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Alibaba has priced an HK$80 billion share placement, issuing 710 million new Class B shares at HK$112.70 each to non-U.S. investors. The deal values the company at about US$27 billion and will fund expansion of its AI capabilities and infrastructure. The move comes after a 75% profit drop in the June quarter and a sharp rise in capital expenditure.
Manus-related funding has surged, led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital, with strategic follow-ons from Tencent, HSG and ZhenFund. Manus has resumed independent operations after its split from Meta, pursuing global growth and a potential Hong Kong listing, while market appetite for AI agents remains strong amid regulatory concerns in China.