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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jassy sells shares via preset trading plan

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For AMAZON COM INC (AMZN), President and CEO Andrew R. Jassy reported a set of transactions involving Amazon stock. He exercised 50,000 restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, receiving 50,000 shares. On the same date, he sold an aggregate of 20,000 common shares in multiple trades at weighted-average prices, with sale prices ranging from $257.09 to $260.90 per share, all effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 11/14/2025. Following the derivative transaction, he reports 900,000 RSU award shares remaining, plus indirect holdings of common stock held in trust and in an Amazon.com 401(k) plan.

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Insider Jassy Andrew R
Role President and CEO
Sold 20,000 shs ($5.18M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $5.18M
Approx. exercise cost $0.00
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit Award F6, F7 50,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 50,000 $0.00 $0.00
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F2 3,197 $257.6343 $824K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F3 7,478 $258.6654 $1.93M
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F4 7,514 $259.6068 $1.95M
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F5 1,811 $260.3925 $472K
holding Common Stock, par value $.01 per share -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $.01 per share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit Award — 900,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 2,235,766 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 65,500 shares (Indirect, In trust); Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 9,927.395 shares (Indirect, Amazon.com 401(k) plan account)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/14/2025.
  2. F2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $258.08 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $257.09.
  3. F3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $259.14 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $258.15.
  4. F4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $260.15 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $259.18.
  5. F5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $260.90 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $260.20.
  6. F6. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
  7. F7. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 10,000 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 20,000 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 25,000 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, November 21, 2025, and February 21, 2026; and 50,000 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, May 21, 2027, August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, February 21, 2029, May 21, 2029, August 21, 2029, November 21, 2029, February 21, 2030, May 21, 2030, August 21, 2030, November 21, 2030, and February 21, 2031.
RSUs Exercised 50,000 shares Restricted Stock Unit Award exercised into common stock on 2026-08-21
Shares Sold 20,000 shares Aggregate common stock sales on 2026-08-21 in multiple transactions
Sale Price Range $257.09–$260.90 per share Highest and lowest prices from weighted-average sale price footnotes
RSU Award Shares Remaining 900,000 shares Total shares following RSU derivative transaction
Indirect Trust Holdings 65,500 shares Common stock held indirectly in trust after the reported date
401(k) Plan Holdings 9,927.395 shares Common stock held indirectly through Amazon.com 401(k) plan account
Rule 10b5-1 Plan Adoption Date 11/14/2025 Date Andrew R. Jassy adopted the trading plan used for these sales
Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"The security title is listed as "Restricted Stock Unit Award" for the derivative"
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.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares"
Amazon.com 401(k) plan account financial
"nature_of_ownership is described as "Amazon.com 401(k) plan account""
In trust financial
"nature_of_ownership is identified as "In trust" for certain holdings"

FAQ

What did AMZN CEO Andrew Jassy report on this Form 4?

Andrew R. Jassy reported exercising 50,000 restricted stock units into 50,000 Amazon common shares and selling an aggregate of 20,000 shares in multiple trades on 2026-08-21, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Amazon (AMZN) shares did Andrew Jassy sell and at what prices?

He sold an aggregate of 20,000 Amazon common shares in several transactions. Weighted-average sale prices per footnotes ranged from $257.09 to $260.90 per share, with specific weighted averages of $257.6343, $258.6654, $259.6068, and $260.3925 for the four reported sale groups.

Was Andrew Jassy’s AMZN stock selling done under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states that the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Andrew R. Jassy on 11/14/2025, and the filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked true.

What RSU position does Andrew Jassy report after these AMZN transactions?

After exercising 50,000 restricted stock units into common stock, Andrew R. Jassy reports a remaining RSU award balance of 900,000 shares following the derivative transaction, according to the Form 4 data.

What indirect Amazon (AMZN) share holdings does Andrew Jassy report?

He reports indirect ownership of 65,500 Amazon common shares held in trust and 9,927.395 shares held through an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account, in addition to his directly held and RSU-related positions.

How do the restricted stock units convert into AMZN common stock?

A footnote states that the Restricted Stock Unit Award converts into Amazon common stock on a one-for-one basis. In this filing, 50,000 RSUs were exercised, resulting in the issuance of 50,000 common shares.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Jassy Andrew R

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2026
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
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/21/2026M50,000A$02,255,766D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/21/2026S(1)3,197D$257.6343(2)2,252,569D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/21/2026S(1)7,478D$258.6654(3)2,245,091D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/21/2026S(1)7,514D$259.6068(4)2,237,577D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/21/2026S(1)1,811D$260.3925(5)2,235,766D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share65,500IIn trust
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share9,927.395IAmazon.com 401(k) plan account
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(6)08/21/2026M50,00005/21/2023(7)02/21/2031Common Stock, par value $.01 per share50,000$0900,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/14/2025.
2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $258.08 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $257.09.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $259.14 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $258.15.
4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $260.15 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $259.18.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $260.90 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $260.20.
6. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
7. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 10,000 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 20,000 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 25,000 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, November 21, 2025, and February 21, 2026; and 50,000 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, May 21, 2027, August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, February 21, 2029, May 21, 2029, August 21, 2029, November 21, 2029, February 21, 2030, May 21, 2030, August 21, 2030, November 21, 2030, and February 21, 2031.
Remarks:
The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares transacted at each price, with respect to all transactions reported on this Form 4.
/s/ by Susan K. Jong as attorney-in-fact for Andrew R. Jassy, President and CEO08/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)