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 calendar quarter ended December 31, 2017, and was signed on February 13, 2018, by Timothy A. Steinert, General Counsel & Secretary.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports investment holdings rather than the operating financial performance of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Consequently, the filing does not contain data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the company itself.
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $1,311,497,000 (1,311,497 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 4
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (September 30, 2017) to determine material changes in holdings or values. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not include management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding 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 holdings represent a strategic investment or passive treasury management.
- Note that this filing reflects the portfolio of Alibaba as an investment manager, not its own financial health or stock price performance.