In order to protect shareholder's interests, U.S. allows companies to have dual share structures but with additional safeguard measures as the Securities and Futures Commission last month declined to provide a waiver to Alibaba to nominate a majority of directors from its 28 partners.
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590 venture-backed US companies could be IPO candidates next year - report
Research firm CB Insights revealed in its latest report that IPO activity will most likely be the most active in the technology sector as over 500 companies have healthy trajectories and high valuations.
Alibaba reportedly injects tens of millions of dollars in Chinese app LBE Security Master
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reportedly poured in tens of millions of dollars in mobile security tool LBE Security Master for real-time monitoring of malware, spyware and adware in smartphones.
Alibaba rival JD.com to top sales target as Chinese shoppers flock to Internet
JD.com, China's second-largest e-commerce site, is set to exceed 100 billion yuan ($16.47 billion) in annual sales for the first time in a market that has drawn investment from global retailing names such as Amazon and Wal-Mart.
Alibaba aims for better logistics and distribution network with Haier investment
The HKD 2.8 billion or USD 364 million investment that Alibaba will make in appliance maker Haier will enable China's leading ecommerce firm to enhance its logistics and distribution network.
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Chinese analytics provider Umeng confirmed its acquisition by e-commerce giant Alibaba for an undisclosed amount, following the rising trend of China-related mobile acquisitions this year.
Private equity firm Boyu Capital has experienced the pressure that the delay in the long-awaited initial public offering of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has caused.
EBay Inc's fourth quarter earning estimates were in the range of USD0.79 to USD81 per share, lower than analysts' estimates.
Yahoo, which owns 24% of ecommerce giant Alibaba, reaps revenues prior to the IPO. Yahoo's investment in Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd was sufficient to keep Wall Street happy despite the continued struggle in the third quarter for advertising revenues, The shares of Yahoo increased by 1% to USD33.
The South China Morning Post reported the rejection of the Alibaba IPO led to calls for market reforms in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's adherence to its rules may force the IPO of Alibaba to be done elsewhere. The largest shareholders of the Alibaba Group have backed the partnership structure proposed by the company that was the central issue of a debate as to the permission to list its shares in the bourse.
Alibaba, the largest e-commerce company in Chins, is set to register at the New York Stock Exchange.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange would need to make a difficult decision on Alibaba's proposal to retain control after its planned IPO.
ShopRunner added to Alibaba's recent purchases made to help in the former's IPO. Recently, ShopRunner a private shipping company owned by Michael Rubin, sold minority stakes to Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group.
