According to Decrypt, in January Meta will provide each existing shareholder with a free non-voting share corresponding to their current holdings. This measure aims to secure additional equity funding specifically for AI-related initiatives without reducing Mark Zuckerberg’s voting majority.
The company plans to issue the non-voting shares alongside existing shares, meaning holders will receive one non-voting unit per owned share. These new shares would not carry any voting rights at corporate meetings. The move allows Meta to raise capital through shareholder equity while preserving Zuckerberg’s controlling position, which remains at 60.6% of total votes.
The announcement reflects a targeted approach to financing AI development without altering the current structure of voting power among shareholders. No details were provided regarding valuation, amount raised, timing beyond January issuance, or impact on other shareholder categories. The change applies only to the newly issued non-voting shares and does not affect existing voting rights for current holders.
