Alibaba Raises HK$80B for AI Push

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Alibaba Raises HK$80B for AI Push

60 sourcesUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Alibaba raised about HK$80 billion in Hong Kong through its largest-ever follow-on, pricing 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 to fund a comprehensive AI expansion including data centers, chips and large language models. Proceeds are earmarked entirely for AI infrastructure as part of a three-year plan to invest over 380 billion yuan ($56.5 billion) across cloud, hardware and software. The stock fell about 8-10% in Hong Kong trading on Monday, with U.S.-listed shares also trading lower. Chairman Joseph Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu bought about HK$120 million worth of shares after the slump, though their combined stake remains under 2%. Bids reportedly topped around $28 billion, but concerns about dilution and the timetable for returns from massive AI spending persisted. Analysts cited regulatory and localization considerations and the broader global race to finance AI infrastructure.

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