Alibaba to spin off Cainiao logistics unit with Hong Kong IPO

Chinese e-commerce group reportedly seeks to raise at least $1bn in listing

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Robots are seen working at a Cainiao logistics warehouse in China. © Reuters

TOMOKO WAKASUGI and JACK STONE TRUITT, Nikkei staff writers

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding intends to list its Cainiao logistics business on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said Tuesday, reportedly with plans to raise at least $1 billion through the initial public offering.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is the first Alibaba unit to file for an IPO since the group's major restructuring, announced in March, to split into six separate businesses and pursue public listings for five of them.

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