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JD’s Logistics Unit Weighs IPO at $40 Billion Valuation
- JD subsidiary has held preliminary discussions with banks
- Company favors Hong Kong among potential listing venues
JD Logistics operated more than 800 warehouses across China as of Sept. 30.
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JD.com Inc.’s logistics unit is considering an initial public offering that could raise at least $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.
JD Logistics is targeting a valuation of about $40 billion, the person said, asking not to be identified as the information is not public. The company is leaning toward choosing Hong Kong as a venue for the IPO, the person said. JD has held early discussions with banks, said people familiar with the matter.