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Silicon Valley Bank, once the 18th largest in the U.S. by assets, had a market capitalization of just around $26.5 billion as of September 2022. Its equity was essentially wiped out by the time of its collapse, leaving it vulnerable to takeover at a fraction of its previous valuation. The bank's precarious financial condition raises questions about whether Musk could realistically acquire it cheaply or if additional costs and risks would emerge.