Mar 15, 2021|
JD Property Obtains US$700 Million Series A Financing
by Tou Guan
On Mar. 10, 2021, JD Property entered into agreements for the non-redeemable series A preferred share financing with co-lead investors Hillhouse Capital and Warburg Pincus as well as other investors. The total amount expected to be raised is approximately US$700 million. Upon completion of the transaction, JD.com will remain the majority shareholder of JD Property which will be another unicorn incubated by JD.
JD Property is a subsidiary of JD.com which focuses on infrastructure asset management and comprehensive property services. It provides integrated solutions for modernized high standard warehousing, intelligent industrial parks, IDCs (intelligent data centers), and more for partners from various industries.
Its strategy is committed to serving the digital intelligent social supply chain, by investing, developing and managing logistics infrastructures, manufacturing parks, data centers, scientific innovation offices across China, including 29 core regions. Extensive geographical reach and remarkable product development capability enable JD Property to facilitate the development of the real economy by constructing advanced manufacturing, medical, urban services, commercial and digital technology facilities.
JD Property has formed a business loop of infrastructure development, asset management and capital operation. Its end-to-end integrated suite has enabled endogenous growth with high turnover rate, return and efficiency. For example, supported by its industrial park projects, JD Property is enabling enterprises through the opening up of its industrial services in quality selected locations. Meanwhile, JD Property also leverages a broad range of funds and investment vehicles with world-leading capital partners, contributing to a fund platform with AUM (asset under management) of over RMB 19 billion yuan.
The overseas market has become a new area of growth for JD Property. Deeply collaborating with local partners, it is developing logistics and industrial infrastructure in Southeast Asia and Europe, to help Chinese clients and local enterprises expanding their businesses.
By leveraging Warburg Pincus and Hillhouse Capital’s industry expertise and resources, JD Property will further strengthen its infrastructure property management capabilities and its position as a leading player in high-quality infrastructure properties development and operations.
Sep 27, 2024|
JINGDONG Property, Inc Adds New Logistics Infrastructure in Hong Kong
JINGDONG Property, Inc. (“JDP”), a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com, has successfully completed the acquisition of LiFung Centre in Hong Kong, a 487,350 square feet logistics property.
“We are pleased with the addition of this logistics infrastructure in Hong Kong. It reflects our team’s ability to source and complete transactions efficiently, and we are well-positioned to continue expanding our business across the region,” said Cao Dong, CEO of JDP.
“We are excited about this institutional-quality property, strategically located in a convenient, last-mile neighborhood. We believe this project will continue to deliver efficient and reliable logistics services to Hong Kong. This investment allows us to benefit from secular growth trends while interest rates are moderating. We will continue to actively explore other opportunities in key markets across Asia Pacific,” commented Richard Law, Head of Asia Pacific at JDP.
About JINGDONG Property, lnc.
JINGDONG Property, Inc. (www.jdp.com.cn) is a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others. As the cornerstone of JD.com’s supply chain ecosystem, JDP is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and has a unique ability to integrate business resources. We are well-positioned to serve consumption-driven demand and transform local economies. Leveraging our core competencies across infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure solutions, continuously expanding our customer base in third-party logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, retail, and other new economy industries.
May 9, 2024|
JINGDONG Property Continues Global Expansion with Key Overseas Projects
JINGDONG Property (also known as JDP, or JD Property), a leading and fastest-growing modern logistics infrastructure development and management platform, has made significant strides in expanding its global footprint, marking its presence in Europe and Asia Pacific with 39 projects. This growth highlights JDP’s ability to rapidly establish modern logistics infrastructure in new markets.
JINGDONG Property’s entry into Europe began in mid-2022 with the acquisition of a 361,000-square-foot warehouse in Milton Keynes, marking its first transaction in the U.K. In late 2023, JDP further solidified its U.K. presence by acquiring a state-of-the-art logistics warehouse in Preston. Positioned near major logistics nodes, this newly built warehouse showcases JDP’s commitment to environmental sustainability with features such as substantial EV parking, a seven-acre ecological area, BREEAM excellence certification, 15m eaves height, and 50 docks, making it a prime hub for industrial activities.
In late 2022, JDP also ventured into The Netherlands with a smart logistics park in Utrecht’s ‘Lage Weide’ business park. Ideal for national, regional, and last-mile distribution, this park is close to essential transport routes and features 64 loading docks, 213 parking spaces, and solar panels, furthering JDP’s commitment to sustainable logistics and efficiency.
Another key milestone was the investment in the first and second phases of Apollo, Ansty Park in mid-2023. This development, located 10 miles northeast of Coventry City Centre in the U.K., is now a prime example of a Grade A property within JDP’s portfolio, specifically designed to support the logistics and manufacturing sectors. Apollo comprises seven units across two phases, with the first three units completed in early 2023 and fully let. These units are recognized for their sustainability, achieving BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings. The second phase includes four recently new completed units, designed to meet high sustainability and efficiency standards, featuring renewable energy sources like rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
The completion of the Apollo project has significantly improved logistics and transportation efficiency in the region, providing easy access to the U.K.’s motorway network. This strategic location, combined with a focus on green and sustainable practices, not only lowers operational costs but also boosts efficiency for businesses operating within Apollo.
Additionally, JDP’s growth in Asia Pacific was marked by a recent completion of a modern logistics warehouse in Indonesia, located in the Jababeka Industrial Estate next to the Cikarang Dry Port area. With 23,000 square meters of leasable area, this facility adopts a flow-through design warehouse model equipped with high-standard features for optimal logistics operations.
JDP’s overseas projects have attracted partnerships with notable international and local companies, contributing to the development of a high-quality industrial cluster in the area. Looking ahead, JDP is committed to further expanding its global footprint, with a focus on delivering customized logistics infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of businesses expanding internationally.
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