[Apple Joins Bond Issuance Wave, Aims to Raise Up to $7 Billion] BlockBeats reports on November 5th, citing Bloomberg, that Apple has launched a seven-tranche offering of investment-grade US dollars, aiming to raise up to $7 billion, joining the recent wave of bond issuances by tech giants. Sources familiar with the matter say the maturities range from 2 to 10 years, with the longest tranche having an initial guidance price at a 0.8 percentage point premium over US Treasury yields. Further details have not yet been officially released. The issuance is jointly underwritten by Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including stock buybacks, dividends, and capital expenditures. Apple's last bond issuance was in May 2025, when it raised $4.5 billion. [Original Link]