Applied Digital Prices $2.15 Billion Senior Secured Notes for AI Data Center Expansion

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Applied Digital's subsidiary has priced a $2.15 billion senior secured notes offering to fund the expansion of its AI data center campus, enabling significant growth in its high-performance computing capabilities.

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• Notes Offering Priced

  APLD ComputeCo 2 LLC, a subsidiary of Applied Digital, priced its offering of $2.15 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior secured notes due 2031 at an issue price of 98%.

• Funding for AI Factory Expansion

  Net proceeds will fund the development and construction of 200 megawatts of critical IT load at the Polaris Forge 2 AI Factory campus in Harwood, North Dakota, which is currently leased to Oracle.

• Parent Company Guarantees

  Applied Digital will provide customary completion guarantees for the Polaris Forge 2 project, ensuring necessary funding for timely completion.

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This 8-K announces the final pricing of a substantial $2.15 billion senior secured notes offering by Applied Digital's subsidiary, APLD ComputeCo 2 LLC. This financing is critical for funding the development and construction of 200 megawatts of IT load at the Polaris Forge 2 AI Factory campus, which is leased to Oracle. While adding significant debt, securing this capital enables a major expansion in the high-performance computing sector, signaling strong growth prospects and investor confidence in the company's strategic initiatives. This follows the announcement of the proposed offering on March 2, 2026.