8-K
AMAZON COM INC (AMZN)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
May 21, 2025
Date of Report
(Date of earliestevent reported)
AMAZON.COM, INC.
(Exact name ofregistrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-22513 | 91-1646860 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br><br> incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, Washington98109-5210
(Address of principalexecutive offices, including Zip Code)
(206)
266-1000
(Registrant’stelephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
|---|---|
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) ofthe Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | AMZN | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
| Emerging growth company | ¨ | |
|---|---|---|
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ¨ |
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| ITEM 5.07. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. | 3 |
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ITEM 5.07. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITYHOLDERS.
On May 21, 2025, Amazon.com, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The following nominees were elected as directors, each to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified, by the vote set forth below:
| Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey P. Bezos | 7,383,518,997 | 388,307,195 | 9,842,934 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Andrew R. Jassy | 7,689,001,013 | 81,133,843 | 11,534,270 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Keith B. Alexander | 7,718,948,446 | 49,764,056 | 12,956,624 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Edith W. Cooper | 7,404,285,091 | 361,084,289 | 16,299,746 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Jamie S. Gorelick | 7,422,020,417 | 345,883,861 | 13,764,848 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Daniel P. Huttenlocher | 7,670,154,185 | 98,374,338 | 13,140,603 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Andrew Y. Ng | 7,661,148,315 | 108,084,041 | 12,436,770 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Indra K. Nooyi | 7,647,036,467 | 122,729,862 | 11,902,797 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Jonathan J. Rubinstein | 7,345,203,322 | 422,688,123 | 13,777,681 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Brad D. Smith | 7,719,807,552 | 48,875,108 | 12,986,466 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Patricia Q. Stonesifer | 7,350,449,586 | 417,347,855 | 13,871,685 | 1,195,214,784 |
| Wendell P. Weeks | 7,649,649,122 | 118,706,371 | 13,313,633 | 1,195,214,784 |
The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 was ratified by the vote set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,482,242,868 | 480,760,537 | 13,880,505 | — |
The compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement was approved in an advisory vote, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,059,926,829 | 1,705,963,330 | 15,778,967 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a mandatory policy separating the roles of CEO and Chair of the Board was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,350,589,329 | 6,407,891,378 | 23,188,419 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on advertising risks was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71,484,549 | 7,664,530,418 | 45,654,159 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting alternative emissions reporting was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,076,005,311 | 6,653,216,848 | 52,446,967 | 1,195,214,784 |
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A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on impact of data centers on climate commitments was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,553,762,226 | 6,173,291,971 | 54,614,929 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting an assessment of Board structure for oversight of AI was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 791,178,046 | 6,914,111,284 | 76,379,796 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on packaging materials was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | BrokerNon-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,046,990,928 | 6,673,873,608 | 60,804,590 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on warehouse working conditions was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,738,172,497 | 5,975,099,814 | 68,396,815 | 1,195,214,784 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on data usage oversight in AI offerings was not approved, as set forth below:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829,568,766 | 6,856,599,378 | 95,500,982 | 1,195,214,784 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMAZON.COM, INC. (REGISTRANT) | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Mark F. Hoffman |
| Mark F. Hoffman | |
| Vice President and Secretary |
Dated: May 22, 2025
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