Meta will issue nonvoting stock to fund AI model development
Meta announced that it will create a new class of nonvoting shares, with the issuance taking effect in January 2027. The company says the shares are meant to raise the capital needed for developing its next generation of AI models. Meta also noted that the new stock class will not change Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control over the company.
Key points
- Meta will create a new class of nonvoting stock, effective January 2027.
- The shares are intended to raise capital for developing AI models.
- Meta reported Q3 revenue of $64.2 billion and said the issuance won’t affect Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control.
The announcement comes after Meta reported record third‑quarter revenue of $64.2 billion. By using nonvoting stock, Meta can tap additional financing while preserving the existing control structure, a strategy often used by firms that need large, ongoing investments in AI research and infrastructure.
Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push
theverge.com · 21 October 2026
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3sources- Meta says it will create a new class of nonvoting stock to raise the capital it needs for developing AI models, with an effective date in January 2027Press · wsj.com ·
- META Stock Jumps 3% After-Hours After Q3 Revenue Beats Expectations, With A Narrowed AI Capex Outlook And New Non-Voting Class C StockPress · finance.yahoo.com ·
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