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UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

(AMENDMENT NO.     )

 

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¨Preliminary Proxy Statement

¨Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

¨Definitive Proxy Statement

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¨Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

 

AMAZON.COM, INC. 

(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

 

(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT, IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)

 

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Your Vote Counts! AMAZON.COM, INC. C/O PROXY SERVICES P.O. BOX 9142 FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 AMAZON.COM, INC. 2023 Annual Meeting Vote by May 23, 2023 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time. For shares held in a Plan, vote by May 21, 2023 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time. You invested in AMAZON.COM, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 24, 2023. Vote Virtually at the Meeting* May 24, 2023 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AMZN2023 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number V1.1 For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # D96381-P83539-Z84045 Get informed before you vote We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online at www.ProxyVote.com or scan the QR Barcode below OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 10, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639, or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to view the proxy materials and to vote on these important matters. Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Voting Items Board Recommends D96382-P83539-Z84045 Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against Against 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Nominees 1c. Keith B. Alexander 1a. Jeffrey P. Bezos 1d. Edith W. Cooper 1b. Andrew R. Jassy 1e. Jamie S. Gorelick 1f. Daniel P. Huttenlocher 1g. Judith A. McGrath 1h. Indra K. Nooyi 1i. Jonathan J. Rubinstein 1j. Patricia Q. Stonesifer 1k. Wendell P. Weeks 2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 5. REAPPROVAL OF OUR 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, FOR PURPOSES OF FRENCH TAX LAW 6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS 7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE 8. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORTING ON CONTENT AND PRODUCT REMOVAL/RESTRICTIONS 9. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CONTENT REMOVAL REQUESTS 10. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS 11. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ALTERNATIVE TAX REPORTING 12. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON CLIMATE LOBBYING 13. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON GENDER/RACIAL PAY 14. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ANALYSIS OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS 15. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO OUR BYLAWS TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL FOR CERTAIN FUTURE AMENDMENTS 16. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION 17. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A NEW POLICY REGARDING OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCESS 18. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS 19. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL BOARD COMMITTEE 20. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ALTERNATIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE POLICY 21. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS 22. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PACKAGING MATERIALS 23. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER USE OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. For For For For For For For For For For For For For For 4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 1 Year Against