Alphabet (GOOGL) raises $80 billion for AI infrastructure expansion
Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowAlphabet (GOOGL) plans to raise $80 billion via stock sales, with Berkshire Hathaway contributing $10 billion through a private placement. The funds will support general corporate purposes, particularly capital expenditures for AI infrastructure and global compute, as demand for AI offerings continues to grow. Of the remaining $70 billion, $30 billion will be from underwritten offerings, and $40 billion will be generated through a separate at-the-market program. Alphabet's capital expenditures are projected to reach $180-$190 billion this year, up from a previous estimate of $175-$185 billion, indicating a significant commitment to scaling operations amid increasing demand.
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