Anthropic IPO Could Turn SK Telecom's $200 Million Into $5.5 Billion
Anthropic's Nasdaq IPO filing, targeting a $2 trillion valuation, could lift SK Telecom's stake to 7.26 trillion won. Naver, LG CNS, Samsung and SK hynix also hold positions.
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