Rumor: Tencent, Alibaba in Talks to Acquire Jiayuan
Sina Tech, 7/18/13
According to industry sources, Chinese internet and mobile services firm Tencent (0700.HK) and e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group have both expressed interest in acquiring Beijing-based online matchmaking site operator Jiayuan.com (Nasdaq: DATE). Jiayuan VP Zhou Zhongxiao has denied the rumors, stating that the company will not undergo any financial changes in the near future.
Jiayuan's share price increased by 22.56% on July 17.
Keywords: Zhou Zhongxiao Internet online matchmaking Tencent 0700.HK Jiayuan.com Alibaba Group M&A