Comments on: Alibaba.com IPO Confirmed http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:05:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Alibaba.com To Raise $1.3 Billion From IPO http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-2302385 Alibaba.com To Raise $1.3 Billion From IPO Sat, 17 May 2008 01:27:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-2302385 [...] we reported in July, the IPO will see the partial spin-off of Alibaba.com from the Alibaba Group, the China based [...] [...] we reported in July, the IPO will see the partial spin-off of Alibaba.com from the Alibaba Group, the China based [...]

]]> By: Alibaba.com Shares Trade At 160%+190%+ Premium In First Days Trading http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-2016199 Alibaba.com Shares Trade At 160%+190%+ Premium In First Days Trading Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:18:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-2016199 [...] our previous coverage here and [...] [...] our previous coverage here and [...]

]]> By: Felix Leander http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1570736 Felix Leander Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:43:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1570736 Churchill - for a company to say that they are concerned about the environment and the future generations, selling shark fins does not seem right. They are part of the problem, legal or illegal...Amazon.com was selling shark fin soup and has removed it. And let's not forget Yahoo stake in the company. Churchill - for a company to say that they are concerned about the environment and the future generations, selling shark fins does not seem right. They are part of the problem, legal or illegal…Amazon.com was selling shark fin soup and has removed it. And let’s not forget Yahoo stake in the company.

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1545410 Mike Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:34:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1545410 If I was running a Chinese company, based in Hangzhou, and my online properties were targeting the mainland internet market it would be pointless to list as far away as the US. There is more than enough capital in the public markets in HK to raise the money (HK has listed the largest banks in China recently and they were all oversubscribed many times, both institutional and retail tranches). Also, mainland Chinese retail investors are now able to trade in shares trading on the HK stock exchange, providing even more liquidity. China's numbers of internet users will exceed the US in the near future. I would say it is the best place to list for Alibaba. If I was running a Chinese company, based in Hangzhou, and my online properties were targeting the mainland internet market it would be pointless to list as far away as the US. There is more than enough capital in the public markets in HK to raise the money (HK has listed the largest banks in China recently and they were all oversubscribed many times, both institutional and retail tranches). Also, mainland Chinese retail investors are now able to trade in shares trading on the HK stock exchange, providing even more liquidity.

China’s numbers of internet users will exceed the US in the near future. I would say it is the best place to list for Alibaba.

]]> By: In Anchor » SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 31, 2007 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1544742 In Anchor » SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 31, 2007 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:30:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1544742 [...] Alibaba.com IPO Confirmed, Techcrunch [...] [...] Alibaba.com IPO Confirmed, Techcrunch [...]

]]> By: HELM, WHM/cPanel, Windows, Linux and SEO Blog » Blog Archive » SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 31, 2007 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1540767 HELM, WHM/cPanel, Windows, Linux and SEO Blog » Blog Archive » SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 31, 2007 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:40:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1540767 [...] Alibaba.com IPO Confirmed, Techcrunch [...] [...] Alibaba.com IPO Confirmed, Techcrunch [...]

]]> By: Churchill http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1528181 Churchill Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:43:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1528181 Dr Stock - It may just be my interpretation, but your comment "Hong Kong? Wtf" suggests that every company or person in their right mind would associate with America first, and only with other countries as a last resort. Do remember that Alibaba is a proudly Chinese company, and does not need America or it's services to succeed. Felix - Alibaba, being a Chinese company, abide by Chinese laws, which do not mention sharks or shark fins. As far as I know, shark fin soup is legal in the EU and USA, and is only unacceptable on ethical grounds, not legal grounds. If it was to become illegal, then (and only then) would governments in Western countries maybe take sanctions to prevent sites facilitating the shark fin trade. Ian - you complain that only insiders and early investors will make real money here. Well why not become an early investor then? Dr Stock - It may just be my interpretation, but your comment “Hong Kong? Wtf” suggests that every company or person in their right mind would associate with America first, and only with other countries as a last resort. Do remember that Alibaba is a proudly Chinese company, and does not need America or it’s services to succeed.

Felix - Alibaba, being a Chinese company, abide by Chinese laws, which do not mention sharks or shark fins. As far as I know, shark fin soup is legal in the EU and USA, and is only unacceptable on ethical grounds, not legal grounds. If it was to become illegal, then (and only then) would governments in Western countries maybe take sanctions to prevent sites facilitating the shark fin trade.

Ian - you complain that only insiders and early investors will make real money here. Well why not become an early investor then?

]]> By: aandarian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1527770 aandarian Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:54:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1527770 Thanks for the info Len. Thanks for the info Len.

]]> By: David Scott Lewis http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1527405 David Scott Lewis Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:39:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1527405 Alas, TC becomes VW (VentureWire). Is this really a good thing, or should it be relegated to perhaps a different (and new) TC family blog? Alas, TC becomes VW (VentureWire). Is this really a good thing, or should it be relegated to perhaps a different (and new) TC family blog?

]]> By: laurent http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526863 laurent Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:44:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526863 this is a smart step! Laurent. http://www.ooholidays.com this is a smart step!

