(Telecompaper) Alibaba said has it has made a bid for the shares it does not already own in Chinese internet TV company Touku Tudou of USD 26.60 per share in cash, or a total of USD 3.6 billion. Alibaba already has a stake in the company of 18.3 percent. The proposal is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence by Alibaba and the negotiation of a mutually acceptable definitive merger agreement. Under Alibaba's proposal, Youku founder Victor Koo would continue to lead the business as chairman and chief executive officer. Alibaba is making the proposal with the support of the founding shareholders of Youku, including Victor Koo, Chengwei Capital and their affiliates.