Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) director converts 1,602 RSUs into stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amazon.com director Indra K. Nooyi reported a routine equity compensation event. She exercised a Restricted Stock Unit Award, converting 1,602 RSUs into the same number of shares of Amazon common stock at a price of $0.00 per share.
After this transaction, she holds 31,942 shares of Amazon common stock directly and 360 shares indirectly in a trust. Footnotes state the RSU award converts into common stock on a one-for-one basis and is scheduled to vest in installments of 1,602 shares on each of May 15, 2026, May 15, 2027, and May 15, 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,602 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
NOOYI INDRA K
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 1,602 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,602 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 3,204 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 31,942 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 360 shares (Indirect, In trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Subject to the reporting person's continued service as a director of the issuer, this award will vest and convert into shares of Common Stock of the issuer at a rate of 1,602 shares on each of May 15, 2026, May 15, 2027, and May 15, 2028.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 1,602 shares
Exercise price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 31,942 shares
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6 metrics
RSUs exercised
1,602 shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award converted to common stock on May 15, 2026
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Price for RSU conversion into Amazon common stock
Direct holdings after transaction
31,942 shares
Amazon common stock held directly after May 15, 2026
Indirect holdings in trust
360 shares
Amazon common stock held indirectly in trust
Remaining RSUs
3,204 units
Restricted Stock Units outstanding after reported exercise
Future vesting per installment
1,602 shares
Scheduled vestings on May 15, 2026, 2027, and 2028
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit Award, derivative security, indirect, in trust, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"The security title is listed as "Restricted Stock Unit Award" for one line."
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.
derivative security financial
"The transaction code description states "Exercise or conversion of derivative security.""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
indirect financial
"Ownership is described with ownership_type "indirect" and nature "In trust.""
in trust financial
"The nature_of_ownership field for 360 shares is noted as "In trust.""
vest and convert financial
"Footnotes explain the award will "vest and convert into shares of Common Stock.""
FAQ
What did Amazon (AMZN) director Indra Nooyi report in this Form 4?
Indra Nooyi reported exercising a Restricted Stock Unit Award for 1,602 shares of Amazon common stock at $0.00 per share. This is a routine conversion of equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Was this Amazon (AMZN) insider transaction a stock sale or purchase?
The filing shows no open-market buys or sells. Instead, Nooyi exercised a derivative security, converting 1,602 Restricted Stock Units into common stock at $0.00 per share, which is typical for equity awards granted as director compensation.
What is the vesting schedule for Indra Nooyi’s Amazon RSU award?
Footnotes state the award will vest and convert into Amazon common stock at a rate of 1,602 shares on each of May 15, 2026, May 15, 2027, and May 15, 2028, subject to her continued service as a director.
How many Amazon Restricted Stock Units remain after this transaction?
After this RSU conversion, the derivative table shows 3,204 Restricted Stock Units remaining. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in three future installments of 1,602 shares each on specified May 15 dates from 2026 through 2028.
What does “indirect ownership in trust” mean in this Amazon Form 4?
The filing notes 360 Amazon shares held indirectly “in trust,” meaning they are owned through a trust rather than directly by Nooyi. This indicates a different legal ownership structure but still counts toward her reported beneficial ownership.