Oracle founder Ellison pledges additional $9.2 billion in shares

Larry Ellison, founder and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation, has committed to pledging $9.2 billion worth of additional Oracle shares as collateral, according to regulatory filings released Friday. The move represents a 19 percent increase in the total number of shares Ellison has pledged since the beginning of 2025.

Share pledging arrangements allow executives to use their company stock holdings as collateral for loans while maintaining voting control and ownership of the underlying shares. The practice has become increasingly common among technology executives seeking liquidity without triggering immediate tax consequences associated with share sales.

Ellison's expanded pledge comes as Oracle shares have maintained strong valuations in the technology sector. The company has maintained its position as a dominant player in enterprise software and cloud computing services globally.

The timing of the additional pledge reflects broader trends among Silicon Valley leaders in securing financing through share collateral arrangements. Such pledges require public disclosure and are regularly monitored by investors and analysts tracking executive financial activities.