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OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation

  • Earlier this week in San Francisco, OpenAI laid the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to around US$1 trillion after completing a restructuring to enable a public listing.
  • CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the firm's massive capital needs on Tuesday, while Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has outlined a 2027 listing target.
  • In preliminary talks, executives discussed raising US$60 billion at the low end and said a filing could happen in the second half of 2026, though plans remain fluid.
  • The company was most recently valued at US$500 billion in an employee share sale, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta approved the recapitalization plan this week.
  • With major strategic stakes in play, Microsoft holds roughly 27% after a US$13 billion investment, and Nadella said, `This is a great milestone for both companies, and we continue to benefit mutually from each other’s growth across multiple dimensions`.
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