Amazon has secured a $17.5 billion delayed draw term loan from major banks including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, shortly after raising $14 billion through a Canadian bond sale. This brings Amazon's new financing to about $31.5 billion within two days, aimed at supporting its ongoing AI investments and general corporate purposes. The loan structure allows Amazon flexibility in drawing funds as needed. This move reflects a broader trend of tech giants borrowing heavily to finance AI infrastructure, raising questions about the long-term returns on these massive expenditures.
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