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TikTok US sale finalizes: Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to own 45%, ByteDance retains 20%
Dec 19, 2025
Key Points
- Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will collectively own 45% of TikTok's US unit, with ByteDance retaining 20% and existing investor affiliates holding 30%.
- The restructured entity will focus on data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance to address US national security concerns.
- The deal is expected to close in January, resolving months of uncertainty around TikTok's US operations.
Summary
TikTok has finalized the ownership structure for its US unit. Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will collectively own 45%, ByteDance will retain 20%, and affiliates of existing ByteDance investors will hold 30%. The joint venture will manage data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance. The deal is expected to close in January.
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