AGBA Group (NASDAQ: AGBA) stock soared over 20% in intraday trading Tuesday following the release of another update on its proposed merger with Triller.
On April 16, 2024, AGBA Group (AGBA) and Triller, a leading Artificial Intelligence-driven social video platform, entered into a definitive merger agreement. The merger aims to create a combined company valued at about $4 billion.
The combined companies will capitalize on synergies in Software as a Service (SaaS) and artificial intelligence (AI) endeavors. Post-merger, AGBA will retain its focus on fintech and healthcare, while Triller will oversee the management of its social video platform and content.
In its latest update, AGBA provided additional details about the merger, outlining three key areas of focus for the combined entity: scaling up to leverage fast-emerging opportunities, developing monetization capabilities through advanced technologies and marketing strategies, and identifying and executing strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
AGBA Group (NASDAQ: AGBA) Stock Movement
As a result of these updates and the positive outlook for the merged entity, AGBA stock surged 20.43% to close at $2.83 on Tuesday. However, its value has decreased slightly by 4.71% for the week. The trading activity witnessed 92,369,594 (92.36 million) shares changing hands, well above the average daily volume of 9.34 million.
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