Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Americans Invested Billions in Chinese Companies. Now Their Money Is Stuck.

TikTok’s turn in geopolitical cross hairs highlights the narrowing paths to liquidity for investments in Chinese companies.
TikTok Bill’s Progress Slows in the Senate

Legislation to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the app or have it banned in the United States sailed through the House, but the Senate has no plans to move hastily.
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
Young Entrepreneurs Find a Way to Indulge Their C.E.O. Dreams

Fresh business school graduates are raising “search funds” from willing investors to buy companies they can lead.
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
China Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok

The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.
What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.
In Silicon Valley, Venture Capital Meets a Generational Shift

Big-name investors such as Reid Hoffman and Michael Moritz are pulling back, creating room for a new generation of tech power brokers.
Deadspin Sells to European Media Company, Leaving Staff Behind

The new owner, Lineup Publishing, will not be bringing on any of the sports website’s existing staff members.
Potential Obstacle to Trump Media’s Merger Appears to Have Been Cleared

Two early founders of Donald Trump’s social media company reached a temporary truce with the company on Saturday.
JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their Merger

JetBlue said it would pay Spirit $69 million to terminate the $3.8 billion deal, which had been blocked by federal antitrust regulators.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.