Alibaba: Plans to spin off Pingtouge Semiconductor and independently list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Alibaba Group (09988.HK) announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has confirmed that the company can proceed with the proposed spin-off. Therefore, on September 11, 2026, Pingtouge submitted a listing application form (Form A1) to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in a confidential manner, seeking approval for the listing and trading of Pingtouge's H shares on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The proposed spin-off is intended to be conducted through a global offering of H shares, including a public offering in Hong Kong and a placement to institutional and professional investors. After the proposed spin-off is completed, it is expected that Pingtouge will continue to be a subsidiary of the company. The proposed spin-off is subject to the approval of the Listing Committee of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the completion of the filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the final decision made by the company and Pingtouge.

Therefore, shareholders and potential investors of the company are advised to act cautiously when buying or investing in the company's securities.