Amazon has arranged a $17.5 billion delayed-draw term loan facility to fund its artificial intelligence projects, part of over $80 billion it has raised externally this year. The loan must be drawn by September 30 and carries a three-year maturity from borrowing, with interest tied to SOFR plus a margin based on Amazon's credit rating. This financing move supports Amazon's plan to spend $200 billion on AI in 2026, which is expected to push its free cash flow into negative territory. The scale of investment highlights Amazon's aggressive commitment to AI development despite increasing debt levels.
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