The SpaceX debut included Schwab Brokerage as one of five retail-crypto brokers to offer shares to retail investors; Schwab customers could access the IPO via Schwab.com. The trading date aimed for mid-day on 12 June. Total Class A shares are 555.6 million, with Musk retaining control. Brokerages like Schwab facilitated IOIs for retail investors. News notes the IPO process included a purchase window (June 4–10), an affirmation period (June 11–12), and a trading date set for mid-day on June 12. The company seeks regular investors to help its stock launch.