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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Elon Musk is now worth more than most countries as the SpaceX IPO pushes him to $982 billion

  • Elon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire, primarily due to SpaceX's recent initial public offering (IPO).
  • SpaceX's IPO was priced at $135 per share, valuing the company at an implied $1.8 trillion and increasing Musk's net worth to an estimated $982.6 billion.
  • His trillion-dollar status could be confirmed if SpaceX's stock climbs to $138.50 per share or Tesla's share price rises significantly.
  • The majority of Musk's immense fortune stems from his substantial stakes in SpaceX, which he launched in 2002, and his 12 percent ownership of Tesla.
  • His accumulated wealth now surpasses the annual economic output of many countries globally, highlighting the unprecedented scale of his financial success.

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