Netflix Unveils $2 Billion Debt Issue to Fund New Content

Netflix Unveils $2 Billion Debt Issue to Fund New Content
The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on July 16, 2018. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
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Netflix announced its third tap of debt markets in a year on Oct. 22, aiming to raise about $2 billion as the streaming video pioneer invests heavily in original shows and acquiring content to fend off intensifying competition.

Netflix bond prices were little moved immediately after the announcement, but can be expected to fall, as the additional debt adds to the company’s credit risk. Shares in the company dipped 1 percent in early trading.