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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: SpaceX IPO Raises Record $85.7bn After Extra Share Sale
Caption: SpaceX IPO Raises Record $85.7bn After Extra Share Sale. SpaceX has revealed that its record-breaking stock market debut raised 85.7 billion dollars, around 10 billion dollars more than initially reported. The company had originally announced that its initial public offering raised 75 billion dollars when it joined the Nasdaq stock exchange. However, banks backing the listing later exercised an option allowing them to purchase additional shares due to exceptionally strong investor demand. The extra sale generated a further 10 billion dollars, bringing the total amount raised to 85.7 billion dollars. The proceeds are expected to help fund what founder Elon Musk has described as a significant growth phase for the company. The additional fundraising alone would rank among the largest stock market debuts in history. Analysts said the move highlights the enormous investor appetite for SpaceX and its businesses spanning space technology, satellite communications and artificial intelligence. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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