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What will be the revenue growth impact of the Alibaba-E-Mart merger in South Korea by end of 2025?
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Revenue grows >20% • 25%
Revenue grows 10-20% • 25%
Revenue grows <10% • 25%
Revenue declines • 25%
Financial reports from Alibaba and E-Mart or industry analysis reports
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Alibaba Nears $4 Billion Deal to Merge South Korean E-Commerce Operations With E-Mart, Competing Against Coupang
Dec 26, 2024, 06:40 AM
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is reportedly nearing a $4 billion deal to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.'s e-commerce platform. This strategic move aims to enhance Alibaba's competitiveness in South Korea's rapidly evolving online retail market. The discussions have been confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, including Bloomberg News and local media outlets. The merger is expected to bolster Alibaba's presence against local competitors such as Coupang.
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Exceeds $4 billion • 25%
$3 billion to $4 billion • 25%
$2 billion to $3 billion • 25%
Below $2 billion • 25%
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Top 1 • 25%
Top 3 • 25%
Top 2 • 25%
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No significant reaction • 25%
Other strategic moves • 25%
Launch new partnerships • 25%
Increase marketing spend • 25%
Alibaba-E-Mart 1st, Coupang 2nd • 25%
Other Competitor 1st • 25%
Coupang 1st, Alibaba-E-Mart 2nd • 25%
Both tied for 1st • 25%
Technological innovation • 25%
Customer service enhancement • 25%
Logistics and supply chain improvements • 25%
Expanding market share • 25%
Increase in revenue by more than 20% • 25%
Increase in revenue by less than 10% • 25%
Increase in revenue by 10-20% • 25%
No increase or a decrease in revenue • 25%
