Group 1 - TikTok has reportedly signed deals to establish a U.S. joint venture [1] - The joint venture will utilize Oracle's cloud business as its backbone [1]

TikTok moved to end a years-long political and legal battle on Thursday as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shou Chew told staff the company signed a deal to sell its U.S. unit to an American-led investor group, with the transaction set to close in January, according to reports. Axios reported that the deal ends the years-long saga of forcing TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell its operation in the U.S. to investors in the U.S., ultimately settling concerns about national security.The publi ...

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Core Points - TikTok has reached a deal with investors to form a new joint venture for its US operations, following a law that required its owner, ByteDance, to divest or face a ban due to being classified as a "foreign adversary-controlled" company [1][3] - The new joint venture will operate independently in areas such as US data protection and content recommendation algorithm training, while still being connected to TikTok's global business lines like e-commerce and advertising [2] - The deal comes after a lengthy legal battle, where TikTok argued that the divest-or-ban law violated the First Amendment, but the Supreme Court upheld the law [3] Financial Aspects - The sale of TikTok's US operations is valued at around $14 billion, as approved by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump [4] - The buyer group is expected to include "four or five world-class investors," with Oracle and Larry Ellison mentioned as part of the deal [4]

Core Points - TikTok is finalizing a joint venture to manage its U.S. operations, effective January 22 [1] - The joint venture is a result of a Congressional order requiring ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok operations [2] - The ownership structure will see ByteDance retain 20%, existing investors' affiliates hold one-third, and Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will own the remaining 45% [2] Group 1: Political Context - National security concerns regarding TikTok have been raised since the Trump administration, leading to threats of a ban unless sold to a U.S. owner [4] - The Biden administration initially delayed the ban but the issue resurfaced in 2024 [4] - Trump's current administration has shifted to a supportive stance towards TikTok, influenced by the platform's role in his election campaign [5] Group 2: Business Operations - Despite political challenges, TikTok's business has continued to grow, with significant advertising efforts showcased during the NewFronts [6] - The head of North American ad sales expressed confidence in the platform's future and commitment to continued investment [7] Group 3: Industry Implications - The involvement of Oracle may have implications for Hollywood, particularly due to connections with Paramount Skydance [3] - Speculation exists that Paramount could leverage this relationship to enhance its competitive offerings against tech giants [3]

Core Insights - TikTok has finalized agreements with investors for a new US joint venture, with a closing date set for January 22, 2026, as per a memo from CEO Shou [1] - The joint venture will be structured with 50% ownership by a consortium of new investors, including Oracle, Silverlake, and MGX, each holding 15%, while 30.1% will be held by affiliates of existing investors, and 19.9% will be retained by ByteDance [2][3] Ownership Structure - The joint venture's ownership will consist of 50% held by new investors, with Oracle being the largest holder among them [3] - The remaining 50% will include 30.1% from existing investors and 19.9% retained by ByteDance, which is crucial for meeting the requirement of US ownership exceeding 50% and reducing ByteDance's stake below 20% [2][3] Operational Focus - The US joint venture will be responsible for overseeing data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance [2]

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By David Shepardson WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday signed binding agreements to hand control of the short video app's U.S. operations to a group of investors, including Oracle, in a big step toward avoiding a U.S. ban and ending years of uncertainty. The deal is a milestone for the short video app used regularly by more than 170 ​million Americans after years of battles that began in August 2020, when President Donald Trump first tried unsuccessfu ...

ByteDance's TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to a memo from TikTok CEO seen by Reuters. ...

Core Viewpoint - Oracle's stock has declined by 19.2% over the last five trading days, reflecting increasing skepticism regarding its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) [1] Financial Concerns - The bond markets are increasingly worried about Oracle's ability to finance its AI investments, particularly a $300 billion data center deal with OpenAI, which requires significant expenditures on GPUs, networking equipment, and power infrastructure [2] - Wall Street consensus anticipates cash outflows of $23.8 billion, $21 billion, and $14.2 billion for Oracle in its financial years from 2026 to 2028 [4] - The rise in Oracle's corporate bond yields and the increase in credit default swap (CDS) spreads indicate stress in the bond markets [3] Comparison with Peers - Unlike Oracle, Alphabet is expected to generate a cumulative $225 billion in free cash flow from 2025 to 2028, despite a significant increase in capital spending [6] - Alphabet's capital expenditures are primarily aimed at supporting its own computing power needs, allowing it to adjust spending according to its business objectives [6] - The issues facing Oracle appear to be specific to the company rather than indicative of broader market problems [7][8]