ALPHABET TAPS YEN MARKET FOR FIRST BOND SALE

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MON, MAY 11, 2026

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Alphabet Inc. is issuing yen bonds for the first time, tapping Japanese capital markets as the tech giant accelerates AI investments amid intensifying competition.

The Google parent company's debut yen bond offering marks an expansion of its fundraising channels beyond traditional dollar markets. The move comes as major tech firms escalate spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, including data centers and model development. Alphabet has been a significant spender on AI capabilities, with capital expenditures rising sharply in recent quarters. The company competes directly with Microsoft, OpenAI, and other players in the AI sector. Issuance in yen provides Alphabet access to Japan's substantial bond market and diversifies its debt portfolio. The specific terms of the offering, including amount and maturity, were not immediately disclosed. This strategy follows a pattern among large tech companies seeking multiple funding sources to support massive infrastructure investments required for competitive positioning in AI development and deployment.

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