Investing.com — Venture Global Inc . has announced it will be selling 70 million shares of Class A common shares in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The company expects the IPO to range from $23.00 to $27.00 per share. The company initially planned to sell 50 million shares at $40 to $46 per share.
After the completion of the offering, Venture Global will have two classes of common stock, Class A and Class B. Each Class A share carries one vote, while each Class B share carries ten votes. The two classes will vote together as a single class on all matters, barring specific exceptions as outlined in the company’s prospectus or as required by law.
Venture Global Partners (NYSE:GLP) II, LLC, or VG Partners, holds the Class B common stock, which will account for approximately 97.8% of the total combined voting power of the company’s outstanding common stock after the offering. This percentage could decrease to approximately 97.7% if underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional Class A shares in full.
Venture Global’s Class A common stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:VG). VG Partners will retain beneficial ownership of common stock representing more than 50% of the total combined voting power of Venture Global’s outstanding common stock eligible to vote in the election of directors, even after the offering. This means Venture Global will qualify as a “controlled company” under the NYSE listing requirements.
Venture Global has significantly impacted the development and construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, establishing itself as a rapidly growing company delivering essential LNG worldwide. The company’s scalable and repeatable approach allows it to deliver LNG to the global market more quickly and cost-effectively.
The company, founded in 2013, has grown from a two-person entity into a significant disruptor in the energy market. As of September 30, 2024, Venture Global employs over 1,400 people worldwide and is involved in the commissioning, construction, and development of five natural gas liquefaction and export projects.
The company owns, leases, or has the option to lease nearly 6,000 acres of strategically located land in Louisiana. Despite having a limited operating history and not generating any proceeds prior to 2022, Venture Global has raised approximately $54 billion of capital and generated approximately $19.6 billion in gross proceeds from sales of commissioning cargos as of September 30, 2024. This resulted in approximately $14.2 billion of net proceeds. The company has also executed post-COD SPAs of 39.25 mtpa, expecting total contracted revenue of approximately $107 billion over the life of these SPAs. Despite these achievements, Venture Global remains focused on further growth.
The offering is being lead by Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and BofA Securities.
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