JD Finance spinoff paves way for listing

JD Finance, the finance unit of China's second biggest e-commerce player JD.com Inc, has been deconsolidated from JD as a result of the reorganization as of June 30, 2017, which is expected to pave the way for the former's eventual listing.

Accordingly, JD Finance's historical financial results for periods prior to July 1 are reflected in JD's consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations, according to the company's second quarter financial results.

Analysts said JD Finance's spinoff is seen as a preparatory move towards it listing on a domestic stock exchange, as well as obtaining more financial licenses.