[Reuters] Exclusive: Eyeing Yahoo deal, Alibaba may take HK unit private
- 02/10/12 05:15 PM
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba plans to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private, two sources familiar with the matter said, as part of a complex deal that would strengthen founder Jack Ma's control and give key stakeholder Yahoo cash and a direct stake in one of Alibaba's operating businesses.