Bank proposals value Uber at US$120b in possible IPO: Report
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Uber Technologies Inc could be valued at US$120 billion (RM498 billion) when it finally goes public next year according to recent proposals made by US banks, citing people familiar with the matter. The ride-hailing company’s most recent valuation was pegged at US$76 billion, following a US$500 million investment from Toyota Motor Corp in August.
As reported in late September that Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were in pole position to secure top roles in Uber IPO.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley last month delivered the valuation proposals to Uber, the report said.
Uber and smaller rival Lyft have been actively preparing to go public next year. While Lyft has hired IPO advisory firm Class V Group LLC, Uber is behind in its preparations.
Uber hired Nelson Chai as its chief financial officer in August, filling a long-standing vacancy and clearing the way for its much-anticipated IPO.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new proposed valuation for Uber in a potential IPO?
What is the new proposed valuation for Uber in a potential IPO?
US banks have proposed a valuation of US$120 billion for Uber ahead of its possible initial public offering next year. This figure was presented to Uber by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Q.When was Uber last valued, and what was that figure?
When was Uber last valued, and what was that figure?
Uber's most recent valuation was US$76 billion. This valuation followed a US$500 million investment from Toyota Motor Corp in August.
Q.Which banks are expected to play a leading role in the Uber IPO?
Which banks are expected to play a leading role in the Uber IPO?
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are in pole position to secure top roles in the Uber IPO. They delivered the recent valuation proposals to the company.
Q.What steps has Uber taken recently to prepare for an IPO?
What steps has Uber taken recently to prepare for an IPO?
Uber hired Nelson Chai as its chief financial officer in August, filling a long-standing vacancy. This appointment is seen as clearing the way for its anticipated IPO.
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