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For context, the valuation increase from a previous $300 billion to the current $500 billion within less than a year underscores a significant surge in investor optimism. Major players such as Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragon Investment, Abu Dhabi's investment entities, and Tro Price participated in this secondary offering. Notably, while the authorized share sale capacity hovered around $10.3 billion, only about $6.5 to $7 billion was actually transacted, a statistic that prompts questions about market appetite and employee confidence.