MrBeast has confirmed making an "official offer" to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations amid the app's mandatory sale countdown. The YouTuber, whose net worth is estimated at $500 million, is reportedly in talks with multiple investor groups.

The development began when MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) posted on X about buying TikTok to prevent its ban. Shortly after, an investor group led by Employer.com founder Jesse Tinsley announced an all-cash offer for the platform, with MrBeast reportedly connected to this consortium.

According to ABC, MrBeast's representatives confirmed he is engaging with multiple groups without any exclusive agreements. His significant media reach and nonpartisan following could prove more valuable than his financial contribution to any potential deal.

Other potential buyers include:

• Frank McCourt's The People's Bid for TikTok, partnering with Kevin O'Leary
• Elon Musk (though his interest remains unconfirmed)
• Oracle's Larry Ellison
• Perplexity AI, backed by Jeff Bezos, proposing a direct merger

Any acquisition would require Chinese government approval, as ByteDance currently owns TikTok. With the mandatory-sale deadline approaching, a decision is expected soon.

Key factors affecting the deal:

• 74-day countdown for divestment
• Chinese government approval requirement
• "Golden share" concerns raised by potential investors
• Complex regulatory environment

The situation continues to develop as multiple parties express interest in acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations before the mandatory sale deadline.

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