Although the acquisition was cancelled, Manus investors have already received their returns.

According to sources familiar with the matter, despite the cancellation of the Manus acquisition, Manus investors, including venture capital firm Benchmark, have already received their returns. Previously, the WSJ reported that the Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism (National Development and Reform Commission) issued a decision prohibiting foreign investment in the Manus project, requiring the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition.