Salesforce Finalizes $25 Billion Bond Offering to Fund Massive Share Buyback and Refinances $6 Billion in Debt

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Salesforce executed a $25 billion senior notes offering to fund a $25 billion accelerated share repurchase program and refinanced $6 billion in existing term loans, demonstrating a significant capital allocation strategy.

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• $25 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) Agreements

  Salesforce entered into ASR agreements to repurchase an aggregate of $25 billion of its common stock. This is part of the $50 billion share repurchase program authorized in February 2026. Initial deliveries of approximately 80% of the total shares are expected on March 16, 2026, with final settlement scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

• $25 Billion Senior Notes Offering Finalized

  The company entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $25 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes across eight tranches, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2066. The net proceeds, approximately $24.885 billion, are intended to fully fund the ASR agreements.

• $6 Billion Five-Year Credit Agreement

  Salesforce secured a new $6 billion senior unsecured term loan facility, with proceeds used to repay in full existing $4 billion (364-Day Credit Agreement) and $2 billion (Three-Year Credit Agreement) term loan facilities, effectively refinancing existing debt.

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Salesforce has entered into definitive agreements for significant capital market activities. The company finalized a $25 billion senior notes offering, with the net proceeds of approximately $24.885 billion explicitly earmarked to fund accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreements totaling $25 billion. This ASR is an execution of the previously authorized $50 billion share repurchase program. Additionally, Salesforce secured a new $6 billion five-year credit agreement to refinance existing $4 billion and $2 billion term loan facilities. The substantial share buyback, funded by debt, signals strong management confidence and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value, while the credit agreement optimizes the company's debt structure.