Amazon.com, Inc. Issues £4.242B of Sterling Notes (2029–2045)

What Happened
Amazon.com, Inc. announced on September 14, 2026 that it closed a public offering of four series of sterling‑denominated notes for an aggregate public offering price of £4.242 billion. The sale was completed under an Underwriting Agreement dated September 9, 2026 and registered on the company’s Form S-3 (filed February 6, 2026). Estimated net proceeds were approximately £4.235 billion after underwriting discounts and before offering expenses. The notes were issued under the company’s existing indenture and an officers’ certificate dated September 14, 2026 establishing the terms of each series.

Key Details

• Tranches: £1,250,000,000 5.200% notes due 2029; £1,000,000,000 5.550% notes due 2032; £1,000,000,000 6.250% notes due 2038; £1,000,000,000 6.650% notes due 2045.
• Aggregate public offering price: £4.242 billion; estimated net proceeds: ~£4.235 billion (after underwriting discounts, before other offering expenses).
• Relevant dates: Underwriting Agreement dated Sept. 9, 2026; closing/issue date Sept. 14, 2026; registration under Form S-3 filed Feb. 6, 2026 (File No. 333-293246).
• Issuance pursuant to existing indenture (dated Nov. 29, 2012, as amended) and officers’ certificate; forms of the notes and transaction documents were filed as exhibits to the 8‑K.

Why It Matters
This transaction increases Amazon’s long‑term, fixed‑rate debt by £4.242 billion and will create ongoing interest obligations at the stated coupon rates through maturities ranging from 2029 to 2045. The offering is denominated in British pounds sterling, which may affect the company’s currency exposure. The filing does not specify how Amazon will use the proceeds; investors should watch the company’s leverage, interest expense, and any disclosures about use of proceeds or hedging of currency exposure in future filings.