Oracle Said to Be Weighing Bid for TikTok’s U.S. Business

President Trump issued an executive order requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S. company within 90 days. Oracle is considering a bid, potentially challenging Microsoft's position. Oracle has approached venture capital firms for a joint bid, with the acquisition estimated at $20 to $50 billion. Oracle has significant cash reserves, possibly funding the deal independently. Microsoft, with its existing social media and advertising businesses, seems a more strategic fit for TikTok. Oracle, primarily focused on databases and cloud software, would need to expand its business model to integrate TikTok effectively.

What was the main reason for President Trump's executive order regarding ByteDance?

• To ban TikTok in the U.S.

• To merge TikTok with a U.S. company

• To increase TikTok's user base

• To force ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S. business

Which company is considering a joint bid with Oracle for TikTok?

• A large East Coast venture capital firm

• A major European tech company

• A West Coast venture capital firm

• A South American investment group

How much cash does Oracle reportedly have on hand for the TikTok acquisition?

• 20 billion

• 30 billion

• 43 billion

• 50 billion

Why might TikTok be a better strategic fit for Microsoft than Oracle?

• Microsoft has a strong presence in cloud computing

• Microsoft is already involved in social media and advertising

• Oracle has a larger cash reserve

• Oracle has more experience with video sharing apps

What challenge would Oracle face if it acquired TikTok?

• Building a new business model to monetize TikTok

• Competing with Facebook in social media

• Reducing TikTok's operational costs

• Integrating TikTok into its existing cloud services