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Anthropic IPO Faces High Junk Rating
31 Oct
Summary
- Anthropic's IPO might receive a high junk rating.
- Blackstone previously predicted an investment-grade rating.
- A junk rating could increase borrowing costs for Anthropic.
Anthropic has officially filed to go public, sparking widespread speculation about its impact on the AI sector. Investment giant Blackstone, a key investor in a recent $63 billion financing deal for Anthropic's chips, now predicts the AI lab will achieve a "high junk" credit rating post-IPO.
This forecast marks a shift from Blackstone's earlier expectation that Anthropic would secure an investment-grade rating before 2027. The new prediction suggests a double-B range rating, the highest tier of speculative grade.
While this is currently a prediction, a high junk rating would likely increase the cost and difficulty for Anthropic to raise capital. The AI lab has been pursuing substantial compute power deals over the past year, raising investor concerns about its significant expenditures.
