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Group 1 - Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) announced an acquisition agreement to purchase Ximalaya for approximately $2.847 billion (about 20.46 billion RMB), marking a significant step in TME's audio sector strategy [1] - Ximalaya, a leader in the online audio market, has attracted significant capital interest, with a peak valuation of $4.3 billion, but faced challenges in its IPO attempts, leading to the decision to sell [1][2] - The changing market dynamics and increased difficulty in securing financing were key reasons for Ximalaya's decision to sell, as investors now prioritize profitability [1][4] Group 2 - Ximalaya's revenue structure includes membership services, advertising revenue, and live streaming, but its revenue growth has significantly slowed from 43.7% in 2021 to 1.7% in 2023 [4] - The competitive landscape in the audio sector has intensified with the rise of ByteDance's Tomato Novel and Tomato Listening, posing a threat to Ximalaya's market share [2][4] - Internal governance issues within Ximalaya have been cited as factors affecting its overall execution and competitive position in the market [4][6]