Alibaba.com Limited

Feb 10, 2012

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Alibaba.com Limited Company Summary

Alibaba Group is a global e-commerce leader and the largest e-commerce company in China. Since it was founded in 1999, Alibaba Group has grown to include the following core businesses: Alibaba.com (HKG:1688), Alibaba Group's flagship company and the world's leading B2B e-commerce company; Taobao, China's largest Internet retail Web site and a one-stop platform for shopping, socializing and information sharing; Alipay, China's leading third-party online payment service; Alibaba Cloud Computing, a developer of advanced data-centric cloud computing services; and China Yahoo!, one of China's leading Internet portals.

COMPANY DATA

	Headquarters	25/F Jubilee Centre

		18 Fenwick Street, Wanchai

		Hong Kong

		China

	Telephone	+852 2215 5215

	Fax	(852) 2215 5322

	Principal Sector	E-Business

	Principal Industry	Business & Support Services

	Homepage	www.alibaba.com

Key Developments: Alibaba.com Limited

	Asian Activities Report for December 15, 2011: DeNA (TYO:2432) and Alibaba Cloud Computing to Form Strategic Alliance in China DEC 15, 2011 11:00 - Article Views: 917 Asian Activities Report for December 15, 2011 includes: DeNA Co., Ltd. (TYO:2432) has agreed to form a strategic alliance with Alibaba Cloud Computing to provide DeNA's Mobage social gaming platform to consumers and developers in China; Marubeni Corporation (TYO:8002) has agreed to acquire a 40% equity interest in APT Allgas Energy Pty Ltd; Japan Airlines and WestJet Airlines (TSE:WJA), a low-cost airline in Canada have signed a codeshare agreement which will place the "JL" flight indicator on WestJet-operated flights between Vancouver And six Canadian cities - Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg, from December 15, 2011; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (TYO:4005) and Nabaltec AG (ETR:NTG) of Germany have been in discussions about collaborating on their Alumina and Aluminum Trihydroxide businesses.

	Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) Introduces Logistics Warehouse and Shipping and Logistics Management Services on AliExpress JAN 19, 2011 09:00 - Article Views: 1,654 Alibaba.com Limited (HKG:1688), the world's leading small business e-commerce company, today formally launched Fulfillment by AliExpress (fulfillment.aliexpress.com), a new logistics and shipping service provided by a third-party partner for buyers using the AliExpress (www.aliexpress.com) wholesale e-commerce platform. With Fulfillment, small businesses using AliExpress will be able to combine multiple orders into one cost-reducing international shipment, track those orders from China-based suppliers using a single online interface, and verify those orders at a central warehouse prior to shipment.

	Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) Launches Customer Service Operations in India SEP 10, 2010 17:39 - Article Views: 2,136 Alibaba.com Limited (HKG:1688), the world's leading small business e-commerce company, today announced that it is investing in India, with the launch of its local customer service operations here to better serve the vast Indian small business community.

	Asian Markets Overview of March 23, 2010: Alibaba Group and Softbank (TYO:9984) in E-Commerce Partnership Talks MAR 23, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,411 Overnight the Wall Street was stronger after the bill overhauling the US healthcare system was passed. Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Monday as Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly increased the official interest rate by 25 basis points. The Indian central bank's move has raised fears of an earlier-than-expected rate hike in China. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2.05 per cent and South Korea's Kospi was down 0.8 per cent. But Shanghai composite edged 0.2 per cent higher. Japanese markets, which were closed for public holiday yesterday, resume trading on Tuesday.

	China Eastern Airlines (HKG:0670) and Alibaba Group (HKG:1688) Form Strategic Alliance in E-commerce NOV 24, 2009 12:58 - Article Views: 3,322 China Eastern Airlines (HKG:0670), a leading carrier in China, has formed a strategic alliance with Alibaba Group's (HKG:1688) Alipay and Taobao subsidiaries to expand China Eastern's capability to serve more customers through e-commerce. Under the alliance, Alipay will provide online payment support for ticket sales on the China Eastern website (www.ceair.com). China Eastern will also launch a flagship store on Taobao's Taobao Mall to sell tickets directly to customers for all domestic flight routes.

	Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) Expands Market Leadership and Seeks to Enhance Benefits to Members Through Increased Synergies with Alibaba Group NOV 10, 2009 19:41 - Article Views: 2,848 Alibaba.com Limited (HKG:1688), the world's leading business-to-business e-commerce company, today announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, that show the Company's continued investment in customers is resulting in strong growth in customer acquisition, driving market leadership and future revenue potential.

	Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) And Macau Trade And Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) Join Hands To Promote Macau Exports OCT 23, 2009 09:38 - Article Views: 3,293 Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) the global leader in business-to-business e-commerce, and Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (also named "IPIM") today announced a partnership, promoting e-commerce to more small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) in Macau. The signing ceremony of the partnership memorandum of understanding was held today during the 14th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair, organized by IPIM.

	Alibaba.com (HKG:1688): Leading European Fashion Brand Bestseller To Open Online Flagship Shop on Taobao OCT 15, 2009 17:28 - Article Views: 4,504 Bestseller Fashion Group, member of the Danish Bestseller Group and one of the biggest clothing companies in China, has opened a flagship online store on Taobao's Taobao Mall, featuring Bestseller's popular Jack & Jones brand.

	Grameen Trust and Alibaba Group (HKG:1688) To Create Grameen China Initiative SEP 23, 2009 18:17 - Article Views: 4,985 Grameen Trust of Bangladesh and Alibaba Group (HKG:1688)(PINK:ALBCF) have joined hands to create the Grameen China initiative, an effort to provide micro-credit financial services to China's poorest residents to create income generating opportunities and help lift them to a higher standard of living.

	Alibaba Group and Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) Enter into Agreement to Inject Business Management Software Division of Alisoft into Alibaba.com AUG 17, 2009 11:30 - Article Views: 3,476 Alibaba Group and its majority-owned subsidiary Alibaba.com (HKG:1688) have entered into an agreement to inject the Business Management Software (BMS) division of Alisoft Holding Limited ("Alisoft") into Alibaba.com. Alisoft is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group.