Alibaba files Form 6-K with Exhibit 99.1: Oct 2025 HKEX return

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alibaba Group Holding Limited furnished a Form 6-K that includes its Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monthly Return for October 2025 as Exhibit 99.1. This return, required under Hong Kong Listing Rule 13.25B, reports movements in the company’s authorized share capital and issued shares.

The filing is administrative in nature and makes the HKEX monthly share movement disclosure available to U.S. investors via the SEC.

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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

November 6, 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 ⌧   Form 40-F ¨

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As an issuer listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we are required to submit with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited a monthly return form in relation to the movements in our authorized share capital and issued shares (the “Monthly Return”) pursuant to Rule 13.25B of the Hong Kong Listing Rules. We are furnishing our Monthly Return in respect of October 2025 as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 6-K.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1 – Monthly Return with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Monthly Return for Equity Issuer and Hong Kong Depositary Receipts listed under Chapter 19B of the Exchange Listing Rules on Movements in Securities

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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: November 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Name:	Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Title:	Company Secretary

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FAQ

What did Alibaba (BABA) file on Form 6-K?

Alibaba furnished its HKEX Monthly Return for October 2025 as Exhibit 99.1.

What does the HKEX Monthly Return cover for BABA?

It reports movements in authorized share capital and issued shares under Hong Kong Listing Rule 13.25B.

Where can I find the detailed figures for Alibaba’s share movements?

The details are contained in Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 6-K.

Why is Alibaba providing the HKEX Monthly Return via the SEC?

As a foreign private issuer, Alibaba furnishes its HKEX Monthly Return to U.S. investors via Form 6-K.

Which listing rule requires Alibaba’s Monthly Return?

Hong Kong Listing Rule 13.25B requires the Monthly Return on movements in securities.