[Despite the Acquisition Being Canceled, Manus Investors Have Received Returns] Odaily Planet Daily News - According to informed sources, despite the cancellation of the Manus acquisition, investors in Manus, including the venture capital firm Benchmark, have already received their returns. (WSJ) Earlier reports indicated that the Office of Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism (National Development and Reform Commission) made a decision in accordance with laws and regulations to prohibit foreign investment in the Manus project and required the parties involved to cancel the acquisition transaction.