China's Alibaba Says Will Not Join Ant Group Share Buyback

Reuters2023-07-24

BEIJING, July 23 (Reuters) - China's Alibaba Group said on Sunday it had decided not to participate in affiliate Ant Group's proposed repurchase of shares, but would maintain its shareholding in the company.

Ant Group announced a surprise share buyback of up to 7.6% of its equity interest earlier this month, a day after it was fined $984 million by Beijing for violating laws and regulations.

Online retail giant Alibaba, which spun off Ant 12 years ago retains a 33% stake.

The fine has fuelled hopes that a years-long regulatory crackdown on the company has ended, which could allow it to secure a financial holding company licence, focus on growth, and eventually, revive its plans for a stock market listing.

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AcidIce
2023-07-24
AcidIce
Then like that Hong Kong one is game over already! Will drop!
JoeLeong
2023-07-24
JoeLeong
Lol@Zacyai

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