Research Alibaba Group Holding IPO (Ticker: BABA)
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Research Alibaba Group Holding IPO (Ticker: BABA)
Use the link below to jump-start your research:
http://projects.wsj.com/alibaba/
Please provide a general overview of the company and its affiliated entities. Who is the current CEO? Name 2 members of the Board of Director’s? What did they do prior to joining Alibaba Group? When did BABA list on the NYSE and what was its offer price versus close price on the first day of trading? The Chinese government forbids foreign ownership of its companies, so how did Alibaba Group list on a US exchange? How much money did BABA raise in its IPO process? Who are BABA’s competitors?
What is Market Capitalization (Market Cap)-provide a definition and distinguish between the different caps? How would you classify BABA (Mega, Large, Mid, or Small, Micro, and Nano Cap)? Why is this measure significant? As an investor which Market Cap should you prefer?
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