Alibaba Announces Massive Share Buyback and Convertible Notes Issuance
E-commerce Giant Defies Economic Turbulence with Record-Breaking Results
Hangzhou, China - Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce behemoth, has made a significant move by buying back shares worth approximately $48 billion in the quarter ended March.
The Hangzhou-based company also announced on Friday that it was issuing $45 billion of convertible notes into stock at $105.04 per share, due in 2031. This move signals Alibaba's confidence in its long-term prospects amid the economic challenges currently faced by China.
Alibaba has reported impressive financial results, defying the country's economic turbulence. The company has achieved growth across all its main divisions, including its core e-commerce business, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. This performance has led to a positive outlook from analysts, with Mizuho analyst James Lee maintaining a "Buy" rating for Alibaba while lowering the price target to $95.
Alibaba's latest earnings report for its fiscal third quarter has exceeded expectations, sending its US-listed shares up by 6%. The company's dominance in e-commerce in China remains strong, but it has faced competition from rivals such as ByteDance Ltd. in recent years.
Alibaba has also announced that its chief executive, Daniel Zhang, will directly oversee its domestic e-commerce arm, a move that underscores the company's focus on strengthening its core business and maintaining its market leadership.
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