JD.com Announces JD Logistics’ Financing

Rhea-AI Summary

JD.com has announced two significant financial transactions involving its subsidiary, JD Logistics. The company will issue 150,500,000 ordinary shares to third-party investors, raising approximately US$398 million. Concurrently, JD.com’s wholly-owned subsidiary will subscribe for 261,400,000 shares of JD Logistics for about US$692 million. Both transactions depend on customary closing conditions, including approvals from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and JD Logistics’ independent shareholders. Upon completion, JD.com will retain a 63.5% stake in JD Logistics, consolidating its financial results.

Positive

• JD.com raises approximately US$398 million through the placement of shares.
• JD.com invests an additional US$692 million in JD Logistics, strengthening its financial position.

Negative

• Completion of transactions is not guaranteed, facing potential delays or failures based on closing conditions.
• Market risks and uncertainties could adversely affect business relationships and financial performance.

BEIJING, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com”) (Nasdaq: JD; HKEx: 9618), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that JD Logistics, Inc. (“JD Logistics”) (HKEx: 2618), a consolidated subsidiary of JD.com, has entered into a placing agreement, pursuant to which JD Logistics has agreed to issue 150,500,000 of its ordinary shares to a group of third-party investors for a total purchase price of approximately US$398 million in a placement (the “JDL Placement”). Concurrently, JD.com, through its wholly-owned subsidiary (the “JD Entity”), has entered into a subscription agreement with JD Logistics, pursuant to which the JD Entity has agreed to subscribe for, and JD Logistics has agreed to issue, 261,400,000 ordinary shares of JD Logistics, at the same per share price for the JDL Placement, for a total purchase price of approximately US$692 million in cash (the “JD Subscription”).

The JDL Placement and JD Subscription are not inter-conditional, and both subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the approval of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Stock Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”) for the listing of the newly issued shares, and the closing conditions for the JD Subscription also include the approval of JD Logistics’ independent shareholders.

There can be no assurance that any of the proposed transactions will be completed. See “Safe Harbor Statement” below for the risks and uncertainties for the proposed transactions, including risks and uncertainties on the timing of the consummation of the transactions and the risk that certain closing conditions of the transactions may not be satisfied on a timely basis, or at all.

Upon completion of the JDL Placement and the JD Subscription, JD.com, through the JD Entity, will maintain its shareholding in JD Logistics at approximately 63.5%, and continue to consolidate JD Logistics’ financial results into its financial statements.

About JD.com

JD.com is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. JD.com’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. JD.com has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. JD.com may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in announcements made on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JD.com’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties.  A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the risk and uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the transactions; the risk that certain closing conditions of the transactions may not be satisfied on a timely basis, or at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transactions; adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; actions by third parties, including government agencies, that may adversely affect the proposed transactions; JD.com’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; trends and competition in China’s e-commerce market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of the Chinese e-commerce market; laws, regulations and governmental policies relating to the industries in which JD.com or its business partners operate; potential changes in laws, regulations and governmental policies or changes in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations and governmental policies that could adversely affect the industries in which JD.com or its business partners operate, including, among others, initiatives to enhance supervision of companies listed on an overseas exchange and tighten scrutiny over data privacy and data security; risks associated with JD.com’s acquisitions, investments and alliances, including fluctuation in the market value of JD.com’s investment portfolio; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; natural disasters and geopolitical events; change in tax rates and financial risks; intensity of competition; and general market and economic conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JD.com’s filings with the SEC and the announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided herein is as of the date of this announcement, and JD.com undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

JD.com

Investor Relations
Ms. Ruiyu Li
+86 (10) 8912-6805
E-mail: IR@JD.com

FAQ

What is JD.com's recent financial announcement?

JD.com announced it will issue 150,500,000 shares through JD Logistics, raising US$398 million, while investing US$692 million in shares of JD Logistics.

How much is JD.com raising through the JDL Placement?

JD.com is raising approximately US$398 million through the placement agreement for shares of JD Logistics.

What stake will JD.com maintain in JD Logistics after the transactions?

After the transactions, JD.com will maintain a 63.5% stake in JD Logistics.

What are the conditions for the completion of JD.com's transactions?

The transactions require approvals from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and JD Logistics' independent shareholders, among other customary closing conditions.

What risks are associated with JD.com's recent transactions?

There are risks related to the timing of the transactions, potential non-satisfaction of closing conditions, and adverse changes in market conditions.