Meta to Issue New Class of Non-Voting Stock to Fund AI Expansion
Meta Platforms has announced plans to create a new class of non-voting capital stock, which will be distributed to existing shareholders as a stock dividend. According to CFO Susan Li, this move is designed to provide flexible funding tools for capital raising, employee compensation, and acquisitions while preserving the company's founder-led voting structure. The initiative aims to support Meta's massive investments in artificial intelligence following strong quarterly performance. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $64 billion, a 26% year-over-year increase, beating Wall Street expectations despite a 68% rise in expenses. While the Reality Labs division continues to face significant losses, Meta expects these losses to narrow slightly in upcoming periods. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the rapid adoption of AI products, noting that over 10 million users in the U.S. and Canada have already set up Muse personal agents.
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Topics: Artificial Intelligence investment Earnings Report Meta Platforms Inc. Non-voting stock issuance Reality Labs losses
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