnova’s B2B strategy and supports the delivery infrastructure in France and across Europe, with additional services like live tracking.

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• GeoPost acquires a 95% majority stake in CChezVous for €64 million, enhancing logistic capabilities.
• Expansion of delivery services to small parcels across 13 European countries, boosting international presence.
• Strengthens Cnova's B2B strategy, supporting e-commerce logistics development.

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CNOVA N.V.
C-Logistics, Cdiscount’s logistics subsidiary,
reinforces its industrial partnership with Group La Poste/GeoPost

AMSTERDAM – October 6, 2022, 07:45 CET Cnova N.V. (Euronext Paris: CNV; ISIN: NL0010949392) (“Cnova”) today announced the reinforcement of the industrial partnership between Cdiscount’s logistics subsidiary, C-Logistics, and GeoPost

Having been partners for nearly ten years, the two leaders in e-commerce logistics are now willing to reinforce their industrial partnership through the acquisition by GeoPost of a majority stake in CChezVous, C-Logistics' subsidiary dedicated to the transportation of bulky products. C-Logistics and GeoPost have also agreed to extend their collaboration to deliver small parcels throughout Europe, enabling C-logistics to accelerate its international expansion, reinforcing Cnova’s B2B strategic pillar.

Since 2021 and as part of Cnova’s B2B strategy, C-Logistics has been supporting physical and e-retailers in the development of their French and International e-commerce activity.

As historical partners, C-Logistics and GeoPost have built a partnership enabling the development of express and standard home delivery in France as well as express pick-up points delivery (more than 14,000 pick-up points). GeoPost also supported the European development of C-Logistics with a home delivery solution in more than 20 European countries.

Today, the two experts in logistics are willing to bolster their strategic partnership through the acquisition by GeoPost of a 95% majority stake in CChezVous, C-Logistics' transport subsidiary and a specialist in the delivery of heavy and bulky goods, for a consideration of 64 million euros*. Through this agreement, GeoPost will benefit from CChezVous’s premium set of delivery services (such as live digital tracking and7/7 delivery.) as well as its network of more than 600 pick-up points in France. The transaction is subject to a consultation with the competent employee representative bodies. The transaction is to be closed in the last quarter of 2022, subject to market standard conditions precedent.

In order to accelerate its international expansion, C-Logistics expands its collaboration with GeoPost in Europe for small packages. Starting in October 2022, more than 34,000 GeoPost pick-up points will complement C-Logistics' delivery service offerings in 13 European countries. In addition, from February 2023 on, Chronopost will become C-Logistics' partner in Europe for aircraft express delivery of small parcels.

*amount subject to potential closing adjustments.

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Cnova Investor Relations Contact: investor@cnovagroup.com

Media contact: Vae Solis Communications cdiscount@vae-solis.com 06 60 90 69 72 Elody Rustarucci Elody.Rustarucci@cdiscount.com +33 6 18 33 17 86

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership announcement by CNV on October 6, 2022?

Cnova announced a reinforcement of its partnership with GeoPost, including a majority stake acquisition in CChezVous to enhance logistics services.

How much is GeoPost paying for the majority stake in CChezVous?

GeoPost is acquiring a 95% majority stake in CChezVous for €64 million.

What does the partnership between C-Logistics and GeoPost entail?

The partnership includes expanded delivery services for small parcels and the acquisition of CChezVous to improve logistics infrastructure.

How will Cnova's partnership with GeoPost impact its B2B strategy?

The partnership will reinforce Cnova's B2B strategy by enhancing its logistics services and supporting international e-commerce activities.