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- SpaceX is reportedly planning an IPO for June 12th, sparking debate about how an unprofitable company can justify such a move and its plans for the raised capital.
- The excitement surrounding the IPO is juxtaposed with Elon Musk's recent controversial statements encouraging rioters in Belfast.
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Why It Matters
SpaceX is planning an IPO for June 12th. Elon Musk has been accused of encouraging rioters in Belfast.
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With SpaceX planning to go public on June 12th, we brought on Slate's Nitish Pahwa to dive into what it all means. How can an unprofitable company justify an IPO, and what does it plan to do with all that money? And how can we square the tech and finance world's excitement over this IPO when Elon Musk spent this week encouraging rioters in Belfast.
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SpaceX's IPO will face significant investor scrutiny due to its financial performance and Elon Musk's controversies.
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Open Questions
- How will SpaceX justify its IPO as an unprofitable company?
- What are SpaceX's plans for the capital raised from the IPO?
- What is the impact of Elon Musk's statements on the IPO and SpaceX's reputation?
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This article was originally published by Engadget.
