04:56 AM EST, 11/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- JD.com's ( JD ) supply-chain technology unit has started weighing interest for a Hong Kong initial public offering of about $500 million in the coming weeks, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company reportedly started investor education meetings on Monday, according to the terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News.

The unit has been trying to go public for more than two years, the report said.

The unit reportedly plans to use proceeds from the offering to raise its industrial supply-chain capabilities, as well as to expand and pursue investments and acquisitions.

JD.com ( JD ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment on the matter.

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