[Broadcom AI Client Financing Platform Raises Concerns, Stock Closes Down Nearly 6%] BlockBeats News, August 15: According to BIT (Bit.com) market data, Broadcom's stock closed down nearly 6% on Friday as the market expressed concerns over the financing model behind its AI infrastructure expansion. Bank of America analysts estimate that the financing platform Broadcom has set up for its AI chip clients could accumulate up to $370 billion in senior debt by mid-2029, with approximately $150 billion in new issuance expected in 2027 alone. This estimate is based on a 20-gigawatt data center scale. The debt is borne by the financing platform and not directly by Broadcom, but Broadcom has provided guarantees for lease payments for some clients, with the first transaction guarantee amounting to approximately $29 billion. This financing model began in June of this year, led by Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Group, which provided $35 billion in funding for Broadcom's AIXPV platform. The initial funds will support Anthropic in building over 1 gigawatt of computing capacity, with the platform planning to deliver more than 20 gigawatts of computing power by 2028. As AI infrastructure continues to expand, the scale of Broadcom's future guarantees will remain a key focus for the market.