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  "id": 18038786,
  "title": "Meta raises $15 billion in five-part US bond sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/meta-raises-15-billion-in-five-part-us-bond-sale-18038786",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T22:50:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-raises-15-billion-in-five-part-us-bond-sale-6518121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that it is raising $15 billion in a five-part US dollar bond offering, as the company expands its investments in AI infrastructure. The tech giant's offering joins a growing trend of fundraising efforts as companies seek capital to finance AI data centers, computing capacity, and cloud expansion, even though they typically rely on cash-rich balance sheets to fund growth.\n\nThe bond issuance includes $3.25 billion of notes due in 2031 with a 5.85% coupon and another $3.25 billion due in 2033 at a 6.25% interest rate. This news follows Meta's recent announcement of plans for a $97.5 billion equity raise, underscoring the company's determination to secure funding for its AI-related infrastructure investments.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}