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CURRENT REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5.07. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. | 3 |
SIGNATURES | 6 |
ITEM 5.07. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
On May 24, 2023, 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 | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||
Jeffrey P. Bezos | 6,980,639,941 | 367,108,287 | 20,661,618 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Andrew R. Jassy | 7,283,404,084 | 72,396,902 | 12,608,860 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Keith B. Alexander | 7,228,610,746 | 124,509,220 | 15,289,880 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Edith W. Cooper | 5,973,207,683 | 1,374,647,815 | 20,554,348 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Jamie S. Gorelick | 7,063,104,316 | 290,448,441 | 14,857,089 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Daniel P. Huttenlocher | 5,951,607,777 | 1,395,865,502 | 20,936,567 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Judith A. McGrath | 5,236,121,158 | 2,112,024,911 | 20,263,777 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Indra K. Nooyi | 7,180,632,749 | 134,049,727 | 53,727,370 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Jonathan J. Rubinstein | 7,071,567,313 | 281,676,345 | 15,166,188 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Patricia Q. Stonesifer | 7,004,215,383 | 349,470,037 | 14,724,426 | 1,298,652,951 | ||||||||||||
Wendell P. Weeks | 7,241,737,701 | 111,441,435 | 15,230,710 | 1,298,652,951 |
The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified by the vote set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||
8,361,401,059 | 287,140,557 | 18,521,181 | — |
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 | Broker Non-Votes | |||
5,020,199,106 | 2,322,673,390 | 25,537,350 | 1,298,652,951 |
An advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation received the following votes:
One Year | Two Years | Three Years | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||
7,270,477,259 | 11,671,932 | 67,529,229 | 18,731,426 | 1,298,652,951 |
In light of these voting results, the Company plans to hold future advisory votes on executive compensation annually until the next required vote on the frequency of such advisory votes, or until the Board of Directors of the Company otherwise determines that a different frequency is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
The Company’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, was reapproved for purposes of French tax law, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
6,869,340,693 | 480,249,860 | 18,819,293 | 1,298,652,951 |
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A shareholder proposal requesting a report on retirement plan options was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
490,423,709 | 6,284,800,004 | 593,186,133 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on customer due diligence was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,498,413,873 | 4,811,115,673 | 58,880,300 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting reporting on content and product removal/restrictions was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
754,724,764 | 6,436,676,008 | 177,009,074 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on content removal requests was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
117,299,300 | 7,173,178,675 | 77,931,871 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on stakeholder impacts was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
1,988,671,364 | 5,130,034,783 | 249,703,699 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting alternative tax reporting was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
1,293,326,053 | 6,014,635,870 | 60,447,923 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on climate lobbying was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
1,734,559,291 | 5,532,969,634 | 100,880,921 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on gender/racial pay was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,138,766,104 | 5,174,973,947 | 54,669,795 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting an analysis of costs associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
60,804,059 | 7,256,490,940 | 51,114,847 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting an amendment to our bylaws to require shareholder approval for certain future amendments was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
844,044,010 | 6,473,633,410 | 50,732,426 | 1,298,652,951 |
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A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on freedom of association was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,551,640,467 | 4,757,532,187 | 59,237,192 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a new policy regarding our executive compensation process was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
476,336,491 | 6,798,711,183 | 93,362,172 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting on animal welfare standards was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
410,038,754 | 6,878,186,316 | 80,184,776 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting an additional Board committee was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
462,033,238 | 6,819,293,663 | 87,082,945 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting an alternative director candidate policy was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
1,349,994,843 | 5,968,467,387 | 49,947,616 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on warehouse working conditions was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,590,684,742 | 4,722,460,838 | 55,264,266 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on packaging materials was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,345,678,911 | 4,921,660,303 | 101,070,632 | 1,298,652,951 |
A shareholder proposal requesting a report on customer use of certain technologies was not approved, as set forth below:
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||
2,739,606,457 | 4,569,643,496 | 59,159,893 | 1,298,652,951 |
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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/ David A. Zapolsky | |
David A. Zapolsky | ||
Senior Vice President |
Dated: May 26, 2023
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May 24, 2023 |
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Document Period End Date | May 24, 2023 |
Entity File Number | 000-22513 |
Entity Registrant Name | AMAZON COM INC |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001018724 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1646860 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 410 Terry Avenue North |
Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle |
Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98109-5210 |
City Area Code | (206) |
Local Phone Number | 266-1000 |
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Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | AMZN |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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