ByteDance Boosts Employee Share Buyback Price Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
ByteDance has increased its employee share buyback price to $200.4 per share, reflecting a 5.5% rise from April and valuing the company at approximately $330 billion. The MOVE signals strong investor confidence despite ongoing U.S. regulatory pressures.
Former employees were offered $180.4 per share, a 12% increase from the previous round, narrowing the payout gap with current staff. This strategic adjustment underscores ByteDance's commitment to retaining talent and rewarding loyalty.
U.S. regulators have set a January 2026 deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok's American operations. The proposed $14 billion TikTok U.S. joint venture represents just 4% of ByteDance's global valuation, highlighting the company's massive scale beyond its controversial video platform.