The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021 or early next year, subject to regulatory approvals
eBay sells its businesses in Korea. Source: ebayinc.com
eBay and Emart have announced they reached an agreement for the purchase by Emart of eBay’s businesses in Korea.
Execution of the fully negotiated and finalized purchase agreement is contingent upon the Bank of Korea’s acceptance of the filings related to foreign exchange transactions.
The form of the purchase agreement, agreed upon by the parties, is subject to change only by mutual agreement between eBay and Emart.
Pursuant to the transaction, eBay will sell an 80.01% stake in its Korean businesses for approximately $3 billion of gross cash proceeds.
Over the next 4 years, Emart plans to invest more than 1 trillion KRW in fulfillment centers. Offline stores will also be utilized to serve as fulfillment centers, reinforcing Shinsegae Group’s supply chain management system.
During fiscal year 2020, eBay’s off-platform businesses in Korea contributed over $14 billion in GMV, and nearly $1.4 billion in revenue, with operating margins in the mid to high single-digit range.
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