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Alibaba Settlement defendant
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Alibaba

Alibaba Group and several executives settled a securities class action accusing them of making misleading statements in the registration materials for Alibaba's 2014 IPO. The company agreed to pay $250 million into a fund for investors who bought Alibaba shares, call options, or sold put options between September 19, 2014 and January 28, 2015. The claim filing window closed years ago, and the fund has already been distributed.

People who purchased or otherwise acquired Alibaba American Depositary Shares, purchased call options, or sold put options on Alibaba ADS from September 19, 2014 through January 28, 2015, inclusive, excluding shares purchased directly in the September 19, 2014 IPO. Claim deadline: September 3, 2019. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 1, 2026.

This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was September 3, 2019. It’s listed here for reference — the claim window has closed. Browse settlements open for claims → Still open right now Kazda v Aetna closes Sep 21 Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) closes Sep 25 Travelers New Mexico Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Settlement closes Sep 27

Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

Covered investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Alibaba American Depositary Shares, or traded call or put options on them, between September 19, 2014 and January 28, 2015 — excluding shares bought directly in the IPO itself.

Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
People who purchased or otherwise acquired Alibaba American Depositary Shares, purchased call options, or sold put options on Alibaba ADS from September 19, 2014 through January 28, 2015, inclusive, excluding shares purchased directly in the September 19, 2014 IPO.

This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.

New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.

Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.

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What you need. The claim deadline passed years ago; no new claims are being accepted.

Important dates

Sep 3, 2019
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Claim deadline (closed)
Last day to submit a claim to the administrator.

How do I file a claim for this settlement?

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  2. Court approval
  3. Payments sent
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Distribution is complete; payments have been issued.

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  • Claim deadline the official settlement website · Aug 1, 2026
  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Aug 1, 2026
  • Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
  • Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 22, 2026
  • Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
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  • Claim deadline

    September 3, 2019

    Verified Aug 1, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2019.
  • Eligibility summary

    People who purchased or otherwise acquired Alibaba American Depositary Shares, purchased call options, or sold put options on Alibaba ADS from September 19, 2014 through January 28, 2015, inclusive, excluding shares purchased directly in the September 19, 2014 IPO.

    Verified Aug 1, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Payment status

    Distribution complete

    Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    The distribution has been sent.
  • Administrator

    Strategic Claims Services

    Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Official claim URL

    www.strategicclaims.net

    Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    Christine Asia Co. Ltd. et al. v. Jack Yun Ma et al.

    Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Christine Asia Co. Ltd. et al. v. Jack Yun Ma et al.

Common questions

Is the Alibaba settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Alibaba settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 1, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

People who purchased or otherwise acquired Alibaba American Depositary Shares, purchased call options, or sold put options on Alibaba ADS from September 19, 2014 through January 28, 2015, inclusive, excluding shares purchased directly in the September 19, 2014 IPO.

How much can I get from this settlement?

The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.

What is the claim deadline?

The claim deadline is September 3, 2019. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.

Do I need proof to claim?

The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.

What is the current payment status?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.

When will Alibaba pay out?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Alibaba claim form?

No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Sep 03, 2019) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

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No public claim form

The claim deadline (Sep 03, 2019) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.

Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).

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