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Alibaba to plan IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head, Bloomberg News reports
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 22, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Alibaba is planning an IPO for its AI chipmaking unit, T-Head, after restructuring it as partly employee-owned, according to Bloomberg News.
Alibaba to plan IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head, Bloomberg News reports
Alibaba's IPO Plans for T-Head
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Alibaba is preparing to list its chipmaking arm, T-Head, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Restructuring of T-Head
As a first step, Alibaba plans to restructure the unit as a business partly owned by employees before exploring an initial public offering, the report said.
Verification of Reports
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
Key Takeaways
- •Alibaba is preparing an IPO for its chipmaking arm, T-Head.
- •The unit will be restructured as partly employee-owned.
- •Bloomberg News reported the IPO plans citing insiders.
- •Reuters has not yet verified Bloomberg's report.
- •The move is part of Alibaba's strategic business plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alibaba to plan IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head, Bloomberg News reports
1What is an IPO?
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise capital from public investors.
2What is restructuring?
Restructuring involves reorganizing a company's structure, operations, or finances to improve efficiency, adapt to market changes, or prepare for an IPO.
3What is a chipmaking unit?
A chipmaking unit refers to a division within a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductor chips used in various electronic devices.