Anthropic's Form S-1 IPO filing says the US government sold 4,453,900 seized Series B shares for $627 million to reimburse FTX creditors. Anthropic repurchased the shares in October 2025 at $140.9676 each, then resold them at cost to nine undisclosed buyers.
Ahead of Anthropic's planned Nasdaq listing, projected IPO valuations put the stake at approximately $3.94 billion. That estimate is more than six times the government's resale price, highlighting the potential upside that moved to the new buyers after the sale.
Frequently asked questions
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How many Anthropic shares did the US government sell?
The government sold 4,453,900 seized Series B Anthropic shares.
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Why were the Anthropic shares sold?
The shares were sold to generate $627 million for the reimbursement of FTX creditors.
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What price did Anthropic pay to repurchase the shares?
Anthropic repurchased the shares in October 2025 at $140.9676 per share.
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Who bought the Anthropic shares?
Anthropic resold the shares at cost to nine buyers whose identities were not disclosed.
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How much could the stake be worth ahead of Anthropic's IPO?
Projected IPO valuations put the stake at approximately $3.94 billion, more than six times the resale price.
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