AMAZON COM INC 8-K

What Happened Amazon.com, Inc. announced on March 16, 2026 that it closed an offering of eight series of Euro-denominated notes totaling €14.473 billion. The offering was sold pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement dated March 11, 2026 and registered under the company’s Form S-3 (filed Feb 6, 2026). The notes were issued under the company’s existing indenture and the terms of each series were established by an officers’ certificate dated March 16, 2026.

Key Details

• Aggregate public offering price: €14.473 billion; estimated net proceeds: approximately €14.447 billion (after underwriting discounts, before offering expenses).
• Series and amounts/rates/maturities:
  • Floating rate notes due 2028: €1.75 billion
  • 2.800% notes due 2028: €1.25 billion
  • 3.100% notes due 2030: €2.00 billion
  • 3.350% notes due 2032: €2.25 billion
  • 3.700% notes due 2035: €2.50 billion
  • 4.050% notes due 2039: €2.25 billion
  • 4.450% notes due 2045: €1.25 billion
  • 4.850% notes due 2064: €1.25 billion
• Documents filed as exhibits include the Underwriting Agreement and forms of each note and officers’ certificate establishing terms.

Why It Matters This transaction increases Amazon’s long-term Euro-denominated debt by €14.473 billion and provides approximately €14.447 billion in net proceeds, which can affect the company’s leverage and interest expense profile. The offering spans short- and long-term maturities (2028–2064) and locks in fixed interest rates on most series, which is relevant for investors tracking debt maturity schedules, interest costs, and currency exposure. The 8-K does not specify the intended use of proceeds.