智通财经获悉,京东于9月6日在公司网站上以英文问答形式披露了有关“明尼苏达州事件”的问答,承认刘强东涉嫌性侵,称京东日常运作不受影响。截至上周五收盘,京东股价报26.95美元,跌1.14%。事件遭媒体报道以来,京东股价累跌约14%。
智通财经翻译问答全文如下:
1、问:您能透露CEO明尼苏达州事件的一些信息吗?
答:理查德·刘(指刘强东)在2018年8月31日因涉嫌“性犯罪行为”(criminal sexual conduct)被明尼阿波利斯警方逮捕,现已被释放,没有遭受任何指控。 他没有被要求缴纳任何保释金,并自由回到中国。 刘先生已经配合明尼阿波利斯执法部门,如果有进一步的要求也愿意合作。 刘先生已经恢复在北京的工作,他将继续领导公司。JD.com的日常运营没有中断。
2、问:调查是否正在进行?
答:我们不能代表明尼阿波利斯执法部门来回答关于调查的问题,但刘先生已经配合调查。 刘先生已经恢复他在JD.com的工作,且没有中断我们的日常业务操作。
3、问:我们知道一些集体诉讼律师试图召集股东提起诉讼。 你能解释一下这意味这什么吗?他们对公司采取什么行动了吗?
答:我们知道一些集体诉讼律师事务所已经公开宣布将代表股东(提起诉讼)。目前没有提出诉讼,如果提出,我们将大力反驳这些指控。
4、问:这一事件会对JD.com的业务产生什么样的影响?
答:这一事件没有、将来也不会对京东的日常运营带来任何影响。同时,京东会继续专注于公司的日常运营,服务于全球的用户和合作伙伴。
以下为问答英文原文,据了解,京东中文网站上并未同步披露。
Q: Can you share any information on what happened in Minnesota with the CEO?
A: Richard Liu was taken into custody on August 31, 2018, by Minneapolis police on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct and released without any charges filed. He was not required to post bail and travelled freely back to China. Mr. Liu has cooperated with Minneapolis law enforcement and is willing to cooperate further if requested. Mr. Liu has returned to work in Beijing and he continues to lead the company. There is no interruption to JD.com’s day-to-day business operations.
Q:Is there an ongoing investigation?
A:We cannot speak for law enforcement authorities in Minneapolis with regard to any investigation, but Mr. Liu has cooperated. Mr. Liu has resumed his work at JD.com and there is no interruption to our day-to-day business operations.
Q:Class action lawyers have tried to solicit shareholders. Can you explain what that means, and have any actions been taken against the company?
A:We are aware that a few class action law firms have publicly announced a desire to represent shareholders. We are aware of no lawsuits being filed against the company and, if filed, we will contest the allegations vigorously.
Q:What impact will this event have on JD.com’s business?
A:The situation in Minnesota did not have and is not expected to have any impact on JD.com’s day-to-day operations. In the meantime, JD.com is committed to running its daily business with undivided focus, and serving our customers and partners around the world.