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Meta to create new non-voting stock class to fund AI expansion

Meta confirmed during its third-quarter earnings call that it will create a new class of non-voting capital stock, distributed to all existing shareholders as a stock dividend. CFO Susan Li said the shares are meant to support capital raising, employee compensation, acquisitions and other corporate needs while preserving the voting power of current Class A and B shareholders. The announcement came alongside strong quarterly results, with revenue up 26% year-over-year to $64 billion, though expenses rose 68%.

Meta to issue new non-voting share class to fund AI spending

Meta announced in its third-quarter earnings report that it will create a new class of non-voting shares, with trading set to begin in 2027. The company said proceeds would support AI infrastructure investment, potential acquisitions, and employee compensation. Meta also raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to between $135 billion and $145 billion.