Alphabet (GOOGL) Raises $3.5 Billion in Euro Bond Market Offering

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On May 5, 2026, Alphabet (GOOGL) announced its plan to sell euro-denominated bonds totaling at least €3 billion ($3.5 billion) across six tranches. This follows a previous $32 billion debt raise from dollar, sterling, and Swiss franc markets earlier in the year. The February issuance included a 100-year bond, marking a notable event in the tech sector. Alphabet's move reflects a trend among Big Tech companies to leverage debt for funding AI initiatives rather than solely relying on cash flows.