AMAZON COM INC 8-K

What Happened
On April 14, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. issued a joint press release announcing they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 14, 2026; parties: Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. (a Delaware corporation).
• Nature of event: definitive merger agreement for Amazon to acquire Globalstar.
• Conditions: transaction is subject to closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.
• Disclosures: the 8-K attaches the joint press release (Exhibit 99.1) and does not disclose purchase price, detailed financial terms, or timing for closing.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals a major strategic transaction for Amazon that could expand its capabilities in satellite communications or related services. Because the filing provides no financial terms or closing timeline, investors should watch for future SEC filings and regulatory notices that will disclose transaction price, financing, timelines, and any material impacts on Amazon’s financials or operations.