‘It’s crazy’: SpaceX could set records as the least shareholder-friendly public company of all time
SpaceX is preparing for its initial public offering, which is anticipated to be the largest in U.S. history, potentially raising $80 billion and valuing the company at $1.5 trillion. However, the company's IPO filing reveals a corporate governance structure heavily favoring founder Elon Musk, granting him super-majority voting rights through a dual-class share system. This structure would allow Musk to retain 79% control despite owning only 42% of the equity, and effectively makes it impossible for shareholders to remove him from his leadership positions. AI
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