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In a move that could resolve a long-running legal dispute, global lenders of Byju's have entered negotiations to take a roughly 30% stake in one of its partly-owned education firms in exchange for dropping all lawsuits against founder Byju Raveendran. According to Reuters, the talks aim to settle the conflict without further litigation, giving lenders a stake in the company's assets.
The negotiations come amid severe financial pressure at Byju's, which has seen its valuation slump in recent years amid operational and legal challenges. Legal action from lenders had threatened the company's stability and hampered restructuring efforts as the once high-flying ed-tech firm struggles with a cash crunch.
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Sign InInvestors are closely watching the outcome, as a deal could reshape ownership and dilute the founder's stake. Any new legal developments may alter the settlement's course, while Byju's long-term prospects hinge on its ability to navigate the financial crisis and restore operational stability.