Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) forwards Hong Kong dividend announcement for FY 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alibaba Group Holding Limited submitted a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer, linking to an announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited about its dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026. The filing itself is mainly administrative and points investors to the attached dividend announcement.

Key Terms

Form 6-K, Report of Foreign Private Issuer, Form 20-F, dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026, +1 more

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Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

Report of Foreign Private Issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A report of a foreign private issuer is a formal filing that a non‑U.S. company makes to U.S. regulators to share important business, financial, or governance information with American investors. Think of it as a regular update or press packet that keeps investors informed about events that could change a company’s value—like earnings, management changes, contracts, or regulatory developments—so investors can make timely, informed decisions.

Form 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026 financial

"Announcement with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026"

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited regulatory

"Announcement with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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

May 13, 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 o

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1 – Announcement with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026

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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: May 13, 2026	By:	/s/ Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Name:	Kevin Jinwei ZHANG
	Title:	Company Secretary

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Exhibit 99.1

EF001 Page 1 of 2 v 1.1.1 Disclaimer Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arisen from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. Cash Dividend Announcement for Equity Issuer Issuer name Alibaba Group Holding Limited Stock code 09988 Multi-counter stock code and currency 89988 RMB Other related stock code(s) and name(s) 05593 BABA N3411B 05845 BABA N3411 84590 BABA N2805-R 84591 BABA N2911-R 84592 BABA N3411-R 84593 BABA N4411-R Title of announcement DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 Announcement date 13 May 2026 Status New announcement Information relating to the dividend Dividend type Final Dividend nature Ordinary For the financial year end 31 March 2026 Reporting period end for the dividend declared 31 March 2026 Dividend declared USD 0.13125 per share Date of shareholders' approval Not applicable Information relating to Hong Kong share register Default currency and amount in which the dividend will be paid USD 0.13125 per share Exchange rate USD 1 : USD 1 Ex-dividend date 10 June 2026 Latest time to lodge transfer documents for registration with share registrar for determining entitlement to the dividend 11 June 2026 16:30 Book close period Not applicable Record date 11 June 2026 Payment date 06 July 2026 Share registrar and its address Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor

EF001 Page 2 of 2 v 1.1.1 Hopewell Centre 183 Queen's Road East Wanchai Hong Kong Information relating to withholding tax Details of withholding tax applied to the dividend declared Not applicable Information relating to listed warrants / convertible securities issued by the issuer Details of listed warrants / convertible securities issued by the issuer Not applicable Other information Other information Not applicable Directors of the issuer As at the date of this announcement, our board of directors comprises Mr. Joseph C. TSAI as the chairman, Mr. Eddie Yongming WU, Mr. J. Michael EVANS and Ms. Maggie Wei WU as directors, and Mr. Jerry YANG, Ms. Wan Ling MARTELLO, Mr. Weijian SHAN, Ms. Irene Yun-Lien LEE, Mr. Albert Kong Ping NG and Mr. Kabir MISRA as independent directors.

FAQ

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

Alibaba’s Form 6-K forwards an announcement filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regarding its dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026. The core dividend details are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1 rather than in the body of this report.

Which period does Alibaba’s latest dividend announcement cover?

The dividend announcement referenced in this Form 6-K covers Alibaba’s financial year ended March 31, 2026. The filing notes the existence of this dividend communication but leaves the specific dividend terms to Exhibit 99.1 with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Where can investors find Alibaba (BABA) 2026 dividend details?

Investors should review Exhibit 99.1, titled “Announcement with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2026.” This exhibit contains the specific dividend information referenced by the Form 6-K cover page.

What is the purpose of Alibaba’s Form 6-K filing here?

The Form 6-K serves to furnish U.S. investors with information Alibaba has provided to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. In this case, it forwards a dividend announcement for the year ended March 31, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1.

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

This Form 6-K does not present full financial statements. It mainly identifies an attached announcement with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange about Alibaba’s dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026, directing readers to that exhibit for details.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 4.4 KB