JD.com Advances $500 Million IPO for Supply Chain Tech Unit in Hong Kong
JD.com has initiated the final stages of a long-awaited initial public offering for its supply chain technology subsidiary, Jingdong Industrials Inc., targeting a $500 million raise on the Hong Kong exchange. The MOVE comes after securing regulatory approval from Chinese authorities in September 2023, marking a pivotal moment in the division's two-year journey toward public markets.
Investor roadshows commenced on November 24, with proceeds earmarked for enhancing industrial supply chain infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities. The listing arrives against a contrasting market backdrop—JD.com's shares have declined 18% year-to-date while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged 27%.