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OpenAI completes $7 billion stock buyback for employees
The Decoder OpenAI lets employees cash out another $7 billion in stock
OpenAI finalized a $7 billion tender offer allowing current and former employees to sell shares at a company valuation of $852 billion.
Why it matters
The deal allows staff to cash out their shares, easing pressure on the company to launch an immediate initial public offering.
Latest brief · Aug 12, 2026