Anthropic sends IPO filing details to bankers, then retracts them
Anthropic accidentally sent IPO filing details to bankers, showing a target of 867 million shares at US$70–US$80 each, before retracting the email and calling the pricing inaccurate. The AI firm declined to comment on the incident.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company, inadvertently sent details of its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) filing to bankers before retracting the information, according to emails seen by Reuters late on Monday.
The first email, sent by Anthropic to bankers, contained a copy of the IPO filing that showed the company aimed to sell approximately 867 million shares at a price range of US$70 (HK$546) to US$80 per share. Shortly afterwards, Anthropic sent a second email stating that the details about the pricing were inaccurate. The company said it would update the filing at a later date.
Anthropic declined to comment on the matter when approached by Reuters.
The incident highlights the sensitivity and high stakes surrounding Anthropic's expected public listing, which has drawn significant attention from investors and industry observers. The AI sector has seen a surge in IPO activity as companies seek to capitalise on growing demand for artificial intelligence technologies.
Bankers who received the emails have been left to speculate on the accuracy of the initial figures, with some noting that the share price range and volume would value the offering at between US$60.7 billion and US$69.4 billion at the midpoint. However, Anthropic's retraction has cast doubt on these numbers.
Anthropic, known for its work on AI safety and large language models, has been preparing for its market debut amid a broader wave of tech IPOs. The company's filing with regulators is expected to provide more concrete details once it is formally submitted.