Venture Global LNG on Wednesday slashed the valuation it sought from a U.S. initial public offering to $65.33 billion, significantly lower than the initial target of $110 billion. The revision by the second-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas in the United States follows days of marketing to potential investors,

The company plans to increase its share offering from 50 million to up to 62 million in its potential New York flotation.

LNG exporter Venture Global nearly halved the price per share, while increasing the number of shares it expects to offer.

Venture Global is seeking up to $110.38 billion valuation in its New York initial public offering, the second-largest U.S. liquefied natural gas producer said on Monday, setting the stage for the first blockbuster stock market flotation in 2025.

The IPO documents show Venture Global has raised about $54bn to build its terminals and pay operating expenses since it was founded 11 years ago. It has earned nearly $20bn in gross proceeds over that time, while long-term contracts are expected to generate revenues of $107bn in coming years.

US-based Venture Global LNG is set to formally engage investors for its initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of $110bn, reported Reuters, citing a document and a person familiar with the matter.

The Arlington, Virginia-based company is seeking to raise up to $2.30 billion by offering 50 million shares priced between $40 and $46 each. Reuters exclusively reported on Saturday that Venture Global was set to formally pitch the highly anticipated IPO to investors this week.

Venture Global Inc. slashed the marketed range for its initial public offering, lowering the market value it could fetch.

LNG exporter Venture Global lowered the offer price for its initial public offering in the U.S. on Wednesday, effectively increasing the number of shares it plans to sell and targeting a valuation of as much as $65.