Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) files Form 6-K with Hong Kong Monthly Return exhibit

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alibaba Group Holding Limited submitted a foreign issuer report indicating it has furnished its monthly share capital return for December 2025 to U.S. investors. As a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Alibaba is required to file a Monthly Return detailing movements in its authorized share capital and issued shares under Hong Kong Listing Rule 13.25B.

The company has attached this Monthly Return as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 6-K so that the same information about changes in its equity structure is also available through the U.S. reporting system.

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

January 7, 2026

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 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 December 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: January 7, 2026	By:	/s/ Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Name:	Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Title:	Company Secretary

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FAQ

What does Alibaba (BABA) disclose in this Form 6-K?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited furnishes its Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monthly Return for December 2025 as an exhibit, providing details on movements in authorized share capital and issued shares.

Why is Alibaba (BABA) filing a Monthly Return?

As a Hong Kong Stock Exchange issuer, Alibaba must submit a Monthly Return under Rule 13.25B of the Hong Kong Listing Rules to report movements in its authorized share capital and issued shares.

What period does Alibaba’s furnished Monthly Return cover?

The Monthly Return furnished by Alibaba covers movements in its share capital and issued shares for December 2025.

How is the Hong Kong Monthly Return made available to U.S. investors for Alibaba (BABA)?

Alibaba includes the Monthly Return as Exhibit 99.1 to its Form 6-K, making the same information available through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting system.

Does this Alibaba (BABA) Form 6-K include detailed financial results?

No, this Form 6-K is focused on furnishing the Hong Kong Monthly Return regarding share capital and issued share movements rather than financial performance data.