Alibaba-backed Best to sell China express delivery business in $1.1 billion deal


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(Reuters) -Alibaba-backed Best Inc said on Friday it would sell its express delivery business in China to J&T Express Co. Ltd in a deal valued at about 6.8 billion yuan ($1.06 billion), including debt, sending its shares up 22% before the bell. Shares of New York-listed Best were set to open at $2.58, their highest level since February. They have risen 3.4% this year. Best said the sale does not include its Supply Chain Management, Freight, Ucargo and Global businesses. “In light of the unexpected ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and evolving industry dynamics, we believe this transaction allows us to...