1.a.Benefits and drawback of going public
The benefits of going public has been detailed here-in-below:
The major drawback of going public has been detailed here-in-below:
b.What may have motivated Alibaba to go Public
The motivation behind going for an IPO for Alibaba has been stated below:
2.Alibaba must have several avenues to raise funds. Why was it relatively easier for Alibaba to raise capital from stock market over debt? Why did Alibaba choose to list on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
The rationale behind choosing capital market over debt by Alibaba has been detailed here-in-below:
Rejection of Hong kong Stock Exchange to allow a small group of holders to nominate board members;
3.On Page 71 of the prospectus, Alibaba provides information on how it shall utilise the proceeds. What is your view on the same ? Should Alibaba invests IPO proceeds in debt instruments or bank deposits?
In the prospectus, the company has stated that it shall receive amount to the tune of $ 8,250 Mio post deduction of underwriting commission and discounts. Further, no other detail has been provided except that the same shall be used for general corporate purposes.
The details regarding, the general corporate purpose has been provided in Page 9 of Case Study of Alibaba where in it has been stated that same shall be utilised for the purpose of acquisition and diversification so as to increase its global presence. Further, the description also contain mention of new product launches which is in alignment with the vision of the company to become a market leader. If any net proceeds is left after above projects the same shall be utilised in the short term interest bearing debt instruments or bank deposits.
The proposed investment in my views are good for the long term prospect of the company as the company is growing at a fast pace i.e. organic growth and expansion by acquisition i.e. inorganic shall complement the same. Further, e-commerce is one of the emerging sector in the world and diversification by Alibaba has helped Mr. Maa to become one of the richest Asian person is 2017. Thus, the decision taken by the company to go for inorganic growth coupled with organic is prudent and pragmatic.
In my view, Alibaba should go for debt instrument as they provide a higher return compared to fixed deposit and company can bear the risk of debt instrument as it is performing excellent in its field. Thus, debt shall provide additional flow to the company in the form of recurring interest compared to bank deposit whose rate of return at times is lower than bank deposit. Further, debt instrument are more liquid compared to deposits of bank. Thus, debt instrument shall be preferred compared to bank deposits.
4.Is it Correct to state that Alibaba raised $ 21.77 Billion through IPO? Why or why not?
No, it is not correct to state that Alibaba raised $ 21.77 Billion through IPO on account of various reason. The same has been detailed here-in-below:
On perusal of the table presented in case study of IPO, Page 9 , it has been stated that only Million 8268 US $ passed on to Alibaba, rest other value accrued to existing shareholders of the company who liquidated their holdings in the IPO. Further, a certain portion of the $ 21.77 Billion went on underwriters and brokers. Thus, it is wrong to state that the company received $21.77 billion as the benefit of such high price sale passed on to existing shareholders, employees etc.
In addition to the above, the structure of IPO was planned in a manner that existing shareholders and employees shall offer their holding in the IPO.
5.Alibaba used Variable Interest Entity (VIE) Structure to list on NYSE. Alibaba also operates through an Alibaba Partnership. Explain VIE and Alibaba Partnership. How would new investors shall be affected by the above structures.
Variable Interest Entity (VIE) is a legal business structure under which an investor has a controlling interest even though they don’t have a voting rights. Thus, in this structure, equity investors do not necessary resources at their disposal to control the day-to-day affairs of the company. (Bragg, 2018)
Alibaba Partnership: A partnership is formal agreement under which two or more people join hand together to cooperate, manage and operate a business. Majority of partners are with limited liability.
The structure was so planned like in China there is a restriction on foreign ownership of resources. Further Alibaba Partnership is a strategic partnership that manages Alibaba.
The new investors shall be impacted in the following manner:
The investors who invested in the company did not own the company as the structure is a VIE. The owner held share in the Cayman listed company with a claim on the Alibaba’s profits but no role in the management of the company. Thus, they have no voting rights.
6.The underwriting investment bank takes on a central role in IPO Process
a.What are key tasks executed by an underwriter?
The key tasks executed by an underwriter has been detailed here-in-below:
b.What are primary consideration in selecting an underwriter?
The primary Consideration in selecting an underwriter has been detailed here-in-below:
c.Often multiple underwriters are involves, in case of Alibaba 35 underwriters. What are the main reasons for Syndication?
The reason behind syndication has been stated here-in-under:
7..Assess Alibaba issue price of $ 68 per ADS. Would you have invested in Alibaba at that price
Yes, I would have invested in the IPO at $68 as the company business is quite promising. Further, the company organic growth rate is quite lucrative growing at the rate of CAGR 30% as stated by the Morning Star. Further, the company shall expand further on account of inorganic growth, thus $ 68 is quite promising.
In addition to above, the fair value stated by ADS is $ 90, thus share is available at discount compared to $68. Further, Alibaba is a leader in ecommerce segment, thus $ 68 is lucrative. Further, the company has never gone below 70$ post its listing as stated in excel. Thus, the offer is lucrative on account of financial performance of the company which shall be further better on account of diversification and acquisition.
8.In terms of short term performance of the Alibaba IPO?
After listing, initially the price of the company went up and then later fall down while the peer who went for IPO has been listed at a price higher than offer price and upside differed from country to country as Alibaba was listed at 92.7 compared to 68 offer price. The similar situation has been in the global market where the price has gone down after listing in the short term.
And over long term?
The trend has been similar to the market wherein the prices of Alibaba has rose to $200 .Similar trend has not been seen in IPO globally where by the prices have fallen unlike Alibaba, Thus, trend is not similar.
Under-pricing in short term and underperformance in long run?
The two possible reasons for under-pricing by underwriter has been stated here-in-below:
The general reason is risk aversion hypothesis as they were unsure with the true value of the share as the same is reflected by change in price just before the IPO.
9.Main theories of capital structure and evolution of capital structure since its IPO
The capital structure of the company consisted of unsecured senior notes and equity shares as presented in the consolidated balance sheet of the company. The major funding of the company is through equity compared to debt.
Further, the long term debt of the company has increased over time along with equity symbolising company has optimally mixed debt with equity over period of time to reap the benefit of trading of equity as under traditional model. (Yahoo Finance, 2018)
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