Alibaba's Dual-Market Strategy: Hong Kong Annual Report Signals Growing Asian Focus

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alibaba Group Holding has submitted Form 6-K to announce the publication of two key reports for fiscal year 2025: the Annual Report and the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, both filed on June 26, 2025.

This filing is in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing requirements under:

• Rule 13.46(2) for the Annual Report
• Rule 13.91 and Paragraph 4 of Appendix C2 for the ESG Report

Both reports cover the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (Annual Report) and Exhibit 99.2 (ESG Report). The filing was signed by Company Secretary Kevin Jinwei Zhang. This submission reflects Alibaba's dual-listing status and commitment to regulatory compliance in both U.S. and Hong Kong markets.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

June 26, 2025

Commission File Number: 001-36614

 

Alibaba Group Holding Limited

(Registrant’s name)

 

26/F Tower One, Times Square

1 Matheson Street

Causeway Bay

Hong Kong S.A.R.

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

As an issuer listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, we are required to prepare and publish an annual report for each fiscal year (the “Annual Report”) pursuant to Rule 13.46(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and an environmental, social and governance report (the “ESG Report”) regarding the same period covered in the Annual Report pursuant to Rule 13.91 and Paragraph 4 of Appendix C2 of the Listing Rules. We are furnishing our Annual Report and ESG Report in respect of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 of this current report on Form 6-K, respectively.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 99.1 – Hong Kong Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2025

 

Exhibit 99.2 – Environmental, Social and Governance Report For Fiscal Year 2025

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 	ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED
 	 	 
Date: June 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
 	Name:	Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
 	Title:	Company Secretary

 

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FAQ

What reports did BABA file with its 6-K on June 26, 2025?

BABA filed two key reports with its 6-K: (1) The Hong Kong Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) and (2) The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (Exhibit 99.2). These reports were required as part of their listing requirements on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

When does BABA's fiscal year 2025 end?

According to the filing, BABA's fiscal year 2025 ended on March 31, 2025.

Who signed BABA's 6-K filing dated June 26, 2025?

The 6-K filing was signed by Kevin Jinwei ZHANG, who serves as BABA's Company Secretary.

What stock exchange listing rules require BABA to publish these reports?

The reports are required under The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited's Listing Rules - specifically Rule 13.46(2) for the Annual Report and Rule 13.91 and Paragraph 4 of Appendix C2 for the ESG Report.

Does BABA file annual reports under Form 20-F or Form 40-F?

According to the filing, BABA files annual reports under Form 20-F, not Form 40-F, as indicated by the checkbox in the document.