Amazon (AMZN) CFO Brian Olsavsky exercises RSU awards into common stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. Senior Vice President and CFO Brian T. Olsavsky reported equity compensation activity involving Amazon common stock. On May 21, 2026, he exercised restricted stock unit awards that converted into 5,530 and 9,920 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the vesting of prior grants rather than open‑market purchases or sales. The filing also notes 1,623.118 shares of common stock held indirectly through an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account.
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Insider Trade Summary
15,450 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Olsavsky Brian T
Role
Senior Vice President and CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 9,920 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 5,530 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 9,920 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 5,530 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 60,200 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 94,419 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 1,623.118 shares (Indirect, Amazon.com 401(k) plan account)
Footnotes (1)
- Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 2,260 shares on May 21, 2023; 2,240 shares on each of August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 3,240 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 3,940 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, and November 21, 2025; 3,920 shares on February 21, 2026; 9,920 shares on May 21, 2026; 9,900 shares on each of August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, and February 21, 2027; 7,640 shares on May 21, 2027; and 7,620 shares on each of August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 5,050 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, and November 21, 2025; 5,049 shares on February 21, 2026; 5,530 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, and November 21, 2026; 5,529 shares on February 21, 2027; 5,797 shares on each of May 21, 2027 and August 21, 2027; 5,796 shares on each of November 21, 2027 and February 21, 2028; 10,474 shares on each of May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, and November 21, 2028; 10,473 shares on February 21, 2029; 8,067 shares on each of May 21, 2029 and August 21, 2029; and 8,066 shares on each of November 21, 2029 and February 21, 2030.
Key Figures
RSU exercise 1: 5,530 shares
RSU exercise 2: 9,920 shares
Exercise price: $0.00 per share
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5 metrics
RSU exercise 1
5,530 shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award converted to common stock on May 21, 2026
RSU exercise 2
9,920 shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award converted to common stock on May 21, 2026
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Stated transaction price for RSU conversions
Indirect 401(k) holdings
1,623.118 shares
Amazon.com 401(k) plan account holdings reported
Total RSU exercises
15,450 shares
ExerciseShares in transaction summary for derivative exercises
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit Award, derivative security, Amazon.com 401(k) plan account, vesting schedule, +1 more
5 terms
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "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.
Amazon.com 401(k) plan account financial
"nature_of_ownership": "Amazon.com 401(k) plan account""
vesting schedule financial
"This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule"
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.
one-for-one basis financial
"Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
FAQ
What did Amazon (AMZN) CFO Brian Olsavsky report in this Form 4?
Brian Olsavsky reported the exercise of restricted stock unit awards that converted into Amazon common shares. These transactions reflect vesting of prior equity grants, not open‑market buying or selling, and are typical of executive compensation structures at large public companies.
Were there any open-market stock sales or purchases by the Amazon (AMZN) CFO?
No open‑market purchases or sales are reported. The transactions are coded “M” for derivative exercises, meaning they represent the settlement of restricted stock unit awards into common shares rather than discretionary buying or selling on the open market by the executive.
What indirect Amazon (AMZN) holdings does the Form 4 disclose?
The filing discloses 1,623.118 Amazon common shares held indirectly through an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account. This indicates part of the CFO’s ownership is maintained inside a retirement plan, separate from directly held shares acquired through vested restricted stock unit awards.