Meta to raise $30 billion in its biggest bond sale as AI expansion costs rack up
Meta, navigating a period of intense investments in AI that is creating significant cost pressures, has flagged that its capital expenditure next year would be "notably larger" than in 2025. The company's shares closed down more than 11% on Thursday, as investors mulled a 32% increase in costs outpacing a 26% revenue jump. It is raising the funds through a six-part bond sale with maturities ranging from five to 40 years. Meta last tapped the bond market in 2022 with a $10 billion sale. The principal amount ...