Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push

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Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push

TL;DR

  • Meta is issuing a new class of non-voting shares to fund its AI initiatives.
  • These funds will also support potential acquisitions and employee compensation.
  • Trading for the new shares is expected to commence in 2027.
  • Meta is making significant investments in AI, including data centers and talent acquisition.
  • Capital expenditures for this year are estimated between $135 billion and $145 billion.
  • The company recently launched its AI agent, Muse, which achieved 10 million downloads in the US.