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Alibaba has reached a $433.5 million settlement with U.S. investors who accused the company of monopolistic practices, marking a significant financial move. Though Alibaba denies any misconduct, it chose settlement over prolonged litigation. The settlement awaits court approval in New York’s federal court.
Alibaba’s $433.5M Settlement Awaits Court Approval, Aims to Resolve Monopoly Allegations
Alibaba, an e-commerce behemoth based in China, announced on October 25 that it had settled with investors in the United States. The investors had accused Alibaba of engaging in monopolistic practices. Alibaba will pay $433.5 million to resolve the lawsuit, per Reuters.
Alibaba, steadfast in its integrity, has firmly denied any misconduct. The company asserts that it entered into the settlement to avoid the expense and disruption of additional litigation.
The proposed settlement, a significant step in the legal process, requires the consent of U.S. District Judge George Daniels and has been submitted to a federal court in Manhattan. This thorough legal process ensures that all parties involved have a fair and just resolution.
Alibaba allegedly denied violating anti-monopoly or unjust competition laws in 2020 despite mandating that merchants select only one distribution platform.
The settlement resolves claims that investors in Alibaba's American depositary shares suffered losses when the market recognized Alibaba's misleading statements and the stock price fell from November 13, 2019, to December 23, 2020. While this settlement is a significant financial burden for Alibaba, it also marks a step towards resolving the legal issues that have been looming over the company.
Plaintiffs Hail Alibaba Settlement as ‘Exceptional,’ Exceeding Average Securities Class Action Recoveries
In court papers, the plaintiffs' attorneys referred to the proposed agreement as "an exceptional outcome," asserting that it significantly exceeded the median recovery in securities class actions where the investor losses exceeded $10 billion.
The lawyers representing the Alibaba investors underscored the gravity of the case. They pointed out that the investors could have sought a maximum damages award of $11.63 billion had they continued to litigate, highlighting the high stakes involved.
The case, officially titled Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Securities Litigation, No. 20-09568, is being heard in the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court. The following steps in the case include the court's review and approval of the proposed settlement, which will then lead to the distribution of the settlement funds to the affected investors.
