Meta to Raise $25 Billion Through Bond Sale to Fuel AI and Data Centre Expansion

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced plans to raise at least $25 billion through an investment-grade bond sale, marking one of the largest corporate offerings in US history. 

The funds will power its aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI) and global data-centre expansion, underscoring its strategy to secure long-term dominance in the AI infrastructure race.

Meta’s Record Bond Offering and Strategic Goals

The 6-part bond issuance, with maturities spanning 5 to 40 years, has already drawn $125 billion in investor orders, the largest ever for a public US corporate bond sale. The 40-year tranche is expected to yield around 1.1% points above benchmark Treasuries. Citigroup Inc. and Morgan Stanley are leading the issue, joined by HSBC Holdings Plc and NatWest Markets Plc.

Proceeds from the bond sale will fund Meta’s expanding AI infrastructure and new data-centre developments, including its $27 billion Hyperion project in Louisiana, a joint venture 80% owned by Blue Owl Capital Inc.. The private financing for this project was largely purchased by Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) earlier this month.

AI Spending and Market Context

Meta’s decision to borrow comes amid a surge in Big Tech capital expenditure. Morgan Stanley projects that major hyperscalers, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and CoreWeave will together invest about $3 trillion in data centres by 2028, with roughly half of that funded through credit markets.

Meta expects to spend up to $72 billion in capital expenditure this year, with outlays expected to grow even faster in 2026. Its third-quarter revenue rose 26% to $51.2 billion, with advertising still contributing 98% of total income.

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Conclusion

Meta’s $25 billion bond sale reinforces its role as a front-runner in the global AI transformation. By leveraging record investor demand and favourable credit conditions, the company is securing the financial muscle to expand data capacity, strengthen its AI capabilities, and sustain its leadership in digital innovation.

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