Form 4: Bezos Gifts Amazon Shares to Non-Profit

Amazon Executive Chair Jeffrey P. Bezos reported gifting 42,610 shares of Amazon common stock to a non-profit organization on November 14, 2025.

Summary

• Jeffrey P. Bezos, Executive Chair and 10% Owner of Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), reported a disposition of common stock.
• On November 14, 2025, Bezos gifted 42,610 shares of Amazon common stock.
• The transaction code 'G' indicates a gift.
• The shares were contributed to a non-profit organization at a price of $0 per share.
• Following this transaction, Bezos beneficially owns 882,202,450 shares of Amazon common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: This is a routine insider transaction reporting a charitable gift. It is neutral for the company's operational performance but reflects positively on the individual's philanthropy.

Positives

• Demonstrates philanthropic activity by a key executive.

Future Outlook

This filing reports a past transaction and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Amazon's future performance.

Industry Context

Insider transactions, particularly gifts of shares, are common among high-net-worth individuals and executives for philanthropic purposes, often for tax planning or charitable giving. This type of transaction is a routine disclosure for Section 16 reporting persons.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact due to the small number of shares relative to total outstanding shares and Bezos's overall holdings.
• Non-profit organization: Positive impact from the received shares.

Key Dates

Keywords

Amazon, AMZN, Jeffrey Bezos, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Philanthropy, Executive Chair