The TikTok-US deal is expected to close on January 22, 2026, marking the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a majority-American investor consortium in a move designed to resolve long-standing national security concerns and avert a nationwide ban of the platform.
Under the agreement, a consortium led by Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based investment company MGX will hold a combined 50% stake in a newly created entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. ByteDance affiliates will retain approximately 30%, while ByteDance, the China-based parent company, will hold a non-controlling 19.9% stake, below the threshold defined by U.S. law.
The ownership structure is intended to ensure American control and oversight of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle has been designated as the platform’s trusted security partner, responsible for hosting all U.S. user data on domestic servers and overseeing the retraining and operation of TikTok’s recommendation algorithm to ensure independence from foreign influence. Governance will be handled by a majority-American board of directors, with enhanced compliance and audit mechanisms built into the new corporate structure.
The TikTok-US deal follows the passage of U.S. legislation in 2024 requiring ByteDance to divest its American assets or face a ban on national security grounds. Enforcement of the law was repeatedly delayed throughout 2025, as negotiations continued between the company, potential buyers, and U.S. regulators. A final agreement was reached in December 2025, clearing the way for the transaction to proceed.
If completed as planned, the deal will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States under American majority ownership, while addressing concerns raised by lawmakers and security agencies over data protection, algorithmic control, and foreign influence.
The January 22 closing date coincides with several major events in the United States, including the country’s scheduled withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the release of fourth-quarter 2025 earnings by several U.S. companies, placing the TikTok-US deal among the most closely watched political and corporate developments of the day.
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