Meta Introduces Non-Voting Shares to Sustain AI Expansion and Maintain Zuckerberg's Control

Explainer: Why is Meta creating a new class of non-voting shares amid its AI growth?

10/23/2026

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday that it is creating a new class of non-voting shares to fund its AI ambitions, pursue acquisitions and reward employees without weakening CEO Mark Zuckerberg's...

Cryptopolitan

Meta gives Zuckerberg non-voting shares to fund AI race, keep control

10/23/2026

Meta has discovered a way for Mark Zuckerberg to sell a portion of his ownership while maintaining significant control over the firm. The creation of a new class of share with no voting rights may...

Decrypt

Meta Creates Non-Voting Stock to Fund AI Buildout, Keeping Zuckerberg in Control

10/22/2026

Meta will hand shareholders a free non-voting share for every share they own in January, giving it a way to raise equity for AI spending without diluting Zuckerberg's 60.6% vote.

Financial Times

Meta to create new non-voting share class

10/22/2026

Change would enable the social media group to sell shares to fund AI investment without reducing Mark Zuckerberg’s control

The Information

Meta Creates New Share Class to Pave Way for AI-Related Fundraising

10/21/2026

Meta Platforms announced a new class of non-voting shares that it said will enable it to raise capital for its aggressive AI investments while preserving CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control. ...