CNVAF Cnova N V (CE)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January 2017

Commission File Number: 001-36744

Cnova N.V.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

WTC Schiphol Airport

Tower D, 7th Floor

Schiphol Boulevard 273

1118 BH Schiphol

The Netherlands

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  o

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On January 12, 2017, Cnova N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release titled “CNOVA N.V. — Full Year 2016 Activity,” a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 with this report of foreign private issuer on Form 6-K.

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