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Sept 13 (Reuters) - OpenAI's new financing round is expected to come in the form of convertible notes, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, who said its $150 billion valuation wil

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Sequoia Capital is also in talks to come back as a returning investor.If the restructuring is unsuccessful, OpenAI would need to renegotiate its valuation with investors at which their shares will be converted, likely at a lower number, sources told Reuters, who requested anonymity to discuss private matters.Asked about the financing and potential change, OpenAI said in a statement that it remains focusing on building AI that benefits everyone while working with its non-profit board.\"The nonprofit is core to our mission and will continue to exist,\" the company spokesperson said.The removal of the profit cap would require approval from OpenAI’s non-profit board, consisting of Chief Executive Sam Altman, entrepreneur Bret Taylor and seven other members.The company has also held discussions with lawyers about turning its non-profit structure to a for-profit benefit corporation, similar to what its rivals such as Anthropic and xAI are using, sources added, confirming media reports.It is unclear if such fundamental corporate structural changes could happen. The removal of the profit cap, which put a limit on investors' potential returns in OpenAI's for-profit subsidiary, would hand early investors an even bigger win.It could also raise questions about OpenAI's governance and departure from its non-profit mission. 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