Alphabet Begins €6 Billion Bond Sale Amid AI-Spending Concerns

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 14:12 · Updated 15:01

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Alphabet has launched a €6 billion euro bond sale, with orders exceeding €17 billion, as investors weigh technology companies’ AI spending. The offering has seven tranches and comes after a sharp October decline in technology shares. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)

Alphabet is offering €6 billion of bonds in seven tranches, with maturities from two to 19 years; reported orders exceeded €17 billion. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
The company said proceeds are for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying debt; it expects capital spending of up to $205 billion this year. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
The sale follows October losses for technology shares and investor concerns about AI investment costs; Alphabet shares fell more than 12% last Thursday. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)

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Bond sale: €6 billion across seven tranches; orders exceeded €17 billion. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
Maturities: Two to 19 years. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
Intended use: General corporate purposes, which may include repaying outstanding debt. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
Expected 2025 capital spending: Up to $205 billion. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)
Future lease payments: $130.5 billion in signed future payments not yet recorded on the balance sheet. (2bef5ac4-8ac0-4270-a917-c410af6800f4; 8737e088-08ad-4c51-a01a-de81a8d70329)