Laurent.
http://www.ooholidays.com

]]> By: Len http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526839 Len Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:27:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526839 Dr. Stock; Many companies are not interested in publically filing in the U.S. anymore due to Sarbanes Oxley (sp??). Also listing and compliance fees are so outrageous why not list elsewhere? Frankly a company saves not only money, but time, effort, and overall resources. Although the U.S. stock exchanges have a certain prestige, other stock markets throughout the world have being fairing much better than Nasdaq, DJ, etc... Do some web search on various exchanges to see the difference in growth throughout the world, and you'll see why they chose somewhere other than the U.S. to go public. Dr. Stock;

Many companies are not interested in publically filing in the U.S. anymore due to Sarbanes Oxley (sp??). Also listing and compliance fees are so outrageous why not list elsewhere? Frankly a company saves not only money, but time, effort, and overall resources.

Although the U.S. stock exchanges have a certain prestige, other stock markets throughout the world have being fairing much better than Nasdaq, DJ, etc…

Do some web search on various exchanges to see the difference in growth throughout the world, and you’ll see why they chose somewhere other than the U.S. to go public.

]]> By: Gang Lu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526812 Gang Lu Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:11:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526812 It is Taobao.com, not taabao.com. It is reported that Taobao.com beats Ebay and becomes the no.1 consumer-to-consumer auction site. It is Taobao.com, not taabao.com.

It is reported that Taobao.com beats Ebay and becomes the no.1 consumer-to-consumer auction site.

]]> By: Felix Leander http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526742 Felix Leander Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:32:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526742 Hopefully now they will stop to facilitate the trade of shark fins on their site. Hopefully now they will stop to facilitate the trade of shark fins on their site.

]]> By: whoopie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526721 whoopie Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:07:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526721 regardless, smart of them to go public while the going is good. a year from now, unless santa claus delivers three wishes to everyone stuck holding subprime and alt-a real estate paper (like, your 401k and/or pension), the bear will hit the earnings sheets and no one will be talking about ipos anymore. there are still some naive longs willing to put money on the table at the "dip", you definitely do not want to miss the boat. regardless, smart of them to go public while the going is good. a year from now, unless santa claus delivers three wishes to everyone stuck holding subprime and alt-a real estate paper (like, your 401k and/or pension), the bear will hit the earnings sheets and no one will be talking about ipos anymore. there are still some naive longs willing to put money on the table at the “dip”, you definitely do not want to miss the boat.

]]> By: dr.stock http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526716 dr.stock Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526716 does anyone know how an american can buy shares on the hong kong exchange? why didn't they nasdaq it like bidau? this would have gone ballistic on an american exchange. hong kong? wtf? does anyone know how an american can buy shares on the hong kong exchange? why didn’t they nasdaq it like bidau? this would have gone ballistic on an american exchange. hong kong? wtf?

]]> By: Chris Craig http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526695 Chris Craig Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:49:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526695 I use alibaba a lot for electronic trading. It is one of the best resources to have if you are into importing and exporting. The only drawback is security. I hope they use the money to improve their security system. Good for them. I use alibaba a lot for electronic trading. It is one of the best resources to have if you are into importing and exporting. The only drawback is security. I hope they use the money to improve their security system. Good for them.

]]> By: The Buxr Widget http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526638 The Buxr Widget Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:05:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526638 Hopefully this will boost Yahoo stock :) Hopefully this will boost Yahoo stock :)

]]> By: Church Hilling http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526636 Church Hilling Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:04:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526636 I remember American Businessman or Yahoo Agent or CIA agent threat to kill founder if Alibaba didn't open the business. This can happen to anyone. They want to make evil billion dollar business. I remember American Businessman or Yahoo Agent or CIA agent threat to kill founder if Alibaba didn’t open the business.

This can happen to anyone. They want to make evil billion dollar business.

]]> By: Ian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526617 Ian Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:48:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526617 Sorry, I don't see it worth the money as an investment. Yes, I know it's a popular site...but I sure as hell won't buy this ipo and I can't imagine it being a good investment long term. The only people getting rich off these types of ipos are the insiders and early investors. Sorry, I don’t see it worth the money as an investment. Yes, I know it’s a popular site…but I sure as hell won’t buy this ipo and I can’t imagine it being a good investment long term. The only people getting rich off these types of ipos are the insiders and early investors.

]]> By: BeingParents http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526595 BeingParents Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:38:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526595 With the exponential grow of online shopping, this company has will be very successful. They have done a fine jobs of aligning themselves with successful companies. Smart real Smart. With the exponential grow of online shopping, this company has will be very successful. They have done a fine jobs of aligning themselves with successful companies. Smart real Smart.

]]> By: moxie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526563 moxie Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:10:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/30/alibabacom-ipo-confirmed/#comment-1526563 Every time you see the "Made in China" sign, you should think there might be Alibaba behind it. This could become the biggest marketplace in the world. And it's expanding to many other areas too, even search engine. Every time you see the “Made in China” sign, you should think there might be Alibaba behind it. This could become the biggest marketplace in the world. And it’s expanding to many other areas too, even search engine.

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