Meta weighs bond sale of at least $20 billion, including euro debut

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 18:24 · Updated 18:40

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Meta is considering a multi-currency bond sale of at least $20 billion, including its first euro-denominated notes, according to reports cited in the coverage. The size and launch are not final; investor response will help determine whether the deal proceeds and whether it grows. The proposed borrowing comes as investors assess the returns on technology companies’ AI spending.

Meta is considering at least $20 billion in dollar and euro bonds; the amount could rise if demand is strong, and no final decision has been made.
The proposed structure described by TNW divides the dollar bonds into five parts and the euro notes into six.
Citigroup and Morgan Stanley were asked to hold investor discussions; the coverage says such calls can precede a bond sale.
The reports link the potential borrowing to Meta’s funding needs and AI infrastructure spending, while describing investor concern about the financial returns from that spending.
Yahoo Finance reports proposed maturities of five to 30 years for dollar notes and roughly four to 38 years for euro notes.

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Key facts

Potential deal size: At least $20 billion; it could increase if demand is strong.
Currencies: US dollars and euros; the euro notes would be Meta’s first euro bond sale.
Banks named: Citigroup and Morgan Stanley.
Proposed maturities: Dollar notes: five to 30 years; euro notes: roughly four to 38 years.
Decision status: No final decision or deal size has been set.