Meta Platforms Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split Scheduled for January 2027
Meta Platforms (META) has announced plans to execute a 2-for-1 stock split on January 19, 2027. The move involves the creation of a new Class C non-voting common stock, which will be distributed to existing Class A and super-voting Class B shareholders. This structural change is designed to maintain CEO Mark Zuckerberg's voting control, which currently exceeds 60%, amidst potential tax liabilities from California's proposed Proposition 40. The split also serves a strategic financial purpose by providing Meta with a mechanism to raise capital for massive artificial intelligence investments without diluting Zuckerberg's leadership influence. The company has signaled significant upcoming capital expenditures, projecting AI-related spending between $135 billion and $145 billion this year to support data center expansion.
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