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Meta considers bond offering of at least $20 billion

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 17:56 · Updated 18:37

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Meta is considering a cross-border bond sale to help fund its AI infrastructure expansion, according to a Bloomberg News report cited by the supplied coverage. The size is not final and could increase depending on investor demand.

  • Meta is considering raising at least $20 billion through a cross-border bond offering; the amount could grow based on investor demand, and no final decision has been made.
  • The reported potential sale would include dollar bonds with maturities of 5 to 30 years and euro bonds with maturities from around 4 years to just over 38 years.
  • The report comes after Meta announced plans for about $97.5 billion in equity offerings; the company reported a $2.12 billion cash burn in the third quarter.
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Potential bond offering
At least $20 billion; no final decision has been made.
Potential dollar bond maturities
5 to 30 years.
Potential euro bond maturities
Around 4 years to just over 38 years.
Reported third-quarter cash burn
$2.12 billion.
Planned equity offerings
Around $97.5 billion.

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