Amazon Issues First Sterling Bonds in Four-Tranche Deal
Amazon.com Inc. has launched its first sterling bond offering, marking a significant move into the UK debt market as part of broader efforts to fund AI expansion through global financing channels. The four-tranche deal includes maturities ranging from three to 19 years and is being managed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays Plc, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Natwest Group Plc. Initial pricing discussions indicate spreads between 70 basis points for the shortest maturity and up to 110 basis points over UK gilts. This offering follows Amazon's successful debt sales in euros, Swiss francs, and Canadian dollars this year, making it a top bond issuer among hyperscalers in 2026. The company has raised more than $92 billion through securities so far this year. Analysts note that the deal highlights investor appetite for AI-related capital despite recent signs of weakening demand in some debt markets. The offering also reflects broader trends as tech giants like Alphabet Inc. have similarly expanded into global bond markets to fund their AI ambitions, with Amazon's entry expected to benefit from limited supply and strong interest in large-cap technology company debt.
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