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AWS CEO at Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) awarded 218,535 RSUs through 2032

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Amazon.com Inc. granted Matthew S. Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, 218,535 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per unit and represent equity-based compensation.

The award vests in multiple installments from May 21, 2027 through February 21, 2032, with tranche sizes generally between 9,325 and 14,850 shares, plus several slightly larger or smaller installments. Following this grant, Garman holds 218,535 RSUs from this award directly.

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Insider Garman Matthew S
Role CEO Amazon Web Services
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit Award 218,535 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit Award — 218,535 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 9,326 shares on May 21, 2027; 9,325 shares on each of August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028; 9,513 shares on May 21, 2028; 9,512 shares on each of August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029; 9,493 shares on each of May 21, 2029 and August 21, 2029; 9,492 shares on each of November 21, 2029 and February 21, 2030; 14,850 shares on each of May 21, 2030 and August 21, 2030; 14,849 shares on each of November 21, 2030 and February 21, 2031; 11,455 shares on May 21, 2031; and 11,454 shares on each of August 21, 2031, November 21, 2031, and February 21, 2032.
RSUs granted 218,535 units Restricted Stock Unit Award to Matthew S. Garman
Transaction price per RSU $0.00 per unit Stated transaction price for the RSU grant
RSUs held after grant 218,535 units Total RSUs from this award following transaction
First vesting tranche 9,326 shares Vests on May 21, 2027
Typical mid-vesting tranches 9,325–9,513 shares Various vesting dates in 2027–2029
Largest vesting tranches 14,850 shares Vest on May 21, 2030 and August 21, 2030
Later vesting tranches 11,454–11,455 shares Vest on dates in 2031–2032
Vesting period 2027–2032 From May 21, 2027 to February 21, 2032
Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Unit Award""
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
transaction code "A" financial
"transaction_code: "A" with description "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
vesting schedule financial
"This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 9,326 shares on May 21, 2027; 9,325 shares..."
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share financial
"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock, par value $.01 per share""
one-for-one basis financial
"Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Garman Matthew S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 81226

(Street)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98108-1226

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMAZON COM INC [ AMZN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO Amazon Web Services
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award$0(1)04/08/2026A218,53505/21/2027(2)02/21/2032Common Stock, par value $.01 per share218,535$0218,535D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 9,326 shares on May 21, 2027; 9,325 shares on each of August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028; 9,513 shares on May 21, 2028; 9,512 shares on each of August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029; 9,493 shares on each of May 21, 2029 and August 21, 2029; 9,492 shares on each of November 21, 2029 and February 21, 2030; 14,850 shares on each of May 21, 2030 and August 21, 2030; 14,849 shares on each of November 21, 2030 and February 21, 2031; 11,455 shares on May 21, 2031; and 11,454 shares on each of August 21, 2031, November 21, 2031, and February 21, 2032.
Remarks:
/s/ by Susan K. Jong as attorney-in-fact for Matthew S. Garman, CEO Amazon Web Services04/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Amazon (AMZN) executive Matthew Garman report in this Form 4?

Matthew S. Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, reported receiving a grant of 218,535 restricted stock units. These RSUs convert into Amazon common stock on a one-for-one basis and represent equity awarded directly to him as part of his compensation package.

How many Amazon (AMZN) RSUs were granted to Matthew Garman?

Matthew Garman was granted 218,535 restricted stock units tied to Amazon common stock. Each unit converts into one share. After this award, the filing shows 218,535 RSUs from this grant reported as held directly, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule extending into 2032.

What is the vesting schedule for Matthew Garman’s Amazon (AMZN) RSU award?

The RSU award vests in many installments from May 21, 2027 through February 21, 2032. Individual tranches range from 9,325 to 14,850 shares on specified dates, with later installments around 11,454–11,455 shares, spreading the vesting over roughly five years.

Does Matthew Garman’s Amazon (AMZN) Form 4 show a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition through a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a transaction price per unit of $0.00 according to the filing.

How do Matthew Garman’s Amazon (AMZN) RSUs convert into common shares?

The filing states the RSUs convert into Amazon common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means each vested restricted stock unit becomes one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, once the specific vesting conditions and dates disclosed are satisfied.