SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd as an Institutional Investment Manager. The report covers the quarter ended March 31, 2018, and was signed on May 15, 2018, by Timothy A. Steinert, General Counsel & Secretary.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's operational financial performance. Consequently, data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is not provided in this text.
Reported Investment Metrics:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $1,508,858,000 (1,508,858 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 4
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period, nor does it detail specific changes in holdings volume or value versus the previous quarter. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies related to the business operations of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. It strictly discloses securities held for investment purposes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific 4 securities held by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in the full Schedule 13F (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm whether the reported value of $1.5 billion represents a net increase or decrease compared to the December 31, 2017 filing.
- Note that this filing reflects Alibaba's role as an investment manager, not its own corporate financial health.