[Reuters] Alibaba to extend $8 billion loan to end 2014, buying more time for IPO: sources - 12/11/13 10:09 AM
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Wednesday it is seeking to extend the draw-down period of an $8 billion loan from January next year, a move people familiar with the e-commerce company's plans said would buy it more time to launch an IPO.