# The deal aimed to transfer US$900 million worth of ByteDance shares, one of the sources said.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- A deal is being negotiated to transfer US$900 million worth of ByteDance shares.
- The seller initially valued ByteDance at US$550 billion but raised the price after increased interest.
- Multiple buyers are in talks for the equity sale, but no agreement has been finalized.
- ByteDance recently established TikTok USDS Joint Venture to maintain its US operations.

**Companies:** ByteDance
**Countries:** United States, China

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