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Meta is seeking approval for a new class of nonvoting stock as it prepares for potentially unprecedented fundraising to support its artificial intelligence ambitions.

The company’s filings this week focused heavily on the proposed shares, which would allow Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to raise cash without giving up control of Meta. The plan could also provide him with funds to address a potential California wealth tax, according to the information provided with the filing.

Company forecasts point to large funding requirements

Meta said its management forecasts indicated that the company may need to raise “hundreds of billions of dollars” over several years. The fundraising could begin as early as fall 2026, according to the company’s information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The proposed stock structure is designed to separate the ability to raise capital from voting control. That distinction is central to the plan: Zuckerberg could obtain substantial liquidity while maintaining influence over the company’s decisions.

Why the proposal matters

The filing highlights the scale of Meta’s expected investment needs as it pursues its AI strategy. It also raises questions about how the company will finance that effort and how its ownership structure may evolve as new shares are issued.

Meta’s proposal remains tied to its stated need for capital. The company has not provided further details in the supplied material about the timing, size or terms of any eventual fundraising.

What comes next

Investors and shareholders will be watching how Meta explains the proposed nonvoting shares and the long-term funding requirements outlined in its filing.