Tencent-led investor group to take China's Bitauto private for $1.1b

Tencent-led investor group to take China's Bitauto private for $1.1b

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Chinese car comparison website Bitauto Holdings Ltd on Friday agreed to be taken private by an investor group backed by gaming and social media firm Tencent Holdings Ltd for $1.1 billion in cash.

As per the deal, Bitauto shareholders will receive $16 per share, representing a premium of nearly 12% to its closing price on Thursday.

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