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AMAZON COM INC — M&A Activity 2026
Apr 14, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
W ASHINGTON , D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 14, 2026
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
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AMAZON.COM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-22513 | 91-1646860 |
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| (State | ||
| or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission | |
| File Number) | (IRS | |
| Employer Identification No.) |
410 Terry Avenue North , Seattle , Washington 98109-5210
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
( 206 ) 266-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| x | Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| --- | --- |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | AMZN | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Floating Rate Notes due 2028 | — True | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 2.800% Notes due 2028 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 3.100% Notes due 2030 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 3.350% Notes due 2032 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 3.700% Notes due 2035 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 4.050% Notes due 2039 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 4.450% Notes due 2045 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 4.850% Notes due 2064 | True — | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
| Emerging growth company | |
|---|---|
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ¨ |
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| ITEM 7.01. REGULATION
FD DISCLOSURE. | 3 |
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| ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. | 3 |
| SIGNATURES | 4 |
| EXHIBIT 99.1 | |
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On April 14, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (the “Company”) and Globalstar, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Globalstar”), issued a joint press release announcing they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for the Company to acquire Globalstar on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the merger agreement. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Joint Press Release dated April 14, |
| 2026. | |
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). |
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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) | |
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| By: | /s/ Susan K. Jong |
| Susan | |
| K. Jong | |
| Vice President and Secretary |
Dated: April 14, 2026
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