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Get filing alertsSpaceX completes $86B IPO, converts 103M preferred shares to dual-class common stock
Filed June 15, 2026 · Period ending June 15, 2026 · ~2 min read
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SpaceX closed its IPO on June 15, 2026, selling 638.9 million Class A shares at $135/share (including full exercise of underwriters' over-allotment), raising approximately $86 billion in gross proceeds.
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Approximately 103 million preferred shares automatically converted to common stock at IPO closing, creating a Class A common stock capital structure (full multi-class details, if any, are in the charter exhibit / prospectus — not disclosed in this filing body) with Class A (low-vote) and Class B (high-vote) shares.
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Company adopted amended equity incentive plan with 301 million Class A shares available for employee awards and employee stock purchase plan with 24 million shares, representing significant potential dilution.
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IPO proceeds earmarked for AI compute infrastructure expansion, launch infrastructure and vehicle enhancements, and satellite constellation scaling—capital-intensive growth initiatives across aerospace and AI sectors.
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SpaceX will disclose material information including quarterly earnings exclusively through its website and X account (@SpaceX), not traditional wire services—investors must monitor these channels directly.
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Summary
SpaceX completed one of the largest IPOs in history on June 15, 2026, raising approximately $86 billion by selling 638.9 million Class A common shares at $135 each. The offering included full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment and was led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and other major banks.
At closing, roughly 103 million preferred shares converted to common stock, establishing a dual-class voting structure that likely concentrates control with insiders holding Class B shares. Retail investors should note three key implications: First, the company has reserved 325 million shares (301M equity plan + 24M ESPP) for employee compensation, representing meaningful potential dilution.
Second, proceeds will fund capital-intensive expansion in AI compute, launch infrastructure, and satellite constellations—high-growth but cash-burning initiatives. Third, SpaceX will bypass traditional disclosure channels, announcing earnings and material news only via its website and X account, requiring investors to actively monitor these platforms. Watch for the first quarterly earnings release to assess cash burn rates against the IPO proceeds and gauge progress on the stated growth initiatives. The Class A common stock capital structure (full multi-class details, if any, are in the charter exhibit / prospectus — not disclosed in this filing body) and non-traditional disclosure approach warrant close attention to governance and information access going forward.
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Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The conversion of the Series Preferred Stock into common stock was consummated pursuant to Section 3(a) (9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
The preferred-to-common stock conversion was executed under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, which provides an exemption from registration for securities exchanges by the issuer with existing security holders. This is a standard legal mechanism for IPO conversions.
Event · Item 3.03 — Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
8-K filing incomplete or truncated; Item 3.03 material modification to security holder rights disclosed but details missing.
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Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth under
The company filed an 8-K under Item 3.03, which indicates a material modification to the rights of security holders has occurred. However, the filing text appears incomplete or truncated, as it references information set forth elsewhere without providing the actual details. This prevents assessment of the specific nature and impact of the modification.
Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
8-K cross-references Item 5.03 into Item 3.03 with no substantive disclosure provided in the excerpt.
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Item 5.03 below is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.03.
The filing incorporates Item 5.03 (amendments to articles of incorporation or bylaws, or change in fiscal year) by reference into Item 3.03 (material modification to rights of security holders). Without the full text of Item 5.03, the specific nature and investor impact of the disclosure cannot be determined from this excerpt alone.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
SpaceX completed its IPO on June 15, 2026, adopting amended equity compensation plans and restating its certificate of formation.
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In connection with the IPO, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) adopted the Company’s Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “A&R 2024 Plan”). As of the date of adoption, 300,894,150 shares of Class A Common Stock remain available for issuance under the A&R 2024 Plan pursuant to awards of stock options (which may either be incentive stock options or nonstatutory stock options), restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other equity awards, in each case, in accordance with the terms determined by the Board or its designee.
SpaceX completed its initial public offering and adopted an amended equity incentive plan with approximately 301 million shares of Class A Common Stock available for employee equity awards. This represents a significant pool for employee compensation and retention as the company transitions to being publicly traded.
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In connection with the IPO, the Board adopted the Second Amended and Restated 2017 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Second A&R ESPP”) to encourage and enable eligible employees to acquire an interest in the Company through the ownership of Class A Common Stock. As of the date of adoption, 24,026,920 shares of Class A Common Stock remain available for issuance under the Second A&R ESPP.
SpaceX adopted an employee stock purchase plan with approximately 24 million shares available, allowing employees to purchase company stock. This is a standard benefit for public companies that can help with employee retention and alignment with shareholder interests.
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In connection with the completion of the IPO, the Company amended and restated its Certificate of Formation (the “A&R Certificate of Formation”), further amended the A&R Certificate of Formation through the Certificate of Amendment to A&R Certificate of Formation (the “Amendment to A&R Certificate of Formation”), and amended and restated its Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”). The A&R Certificate of Formation became effective on June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Central Time. The Amendment to A&R Certificate of Formation became effective upon the closing of the IPO on June 15, 2026.
SpaceX amended its governing documents in connection with the IPO, with changes becoming effective on June 15, 2026. These amendments are typical for companies transitioning from private to public ownership and establish the corporate governance framework for the newly public company.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Company will announce material information, including with respect to its quarterly and annual financial results and other material developments affecting the Company, to the public primarily through the investor relations page on its website (www.spacex.com) and its X account (@SpaceX). The Company does not intend to release quarterly or annual financial results or other material news through wire distribution services, such as Business Wire, PR Newswire, or similar services.
SpaceX is establishing a new disclosure policy where it will communicate material information, including quarterly and annual financial results, through its own website and X social media account rather than traditional wire services like Business Wire or PR Newswire. Investors will need to monitor these specific channels to receive timely material updates.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 15, 2026, the Company completed its IPO of 638,888,888 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, at an offering price of $135.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full by the Underwriters (as defined below) of their option to purchase from the Company an additional 83,333,333 shares of Class A Common Stock
The company completed its initial public offering on June 15, 2026, selling 638,888,888 shares at $135.00 per share. This includes the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option for an additional 83,333,333 shares. The offering included both U.S. and international components across multiple jurisdictions.
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the Company intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO to fund its growth strategy, including the expansion of the Company’s AI compute infrastructure, enhancements to the Company’s launch infrastructure and launch vehicles, increases in the scale and capacity of the Company’s satellite constellations, and any remaining amounts for general corporate purposes.
The company plans to deploy IPO proceeds toward expanding AI compute infrastructure, improving launch infrastructure and vehicles, scaling satellite constellations, and general corporate purposes. This indicates the company operates in aerospace and AI sectors with capital-intensive growth plans.
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On June 11, 2026, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
The company engaged a syndicate of major investment banks led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan to underwrite the IPO. The agreement includes standard representations, warranties, indemnification provisions, and terms specific to the multi-jurisdiction global offering.
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