Meta's $2 Billion Manus Deal Heads Toward Reversal as Tencent Negotiates Lead Stake

Investors and management at the Chinese AI startup are weighing a buyback at the original valuation after Beijing blocked the acquisition.

Meta's planned purchase of Manus has entered a new phase of reversal. Investors and company management are now discussing a transaction that would unwind the $2 billion agreement at the same price, with Tencent in active talks to become the largest shareholder in the startup.

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