Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses $1.22 Billion Stake in SpaceX
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, has publicly disclosed a $1.22 billion stake in SpaceX, representing 0.05% of the company. The disclosure was made for the first time in an updated list of the fund's holdings.
Key takeaways
- Norway's sovereign wealth fund disclosed a $1.22 billion stake in SpaceX.
- The stake represents 0.05% of SpaceX and was revealed in an updated list of holdings.
- The fund manages $2.3 trillion and invests globally in stocks, property, and renewables.
- Questions have been raised about SpaceX's governance due to Elon Musk's control.
What Happened
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, has publicly disclosed a stake in SpaceX for the first time. As of June 30, the fund held a 0.05% ownership in the space exploration company, valued at $1.22 billion.
Background
The Norwegian fund, managing $2.3 trillion, invests state revenues derived from oil and gas production. It holds stakes in approximately 7,100 companies globally, representing an average of 1.5% ownership across all listed companies worldwide. The fund's investments extend to stocks, property, and renewable energy projects.
SpaceX shares experienced a significant rally following a record-breaking initial public offering in late June. This surge was followed by a market pullback as investors evaluated the company's valuation against its projected revenue, which was 77 times expected earnings. Questions have also been raised regarding the company's governance structure, with founder Elon Musk holding over 80% of voting rights and serving as chair, CEO, and CTO simultaneously. This concentration of power has implications for independent shareholders.
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund is scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday at 0800 GMT to announce its half-year financial results.
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