Amazon Tees Up Jumbo Eight-Part Bond Sale

The video discusses Amazon's borrowing strategy, highlighting its rare but significant market entries for bond sales. It explains that Amazon, despite its wealth, occasionally borrows large sums, such as $15 billion, for general corporate purposes. Historical examples include a $10 billion borrowing last year and a major issuance in 2017 for the Whole Foods acquisition. The video emphasizes that Amazon's borrowing fits a pattern of corporate America benefiting from low interest rates.

What is a notable trend in corporate America's borrowing practices?

• Zero interest borrowing

• No borrowing at all

• High interest rates

• Frequent borrowing

How often does Amazon come to the market for bond sales?

• Very frequently

• Rarely

• Every week

• Every month

What was the target amount for Amazon's recent bond issuance?

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $15 billion

For what purpose did Amazon issue bonds in 2017?

• To launch a new product line

• To acquire Whole Foods

• To finance a new headquarters

• To expand into Europe

What is a characteristic of Amazon's bond sales?

• Small and frequent

• Only for new projects

• Large and infrequent

• Always for acquisitions