Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) announced the completion of a US$5 billion offering of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031.

This includes the full exercise of an additional US$500 million by initial purchasers. The company entered into capped call transactions to reduce potential share dilution, effectively increasing the conversion premium to 100% over the last reported sale price of US$80.80 per ADS as of May 23, 2024.

The initial conversion rate for the Notes is 9.5202 ADSs per US$1,000 principal amount, equivalent to a conversion price of approximately US$105.04 per ADS, a 30% premium over the last reported sale price.

AliExpress has announced David Beckham as its new global ambassador to promote its UEFA EURO 2024™ campaign.

As part of the partnership, AliExpress will offer exclusive discounts, time- prizes, and interactive games to engage fans. The campaign will run from June 14 to July 14, 2024, during the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament.

New and eligible users can participate in lucky draws and promotions, including a 'Shake and Win' feature that offers prizes following each goal.

AliExpress is investing millions of Euros to enhance global consumer experience through these initiatives.

Alibaba Group has announced the pricing of its US$4,500 million convertible senior notes offering due 2031. The notes will bear an interest rate of 0.50% per year and will be offered primarily to qualified institutional buyers. The initial conversion rate is approximately 9.5202 ADSs per US$1,000 principal amount, with each ADS representing eight ordinary shares. Alibaba intends to use the net proceeds to repurchase its shares and fund capped call transactions aimed at reducing potential dilution. The offering is expected to close on May 29, 2024, subject to customary conditions.

Alibaba Group has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Shareholders and ADS holders can access the report on the company's investor relations website or request a hard copy. This report includes the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year.

Alibaba Group has announced a proposed offering of $4.5 billion in Convertible Senior Notes due 2031. This private offering is aimed at qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and certain non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S. An additional $500 million may be offered based on initial purchaser options. Proceeds will fund share repurchases and capped call transactions, reducing potential dilution upon note conversion. The notes, maturing on June 1, 2031, will be senior unsecured obligations. Holders can convert notes into cash, ADSs, or a combination thereof. The initial conversion rate and interest rate will be determined at pricing. The capped call transactions will help mitigate dilution and cash payments.

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Quarterly revenue reached RMB221,874 million ($30,729 million), a 7% YoY increase, but net income dropped by 96% to RMB919 million ($127 million), largely due to losses from investments. For the fiscal year, revenue grew 8% to RMB941,168 million ($130,350 million). Income from operations increased 13% to RMB113,350 million ($15,699 million), while net income rose 9% to RMB71,332 million ($9,879 million). Adjusted EBITA for the fiscal year increased by 12% to RMB165,028 million ($22,856 million). In FY2024, Alibaba repurchased $12.5 billion worth of shares and declared a $4.0 billion dividend. Key business areas like Taobao & Tmall Group, Cloud Intelligence, and International Digital Commerce showed growth, with notable gains in cross-border e-commerce. However, the company faced declines in net income and free cash flow, impacted by higher investments and market shifts.

Alibaba Group will announce its unaudited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, on May 14, 2024. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Participants must pre-register to join the call. The earnings conference call can be accessed via webcast, with a replay available for one week after the call.