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Amazon (AMZN) SVP Zapolsky trades 15,450 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Amazon.com Senior Vice President David Zapolsky reported a mix of option-related exercises and open-market sales of company stock. On May 21–22, 2026, he sold a total of 15,450 shares of common stock in multiple open-market transactions at prices around $261.96–$268.53 per share, according to weighted-average ranges disclosed. On May 21, 2026, he also exercised Restricted Stock Unit Awards that converted on a one-for-one basis into 15,450 shares of common stock at a $0.00 exercise price.

The filing notes that at least one sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 3, 2025, indicating the timing was planned in advance. After these transactions, Zapolsky directly owns 41,190 shares of Amazon common stock, so he retains a significant equity stake in the company.

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Pre-planned, option-related sales with substantial Amazon stake retained.

Senior Vice President David Zapolsky exercised Restricted Stock Unit Awards to acquire 15,450 Amazon shares and sold 15,450 shares in open-market trades around $262–$269 per share. The filing shows these are standard equity compensation and liquidity events, not a new grant or major ownership shift.

The footnotes state that at least one sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 3, 2025, suggesting the trades were pre-scheduled rather than timed opportunistically. No derivative positions remain in the filing’s derivative summary, and Zapolsky continues to hold 41,190 shares directly after the transactions, indicating he maintains a sizable ongoing ownership interest.

Insider Zapolsky David
Role Senior Vice President
Sold 15,450 shs ($4.12M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 9,270 $268.53 $2.49M
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 --
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 1,600 $261.9554 $419K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 1,921 $263.1658 $506K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 1,644 $264.1187 $434K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 1,014 $265.12 $269K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 1 $265.72 $265.72
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 41,190 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Unit Award — 60,200 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/03/2025. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.57 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.57. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $263.56 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $262.57. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $264.58 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $263.60. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.65 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $264.66. 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.
Total shares sold 15,450 shares Open-market sales reported in Form 4
Largest single sale 9,270 shares at $268.53/share Common stock sale on May 22, 2026
RSUs exercised 15,450 shares Restricted Stock Unit Awards converted on May 21, 2026
Exercise price $0.00/share Conversion of Restricted Stock Unit Awards into common stock
Post-transaction holdings 41,190 shares Direct Amazon common stock owned after final sale
10b5-1 plan adoption date November 3, 2025 Pre-arranged trading plan referenced in footnote
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/03/2025."
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.
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.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.57 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.57."
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.
vests based upon the following vesting schedule financial
"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..."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Zapolsky David
(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)
Senior Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026		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 share05/21/2026M9,920A$051,110D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026M5,530A$056,640D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)1,600D$261.9554(2)55,040D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)1,921D$263.1658(3)53,119D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)1,644D$264.1187(4)51,475D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)1,014D$265.12(5)50,461D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)1D$265.7250,460D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/22/2026S(1)9,270D$268.5341,190D
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)05/21/2026M9,92005/21/2023(7)02/21/2028Common Stock, par value $.01 per share9,920$060,200D
Restricted Stock Unit Award$0(6)05/21/2026M5,53005/21/2025(8)02/21/2030Common Stock, par value $.01 per share5,530$0113,936D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/03/2025.
2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.57 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.57.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $263.56 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $262.57.
4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $264.58 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $263.60.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.65 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $264.66.
6. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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 David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President, Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Amazon (AMZN) executive David Zapolsky report in this Form 4?

David Zapolsky reported exercising Restricted Stock Unit Awards for 15,450 Amazon shares and selling 15,450 shares in open-market transactions. These trades reflect routine equity compensation activity and personal liquidity, while he continues to hold a meaningful direct stake in Amazon.

How many Amazon (AMZN) shares did David Zapolsky sell and at what prices?

Zapolsky sold 15,450 Amazon common shares across several open-market trades. Reported transaction prices ranged from about $261.96 to $268.53 per share, with some trades disclosed as weighted-average prices accompanied by high and low sale ranges in the footnotes.

How many Amazon (AMZN) shares does David Zapolsky own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, David Zapolsky directly owns 41,190 shares of Amazon common stock. This figure is disclosed as his total direct holdings following the final sale, indicating he still maintains a substantial equity position in the company.

Were David Zapolsky’s Amazon (AMZN) stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote explains that at least one transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 3, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the significance of trade timing as an indicator of management’s near-term outlook.

What derivative or equity awards did David Zapolsky exercise in this Amazon (AMZN) filing?

Zapolsky exercised Restricted Stock Unit Awards labeled as derivative securities, converting 5,530 and 9,920 units into the same number of Amazon common shares at a $0.00 exercise price. The awards convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, as disclosed in the footnotes.