Alibaba to split into six units, likely to pursue separate IPOs

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(Reuters) -Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is planning to split its business into six main units covering e-commerce, media and the cloud, the company said on Tuesday, adding that each of the unit will explore fundraising or initial public offerings.

U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) rose 3.5% in trading before the bell.