# Meta Platforms sold investment-grade bonds worth $25 billion in six portions.

*genai, business · news · 2026-05-01 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Meta raised $25 billion through a six-part bond sale to fund AI infrastructure investments.
- Meta increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast by $10 billion to up to $145 billion.
- Meta plans to lay off 20% or more of its workforce, starting May 20.
- Meta is scaling back metaverse business to support its AI spending push.

**Companies:** Meta Platforms
**Countries:** United States

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