Oracle Explores Chip Leasing Deal with Apollo and Goldman Sachs amid Rising Debt
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Oracle is currently engaged in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Goldman Sachs to secure financing for massive AI chip acquisitions. The proposed structure involves an independent entity purchasing the semiconductors and leasing them back to Oracle over time. This comes as Oracle faces mounting financial pressure, with total debt expanding to $169.1 billion by August 2026, up significantly from $99.5 billion in November 2024. Capital expenditures surged to $28.5 billion for the quarter ending August 31, driven by aggressive infrastructure expansion. Although Oracle's total debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 3.78x in August from a peak of 4.70x in February, ongoing negative free cash flow and a massive capital expenditure cycle continue to strain its balance sheet. The alternative leasing approach aims to mitigate immediate borrowing needs, although the ultimate balance sheet impact remains subject to accounting classifications and final agreement terms.
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Oracle is discussing lease financing with Apollo and Goldman Sachs to purchase large-scale AI chips. Oracle's total debt surged from $99.5 billion in November 2024 to $169.1 billion in August 2026, with skyrocketing capital expenditures burdening cash flow. Financing through lease structures is an attempt to bypass initial debt, but financial risks still remain.
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- AI — Oracle is pursuing large-scale AI chip purchases through leases with Apollo and Goldman Sachs, ensuring continuous related infrastructure investments.
- Semiconductors — Big tech companies like Oracle are securing financing to acquire AI chips, keeping semiconductor demand strong.
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- Bonds — Oracle's total debt has surged to $169.1 billion and financial risks such as creditor lawsuits are highlighted, worsening bond investor sentiment.
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Oracle's massive AI infrastructure investments and debt reaching $169.1 billion are increasing financial pressure, and the push for lease financing reflects excessive capital expenditures relative to cash generation capabilities.
The bull case is that the lease structure succeeds and large-scale AI contracts are smoothly executed, while the bear case is that debt burdens and free cash flow deficits persist, leading to credit rating downgrades and stock price corrections.
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