Amazon raises 6 billion in first sterling bond sale

Amazon has raised £4.25 billion in its first sterling bond sale to diversify funding sources for artificial intelligence investments. The four-part deal drew strong demand from investors despite rising borrowing costs across global markets.

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AMAZON.COM INC raised £4.25 billion ($5.76 billion) from its debut sterling bond sale on Wednesday afternoon, capitalising on fierce demand from institutional investors. The transaction marks the latest debt foray by major technology groups diversifying away from the United States market. Hyperscalers have issued over $200 billion in debt this year, doubling the total volume from 2025.

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