Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 27
Pimco Seeks Anchor Role in $16 Billion Oracle Campus Financing as AI Data Center Debt Booms
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 27

Pimco Seeks Anchor Role in $16 Billion Oracle Campus Financing as AI Data Center Debt Booms

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 27

Summary

  • Pimco sought to become the anchor investor in financing for Oracle’s $16 billion data center campus in Michigan, according to people familiar with late-2025 discussions.
  • Dan Ivascyn wanted the deal structured as long-term bonds, aiming for higher yields while matching the debt’s duration to Oracle’s lease on the campus.
  • The approach shows Pimco is willing to commit billions to AI-linked data center projects despite the sector’s risks, betting that tailored debt structures can make the exposure attractive.

Insights

Why did Pimco insist on lease-matched bonds before backing Oracle’s $16 billion Michigan AI campus—and what does that reveal about hidden data-center risks?
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